After spending years as a wedding and events planner running her small business Anticipate Weddings & Events, Amy had a dream to use her event planning skills to bring women together in a social setting to create together and learn from each other while trying something. Out this dream Social Creative was born.

Social Creative is a Seattle based business that provides a way to collaborate with different creatives and local businesses by hosting workshops with the sole purpose of bringing women together to be social and creative.

On today's episode Amy discusses the biggest lessons she's learned in the time she's been running her business. What advice she would give to someone wanting to start their own thing. And what it's like running a small business here in Seattle.  

Moira Bugler and Mel Arnold Gillett are the Co-Owners and Co-Directors of Emerald City Dance Complex, an urban dance studio that offers a warm and creative space to grow your love of dance. Located near the heart of downtown Seattle in the historic SODO neighborhood, Emerald City Dance Complex is offers dance classes and technical training for both recreational students and competitive dancers. From Ballet to Jazz. Hip Hop to Tap. Emerald City Dance Complex offers all types of classes for all types of dancers. 

On this episode Moira and Mel share their biggest take aways from starting a small business in Seattle, what the Seattle dance scene is like and how dance can teach you to relax, focus and become more confident.

Jason Mesnick rose to pop culture fame after being the runner-up on season 4 of ABC's The Bachelorette. Shortly after, America fell in love with him as he was chosen to be the first single dad Bachelor on season 13.

Rewind back to the final rose ceremony where Jason was choosing between Mellisa and Molly. What was going through his head when he sent Molly home and asked Melissa to marry him? Why did he change his mind? What was that like for Molly? 

What was it like to be the Bachelor? What's it like behind the scenes? What was his biggest take away from the experience? 

Today, Jason finds himself in a post-celebrity life selling real estate on the Eastside. What has that transition been like for him and Molly?   

We go deep on one of the longest RSP shows ever. We hope you enjoy this as much as Tyler and Jason did.

Rudy Willingham is a Seattle native that has recently been catapulted into the limelight with his incredibly creative and Seattle forward Instagram account, @rudy_willingham. From elevator decals featuring Russell Wilson throwing the perfect pass to Tyler Lockett - to a woman wearing beer filled Das Boots at the Rhein Haus. Rudy has found a way to creatively capture remarkable images by blending two Seattle pop culture subjects together. Rudy and Tyler have a joy filled discussion about what it takes to be a creative and what it’s like to run an Advertising and Social Media Marketing agency in Seattle.

Kimberlee Gorsline is the founder and CEO of Kimberlee Marie Interiors, one of the top luxury interior design companies here in Seattle. Her team's mission is to simplify the decorating process. On this episode we discuss what it’s like to run a small business in Seattle, practical tips on how to spruce up your home and what the design world is like here in Seattle. If you’re like us, you find it overwhelming to find the perfect items to decorate your home. Luckily on this episode - Kim has you covered with her new company Placed!

It’s the conversation we’re all having. Seattle is a tech city. Whether you like it or not technology is here to stay. And with it comes higher cost of living, beautiful new buildings and more people. 

On today’s episode Tyler sits down with Paul Peterman, the Regional President of Compass. Compass is a heavily funded real estate startup that just opened its tech center in Amazon's SLU neighborhood. Paul has spent his career helping companies innovate and reach their full potential. From beginning his career with the Seattle Sonics to leading the Technology & Connectivity team at Facebook for over 8 years while helping them grow their Seattle presence. Paul has since taken the role of Regional President for Compass Washington to lead the mission of helping everyone find their place in the NW.

We talk about the Seattle technology culture and why Compass chose Seattle as it’s West Coast Engineering hub. Paul also shares a few stories of his time at Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg and where he sees the future of the social media giant. 

If you're like most of us, you've dreamed of being a rock star. Standing on stage singing to thousands as they chant your name. It takes a special person to pursue that dream. It takes tremendous courage to do it at 17. Laureli is a Seattle based seventeen-year-old pop singer who has been making music since she could talk. Influenced by artists similar to Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Post Malone, her music has evolved into a powerful blend of pop/trap instrumentals with lush vocal melodies. Her dream is to share her unfiltered emotions, confidence, and self-love with the world. On today's episode Tyler and Laureli talk about growing up in Seattle, the Seattle music scene and how she's hustling to make her dream become a reality. 

