Rise Seattle
Where's the best place to get a beer in North Seattle? How is our City Council planning to address the growing need for housing affordability? What does it take be a "local" in Seattle today? On the Rise Seattle Podcast you'll hear all this and more. Sit down for intimate discussions with Seattle leaders about the pros and cons of the city's growth and what they are doing amidst the rise.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2022
John B Johnson: Building a Business, Creating Community
John B Johnson is the Identity Architect at a small studio, a design studio specializing in branding and design systems. Since its inception, John’s team has worked with over 30 different companies a…
Will Hicks: Sapling Wealth Management
In a world of technology and data, there has been a lot of critique on the FINANCIAL Services industry. Why pay an advisor big bucks to do something an index fund could?
On today’s episode I sit down…
Terry Rice: Seattle City Council Candidate for District 6
It seems in today’s divisive political environment, not many people have positive things to say about politicians. In episodes past we’ve had conversations about Seattle city council decisions that h…
Pete Rex, CEO at MakeRise: Lifting the Middle Class By Empowering Small Businesses
Pete Rex is the founder and CEO of MakeRise, a comprehensive technology platform that gives entrepreneurs in major cities across the US the power to create and grow businesses, obtain capital and bui…
Brad Holden: Seattle Prohibition: Bootleggers, Rumrunners and Graft in the Queen City
On today’s episode we talk about how Seattle Prohibition consumed Seattle, igniting a war that lasted nearly twenty years and played out in the streets, waterways and even town hall.
Brad Holden is a…
Matthew Gardner: Are we headed for another housing bubble?
As a Seattle Real Estate Agent, I’m often asked, "Are we headed for another housing bubble?" While my team and I watch the market closely, I’m hesitant to answer that question with authority. I can t…
Bryan & Becca Papé: Inside MiiR, Seattle's World Changing Brand
Bryan and Becca Pape are the Co-Founders of MiiR. A Seattle based product to project company that designs and creates world-class drinkware products that empower people for a better future. For every…
GeekWire Co-Founder, Todd Bishop: Reporting on Seattle’s Rapid Rise into a Tech Metropolis
Todd Bishop is the co-founder and editor of GeekWire, the nationally recognized technology news site based right here in Seattle, WA. GeekWire’s large audience consists of of loyal, tech-savvy reader…
Benjamin Schmitt: An Inside Look At Seattle's Poetry Scene
Benjamin Schmitt is the Best Book Award and Pushcart nominated author of three books, most recently Soundtrack to a Fleeting Masculinity. His poems have appeared in the Antioch Review, Hobart, Worces…
Mystery: Co-Founders Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola
Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola are the Co-founders of Mystery, a Seattle based company that sends you on your own personalized adventure to unique restaurants, bars, and experiences. For an added t…
Studio Life Seattle: From Stay-at-Home Moms to Seattle Entrepreneurs
After 14 years of being stay-at-home moms and recently having launched their youngest kids off to full-day school, best friends Kristi Brumbaugh & Brooke Anderson wanted something more out of life. T…
Marilyn Vancil: What is Seattle's Collective Enneagram Number?
These days, it seems you can’t go to a dinner party or coffee shop without hearing something about the Enneagram. But what is this ancient personality typing test? On today’s episode, Tyler sits down…
AnitaB.org: Creating a More Diverse World in Technology
While some industries have made headwind in attracting women to the workforce, the technology industry continues to fall behind. According to a 2016 Women in the Workplace Study by McKinsey & Co and …
Tyler Gorsline: Winter Warmth Coat Drive 2019
Let’s face it Seattle. Our homelessness issue continues to grow everyday. While there are many companies and organizations doing their part, I often wonder what tangible act I can do to make an impac…
Thomas Kohnstamm: Exploring Seattle's Gritty Side in Lake City
Ever wonder why Lake City way gets such a bad rap? From pot shops to strip clubs, Lake City has often been seen as the blemish on Seattle’s sexy tech image. But little do the haters know, Lake City i…
Buki - Innovating Luxury Clothing with Fiber Technology
Buki is a Seattle based clothing company that uses state of the art fiber technology to create luxurious clothing that is breathable, sustainable and machine-washable.
On today’s episode, Tyler sits …
Brian Howe: Continuing Seattle's Legacy of Health Care Innovation
We all want to make an impact on the world. Whether it’s consuming products responsibly or choosing a career that serves others, as Seattleites, we all are striving to make our city and the greater w…
Aswin Pranam: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Startup Development in Seattle
Ever had an idea for a business but didn't know where to start to create it? Research shows that one of the key barriers to a successful and sustainable company is a lack of mentorship and camaraderi…
Wayne Heller: The Griswold Family of Halloween
Happy Halloween Seattle! On today’s episode, Tyler sits down with biz-tech guru and Director of Program Management in Data Science and Analytics at Nordstrom, Wayne Heller. While Wayne has a lot to s…
Zach Wingfield: ZWING Films
Zach Wingfield is a creative producer and visionary filmmaker based out of Seattle, WA. With over 42k YouTube subscribers to his channel ZwingFilms, Zach has built a platform that’s allowed him to wo…