Growing Up Yakima

This week on Growing Up Yakima, I'm talking all things Thanksgiving—from turkey and stuffing to why the leftover sandwiches might actually be the real holiday MVP. I also share a meaningful tradition ...

30 Des 20258min

On this episode of Growing Up Yakima, I share some favorite Thanksgiving memories—from snowy childhood games and first cassette tapes to the traditions that made the holiday feel special. We talk abou...

30 Des 20258min

This week on Growing Up Yakima, I reflect on simple fall memories—raking leaves, playing outside, and watching kids and dogs rediscover the joy of being outdoors. We talk about why those small-town mo...

30 Des 20258min

From early ski trips and Halloween shenanigans to building safe, fun, and connected communities in the Yakima Valley, this episode of Growing Up Yakima has it all! I share stories from my childhood, f...

5 Des 20258min

In this episode of Growing Up Yakima, I share stories from growing up in the Yakima Valley, fun memories with Young Life, and the incredible community builders who shaped my early years. We also dive ...

5 Des 20258min

From wild fall weather to Mariners memories, this episode brings together some of my favorite parts of life in the Northwest. I share stories about growing up with local sports, taking exchange studen...

5 Des 20258min

In this episode of Growing Up Yakima, I talk about the changing seasons, the familiar scents that define our valley, and how smoke, harvest time, and local memories shape life here. I also share insig...

5 Des 20258min

This episode I reflected back on a weekend full of Yakima experiences, from the Ellensburg Rodeo to family horseback events, sharing adventures with our Rotary youth exchange student, and celebrating ...

20 Okt 20258min