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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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    week of oct 6: Mari Horita - Seattle Kraken & One Roof Foundation

    We're on the hockey rink with the SVP of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of the Kraken's nonprofit One Roof Foundation Mari Horita. This episode covers the behind-the-scenes of the Memorial Stadium renovation project, how one meeting changed her career from President of ArtsFund to her current position, and what conversations are being had in the boardroom of Seattle Credit Union. Lastly, we discuss her top takeaways from working in the arts industry. All this and your weekly business news roundup! Top Stories 1. Memorial Stadium update 2. Starbucks layoffs and store closures GeekWire article 3. Heritage Bank to acquire Kitsap Bank PSBJ article 4. Mariners leaving ROOT Sports GeekWire article 5. The role of Bellevue's creative PSBJ article 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. Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    43 phút

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    week of sept 29: Eliza Wilder - Reverie Ballroom

    Eliza recently took over as CEO of this historic 1908 Capitol Hill venue from the former owner of Century Ballroom. In this episode we'll talk about how to balance executing your own vision, while still paying tribute to what made the venue successful before. We learn from her remodeling hiccups and why there were construction delays, we discuss the different business models for arts venue spaces, and finally we get vulnerable about how lonely being an entrepreneur can be. All this and your weekly top business news stories! Top Stories: 1. Reverie Ballroom opens in Century Ballroom space 2. Multiple experiential entertainment venues open PSBJ article and another one about a Rage Room 3. Woodinville hotel opens after construction delays PSBJ article 4. New CEOs: Hawaiian Airlines, Darigold, and T-Mobile Hawaiian Airlines, Darigold and T-Mobile About guest Eliza Wilder - CEO & Owner, Reverie Ballroom: Eliza has her BFA in Theater Directing from Cornish College of the Arts and has spent the past decade producing sold-out theater and circus productions, directing large-scale corporate events, and founding High-Fidelity Fusion, and international dance festival. She's a lifelong dancer, award-winning filmmaker, and a nationally recognized dance instructor. She took over as owner of this historic space earlier this year. Learn more: https://www.reverieballroom.com/ 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. Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    51 phút

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    COMM338: Media & Conflict - Professor Esteban Del Rio, University of San Diego

    In this special episode, Rachel visits her alma mater and interviews her former media professor to talk all things media. This episode will feel like you're right back in a college classroom trying to make sense of the world. They talk about how media consumption has changed over the years, why we are so divided and the role media plays, and when we stopped trusting media. They also discuss topics like the recent cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and what that means for our democracy. Lastly, they discuss how we perceive the value of college now and whether it is worth the investment. About guest Esteban Del Rio, PhD - University of San Diego Esteban del Río is professor of communication at the University of San Diego and serves as the director of the Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought & Culture. Prior appointments at USD include associate provost, advisor to the provost for faculty affairs, director of the Center for Inclusion & Diversity, and department chair. del Río holds a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His primary research is in Latino media studies. He currently teaches Media & Conflict (COMM 338) and Communication Integration Experience (COMM 492). 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

    1 giờ 3 phút

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    week of sept 15: Michelle Merriweather - Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle & Black Future Co-Op Fund

    This week Michelle, CEO of ULMS and Co-Founder of BFCF dives into the nonprofit world. She discusses how her organizations collaborate with Washington state government, the story behind BFCF’s Reign jersey sponsorship, and the evolution of workforce development. And as always, your top news of the week. Top Stories: 1. How Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle impacts the city 2. Rough & Tumble to open second location in Columbia City 3. xAI to open Seattle hub for engineers & Microsoft new RTO policy About guest Michelle Merriweather - CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle & Co-Founder, Black Future Co-Op Fund Michelle joined Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle in 2015 and stepped into the CEO role in 2018. She co-founded the Black Future Co-Op Fund in 2020. She was recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence, and recognized on the Power 100 list. Michelle serves on several boards, including United Way of King County, KUOW, the Alliance for Education, and the Downtown Seattle Association. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets 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 phút