Dr. Deborah J Oyer, MD is a Seattle based Doctor with 32 years of experience. She currently serves at the Cedar River Clinic specializing in Adult and  Family Medicine. Recently, Dr. Oyer was featured on the critically acclaimed documentary called Our Bodies Our Doctors, where she defends the importance of birth control and access to abortions. On today’s episode we get into this controversial topic and break down both sides. We also discuss how Seattle is leading the charge on women’s rights across the country. 

This is a difficult topic to discuss, so if you’re listening with you kids or are triggered by what we’re saying please turn this off and come back next week. Let's be brave and respectful together and approach this episode with curiosity and no judgement. 

Jason Caveness is a U.S. Army retiree who became involved with the tech and startup scene here in Seattle after a long career in the military. After working in the college recruiting space here in Seattle for a few years, Jason noticed that small businesses desperately needed help with recruiting but often couldn't afford to work with a big recruiting firm.

That's when we decided to branched out on his own to start cavnesHR, a tech recruiting firm that gives quality HR services to businesses no bigger than 49 employees. Using technology to empower small businesses to get the right candidate for the right price.

Jason spends what little free time her serving as the Seattle City Leader for Bunker Labs - a national non profit that helps Veterans and Military Spouses start businesses.He also is the host of the cavnessHR podcast where he talks to small business owners, founders and people in tech, startups and HR. 

Jason's goal is to serve his clients with value and integrity. Sit back and enjoy an honest conversation with a Seattle tech/service business owner.

Yusef Nadir moved to Seattle from the Big Island of Hawaii when he was in high school with his mother. As a single mother to 4 boys, Yusef s mom did everything in her power to ensure the best life for her kids. After graduating from the University of Washington, Yuesf went on to work in Property Management here in Seattle focussing on HOA management, large scale apartments and micro-units. After 10 years in the business he moved into residential real estate at RE Max NW Realtors in Northgate. Yusef now serves as a Director at Large for the Seattle King County Realtors Association and re-elected for 2020. Join the conversation as we discuss what it was like to grow up in Seattle, how the Seattle market has shifted in favor of buyers and how the National Association of Realtors is evolving towards a more moderate and inclusive position as millennial members become more involved.

John B Johnson is the Identity Architect at a small studio, a design studio specializing in branding and design systems. Since its inception, John’s team has worked with over 30 different companies and generated over $300k in revenue. 

John and his wife moved to Seattle in 2017 charged with an entrepreneurial passion to create community and inspire entrepreneurs. 

John also started the 1 million cups Seattle chapter, a networking group that gives Seattle business professionals a space to learn, grow and share ideas. Through this work he intends to create a more inclusive city for newcomers.

Many people move to the city to take from its resources. John is one of the few who has moved here to serve it. But getting to a place of altruism and peace hasn't come without its challenges. John describes how his childhood, shaped him int the man he is today.

In a world of technology and data, there has been a lot of critique on the FINANCIAL Services industry. Why pay an advisor big bucks to do something an index fund could?

On today’s episode I sit down with Will Hicks, Founder and solo-practitioner of Sapling Wealth Management, LLC. Will started his career on Wall Street in 1986 and was one of the first analysts to cover Real Estate Investment Trusts and Master Limited Partnerships. Later, he specialized in health care service stocks and was voted an “All-Star” analyst by the Wall Street Journal.

These days, he lives the Seattle dream running Sapling from his home office in the delightful neighborhood of Queen Anne.

On today’s episode we discuss how an investment adviser can add approximately 3.0% to annual returns over time. How certain tax levers can be pulled to save big on healthcare expenses and how to know whether you should invest in the market or put your money into real estate.

It seems in today’s divisive political environment, not many people have positive things to say about politicians. In episodes past we’ve had conversations about Seattle city council decisions that have left the city split. As we approach Seattle’s Primary Election‎ on August 6th and General Election‎: ‎November 5th, we wanted to give Seattleites a way to hear and get to know who they’re voting for.  For the next few months Tyler will be interviewing select City Council Candidates from each district.

