The Art of Community NCW podcasts with Rufus Woods
My guest for this episode is Thom Nees, the executive director of Serve Wenatchee Valley who is also leading the effort to develop the Common Ground Community Housing Trust A community housing trust is...
One of the most important and ignored challenges in our communities is the toxic stress from untreated trauma that wreaks havoc on the lives of so many people — impacting their health and well-being...
https://artofcommunityncw.libsyn.com/70-jill-nielsen-farrell-and-trauma-informed-acupuncture My guest for this episode is Jill Nielsen-Farrell, the daughter of longtime Wenatchee dentist Gerry Nielsen. She has started Wenatchee Community Acupuncture and treats a wide variety of conditions, including doing trauma-informed acupuncture...
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/Episode_65_DAndre_Vasquez_-_91819_4.29_PM.mp3 My guest for this episode is a remarkable young man from Leavenworth who experienced a horrendous personal tragedy – a tragedy that fueled his desire to make a difference in this world. D’Andre...
My guest for this episode is Suzanne MacPherson, a former educator, council member, and mayor of Cashmere. Suzanne has leveraged a strong sense of empathy, a willingness to listen deeply, and a commitment to...
Every person has a story to tell and a unique perspective on life. I have been enamored with the Elder Speak program put on by the Ripple Foundation because it brings together elders to...
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/63a_Jim_Wills_and_the_values_of_an_Eagle_Scout.mp3 My guest this week is Jim Wills, a relative newcomer to the Wenatchee Valley but someone who will be sharing wisdom that he’s learned at an event called Elder Speak on Sunday, Sept...
At 90 years young, Mae Hamilton is still learning, experiencing and living life on her own terms. She’s one of four individuals who will be sharing life wisdom with the community for a program...
My guest for this episode is Mae Hamilton, who at 90 years young is a dynamic seasoned real estate professional and community leader who still has lots to give to our valley. From growing...
http://artofcommunityncw.libsyn.com/62-erica-moshe-and-the-brave-warrior-project My guest for this episode is Erica Moshe, the founder and director of the Brave Warrior Project, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of kids with chronic conditions like cancer and developmental...