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    week of sept 7

    It's just Rachel this week recapping the Seattle business news. She also gives a personal life update (hello Mayoral debate?!) and a teaser for upcoming guests. Top Stories: 1. Restaurant closures continue (plus Mamnoon and Outer Planet) 2. Climate Pledge Arena switches to reusable cups 3. HomeStreet Bank merges with Mechanics Bank 4. Former AWS CEO goes to private equity 5. Waymo is coming to Seattle 6. Lumen Field updates Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets 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

    19 phút

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    week of sept 1: the return of Rob Smith - Formidable (& formerly Seattle Magazine)

    Longtime journalist Rob Smith is back in the studio! He was the Executive Editor for Seattle Magazine/Seattle Business Magazine when we recorded our 3rd ever episode. And now he returns to talk about his career shift to Formidable, his take on billionaires owning media companies, and why Seattle has the most expensive Ubers. In honor of Bumbershoot happening, we also recap the business history of this iconic festival. Top Stories: 1. Bro-PO: More IPOs, less women 2. King 5 and KONG owner Tegna to be acquired 3. New rewards program and facial recognition for Alaska Airlines 4. Uber Eats pays $15M to Seattle in settlement 5. Cannonball Arts opened downtown About guest Rob Smith - Executive Editor, Formidable: Rob has a long history of journalism. He was the Editor-in-Chief at the Portland Business Journal, moved into the Editor-in-Chief role at the Puget Sound Business Journal. Then he was the Executive Editor for Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine before his recent move to Executive Editor for Formidable – a media and membership company. Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets 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

    32 phút

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    week of aug 25: Leigh McMillan - Whitepages

    The CEO of Whitepages enlightens us about the importance of sharing information in order to have a source of truth, the rise and fall of ReachNow, and we connect over our shared passion for a Ponzi scheme story. Top Stories: 1. Allen Institute for AI lands $152M from Nvidia and NSF 2. More tech layoffs: Oracle, F5, T-Mobile 3. Everett man indicted for Ponzi scheme (and this article) 4 Washington grapes save BC wineries after freeze About guest Leigh McMillan - CEO, Whitepages: Leigh joined Whitepages in 2017 to lead its consumer division. Two years later, she became CEO, steering the company through a new phase of growth. Before Whitepages, Leigh led marketing and growth at fast-moving startups like Avvo, which she helped grew one of the internet’s largest legal marketplaces, and ReachNow, BMW’s U.S. mobility service. Earlier, she led communications for the Seattle Mariners during the high-stakes campaign for a new ballpark and served as National Finance Director for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. Outside of the office, Leigh is an investor in Seattle-area funds, including the Allen Institute’s AI2 incubator, and serves on the board of the Transparency Coalition, a non-profit advocating for responsible development of AI technology. She is also co-owner and winemaker at her family’s winery, Welcome Road, and is an active supporter and former board member of Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. 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

    45 phút

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    week of aug 18: Jasmine Donovan - Dick's Drive-In

    The President & CEO shares with us how she chooses locations for new stores, why there's not a veggie burger on the menu, and if we will see seating back in the Queen Anne store. We also cover the unique challenges of leading a family business as a member of the third generation, how the minimum wage increase impacted the business, and how she feels it is not the right time for the proposed B&O tax change. Top Stories: 1. New(ish) Dick's Drive-In location 2. Smartsheet and First Fed CEO step down 3. Changes in labor market for tech grads 4. Opinion: B&O Tax Additional article referenced: PSBJ article about changes in labor marketOp-ed by Rachel Smith My friend's businesses: Hairdresser: Charlie at Beehive Salon in Queen Anne Massage Therapist: Kat Murray in Eastlake About guest Jasmine Donovan - President & CEO, Dick's Drive-In Jasmine is the granddaughter of founder Dick Spady. She grew up in the family business working on and off since 16, officially joining the executive team in 2013 and taking over as President from her father, in 2019. She is also a Navy veteran with degrees in math, chemistry, and business. Jasmine serves on the boards of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Rainier Club, and Evergreen Operating Companies. 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

    53 phút
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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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