Why We Work
A space to explore how we stumble, master, and discover meaning through our careers. No formulas, just good stories. Hosted by Dawn Myers.
- Update frequency
- every 37 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2020
Katie Guiliano - Hosanna Revival
Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival - a faith based paper goods company that she started out of her college dorm room in 2015. What started as a creative outlet hand-painting Bibles, is now a thr…
Neighbors / Janessa Brindza - Crossfit Wilsonville
Neighbors: a series of stories during the COVID-19 health crisis and how it is shaking and building our community.
Today, I sat down with Janessa Brindza, owner of Crossfit Wilsonville along with her …
Michelle Mitchell - Humm Kombucha
In 2009, Jamie Danek and Michelle Mitchell started brewing Kombucha on their kitchen counter in Bend, Oregon… 10 years later, Humm drinks are available in all 50 states – and internationally. Chances…
Kevin Moran - beam
Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran are no strangers to the sport and fitness industry. They both played professional sports, Matt pitching for the Chicago White Sox and Kevin as a center forward for the P…
Adam Simone - Leaf Shave
Adam Simone is the co-founder of Leaf Shave, an online, direct-to-consumer brand that designs & sells modern, beautiful, sustainable shaving razors for men and women. Adam spent the first decade of h…
Candace Molatore - Branding Consultant & Digital Influencer
Candace Molatore is a Self-Love Advocate, Branding Consultant and Photographer based in Portland, OR. With a passion for building community, Candace uses her photography and writing skills to broadca…
Joanna Waterfall - Yellow Co.
Joanna Waterfall is the Founder of Yellow Co., an organization that exists to empower creative women to become agents of good. With a degree in graphic design and digital media and a background in br…
Noah Shultz - Forgotten Culture Clothing
On Today’s bonus episode I talked to Noah Shultz, whose story has taken him to the TedX stage, the center of a documentary, and most recently a national speaking tour. His journey as an entrepreneur …
Caroline Cummings - Venture Catalyst
Growing up Caroline wanted to be Wonder Woman. She may not be able to fly, but has the magic touch when it comes to bringing ideas to life. As a venture catalyst, she helps people get their ideas off…
Su Embree - DHM Research / Investor
Su is the president of DHM research, leading teams in Portland, Seattle and Washington DC. She is at the head of providing information that affects taxes, voting, education reform, city planning, all…
Tyrone Poole - NoAppFee
Tyrone identified a multi million-dollar problem while living in a homeless shelter. NoAppFee eliminates all housing applications with the single click of a button. Within two years Tyrone has become…
Kateigh Williams - Heritage Laboratories
After building brands like Oliver Peoples, Juicy Couture, Ella Moss and many more, Kateigh Williams started a company she never foresaw. As the co-founder of Heritage Laboratories, Kateigh is creatin…
Victoria Tsai - Tatcha
Building a skincare empire… Tatcha is a luxury skincare brand drawing on the ancient practices of Geishas and Japanese culture. At the helm is Victoria Tsai, equipped with a Harvard education, career…
Randy Harrington - EASCI
As the CEO of Extreme Arts and Sciences, Randy helps companies like Amazon, Adobe, and Microsoft strategize and develop winning teams. He’s also published two books ('Evolutionaries' and 'Slammed'), …
Molly Graves - Neat Method
Molly Graves is the co-founder of Neat Method, a full service luxury residential organizing business launched in 2011. They have clients like Kate Hudson and are featured in Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Fo…
Chinae Alexander - Social Media Entrepreneur / Brand
You've probably seen Chinae on your explore page, or in the latest Adidas campaign. She's a social media entrepreneur, health and fitness advocate, and has been featured in publications like Women's …
Brittany Sierra - Arreis / Laptops & Smalltalk
I met Brittany when I attended her ‘Social Media Marketing’ workshop and learned so much I HAD to bring her on here to share her story. She is the 26 y/o founder of Arreis PR + Marketing and Laptops …
Krista Hengesh - Live Salted
Krista is the 21 year old founder of 'Live Salted', a blog/conference/brand that helps college and millennial women discover their God-given calling and use their passions to mold culture and affect …
Katie Dalebout - Let It Out
Katie is a best-selling author, blogger, mentor, wellness enthusiast, and host of the podcast ‘Let it Out with Katie Dalebout’. Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, Huffington Post, and Glam…
Siobhan, Josh & Maria - Young Entrepreneur Business Week
This is one of my favorite episode to date… I interviewed 3 high schoolers (Siobhan, Josh and Maria) from Young Entrepreneur Business Week - a camp that is put on each summer to help young adults lea…