Snohomish County Placemakers Richard Porter for Snohomish County

What practical things can we do today to make a brighter future? What a great question. Optimism without action is a hollow daydream.

Simreet Dhaliwal-Gill is coordinating the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center. This Snohomish County-led initiative is leading the aerospace and aviation industries into a future with fewer carbon emissions. The SAF R&D Center is a remarkable $6.5 million private-public partnership informed by top-tier WSU researchers. The jobs that the SAF Center is creating will benefit generations of Snohomish County residents to come.

More than that, as we discuss in this episode, average citizens can also make lasting changes in society by voting, lobbying, getting involved in their local community, or by joining a board or a commission.

Listen in on this inspiring conversation with someone whom the Everett Herald recently voted as “The Emerging Leader of Snohomish County.”

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Arra Rael is the Director of DEI and B for the Center for Human Services – a local behavioral health nonprofit. She’s also part of the LGBTQ+ community of Snohomish County. Arra joins us today to share about her work and philosophy around creating a sense of belonging for all. This episode is produced in conjunction with the Snohomish County Office of Social Justice. Join us as we explore questions like:

-How does language frame and influence thoughts?

-How do those thoughts influence cultural attitudes?

-What is workplace trauma?

-Is an unstructured future really just opportunities waiting to happen?

-How can we adopt a posture of cultural humility?

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Here’s everything you need to know for exploring our beautiful destination on two wheels. 🌲🚲 Follow along @seattlenorthcountry and visit seattlenorthcountry.com

Did you know that Snohomish County is comprised of 2,000 square miles, 70% of which is public land? That’s a lot of forest, lakes, and rivers. Executive Dave Somers has been a champion of well-managed growth since the 1970s with a long track record of championing the natural environment over rampant development. Today on the pod we have a candid convo with the boss about science-informed policy, dogs in sidecars, and how his career has helped to preserve Snohomish County as a place of natural beauty.

This beloved family restaurant in Everett, WA closed during the pandemic… then revived, better than ever. (You gotta try their veggie burgers. 😋) Today, Sisters offers the same quality concept that it has embodied since the 1980s, only with a whole new vibe. 🥧☕️🍔 In this episode we talk to Jackson Quall about how to make something you love even if it takes decades, how aesthetics are important, and how making mistakes is a key part of growing and learning. There’s plenty of inspo in this conversation for anyone who has a dream to start a new endeavor… even in the midst of a global recession. Support small biz in our community! ⚡️⚡️ Like this content? Follow us on social @seattlenorthcountry or visit www.seattlenorthcountry.com

Want to explore the mountains of the PNW but don’t know where to start? We got you. This week we talk about the Mountain Loop Highway, where you can access hundreds of camping spots and the hiking trails of your dreams. ✨ Hyperbole? No way. 🏕️ Listen while we cover the basics — leave no trace principles, trail etiquette and the 10 essentials. Then our host, Richard, will guide you through a virtual tour of the Mountain Loop so you know what to expect when you visit Snohomish County looking for adventure. 🥾🌲🧗‍♀️ For more travel inspo look us up at seattlenorthcountry.com or give a follow @seattlenorthcountry