Enjoy Seattle

Are you a thrifter? Maybe you are and don't know it. After listening to Enjoy Seattle Podcast Episode 26, you will learn a lot about where to thrift and what a thrifter actually is!  Sally and Catherine tag whether or not they think they are thrifters and what stores locally are great for taking a thrifting excursion. Sally interviews Mary Fleitas, a new transplant and an avid thrifter and crafter. Mary introduces us to the SODO flea market  and talks about her crafting. You will enjoy this fun episide that should push you out of your house to go on some fun thrifting hunts! We look forward to seeing you all next week where the welcome wagon women go back to a topic that can't get enough press: The Pineapple Express. What it is and how we are preparing for the rest of the winter! Until next time...roll out your welcome mat and enjoy Seattle! This episode is sponsored by Gourmet Latte Espresso Drive-Thru Bars. For exclusive happy hour discounts and giveaways, visit Gourmet Latte on Fa

Margin is "the space that once existed between ourselves and our limits," according to author and M.D., Richard Swanson. In Episode 25, your Welcome-Wagon Women of Seattle, Sally and Catherine, are talking about why margin is important to them for 2018. Sally even strikes out in song to herald the new year.   Catherine interviews Seattle-based holistic business and life coach, Camille Paterson, to talk about navigating change in the new year. Camille gives three Rs about how to think about 2017 and in looking to 2018. The three Rs are: Review: what do you value, what didn't work for you last year; Refresh: what's not giving you life, what you need to shift out; Refocus: what areas of your life do you want to bring more clarity into, where do you want to shift, where do you need support in your life and how can you bring that into your life?   Camille closes up with an activity you can do in your car about orienting your new year trajectory. You can reach Camille at Camille@camillepaterson.com&n

Welcome to the week before Christmas in Seattle! Our families want to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas!  Episode 24 is about de-stressing during the Holiday season. We all need some systems or hacks to help us from losing our marbles during December. Sally and Catherine talk about what has helped them haul out the stress of the holidays and how giving up some expectations is helpful. Focus on the most important things and let go of the rest! And go rest.  Please reach out to us and let us know if you would like to be in an upcoming episode. Email us at enjoyseattlepodcast@gmail.com or over on Instagram or Facebook. Until next time...roll out your welcome mats and enjoy Seattle!

Today's episode packs a lot of fun and creative inspiration for you all! We have Catherine back to talk about her trip and inspiration she found in the other Washington:DC. The Seattle welcome-wagon ladies also talk about the art that they create and how our great city of Seattle inspires their art. Our guests today are amazing and are both women that make Catherine and Sally want to create. The first guest is Jane Rhoda, Sally's mother. Jane talks about how encouragement from teachers early in life gave her the courage to continue to make great art! She has been doing art since her youth but at age 50, decided to take up watercolor and has now been rocking that for 20 years! You will come away both excited and inspired to create after listening to Jane. Our next guest is award winning Children's Book Author, Nancy Tillman! You might have seen her books at a Barnes & Noble, Target, Amazon, or at your local book store. Some of the titles are: The Spirit of Christmas, On The Night You Were Born, You

Seasons Greetings from the Enjoy Seattle Pocasters! Today's episode will hopefully turn you into an avid theatre-goer in Seattle! We have two ladies on the show who share their love for the theatre: Bobbi, a long time acctress in the local theatre here in Seattle as well as Sandra a lover of local theatre since childhood! Bobbi, transplanted here many years ago because Seattle felt like home! Once she arrived she loved it and has been acting in local shows ever since. She will be acting in a production called, "Deadmans Cellphone" at the Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way starting January 26-February 11th. Check it out at centerstagetheatre.com We hope you are inspired by these women to get out and see great live, local theatre here in Seattle! We will see you all next week where Catherine and Sally share the kind of art they do, The places that are great to go and see local art in the area and we talk to a local artist in Seattle. Until next time... rollout your welcome mats and enjoy Seattle.   Theatre

In Episode 21 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, we are opening up a three-part series about local music, theater, and art in Seattle. This week, a musician sings for us, a guest Co-Host signs on since Catherine has left us for a week to gather some Vitamin D to bring back to Seattle, and Sally keeps the beat up and the show running. (We can't wait for Catherine to get back so her bright soul can radiate through this nasty rainy season!)   Sally and guest Co-host, Heather Filcik, chat about their favorite types of music, what local music they love, and where they like to go and catch a concert.  Our guest this week is in-house musician, TJ Sherrill. TJ sings a  song that will make you want to treat your man a bit better as well as entice you to go and see  him perform live around the area. TJ shares some other fabulous musicians that he enjoys and also tunes us into great venues to visit and hear many of our local musicians!   Next week, we want to invite you to sit back, relax, and e

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In Episode 20 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, yes we said Episode 20! Can you believe it!? [INSERT happy dance to commemorate this momentous occasion!] This episode is a great one to give credit to an organization that really has done an amazing job with glueing together this city (the one that's so cool you wonder if it's even human) --The Seattle Seahawks! If you don't know what Blue Friday is, who Tyler Lockett is, and what the Seahawks means to our people here, listen to this episode. We go through our reasons for becoming Seahawks fans, whether or not we really have Seahawks gear and who our favorite Seahawks are. Co-hosts Sally and Catherine talk about their surprise joy they have found in becoming fans and why it is an anecdote to the Seattle Freeze to be a 12th Man. Our guests are Donavon, Davis and Chris. Good dudes that have a strong faith and love for our Hawks. All 3 of theses guys are locals who have been fans most of their lives. They talk to Sally about their experiences as fans as well as what t

The chill is in the air in Seattle! How did you enjoy the snow fall last week? Snow used to scare Catherine and probably some of you straight back indoors. We're hoping this episode will help you branch out into the trees and put down roots in Seattle.    Your welcome-guides, Sally and Catherine, shake down the truth about their feelings on trees, their favorite local hikes, outdoor walks, and what they look forward to post-hike.   Outdoor guru, avid trail hiker, Hillary Finnigan sheds some light on what makes a great hike, where to go to find a hike, what unique vegetation to look for, and her favorite food spots to visit before or after your visit to these outdoor treasures. Hillary is a Seattle Native (mostly) and has lived in the North Bend area (east of Issaquah on I-90 corridor) most of her life. You might find yourself putting on your hiking boots as you listen to Hillary's experience working for the forest service. Hillary's forest lingo about tala topping will get your curiosity i

Episode 18 - Enjoy Seattle Podcast In this text, tweet, and snap world, Jedidiah and Julia Jonathan, say slowing down would be a way to make the settling in process into Seattle better. Jedidiah and Julia Jonathan are our guests today. Jedidiah is an immigrant from India and Julia's parents immigrated from India. Now the Jonathans call Snohomish home with their three daughters. They create community by filling the seats around their breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables. Together, Jedidiah and Julia build bridges of trust with people that can hold the weight of truth. Their roles at their church, Evergreen Church, in Bothell give them opportunity to do this. Cultures Coffee House  is a safe place at Evergreen Church where people from all cultures are welcome. Another way they serve the community is the nightly Annual Christmas Light Show, from the day after Thanksgiving to December 31. Before Sally settles in to talk with the Jonathans, she reports about where she's found community and where she

In Episode 17 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Catherine and Sally rant about their challanges with driving in Seattle. After they air out their frustrations, they move on to give some healthy tips they've found as an effective way to stay calm and drive safely and carefully around these parts. Sally almost starts a rap with her rant about the Mercer Mess! And Catherine waxes eloquently about the South African word "ubuntu" which dialed her back in driving in Seattle.  Special guest today is Jefff Baker. Jeff is native Seattlite, a gearhead, and has been tuning up engines since he was 10. Jeff is Catherine's husband and educates us on why everyone drives so slowly in the rain and how to find some calm amidst the mess.  Thank YOU for tuning in today. Let us know what you think over on iTunes Reviews! Please don't hesitate to email us at enjoyseattlepodcast@gmail.com or find us on www.enjoyseattlepodcast.com Until next time...Roll out your welcome mats and Enjoy Seattle! Helpful Driving tools: Q13 Traffi

