by Joleen Hughes | May 26, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
“Inclusive” is Susan Freeman’s favorite word. At her company, Freeman Means Business, Susan teaches businesses how to communicate both effectively and more inclusively lending to the support of diversity in the work place. From her amazing mentors to...
by Joleen Hughes | May 19, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Reese Tanimura cares about people. After being a music teacher in her native Hawaii, this serial volunteer moved to Seattle and participated in multiple non-profits before becoming the Managing Director of Folklife Festival. With a keen interest in inclusion and...
by Joleen Hughes | May 12, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
In part two of Alissa Leinonen’s interview, we learn just how COVID-19 has affected Gourmondo and the rest of the Seattle restaurant industry. Alissa, whose motto is “never, never, never give up”, explains how the pandemic sparked her commitment to...
by Joleen Hughes | May 5, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Fourth-generation Seattleite, Alissa Leinonen, isn’t the typical food business owner. Having earned a Business degree at University of Washington and a self-proclaimed “not great” chef, she colored outside of the lines to find out how she could...