‘People’ Archives
Ronnie Noize
Ronnie Noize is amazing. She's one of the smartest, sharpest people I've ever met. She's funny, warm and passionate about what she does. She's a brilliant marketing coach specializing in small businesses. Google marketing coach and the first of over 4.4 million unsponsored links points to her. If you're ever in need of marketing advice, [...]
Ashleigh Flynn
I was reintroduced to a great musical artist tonight. Ashleigh Flynn was cruising around the venue with a little paper crown on her head, celebrating her girlfriend's birthday, and talking with everyone. Her beautiful energy accompanied her on stage where she sang everything from Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" to "Let the Circle be Unbroken," [...]
Teddy Patrick
My Costco shopping trip has many times been made more enjoyable by Teddy Patrick; so I wasn't too surprised to find him as the focal point of an article in The Columbian this week praising his positive attitude and refreshing nature. He smiles, he sings, he is genuinely warm and welcoming. Teddy is awesome. Find out more about Teddy [...]
Christel Nani
I ran into a friend of mine I hadn't seen in years. She was glowing. Simply glowing. "You seem really well," I told her. She nodded. "I am." It was so intense that I asked her if something had happened to put her in such a great space. She told me about Christel Nani. A RN with sixteen plus years in ER/Trauma Centers,Christel [...]
Leanna Archer
Look out Paul Mitchell, here comes Leanna Archer! This young lady started her own hair care company at the age of 9 and within 3 years was making $60,000 a year. She started with a recipe for pomade that was passed down from her grandmother and now has a whole line of products. Awesome.
Heather B. Armstrong
Heather B. Armstrong is a professional blogger. More than that, she's perhaps the most popular professional blogger around. For years, a friend of mine kept telling me to read her website, dooce.com. When I finally did, I found myself laughing out loud at the honest, ireverant posts that share her life and experience with the world. More [...]
Kate Munger
Kate Munger helps people heal and find peace through the power of song. In 2000, she started Threshold Choir, a group of women who sing to people, often at their bedside, who are struggling--some with living, some with dying. Kate got the idea to start Threshold Choir after caring for a friend who was dying of AIDS. As is stated on their [...]
SARK
There are those writers whose work is so unique that most people can identify it across the room. For many, SARK is one of those writers/artists. Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy is well known for her creative writings, including “Succulent Wild Woman,” and “Living Juicy.” Not only is her writing style delicious, but her words come [...]
Adora Svitak
Adora Svitak is nothing short of awesome. By the age of 7 she had written 300 stories. At 12 she has published 3 books, appeared on numerous TV shows and teaches through school visits and webcasting. Wow. Learn more about this literary prodigy at AdoraSvitak.com.
Dr. Suzanne D. Lady
Alright, folks, listen up. If you know me and live in Portland, chances are you already go to Dr. Lady. If you don’t, you’re in for a treat. You know how, when you have to go to the doctor, it’s not so fun? You might put off scheduling the appointment, or change the time, or moan about how you don’t want to go? That’s not what [...]
