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S2 E6: Clint Gresham: The Making of a Champion in and Beyond the NFL Dec 18, 2017

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On this episode of the Rise Seattle podcast, Tyler and Phil sit down with former long-snapper for the Seattle Seahawks, Clint Gresham, to discuss his time in the NFL and what it has taught him about life. He shares his experience as a player in the Super Bowl and breaks down a very common, yet dangerous mentality that the NFL spreads to its employees. Gresham also discusses how the tutelage of his former coach, Pete Carroll, has influenced his personal philosophy, changed his views of God, and led to the creation of his book, Becoming: Loving the Process to Wholeness.

S2 E5: Geraldine DeRuiter: The “Everywhereist” Herself on Traveling, Writing, & Getting Through Life Dec 08, 2017

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If you’ve ever wanted to know what not to do while traveling, Geraldine DeRuiter is your top resource. On this episode of the Rise Seattle podcast, Tyler and Phil sit down with DeRuiter to discuss the creation of her award-winning travel blog, the Everywhereist, as well as her process in transitioning from blog writing to book writing. DeRuiter also shares a glimpse of her oddball sense of humor as she relays her experience with being diagnosed with a brain tumor back in 2012 and declares her stance on the political issues that are occurring in our country today.

S2 E4: Andrea Dunlop: Writing in Seattle, Self-Publishing vs Traditional and Writing Routines Nov 21, 2017

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Do you have a dream to one day write a book? On this episode, Tyler and Phil sit down with Seattle Author, Andrea Dunlop to discuss her journey from working at a NYC publishing firm to becoming professional author here in Seattle. Dunlop shares her insights in the areas of marketing and self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. We also discuss her writing process and routine, as well as what makes Seattle’s writing scene different from other major cities.

Matt Carter Oct 16, 2017

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In this episode Tyler and Phil sit down with musician and podcaster Matt Carter to discuss the “Bad Christian” podcast and his opinions on Seattle’s Christian scene following the infamous Mars Hill movement. We also hit on his now decade long career as the lead guitarist in the band, Emery. They also discuss how Carter handles being self-employed in the fastest growing city in the US.

Laurie Frankel Oct 02, 2017

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On this episode, Tyler and Phil hear Laurie Frankel’s perspective on being an author in Seattle, including her feelings about the general writing process and her thoughts on Seattle’s writing community in particular. They also discuss Frankel’s experience as a parent to a transgender daughter, her opinion on the recent transgender bathroom bill legislation, and her advice on navigating the transgender world (both as a person and a parent). They wrap up with Frankel’s hopes and concerns for the future of Seattle, and how you can win a copy of her newest book, This is How it Always Is.

S2 MINISODE 2: Seattle Summer, Co-Working Spaces & Real Estate Smells Sep 11, 2017

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Tyler and Phil discuss the current and future Seattle real estate market as well as share a few fun stories from the field.

Rand Fishkin: MOZ, Activism, Depression & Writing a Book Jul 25, 2017

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We're back! Season 2 kickoff! Local tech founder, Rand Fishkin of Moz goes deep on the struggles of starting a company; what venture capitalists REALLY want to see and his personal struggle with depression. If you live in Seattle, you must hear from this super smart and super awesome man who describes himself as a feminist. Did you just attend MozCon? Hear more about what makes your favorite SEO wizard tick.

S2 MINISODE 1: Seattle Real Estate Update Jul 10, 2017

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Tyler and Phil are back with a brand new season of Seattle stories and a few surprises as well! This season will periodically have mini episodes discussing local Seattle real estate, business and political news. This episode is the first of many. Enjoy!

The BEST OF Season 1: Rise Seattle Podcast May 03, 2017

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In this season finale episode of “Rise Seattle” podcast, Phil and Tyler recap eight of thier favorite moments from episodes throughout the first season. From stories of survival to new perspectives on issues affecting Seattleites, each of these interviews encapsulate Rise Seattle's mission and show the true depth of the ways people contribute to the community everyday.

#1.15 Nate Strong: Commuter Hacks, Seattle Marketing & Engaging in Local Issues Apr 10, 2017

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Nate is a Seattle transplant and digital marketing guru who cares deeply about his community of North Seattle. By day Nate works as the Customer Success team lead at Socedo a marketing technology company in Seattle and by night he’s the owner and Blogger of ournorthseattle.com a North Seattle community blog that has blown up in popularity, by focusing on infrastructure issues, local politics and economic trends affecting North Seattle. In this episode, we discuss the Seattle tech marketing scene, North Seattle hacker commutes and how Nate’s community blog ournorthseattle.com is activating North Seattleites to engage in local issues.

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