Wild Seed the Podcast

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Wild Seed the podcast is about overcoming obstacles, turning trials into triumphs, and finding beauty in difficult situations by making them the pathway to our success. I'll be interviewing people that I find represent that identity to inspire others.

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April 28, 202424 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Rosie Rourke

Rosie Rourke is a respected local real estate agent, community activist, devoted mother, and wife. She began her career in commercial real estate right after graduating from high school and switched to residential work a decade later. Currently, she manages the Rosie Rourke team, which is the top real estate team in SE King County and ranks in the top 1% nationally! Rosie has a passion for service work, advocacy, and giving back to her community. She serves on the boards of the Renton Chamber of Commerce and the Renton Rotary Club. In this interview, Rosie talks about the difference between craft and endurance and how she worked to prove herself throughout her career.Follow and support Rosie here: Rosie Rourke Team WebsiteRosie Rourke Team on InstagramRosie Rourke Team on Facebook📚 References:The Millionaire Real Estate Podcast, Ep 24The Millionaire Real Estate Agent Book➡️ Follow and support Wild Seed the Podcast on Instagram

March 26, 202425 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Jenny Lazo

Jenny Lazo is an entrepreneur, marketing expert, yoga instructor, and shamanic practitioner. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida to Cuban immigrant parents. Jenny studied Communications at Florida International University and went on to earn her MBA. She eventually went to work for Amazon and expeditiously climbed the corporate ladder. After 18 years in the corporate world, Jenny found herself experiencing burnout, health issues, and feeling without a purpose. At this point, Jenny leaned into her healing energy and began two businesses the Divine Pearl Collective and New Earth Dreamz where she aims to bring holistic healing to the business world while helping others with their healing journey. Follow and support Jenny here: Divine Pearl Collective New Earth Dreamz

February 27, 202422 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with April King Goode

April King Goode serves as the Operations Director and Facilitator for Unified Outreach non-profit. With a lengthy history of advocating for underserved youth, social justice, and violence reduction in at-risk communities, April is a committed diversion volunteer facilitator. She received her culinary arts and restaurant management degree before returning to non-profit service-based work. April shares how she overcame a difficult childhood, strives to be a light for struggling youth, and is learning to embrace self-love. Follow and Support April and Unified Outreach here: Website 📚 Resources: David Toledo, artist, youth advocate, and community leader pivotal in the creation of Unified Outreach and Vibrant Magazine.Ed Dumas, Executive Director of Unified Outreach and Creative Director of Vibrant MagazineUnified Outreach is a nonprofit organization that uses art-enrichment programming to provide behavioral health, substance abuse, and life and employment preparation skills for youth. Vibrant Magazine is Seattle’s ONLY full-color, glossy paper magazine completely dedicated to shining a light on all things artistic in the Greater Seattle area.

January 28, 202426 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with James Alberson

James Alberson is a City of Renton Council member, a long-time resident of Renton, and the owner of Top Tier Training & Development. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Renton Chamber of Commerce for nine years and during this time, he has become familiar with many businesses in Renton. James has built strong connections with important individuals from the city, Renton School District, and representatives of organizations that have a significant impact on Renton's ongoing progress. He shares his journey of being an entrepreneur, his belief in fair wages, and why he thinks that Initiative 23-02 will be harmful to the future prosperity of Renton's residents and businesses.Follow and learn more about James here:Website | City of Renton📚Resources:New Evidence from the Seattle Minimum Wage StudyWhy Raising the Minimum Wage has Short-term Benefits but Long-term CostsLearn about the exciting opportunity for Renton students to pursue higher education through the Renton Promise here.

December 18, 202325 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Chelsea Krieger

Chelsea Krieger is a model, freelance writer, and multi-state licensed esthetician. She is currently the lead esthetician at XWax Studio in Tacoma, Washington. In 2019, she was nominated as a ‘Top 100 Healthcare Leader’ for her positive impact on others through social media platforms. Chelsea discusses her passion for beauty, and healthcare and how social media can help these industries be a source of positive impact. She also shares her vision for her newly launched business, The Garden.🌱 The GardenThe Garden is a unique waxing business that aims to provide exceptional hair removal services while promoting inclusivity, body positivity, and mental well-being.Follow and Support Chelsea here:Website | Instagram | Facebook📚 Resources:When Food is Love by Geneen RothA New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

November 27, 202327 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Darryl Reese

Darryl Reese is a Los Angeles-based comedian, screenwriter, and podcaster. He began his career interning for Seattle’s KUBE 93, radio station. It was at KUBE that he was inspired to document the human experience and entertain others. Since then, he’s worked on various documentary projects and shared the stage with a host of inspiring comedians. Currently, Darryl tours all over the U.S., and is the host of Should We Be Doing This? podcast. Darryl shares with us his experience staying afloat as a budding comedian and why laughter is pivotal to our collective human experience.Follow and Support Darryl here:YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

October 30, 202343 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Dee Scott

Dee Scott is a Seattle native, educator, and seasoned real estate professional with 17 years of experience. As one of the first Social Equity Ambassadors for Keller Williams, Dee is passionate about cultivating awareness and inclusion in her organization. In her spare time, she is the President of Cierra Sisters, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for women of African descent who are impacted by breast cancer. Dee shares with us how the local market impacts her profession, her commitment to generational wealth and how changing her mindset allowed her to grow her business.Follow and Support Dee here: https://www.deedeehomeexpert.com/https://cierrasisters.org/References:Dr. Caprice Hollins - Equity, Race & Learning Instructor https://www.culturesconnecting.com/White Fragilityhttps://www.beacon.org/White-Fragility-P1631.aspxThe Color of Lawhttps://www.epi.org/publication/the-color-of-law-a-forgotten-history-of-how-our-government-segregated-america/

September 25, 202328 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Charles Conner

Charles Conner is a Mississippi native who loves art, anime, and urban culture. From a young age, art was more than just a pastime; it was a way to express himself and adapt to the world around him. After high school, Charles enlisted in the Army where he served in Iraq. When he returned home, he struggled to reintegrate into civilian life, spending many years battling PTSD. Charles has reconciled with his internal battles and uses his creativity and imagination to create one-of-a-kind abstract pieces. Affectionately known in the artist world as, “The Original Spur,” Charles shares how he morphs passion, culture, and positivity into his work.Follow and Support Charles here:www.theoriginalspur.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theoriginalspur/

August 28, 202324 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Amy Handy

Amy Handy is an entrepreneur, activist, and mixed-media artist originally from the East Coast. She began her business Robot Mom Creations in 2019 after relocating to Washington State. Through her company, she’s collaborated with local organizations, taught art classes, and advocated for art therapy. Amy is an example for all of us to do what we love, and “Robot On.”Follow and Support Amy Handy here:Website

February 18, 202323 min

Wild Seed the Podcast with Claudette Esquerette

Army Veteran SSG Claudette Esquerette was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As an inner-city teen to migrant Puerto Rican parents, she struggled to find her way. In 1994, SSG Esquerette enlisted in the US Army where she served as a mechanic and supply sergeant, completed three overseas tours, and was a vital part of the rescue and recovery effort following September 11th. SSG Esquerette shares her powerful story about overcoming breast cancer, combat injuries, retiring after 25 years of service, and the resulting PTSD. SSG Esquerette remains unbroken and turns life’s obstacles into triumphs.Follow and Support SSG Claudette Esquerette here:Claudette’s Boobie Warriors CampaignCafe de la Loba & NY Style Dirty Dawgz (food truck)