the weekly seattle

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the weekly seattle

Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    week of jan 13: Alison Beddard - Cushman & Wakefield

    Top Stories: 1. Apple takes over Meta office space ⁠Seattle Times article⁠ 2. Zoom coming to Bellevue ⁠GeekWire article⁠  3. Historic Pioneer Square building sold ⁠PSBJ article⁠ 4.Getty Images acquires Shutterstock ⁠GeekWire article⁠ About guest Alison Beddard - Managing Principal, Washington & Oregon, Cushman & Wakefield Alison has worked for commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield for close to 20 years. She was the Managing Principal for Utah, then Washington, and most recently has added Oregon almost 2 years ago. She serves on the UW Runstad Advisory Board and is on the Executive Committee for the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

    41 min

  2. JAN 5

    week of jan 6: Don Riling - Olympic Hot Tub

    Top Stories: 1. Retail industry trends in 2024 Seattle Times article 2. Bartell Drugs in U Village closing PSBJ article 3. Party City closing CNN article 4. Nordstrom goes private GeekWire article About guest Don Riling - President & Owner, Olympic Hot Tub Don has been President & Owner of Olympic Hot Tub for 8 years and has worked at the company for close to 30 years. Prior to arriving at Olympic, he had a long retail career which included Jay Jacobs, The Disney Store and Nordstrom. Outside of work Don has been a member of the Seattle Men's Chorus since 1987 and he wrote a book as well! About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    46 min

  3. 12/29/2024

    managing burnout, how to take a vacation, and other workplace tips with Amber Simonsen

    We're bringing back some great workplace advice by republishing one of the most downloaded episodes of the weekly, featuring Amber Simonsen - Founder of A Better 40 and Director of Passenger Service Systems Integration for Alaska Airlines. About guest Amber Simonsen - Commercial Portfolio Director, Alaska Airlines & Founder, ⁠A Better 40⁠ Amber has spent the bulk of her career as a professional project manager, and being the go-to person for getting the big ideas turned into a reality. And while she loves the thrill of synthesizing complex information, building a great plan and getting things done, she likes helping others succeed even more. That’s why she started A Better 40. The lessons she's learned from consulting in the tech field, leading major system design change for government organizations, and delivering game changing products for one of the country’s favorite airlines are TOO good not to share. Learn more ⁠https://abetter40.com/⁠ Buy her book Next Week Will be Better: Amazon About Host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Show Links: Tamara Murphy Passing ⁠Seattle Times article⁠ New Starbucks CEO ⁠Geekwire article⁠ ⁠Seattle NOW podcast episode⁠ Burnout ⁠FRIED podcast⁠ Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    35 min

  4. 12/22/2024

    week of dec 23: Nicole DeNamur - Sustainable Strategies & Climate Aligned Law

    Top Stories: 1. What is a "healthy" building? No article 2. Amazon doesn't have enough space for RTO GeekWire article 3. Hyatt Lake Washington sells after bankruptcy PSBJ article Seattle Times article About guest Nicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable Strategies and Owner, Climate Aligned Law: Nicole is the owner of Sustainable Strategies which provides sustainability consulting services. She is also the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate focused law firm. She is an Affiliate Instructor at UW in the Deptartment of Real Estate and she is a former board member of AIA (American Institute of Architects). About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    44 min

  5. 12/15/2024

    week of dec 16

    Solo episode! News - where are they now?! Top Stories 1. Visit Seattle - event recap about FIFA 2026 PSBJ article 2. Kroger Albertsons update Seattle Times article 3. Expedia spy cameras update Seattle Times article 4. HomeStreet Bank and FirstSun merger update PSBJ article PSBJ article (analysis) 5. iCap Ponzi scheme update PSBJ article 6. Boeing layoffs PSBJ article (layoffs) PSBJ article (737 production) 7. Seattle colleges merge Seattle Times article 8. FTC vs Doxo lawsuit update GeekWire article OPENINGS Museum of Illusions - open now WeRise Wines - ALMOST ready In-n-Out - "by 2025" Other Sara Silverman TikTok About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    23 min

  6. 12/08/2024

    week of dec 9: Elaina Morris - Ascend Hospitality Group

    Top Stories: 1. Voodoo Donuts comes to Seattle Capitol Hill Seattle Blog 2. Local sushi place re-opens after viral TikTok GeekWire article 3. The restaurant minimum wage debate Seattle Times article 4. Seattle can't recycle glass due to one company Seattle Times article About guest Elaina Morris - Founding Partner, President & CEO, Ascend Hospitality Group Elaina has been President & CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group for about eight years which represents Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi in Bellevue and is the parent company of Stanford's. She was also the founder of the indoor playground WiggleWorks Kids. And before that, she had a history in the corporate world as Global Account Management. Elaina serves her community as a trustee on the Washington Hospitality Associations’ Education Foundation, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, as well as Rainier Athletes, and is a member of YPO Seattle. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    49 min

  7. 12/01/2024

    week of dec 2: Emily Cantrell - Seafair

    Top Stories: 1. New Seafair leadership Seattle Magazine article 2. Mayor wants fewer cars in Pike Place PSBJ article PSBJ article (more local visitors) 3. Potential legislation for night clubs Seattle City Council Blog 4. Are corporations actually helping non-profits? PSBJ article (opinion piece) About guest co-host Emily Cantrell - President & CEO, Seafair Prior to being the President & CEO of Seafair, she was the COO and then interim CEO of PROVAIL, a multi-million dollar non-profit serving those with disabilities. She was the VP of Operations and Strategy at Greater Seattle Partners which is a public-private partnership to improve the region’s economic development. Then a host of hospitality/tourism jobs and if you scroll back far enough, a news producer for KOMO TV! Emily was a Foundation Board Member for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, she is currently on the board of the World Trade Center and on the board of the Washington State Chapter of International Women’s Forum known as IWF – where you have to be the highest ranking woman in your organization to even be a part of. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    37 min

  8. 11/24/2024

    week of nov 25: Alex Halverson - Seattle Times

    Top Stories: 1. FTC might come after Microsoft Seattle Times article (Alex's article) 2. Elysian closes Georgetown location PSBJ article 3. SLUT stays, for now PSBJ article 4. Capital gains tax stays Seattle Times article (WA tax - Alex's article) Seattle Times article (Seattle tax) 5. Sears is closing Seattle Times article About co-host Alex Halverson - Business Reporter, Seattle Times Prior to his role as a Business Reporter at Seattle Times he was a Tech Reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal and a Senior Producer at Seattle PI. Alex has also been featured on KUOW's Week in Review. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    34 min
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Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.

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    2024 - 2025
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