Our first guest in this series is Terry Rice, a Seattle City Council Candidate for District 6. Terry describes himself as a practical progressive candidate. His upbringing with a single mom of 4 who worked multiple jobs and relied on government funded services to survive and eventually thrive has driven him run for office. His experience in travel and technology business has given him a skill to assess complex issues and problem solve using the best data.

He is a native of the Pacific Northwest and has lived his entire adult life here in Seattle.

Terry is running for office because he believes in maintaining a business climate that is hospitable to economic growth, while holding businesses accountable to the community.

Pete Rex is the founder and CEO of MakeRise, a comprehensive technology platform that gives entrepreneurs in major cities across the US the power to create and grow businesses, obtain capital and build brands. Pete was a young real estate mogul who built a billion-dollar real estate company from the ground up and is now using his capital to build an ambitious technology aiming to help the small businesses and disadvantaged working class.

On today’s episode we talk about how Seattle Prohibition consumed Seattle, igniting a war that lasted nearly twenty years and played out in the streets, waterways and even town hall.

Brad Holden is an author, historian, and finder of old Seattle things. His Instagram @seattle_artifacts is a treasure trove of old Seattle artifacts that he finds all over the city. Brad recently wrote a book called, Seattle Prohibition: Bootleggers, Rumrunners and Graft in the Queen City.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode of spectacular stories of Seattle in the time of Prohibition. Stick around to the end of the episode to find out how you could win a free copy of Brad’s book Seattle Prohibition for yourself.

As a Seattle Real Estate Agent, I’m often asked, "Are we headed for another housing bubble?" While my team and I watch the market closely, I’m hesitant to answer that question with authority. I can tell you what our local housing market is doing but I can’t speak for the entire King County, let alone the nation.

On today’s episode, I sit down with someone who can answer that question and more.

Matthew Gardner is the Chief Economist for Windermere Real Estate and is responsible for analyzing and interpreting economic data and its impact on the real estate market on both a local and national level. Matthew has over 28 years of professional experience both in the U.S. and U.K. He also contributes regularly to Reuters’, Home Price Forecast Survey and Zillow’s Home Price Expectation Survey.

We dive deep into topics like:

- How Trump’s economic policies are affecting our local and national economy

- How the Seattle business ecosystem and culture are affected by our current policies

- How we, as a city, are embracing upzoning and paving the way for our economic future

Bryan and Becca Pape are the Co-Founders of MiiR. A Seattle based product to project company that designs and creates world-class drinkware products that empower people for a better future. For every product sold they set aside a portion of revenue from the sale to give to organizations with sustainable methods of empowerment. To date they’ve given $850,000 to organizations making change in the world and impacted over 100,000+ people’s lives for the better.

It’s hard to go into a Seattle coffee shop and not spot their award winning camp cups, tumblers or growlers. They’ve partnered with world renowned brands like Patagonia, Blue Bottle and Starbucks and have empowered thousands of businesses create a meaningful and lasting product for events and merchandising, including Rise Seattle.

But creating a globally recognized brand doesn’t come without struggle. Sit back and enjoy an honest conversation with two authentic and brilliant Seattleites trying to create something bigger than themselves while raising a family and giving back.

Stick around for the full interview to hear the newest addition to the MiiR product fleet.

Todd Bishop is the co-founder and editor of GeekWire, the nationally recognized technology news site based right here in Seattle, WA. GeekWire’s large audience consists of of loyal, tech-savvy readers around the globe, who follow the site for breaking news, expert analysis and unique insights into the technology industry.

Todd is a longtime technology journalist who has spent his career covering tech giants such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google. As a California native, Bishop moved to the Pacific NorthWest in the early 2000’s to start his journalism career at the Seattle P-I followed by the Puget Sound Business Journal. In 2011 Todd and his journalism colleague and co-founder, John Cook started GeekWire.

But starting a technology news company from scratch isn’t always easy. Join the conversation with Todd as we discuss what it was like to take the leap of faith from a stable job with benefits to a start-up dream. We also discuss Seattle’s unprecedented tech ecosystem, Todd’s current favorite Seattle companies and GeekWire’s unique and sustainable business model.

