New Episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest! 

This week we welcome Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, resilience, competition, and the growing dragon boat community in the Pacific Northwest.

From championship races to building community on the water, Roula shares the passion and purpose behind the sport — and why paddling changes lives.

Don’t miss this encouraging and energetic episode

New Episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!&nbsp;
This week we welcome Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, resilience, competition, and the growing dragon boat community in the Pacific Northwest.
From championship races to building community on the water, Roula shares the passion and purpose behind the sport &mdash; and why paddling changes lives.
Don&rsquo;t miss this encouraging and energetic episode

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest

Friday May 15. Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club,

Joining us today is the woman behind one of Portland’s most iconic summer traditions. As the Festival Director and co-owner of Fuller Events, she leads the team that transforms Tom McCall Waterfront Park into a massive celebration of music, community, and charity. The Waterfront Blues Festival returns this July 2nd through 4th with three days, three stages, and an incredible lineup. Christina Fuller, welcome to the Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

Joining us today is the woman behind one of Portland&rsquo;s most iconic summer traditions. As the Festival Director and co-owner of Fuller Events, she leads the team that transforms Tom McCall Waterfront Park into a massive celebration of music, community, and charity. The Waterfront&nbsp;Blues&nbsp;Festival returns this July 2nd through 4th with three days, three stages, and an incredible lineup. Christina Fuller, welcome to the Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

Friday June 26-Christina Fuller  Festival Director and co-owner of Fuller Events

Teen Feed has been serving youth experiencing homelessness for decades—offering more than just meals, but also consistency, trust, and critical support services that help young people take real steps toward stability. From nightly meal programs to outreach and case management, their work is rooted in one simple but powerful idea: meeting people where they are, and staying with them as they move toward something better.

Janine is with us today to share what’s happening on the ground in Seattle, the realities facing local youth, and how Teen Feed is working every day to build connection, confidence, and hope—one meal at a time.

Teen&nbsp;Feed&nbsp;has been serving youth experiencing homelessness for decades&mdash;offering more than just meals, but also consistency, trust, and critical support services that help young people take real steps toward stability. From nightly meal programs to outreach and case management, their work is rooted in one simple but powerful idea: meeting people where they are, and staying with them as they move toward something better.
Janine is with us today to share what&rsquo;s happening on the ground in Seattle, the realities facing local youth, and how&nbsp;Teen&nbsp;Feed&nbsp;is working every day to build connection, confidence, and hope&mdash;one meal at a time.

Friday June 19. Janine Kennedy, Advancement Officer with Teen Feed.

Richard Ramos is the author of Parents on a Mission: How Parents Can Win the Competition for the Heart, Mind, and Loyalty of Their Children. In Parents on a Mission, Richard Ramos explains the importance of healthy parent-child relationships and parents' role in shaping their children's lives.

Richard Ramos is the author of Parents on a Mission: How Parents Can Win the Competition for the Heart, Mind, and Loyalty of Their Children. In Parents on a Mission, Richard Ramos explains the importance of healthy parent-child relationships and parents' role in shaping their children's lives.

Friday, June 12: Richard Ramos, author of Parents on a Mission: How Parents Can Win the Competition for the Heart, Mind, and Loyalty of Their Children.

Friday May 15. Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club,

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