In Episode 16 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, the ladies talk about one of Seattle and possible the world's favorite beverages.... BEER! They are all hopped up about the local beer scene and their favorite styles to order. This episode will make you thirsty for sure! Sally shares the amount of brewery's that are located in the Seattle area alone as well as the numbers for the state of Washington. She shares her favorites and the reason why she started drinking a beer once in a while. Catherine has a very thoughtful conversation about how beer breaks through  social barriers. Today's guest is Scott,the owner and Brew Master at Chainline Brewing Company in Kirkland. Scott shares Chainlines beer offerings as well as how it is a place that brings people together. Chainline is family friendly as well as dog-friendly! Even if you don't live on the Eastside, it's worth the trip to this family favorite! Chainline also has food trucks most nights of the week to make your evening easy and free of work! Check them ou

In Episode 15 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine are spilling on their most treasured rituals of fall. Catherine shocks Sally with one of her favorites! Sally shares how one of her favorites things is a visit from her Mom and Dad and a delicious farm fresh Apple. Catherine gives us some great tips of some beautiful drives to take to see all of the leaves changing and she also shares a great decoration tip for your Thanksgiving table. This one is pretty great and it's FREE! Did we forget the part about Pumpkins? In this Episode we speak to transplant from Wisconsin, Jess Eskelson, Communications Manager at Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center in Carnation, Washington. Jess shares with us all that Oxbow offers and welcomes us all to "Oxtober Pumkin Festival" which is open through October 29th! Head out there this month and enjoy this Idyllic farm and all of it offerings! Can you do us a favor? Go to Itunes and write a review for us! This helps us get our podcast out to more listeners. We hope your

In Episode 14 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine are showering ideas down for your rainy day tool box this season. You'll hear about the special towel that won't get wet every time you're at the playground with your kids. Find out what bookends at the start and end of your day will shine some happy anticipation into your attitude. And why listening to Amy Cuddy's TED Talk is going to increase your endorphins.    Guests on this episode are: 1. Entrepreneur and founder of Spruce Services, Adrienne Baker 2. Native Seattlite, mom of 3 boys, and UW Alum and Cross Country star, Alison Mandi 3. Kayaking, diving, symphony-going transplant to Seattle who now lives in Miami, Florida, Brandi Hyder   Each guest fesses up about their feelings about rain and shares their insights about surviving the 9 months of moisture. Sally and Catherine decide that they'll try to organize a Meet-Up mid rainy season to bolster each other's emotional equilibrium. So email them at enjoyseattlepo

In Episode 13, Sally and Catherine ruminate on their starts in Seattle. Catherine shares her beginnings at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and how she had came to some conclusions about her new life in Seattle while working there.  Sally talks about the fact that it took about 5 years to truly acclimate to the new culture here in Seattle. Both Sally and Catherine had to go through a process of self-discovery upon moving to Seattle and we're guessing are too in whatever transition you have in your life.  By interviewing Rachael Luna, a transplant from the Midwest and the East Coast, Sally and Catherine learn about Peruvian Chicken and why Seattle needs it.  In the last part of the episode, Sally interviews Debra Music, the Co-Founder of Theo Chocolate, the first bean to bar chocolate factory in the United States! Debra moved to Seattle over 10 years ago to start Theo Chocolate and now it is sold all over the globe. You will be both longing for chocolate after this interview and running to

