Ep. 066 - Brian Nelson - Unleashed at Stadium Bowl

04/19/19 • 32 min

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This week’s guest is Brian Nelson, Ted X speaker, retrieved Army Officer, life hacker and event planner. Today we will be talking with Brian about his annual community fitness event, "Unleashed at Stadium Bowl" at the historic Stadium High School in Tacoma, to benefit the pet rescue, "Kindred Souls Foundation".

If you’re curious about Brian, he went to junior college prior to joining the Army. He’s a curious, high energy individual with a curiosity for life and passion for various things. One of those passions is sports. He has always been a Seahawks and Niners fan.

Learn more about Brian Nelson, how he got to where he is today and the work he is doing revolved around the Kindred Souls Foundation.

Episode Highlights:

Brian’s annual community fitness event
Kindred Souls Foundation
Unleashed Fundraiser
Brian’s goals and where life is taking him
Grit 360
Brian’s upbringing
Brian’s strengths
A habit Brian wishes he had
Meditation and reflection

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Learn more about Brian Nelson, how he got to where he is today and the work he is doing revolved around the Kindred Souls Foundation.

Episode Highlights:

Brian’s annual community fitness event
Kindred Souls Foundation
Unleashed Fundraiser
Brian’s goals and where life is taking him
Grit 360
Brian’s upbringing
Brian’s strengths
A habit Brian wishes he had
Meditation and reflection

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Ep. 065 - Erin Dury Moore, ED of WS Helpline

This week's guest is Erin Dury Moore, Executive Director of the West Seattle Helpline. The WS Helpline is a community-based nonprofit putting a stop to homelessness before it starts in West Seattle and White Center through emergency services to families and individuals.

This is the WS Helpline’s 30thyear. In 30 years they have grown a lot. The average assistance for rent utility or move-in deposit is about 300 dollars. They serve 100 percent of the eligible individuals that call.

Erin’s entire career has been in non-profit. Most recently, prior to her current role, she worked with child welfare and saw the impact of homelessness on families in the child welfare system.

Learn more about Erin Dury Moore, her role at the WS Helpline, her journey and how she got to doing what she does today in this episode of the Sea-Town Podcast.

Episode Highlights:

The West Seattle Helpline and how Erin got involved
Keeping people in their homes
What brought Erin to Seattle
Major events for the WS Helpline
The most challenging aspect of Erin’s role
How the WS Helpline helps individuals in West Seattle
What Erin enjoys doing in her free time
What Erin loves most about West Seattle
Erin’s background
Best advice Erin has ever received
Personal habits Erin possesses that contribute to her success
Erin’s favorite podcast

Links & Resources:

Guest's Website: wshelpline.org
Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wshelpline/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wshelpline
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wshelpline/
Guest's favorite podcast(s): Pod Save The People, Pod Save America
Guest's word of wisdom: We can create change in our world and in our community.

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Next Episode

Ep. 067 - Joe Jeannot - West Seattle Supper Club & Beer/Music Festival

This week's guest is Joe Jeannot, founder of the West Seattle Supper Club & West Seattle Beer and Music Festival. Joe has been putting on community events in Seattle for years to bring great food, drink and people together.

Joe is born and raised in Seattle. He has always been a social person and little by little starting doing events. He enjoys getting people together and having gatherings. Joe is preparing to launch a rooftop series. Looking back, Joe has been in the Seattle restaurant scene for some time now and is always looking for new ways to use his hospitality background to bring people together.

If you’re interested in getting involved, Joe always welcomes the help and will find a great fit for you.

Learn more about Joe, what he does and how he got to where he is today on this episode of the Sea-Town Podcast.

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