Under Construction with Marilyn Strickland Podcast
1) “If an economy is going to work, it has to work for everyone”: Under Construction series finale
In our series finale, Marilyn Strickland discusses her time as Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO, learnings from the Under Construction podcast, and the importance of regionalism – with The Rive...Show More
2) Sam Cho: “The Port should work for the people”
Sam Cho discusses his recent election to the Port of Seattle Commission, founding a trading and export company, and his South Korean heritage. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Advanced Professionals ...Show More
3) Tony Mestres: “You really do need to seek partnerships with others”
Tony Mestres, President and CEO of Seattle Foundation, discusses the importance of growing our economy equitably, brutal honesty without brutality, and his work guiding regional philanthropy. Thank yo...Show More
4) Brian McGowan: “What is unique about the culture of this region is we like to cut our own path”
Brian McGowan, CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, discusses economic hyper-growth in the Seattle region, his work in the Obama administration, and his parents’ immigration from Ireland. Thank you to our...Show More
5) Shaunta Hyde: “Finding little ways every single day to give back should be part of your core ethos”
Shaunta Hyde, managing director of community relations for Alaska Airlines, discusses directing their nonprofit investments, working as a woman of color in aviation, and what she remembers about her v...Show More
6) Get to know Seattle City Council candidates for Districts 6 and 7
In a special episode before the November 5 general elections, our CEO Marilyn Strickland interviews Seattle City Council candidates Heidi Wills (District 6 begins within at 1:12) and Jim Pugel (Distri...Show More
7) “Everyone has an origin story”: Our Season 1 finale with special guest Jean Enersen
In our Season 1 finale, Seattle Metro Chamber CEO Marilyn Strickland shares episode highlights and discusses Seattle, the importance of communication, and how family shapes us – with legendary former ...Show More
“Everyone has an origin story”: Our Season 1 finale with special guest Jean Enersen
37:55 | Jul 25th, 2019
8) Who should lead Seattle? A special episode on the 2019 Seattle City Council elections
In a special episode diving into the 2019 Seattle City Council races, Richard de Sam Lazaro, Manager of Government and Corporate Relations at Expedia Group, Erin Goodman, Executive Director of the SoD...Show More
9) Solynn McCurdy: "When you have power, you have the ability to change the rules"
Solynn McCurdy, CEO of Social Venture Partners and a Seattle Metro Chamber board trustee, discusses the significance of mentorship, changing Seattle, and his work giving voice to people who have been ...Show More
Solynn McCurdy: "When you have power, you have the ability to change the rules"
27:17 | Jul 1st, 2019
10) Amelia Ransom: “Know where you stand. Know where you are.”
Amelia Ransom, Senior Director of Engagement and Diversity at Avalara, discusses diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace, how leading with vulnerability can create safe spaces, and what she w...Show More