In Episode 12 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine are shaking down what they know about wine. Sally knows a lot more being married to a winemaker. You'll learn if winemakers really do stomp on grapes for the crush, what a punch down is, what rank Washington wine is in the country and internationally.   Our first guest on this episode is Morgan Lee, winemaker at Two Vintners and Covington Cellars in Woodinville. Morgan shares how the winemaking industry in Washington is more concerned about improving quality of overall Washington wine instead of competing with each other.   Our second guest is Research Program Manager at the Washington State Wine Commission, Melissa Hanson. Melissa talks about the Wine Science Center at Washington State University in Richland and what their ultimate goal is.   You can now find us wherever you listen to podcasts. If you are in the hard and lonely part of putting down roots in Seattle, send us a message. We'd love to connect with you. Our email

In Episode 11 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine interview a handful of guests on what's simple but not easy in Seattle. Catherine shares where this tagline comes from and Sally talks about the simplicity and stress of crossing the invisible boundary that often separates us from new acquaintances.   Guests on the Enjoy Seattle Podcast today are Heather, Liz, and Bette. With diverse backgrounds, there is a common theme you'll find between them about what's simple but not easy in Seattle. Catherine concludes with a tip and invites you to pour yourself a glass of wine for our next episode releasing September 21, 2017.   You can now find us wherever you listen to podcasts. If you are in the hard and lonely part of putting down roots in Seattle, send us a message. We'd love to connect with you. Our email address is enjoyseattlepodcast@gmail.com. Until the next time, roll out your welcome mats and enjoy Seattle!   This episode is sponsored by Gourmet Latte Espresso Drive-Thru Bar

In Episode 10 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine share about what they are getting schooled at in the practice lab of life. Catherine catches up with Seattle Public School Principal, Stan Jaskot. Stan talks about how professional development is being built in to Teachers' schedules this year and what gets him up in the morning. Then Sally interviews her dad, a Teacher and Principal of 40 years, Bob Rhoda, who is a frequent visitor to Seattle. Bob gives generous wisdom about how to make kids feel welcome in the classroom so they don't think you're an ogre. You can now find us wherever you listen to podcasts. If you are in the hard and lonely part of putting down roots in Seattle, send us a message. We'd love to connect with you. Our email address is enjoyseattlepodcast@gmail.com. Until the next time, roll out your welcome mats and enjoy Seattle! www.enjoyseattlepodcast.com  This episode is sponsored by Gourmet Latte Espresso Drive-Thru Bars. Listen for the September promo code to get $1 off

In Episode 9 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Sally and Catherine talk about culture characteristics of Seattle. Sally interviews a Korean born DC native who left her heart in Seattle and just moved back to be reunited with it. Catherine gets the scoop on what drives Seattlites from a 5th generation Pacific Northwesterner. The moral of this episode is don't get offended at Seattlites when they ignore you, it's not personal. Also a note to our Seattle Natives, thank you for putting up with all of us new comers! You have a lot to teach us! So leave us a review today and let us know what you think of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast. Email us at enjoyseattlepodcast@gmail.com. Until the next time, roll out your welcome mats and enjoy Seattle!

In Episode 8 of the Enjoy Seattle Podcast, Catherine shares her knowledge about local restaurants and bookstores that have freebies for kids. She will also give the adults a great idea of a local place to go for lower priced items and furnishings.  Sally shares her "aha" moments this summer which will get everyone's minds thinking of their own Seattle "aha" moments. Do you ever wonder why no one tells you these things? Well, the Enjoy Seattle Podcast women are here for you to always give you clues into the culture that no one else is sharing. Also, you will be excited to hear another great interview with a transplant from Hawaii! Sheila Berndt talks about her experience and shares with us her 20th year anniversary in Seattle! Catherine gets down to the details with Sheila on what she did to acclimate to the rain after being in the sun and how Sheila worked through the "people cold" over the past 20 years. We would love to hear your "Aha" moments or Freebie ideas! Email us and we will respond! Our email a