Marge Valley reflects on a life well-lived. She worked as a private duty nurse during WWII and married her husband George after a long war-time correspondence. She also reflects on moving to the small Skokomish Valley in 1946 and how much lif

Jaime Cuzick, "Liver Giver"

Feb 20th, 2020 54m 58s

Jaime Cuzick comes on the show to talk about donating a portion of her liver to Kaylin McIrvin in 2015, and how this decision led to a new career path.

Kaylin McIrvin, Live Donor Liver Transplant Recipient

Feb 10th, 2020 41m 8s

Kaylin McIrvin comes on the show to talk about being the first live donor liver transplant recipient in the Pacific NW.

Karen White, SHS Dance Coach

Feb 3rd, 2020 1h

Karen White talks about her years as the SHS dance coach, surviving polio, and the joy of being reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoption

Eric Johnson, Enduro Kart Champion and Recovering Alcoholic

Jan 20th, 2020 1h 46m

Eric Johnson comes on the show to talk about his life as an endure kart racer, losing both parents by age 32, and his recent battle with alcoholism.

Eric Johnson

Jan 20th, 2020 1h 46m

Eric Johnson comes on the show to talk about his life as an endure kart racer, losing both parents by age 32, and his recent battle with alcoholism.

Katie Jones, Mental Skills Coach

Jan 13th, 2020 1h 17m

For 5 years, Katie Jones taught sports psychology and resilience to soldiers at JBLM. Now Katie is brining this knowledge to students at SHS. Find out how this California native ended up in Union, WA with such an interesting career.

Jamie Mell, Real Estate Entrepreneur

Jan 6th, 2020 52m 54s

Jamie Mell talks about growing up in a well known family in Shelton and taking a big leap of faith recently by purchasing a local real estate and property management business.

Andy Conklin, Coach and Mentor

Dec 22nd, 2019 50m 26s

Andy Conklin came on the podcast to discuss all the things he does for the youth in Mason County as well as what it means to be nominated for Citizen of the Year. Find out who inspires him...

Jaron Garza, Citizen of the Year Nominee

Dec 16th, 2019 33m 52s

At the young age of 30, Jaron Garza has been nominated as Mason County's Citizen of the Year. Jaron comes on the podcast to tell us how he went from flipping signs to managing one of the most community-oriented businesses in Shelton.

"Mo" from Smokin' Mo's BBQ

Dec 9th, 2019 46m 23s

Monica Beben, also known as "Mo" from Smoking Mo's BBQ, comes on Small Town Conversations to talk about the challenges and rewards of running a restaurant in a small town.

Dawn Myers Tells Her Inspiring Story

Dec 3rd, 2019 33m 34s

Dawn Myers comes on Small Town Conversations to tell us how losing her brother in a tragic drowning accident and becoming a teenage mother didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams.

Dawn Myers

Dec 3rd, 2019 33m 34s

Dawn Myers comes on Small Town Conversations to tell us how losing her brother in a tragic drowning accident and becoming a teenage mother didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams.

Small Town Conversations

Nov 25th, 2019 21m 19s

In this inaugural episode, podcasters Dani May and Jenny Goos explain why, in the past 8 days, they have decided to share inspiring stories from their community in Mason County, Washington. Spoiler alert....the Seattle Seahawks JUST MIGHT have