Benjamin Schmitt is the Best Book Award and Pushcart nominated author of three books, most recently Soundtrack to a Fleeting Masculinity. His poems have appeared in the Antioch Review, Hobart, Worcester Review, Columbia Review, Roanoke Review, and elsewhere. He’s the co-founder of Pacifica Writers’ Workshop, and has also written articles for The Seattle Times and At The Inkwell. Ben lives in Seattle with his wife and children.

Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola are the Co-founders of Mystery, a Seattle based company that sends you on your own personalized adventure to unique restaurants, bars, and experiences. For an added twist, they keep each destination a surprise until you get there. The excitement is in experiencing the thrill of not knowing what's next. But starting a company isn’t all fun and games, Shane and Vince share what it’s really  like to create a new idea from scratch. As a special thanks to Rise Seattle listeners, they’ve offered to waive their $20 processing fee if you use the promo code RISE.

After 14 years of being stay-at-home moms and recently having launched their youngest kids off to full-day school, best friends Kristi Brumbaugh & Brooke Anderson wanted something more out of life. They had worked hard to create more space in their lives to do the things they loved and wanted to help others do the same. Out this vision, Studio Life Seattle was born. Studio Life is a premier event, workshop and class space in the University District.  On today’s episode we talk with these two inspiring Mom-prenuers redefining their next season in life with art and beauty. After the interview check out studiolifeseattle.com for upcoming classes their offering and use the offer code RISE for 10% off.

These days, it seems you can’t go to a dinner party or coffee shop without hearing something about the Enneagram. But what is this ancient personality typing test? On today’s episode, Tyler sits down with Marilyn Vancil, an author, trained spiritual director, coach and Certified Enneagram Professional to dive deep into understanding the Enneagram and how this ancient practice can transform our lives for the better. We also discuss how Seattle’s collective Enneagram number is pushing our city forward.

While some industries have made headwind in attracting women to the workforce, the technology industry continues to fall behind. According to a 2016 Women in the Workplace Study by McKinsey & Co and Leanin.org, the gender gap between women and corporate America is still prevalent in the tech industry. The research states that there are only 36% women workers in entry level positions, 25% in VP roles, and only 17% in C-suite executive roles.

In 1987, Mukilteo, WA resident and computer scientist Dr. Anita Borg set out to make an impact on this gender gap by starting a digital community for women in computing called Systers. Since then, this community has grown into a leading organization for women in technology. Today, AnitaB.org works with women technologists and in more than 50 countries and partners with leading academic institutions and fortune 500 companies.

On today’s episode, Tyler sits down with Anita Borg Institute Community Leaders, Professor Sheila Oh, who serves as the Senior Instructor and Director of the Computer Science Fundamentals Certificate Program at Seattle University and Ross Smith, Director of Skype for Good at Microsoft. They discuss the gender gap in technology and how we as a society can change it together.

They also discuss how you can make an impact on the gender gap in technology by attending the upcoming Hopper X 1 Seattle Women in Tech Conference taking place March 22nd - 23rd. Tickets are available February 13th here. Don’t wait too long to register as tickets sold out within 36 hours last year!

Let’s face it Seattle. Our homelessness issue continues to grow everyday. While there are many companies and organizations doing their part, I often wonder what tangible act I can do to make an impact on our homeless neighbors lives. Well today is our chance to make that difference.

On today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend and long-time Seattle homeless advocate, Tyler Gorsline. Tyler is the lead pastor at A Seattle Church, a church start up downtown that’s focus is to serve the city of Seattle’s greatest needs. ASC has partnered with The Collective, a popular urban co-working space and social club on Dexter in downtown Seattle, to open the doors to hundreds of Seattle homeless, fix them a meal and give them a coat.

Listen in as we discuss unorthodox faith in a liberal city, and how you listener can make a tangible impact on those sleeping on our cold streets.

Ever wonder why Lake City way gets such a bad rap? From pot shops to strip clubs, Lake City has often been seen as the blemish on Seattle’s sexy tech image. But little do the haters know, Lake City is one of Seattle’s cultural and culinary treasures. From world class beer to authentic globally inspired cuisine, Lake City offers a part of Seattle that has almost been forgotten. On today’s episode, Tyler sits down with Lake City native, Thomas Kohnstamm.Thomas is the author of the new novel Lake City as well as the memoir Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? His dry and witty perspective on Seattle’s changing landscape is perfect for Rise Seattle’s first episode of 2019.