Women of the Northwest

Jan Johnson
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Ordinary Women Leading Extraordinary Lives Interviews with interesting women. Motivating. Inspiring. Compelling.

  1. I Can't Help Myself: One Woman's Fight for Justice and Democracy with Beverly Stein

    23H AGO

    I Can't Help Myself: One Woman's Fight for Justice and Democracy with Beverly Stein

    Send a text Beverly Stein retired in 2016 as a Senior Fellow at the National Policy Consensus Center (NPCC) in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University. At NPCC she served as Director of Oregon Solutions and as Director of Research and Development. Her focus was on working on projects aimed at addressing poverty, including staffing the Oregon Business Council Poverty Task Force. Prior to her work at NPCC, she worked for 10 years at the Public Strategies Group (PSG), headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving as President and co-owner. PSG’s mission was to work for public purpose organizations across the country committed to innovation, customer-focus and results-based governance. Beverly served as the elected Chair of the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners (Portland, Oregon) and as its Chief Executive from 1993 to 2002. In that position she administered a government with 5000 employees and a billion dollar budget. Multnomah County won the Oregon Quality Award (based on the Baldrige Criteria) in 1999 and Stein was designated by Governing Magazine as Local Official of the Year with Portland Mayor Vera Katz in 1996. Beverly was elected three times (1989-1993) to serve in the Oregon House of Representatives, worked as a Legal Aid attorney and in a solo private law practice, and has extensive experience as a strategic planner and facilitator for non-profit and government organizations. She ran for Governor of Oregon in the 2002 primary election. Beverly graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1970 with a degree in urban studies. She was awarded her law degree from University of Wisconsin in 1976. A member of the Tillamook County Master Recyclers, Beverly led the effort to ban single use plastic bags in Tillamook County. She taught “Facilitating Effective and Enjoyable Meetings” at Tillamook Bay Community College in 2019 and “Collaborative Governance” in 2021. Beverly organized the Tillamook Democracy Project in 2020 to support progressives in local and national elections. She is currently the President of the Cape Meares Community Association. https://neighborhoodpartnerships.org/about/about-neighborhood-partnerships/ Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    25 min
  2. Small Town Roots, big Impact: Building CommunityThrough Forestry

    JAN 27

    Small Town Roots, big Impact: Building CommunityThrough Forestry

    Send a text This episode was recorded April 20, 2022. A lot has happened since then, including, Lindsay receiving the George Award January, 2026 for her achievements. For transformative community impact, leadership, and tireless advocacy for education, workforce, and youth. If you want a story of one amazing woman, listen in! In this powerful episode of Women of the Northwest, host Jan Johnson sits down with Lindsay Davis, Hampton Lumber's Community Outreach Specialist and former Astoria Chamber of Commerce President.  Lindsay shares her remarkable journey from rural Southern Oregon to becoming a community leader on the North Coast.  Hear how she overcame discrimination as a pregnant 18-year-old job seeker by getting creative with her approach, returned to work just days after giving birth, and eventually found her calling connecting forestry, education, and community development.  From selling manure as a kid to planning innovative events like the Hampton Sip n Stroll, Lindsay's story is packed with resilience, creativity, and the power of community.  Plus, learn about exciting new projects including a 35-foot yurt on Hampton's tree farm that will serve as an interpretive center for youth and adults. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    34 min
  3. From Myanmar Coup to Classroom: Moe's Pursuit of a Better World Through Education

    07/29/2025

    From Myanmar Coup to Classroom: Moe's Pursuit of a Better World Through Education

    Send a text Moe Mylint Than is a student at Clatsop Community College pursuing an associate of arts Oregon transfer degree she was originally from Myanmar one of the Southeast Asia countries where there is a lot of civil war going on.  However she studied bachelor of education for five years in Yangon university of education in Myanmar.  Due to the military coup everything changed and she had no chance of continuing her education there. The coup shut down the universities and arrested the students who spoke out against the dictatorship and she was one of them. She moved to the United states to continue her education here though there have been so many differences in lifestyle, language barriers, and cultural diversities.  She's personally participated in various international programs including ASEAN called the Japan East Asia network of exchange for students and youths in Japan in 2019 where she learned a lot of about natural disaster awareness.  She was also the first runner up in the universities open debate tournament in 2019 and had the opportunity to host panel discussions on women empowerment in digital literacy and English roundtable discussions among the universities. She was also a delegate at model ASEAN meetings Myanmar where she discussed issues and solutions her goal is to become a qualified teacher who trains teachers and develops effective education systems in underdeveloped countries particularly. In Myanmar she aims to support young children in refugee camps and promote inclusion and equitable societies worldwide. To achieve this she's planning to pursue a bachelor of education of transfer program at Pacific university in Forest Grove OR in the fall term 2025 where she'll learn from professors and educators while sharing her own cultural knowledge and values and giving awareness about the education opportunities to the vulnerable people and creating a better and empathetic society. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    26 min
  4. When Scams Hit Home: Personal Accounts

