Dream, Anyway
A podcast that celebrates those who are driven to pursue their dreams, even when the path is uncertain. Through honest stories, we pass along that delicious spark of hope.
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Episodes
42 episodes
041. Jessica Bonar
From addict/alcoholic to C-suite professional, Jessica helps people from the stage and beyond to view and live their life with a different, and empowering, lens. Let’s look back at this conversation with her from four years ago.
040. The Beauty of What Remains
This episode first aired on September 25, 2021, as Motherless Daughters on my podcast Beneath Your Beautiful.I’m bringing it back now as The Beauty of What Remains, at a deeply meaningful moment - 40 years afte...
039. Josalyn Isbell
Josalyn Isbell, disabled veteran, former Marine, writer, and fashion model, explores what it really looks like to become yourself against the odds. She shares her journey from military life to stepping into the world of fashion, and from years ...
038. Hannah Talbot
Hannah Talbot shares how burnout in a high-pressure career evolved into yoga, mindfulness, and energy work – and ultimately, the creation of a healing center designed for both seekers and practitioners. The discussion weaves through themes of i...
037. Summerlyn Feckner
Interior designer Summerlyn Feckner discusses building a creative career, trusting your instincts, and what it really looks like to go out on your own. From the difference between designers and decorators to the deeply personal relationships fo...
036. Angelina Pitini
Born in Thailand to a Thai mother and Italian-American father, Angelina Pitini moved to Spokane at 15, largely on her own, and has been forging her own path ever since. In this episode, she shares how she overcame crippling anxiety through solo...
035. Hailey LaRosa
In this episode of Dream Anyway, social media manager and creative event host Hailey LaRosa shares how she built her own path as a young entrepreneur in Spokane. From launching her business Ginger Gets Social to creatin...
034. Amy Sherman
In this episode of Dream Anyway, actress and designer Amy Sherman shares how a childhood marked by instability and loss shaped her journey toward creativity, faith, and hard-won self-acceptance. From pinup photography and costume desig...
033. Martha Domitrovich
Martha Domitrovich, owner of The Supper Club, shares how food became her language of care, community, and service. She reflects on motherhood, business, boundaries, and how stepping away from church reshaped her understanding of faith, belongin...
032. Jade Leonetti
Jade Leonetti shares her winding path through addiction, sobriety, career pivots, love found later in life, and the courage to come home. A conversation about accountability, reinvention, and building a life and business from everything you’ve ...
031. April Gilbreath
April Gilbreath shares an honest, thoughtful conversation about authenticity in a noisy online world. From self-promotion and social media confidence to body image, vulnerability, creativity, and choosing connection over perfection, this episod...
030. Emily Flynn-DeLay
Spokane artist Emily Flynn-DeLay speaks about finding your voice, resisting artistic expectations, and creating without needing permission. She shares her journey through art school, self-doubt, community, and reclaiming joy in the creative pro...
029. Mikayla Daniels
Alaskan-born filmmaker and writer Mikayla Daniels talks about claiming the title of artist, pushing against expectations, and pursuing creative work in the midst of real-life challenges. A story of grit, permission and reinvention.
028. Maeve Griffith
Maeve Griffith shares her journey as a retired Spokane firefighter turned actor, writer, painter, political activist, and all-around creator. From her transition story and years of community-building to her eclectic art projects—from Sasquatch ...
027. AJ Duke
A.J. Duke — poet, wordsmith, and multidimensional storyteller — opens up about creativity, spirituality, identity, and the human experience. Through vivid language and deep introspection, he reflects on belonging, compassion, personal evolution...
026. Christine Burns
Christine Burns talks about building community through thoughtful public relations, helping small business owners and creatives gain visibility, confidence, and connection. She shares how her journey from marketing to launching her own PR agenc...
025. Jonathan Shuffield
Jonathan Shuffield is a multihyphenate creative whose life has been shaped by music, theater, writing, event-making, and community building. In this conversation, he reflects on embracing curiosity over limitation, finding joy in collaboration,...
024. Patty Garegnani
Theatrical costume designer Patty Garegnani opens up about finding belonging in theater, winning Spokane Arts’ Imagination Award, and learning to call herself an artist. She opens up about finding home in theater, healing family wounds, and dar...
023. Karen Mobley
Artist, writer, and community force Karen Mobley has built a life around creativity—from poetry and painting to art consulting and teaching. She opens up about facing cancer, living with a birth defect, and finding meaning in art, purpose, and ...
022. Sherry Jones
Author and “High Priestess of Pleasure,” Sherry Jones, shares a bold conversation about sensuality, self-love, and empowerment. From her years in Paris to her journey into sacred sexuality and coaching, she reveals how she helps women rediscove...
021. Robert Henry
After serving five years in federal prison, Robert Henry rebuilt his life from the ground up—becoming an author, keynote speaker, and performance coach helping others design lives they love. In this powerful conversation, Robert shares how pers...
020. Don Hamilton
Photographer and filmmaker Don Hamilton reflects on a lifetime of creativity—from his early days in theater to founding Hamilton Studio and transforming it into a Listening Room. He shares stories of acting in Benny & Joon, photogr...
019. Kent Briley
Army veteran Kent Briley reflects on 23 years of service, decades of drinking, and his journey to sobriety, self-discovery, and inner child healing. He shares how boundaries, love, and letting go shaped his path, and why living in alignment wit...
018. Katie Preston
Actor, writer, and creative Katie Preston shares how she redefined success by stepping away from audition grind culture and choosing projects that truly inspire her. From her years in Boise and LA working as an actor, food stylist, and producer...
017. Jeremy Whittington
Jeremy Whittington, longtime Spokane creative, shares his journey from theater and design to his next big leap: opening a boutique four-plex cinema and wine bar in Liberty Lake. He talks about the power of saying yes to opportunities, how sobri...