Networked Podcast

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Networked Podcast

NCW Tech

8 episodes

5 months ago

What happens when you grow up without stability—but with a relentless drive to lead? In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Terry Ward, co-founder of Ward Media and a veteran of the publishing industry. Terry shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by homelessness and hardship to launching a media company that now owns five newspapers across North Central Washington. Ward Media publishes the Wenatchee Business Journal, Lake Chelan Mirror, Leavenworth Echo, C...

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Episodes (8/8)

Networked Podcast

Terry Ward on Resilience, Local Journalism & Building Ward Media | Networked Podcast Ep. 8

5 months ago

34 minutes

Networked Podcast

How OoNee Is Restoring Oceans with Sea Urchins | Aaron Huang, Flywheel Winner | Networked Podcast EP 7

Can sea urchins help save the ocean? In this episode, the answer just might surprise you. Host David Mabee talks with Aaron Huang, Founder & CEO of OoNee and winner of the 2025 Flywheel Investment Conference, about how climate tech, marine restoration, and sustainable seafood are colliding in powerful ways. Discover how OoNee is using land-based sea urchin ranching to regenerate kelp forests, strengthen coastal ecosystems, and build a resilient seafood supply chain—all while redefining wh...

5 months ago

41 minutes

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Jennifer Bushong on Leadership, Strategy & Purpose-Driven Marketing | Networked Podcast Ep. 6

How do you build a career that spans Fortune 500 companies, political campaigns, and grassroots nonprofits—while still making time to launch your own marketing firm and a women’s leadership movement? In Episode 6 of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Jennifer Bushong, CEO and Founder of JBe Marketing Group and INSPIRE Northwest, to explore a powerhouse career rooted in strategy, service, and storytelling. Jennifer shares what it takes to lead with intention, navigate crisis communicat...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Networked Podcast

The Power of Touch: Jerred Mace from OneCourt on Reimagining Sports for Everyone | Networked Ep. 5

What if you could feel the game? That question led Jerred Mace, a University of Washington graduate with a passion for accessibility, to found OneCourt — a startup bringing live sports to fans with visual disabilities through touch. In this episode of Networked, Jerred shares how his own experience with low vision and a viral video of a blind soccer fan sparked a purpose-driven journey. From childhood inventions and creative expression to winning the 2024 Flywheel Investment Conference, Jerre...

5 months ago

36 minutes

Networked Podcast

Tending the Back 40: How Colleen Malmassari Helps Businesses Thrive Behind the Scenes | Networked Podcast Ep. 4

When you're running a business, the "front 40" — the visible side everyone sees — often gets all the attention. But what about the "back 40" — the admin, HR, and operations work that keeps everything running behind the scenes? In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Colleen Malmassari, founder of Back40 Advisors, to talk about why the less-visible parts of your organization deserve just as much care as the customer-facing ones. With deep roots in agriculture and over 20 ...

6 months ago

37 minutes

Networked Podcast

Blooming Bold: How Cindy Gonzalez Turned a High School Passion into a Flower Shop at 18 | Networked Podcast Ep. 3

At just 18 years old, Cindy Gonzalez turned a high school floral design class into a full-blown business — launching The Bloom Flowery in East Wenatchee shortly after graduating from Eastmont High School. In this episode of Networked, Cindy shares how she went from making bouquets in her family’s garage to opening her own flower shop, the decision to stay home and pursue her dream instead of going to college, and what it really means to be the “main character” in your own story. Whether you’r...

6 months ago

32 minutes

Networked Podcast

Innovation After Hours: Edwin Eaton on Building iPro & Coaching Entrepreneurs | Networked Podcast Ep. 2

Episode 2: Edwin Eaton | iPro Cleaning Services How do you grow a janitorial company into one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Northwest — and still find time to coach others, build software, and launch a podcast? In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Edwin Eaton, founder of iPro Building Services, a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree serving Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Edwin shares how he scaled his company with purpose, why he’s passionate about mentoring other en...

6 months ago

35 minutes

Networked Podcast

Big Brands, Small Towns & Bold Stories: How P2X Studio is Redefining Creative Work in NCW | Networked Podcast Ep. 1

Episode 1: Jess & Dan Pappas | P2X Studio What happens when two award-winning creatives leave NYC and LA to build a storytelling studio in Wenatchee, Washington? You get P2X Studio — and a conversation packed with inspiration, creativity, and heart. In this episode, we chat with Jess and Dan Pappas, co-founders of P2X, about: 🎥 Working with global brands like JetBlue 🏆 Winning Cannes Lions and Telly Awards 🌄 Bringing big-city experience to small-town impact 📸 Telli...

6 months ago

37 minutes