    03/07/2025

    When Scams Hit Home: Personal Accounts

    Send a text In this podcast episode, we talk about various scams, how scammers lead us to believe them, and what to watch for. Guests are Kyle Rea, Kay Schrieber, Dale Schrieber Host Jan Johnson narrates her harrowing experience of falling victim to a sophisticated scam.  She recounts how a stressful day, combined with technical issues, made her vulnerable to scammers posing as tech support. Throughout the ordeal, Jan was manipulated into purchasing gift cards, believing it was necessary to resolve an alleged hacking issue.  Despite the warning signs, the scam persisted until a conversation with a sheriff revealed the truth. In sharing her story, Jan emphasizes the importance of awareness and overcoming the shame associated with being scammed. Common points: Sense of urgencyI can fix this for youI'm here to help you scammer asks for money, credit card info, cashier's checkTells you to stay on the phone (prevents you from calling anyone or getting messages from your bank)You're contacted out of the blue- unsolicited phone calls or emails (you can't win a lottery you never entered, you don't receive a call or email from tech support that you didn't initiate.)It sounds too good to be trueEmail looks official, but has mistakes or subtle differencesThreatsAsks for upfront paymenthttps://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed https://www.usa.gov/where-report-scams Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    49 min
  5. How One Woman Changed the Surf Industry with Lexie Hallahan

    02/11/2025

    How One Woman Changed the Surf Industry with Lexie Hallahan

    Send a text Lexi's Website Jan's website In this podcast episode, Lexi Hallihan shares her incredible journey from watching 'The Love Boat' as a teenager to becoming a prominent figure in the surf industry.  Her early interest in recreation led her to Hawaii, where she discovered her passion for nutrition while working at a vegetarian kitchen.  This experience laid the foundation for her future endeavors.  Returning to Oregon, she pursued a dietetic career, which eventually tied into her creation of the Northwest Women's Surf Camps.  Lexi's story highlights her efforts to empower women and increase their presence in the male-dominated surfing world. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    29 min
  6. On Science, Philippines and Ice Cream

    01/06/2025

    On Science, Philippines and Ice Cream

    Send a text This episode begins with some women-on-the-street interviews asking two questions: 1- When you graduated from high school, what was it like? What did you expect your life would look like? 2. Did things turn out the way you expected? Jazmin Geografo left the city of Manilla, Philippines (population 21 million)  to try her hand at teaching science in the United States, specifically, the small town of Knappa, Oregon, (population 1800)  Originally, she sought to become a journalist major, but plans changed when she wasn't admitted to her preferred school.  Listen in to her passion for teaching and cultural changes she's adjusted to.  And her fun final activity for her students- making ice cream! Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    34 min
  7. A Confluence of HIstory and Inspiration with Julie McDonald Zander

    12/04/2024

    A Confluence of HIstory and Inspiration with Julie McDonald Zander

    Send a text Julie's website This episode features a discussion with Julie McDonald Zander, an inspiring woman who turned her journalism career into a personal history business. Fascinated with history, Julie's passion led her to the creation of Chapters of Life, where she has published more than 75 books and beautifully captured various individual and local histories. An interesting highlight was Julie's work with Rosie the Riveters, preserving their powerful stories. Julie McDonald Zander, an avid fan of history, earned a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from the University of Washington. After working two decades as a newspaper reporter and editor, she launched a personal history business to capture and preserve life stories. Her company, Chapters of Life, has published more than seventy-five books. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, where they raised two children. Her nonfiction book about Matilda Koontz Jackson, Washington Territory's Grand Lady: The Story of Matilda (Glover) Koontz Jackson, was a finalist for the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Will Rogers Medallion.  It can be found at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    31 min
  8. Surf, Sand and Community Service: Life Lessons with Patricia Baum

    11/18/2024

    Surf, Sand and Community Service: Life Lessons with Patricia Baum

    Send a text Jan's website Contact Patricia Baum for voice-over: teampaty@gmail.com Patricia Baum, an ordinary woman leading an extraordinary life in Mexico, shares her journey from being a surfer in Oregon to owning a surf shop in Todos Santos, Mexico. In addition to running her business, she's also been a property manager, T-shirt designer, environmental advocate, and founder of a bilingual library. Her most recent venture is voice-over, with a focus on audiobooks. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    30 min
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Ordinary Women Leading Extraordinary Lives Interviews with interesting women. Motivating. Inspiring. Compelling.

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  • Creator
    Jan Johnson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Women of the Northwest
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