Mathis is 8 years old and an avid composer, muser, and generally rad kid. He's navigated the loss of beloved kitties and chickens and has learned some important lessons about how to do life. 

Will Lillard is a community grower, a systems thinker, and a neurodiverse entrepreneur working to create social change through regenerative engagement and innovative methods for supporting neurodiverse folks to live thriving lives. Through the We've Network, Will has sown and grown an ecosystem of tools, support, and mutually beneficial relationships designed to provide opportunities for neurodiverse folks and their families to shift into more fulfilling and integrated lives. We've Network is currently seeking neurodiverse folks who are looking to experience "Personal development with a paycheck" and has job descriptions on their website at: https://wevenet.org    

Jake Weigler is an Oregon native who has worked in politics at the national, state, and local levels for over 22 years. Get an insider look at how political change happens, factors to consider before running for office, and the nature of working behind the scenes in politics. A must listen for any folks thinking about running for office or wanting to know how to get involved with the democratic process. His political consulting company, Praxis Political, supports candidates and issues throughout Oregon and Jake has been a part of the environmental movement as well as gun safety legislation for decades. You can learn more about his work and services at: https://www.praxispolitical.com *Jake incorrectly identified one of the victims of the Clackamas Town Center tragedy as Carla. Her name was Cindy and he deeply regrets this error.

State Representative Mark Gamba took up the call to protect the planet for future generations through his exposure to the effects of climate change during his career as a professional photographer. While on assignment with clients like National Geographic, Jeep, Carhartt, and Adidas, Mark saw coral reefs bleaching before scientist knew the cause and witnessed Alaska's glaciers in dramatic recession. Now an accomplished earth advocate, Mark is working in Oregon's capitol to pass laws which will improve the quality of life and the planet for all beings. You can contact him and learn more about the legislative work he is doing and the causes he is advocating for at: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/gamba To learn more about Oregon measures 5 and 50 and their impacts on state funding start here: https://www.orcities.org/application/files/4015/6115/9506/LOC_Measure_5__50_Primer9-8-17.pdf   You can also contact Rep. Gamba's office at the link above.  

How does a 27 year old femme botanist find themself on a boat to Antarctica with some of the leading lady STEMM educators and researchers? Samantha Elie shares her journey from homeschooler to studying Economic Botany in Peru to one of the hardest places to get to on the planet. You can follow her adventures at: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaeliebotanist/ Support her trip to Antarctica here: https://gofund.me/394c4678  

Kevin Brusett is an experiential and transformative educator who has served as a spiritual guide, teacher, and intentional human for over 40 years. You can support and learn more about his work at: https://inneranvil.org. He walked the ancient pilgrimage route, El Camino de Santiago in 2022 as part of an intentionally curated service to former students, friends, and colleagues, and has nourished relationships and learning opportunities across the world his entire career. 

Emily Rose Wheeler of Mystic Rose Medicine is a hypnotherapist, artist, and energy worker who helps people know their worth, regain their health, and explore their creativity. She is based in Portland, Oregon but works with clients all over the US. Hear Emily's story of how she decided to completely change her line of work and embrace the gifts and offerings she continues to refine and evolve on her journey of soul work and purpose. You can learn more about Emily's work and how to engage her services at: https://mysticrosemedicine.com/meet-emily  

William Marin Ashmont is a Boston born gypsy vibe master and sound spinner who dreams of a kinder, more interconnected world. Through his travels around the globe and experiencing psychadelics, he has lived in ways and places that question what it truly means to live an awakened life. You can hear more of his sound stylings and musings at: https://10o8.com

Denyse McGriff is the first black, female mayor of an Oregon town in the history of the state. She was elected in 2022 and talks about what it means to live a lifetime of service and care for community, navigate the terrain of elected office, and the experience of being mayor for Oregon's oldest town, Oregon City-the end of the Oregon Trail. You can learn more about Oregon City and opportunities to get involved at: https://www.orcity.org/  

Episode 8-Marci Jory is a proud Cherokee woman, entrepreneur, and community builder, sharing her story about claiming her indigeneity, becoming a teen parent, and parenting her son through his addiction.  You can learn more about her creative Feng Shui space design or hire her services through her website: www.sacredlifestyle-fengshui.com She resides in Canby, OR on the traditional lands of the Atfalati, Ahantchuyuk, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples.