Women of the Northwest

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

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

    JUL 29

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

    Send us 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
  2. When Scams Hit Home: Personal Accounts

    MAR 7

    When Scams Hit Home: Personal Accounts

    Send us 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
  3. How One Woman Changed the Surf Industry with Lexie Hallahan

    FEB 11

    How One Woman Changed the Surf Industry with Lexie Hallahan

    Send us 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
  4. On Science, Philippines and Ice Cream

    JAN 6

    On Science, Philippines and Ice Cream

    Send us 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
  5. A Confluence of HIstory and Inspiration with Julie McDonald Zander

    12/04/2024

    A Confluence of HIstory and Inspiration with Julie McDonald Zander

    Send us 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
  6. Surf, Sand and Community Service: Life Lessons with Patricia Baum

    11/18/2024

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

    Send us 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
  7. Margo Lalich- Making Visible the Invisible: A Conversation about Death and Dying

    10/29/2024

    Margo Lalich- Making Visible the Invisible: A Conversation about Death and Dying

    Send us a text North Coast EOL Collective Mission, Vision, Values Collective Story and Founders Death Cafe Benefit Corporations for Good In this special episode, Margot Lalich, the co-founder of the North Coast End of Life (EOL) Collective, joins us to talk about the organization's work in creating a collective approach towards death and dying. She shares her insights on the need for society to understand, prepare, and have a living relationship with mortality, challenging the fear, stigma, and taboo surrounding death. She also shares about her many years work with community health. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    44 min
  8. My Heart Attack Saved my Life with Susan Smith

    10/09/2024

    My Heart Attack Saved my Life with Susan Smith

    Send us a text My Heart Attack Saved my Life Susan's book Divine Detour by Lori Ann Wood In this heartfelt podcast episode, Susan Smith shares her transformative journey following a heart attack. She discusses how, despite her busy lifestyle and tendency to ignore warning signs, she came to realize the importance of recognizing female-specific heart attack symptoms.  Her story emphasizes the urgency of being proactive about heart health and how her experience led to a spiritual awakening.  By slowing down and learning to just be, she now focuses on helping other women understand the risks and signs of heart disease, advocating for awareness and preventative care through her support group and public speaking. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures. Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

    22 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Women of the Northwest
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