Jenn Mason - WinkWink Boutique | Season 7 Episode 2
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Meet Jenn Mason. Former DVSAS Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, current School Board member and owner and educator of Bellingham’s very own not creepy sex-shop in the heart of Downtown Bellingham, WinkWink Boutique. In this episode, Leo and Jenn cover the challenges of navigating inventory in an ever changing retail world, how WinkWink is redefining the taboo nature of sex in our conversations, how to help parents navigate “the talk” with their kids, and how Jenn has remained true to her business and their mission in the face of intense adversity on a local and national level. They get...
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Taylor Beal - Producer of Building Bellingham & LiveBellinghamNow | Season 7 Premiere
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Meet Taylor Beal. Our podcast producer, audio editor, and nerd of all things Bellingham and community. In this behind the scenes special episode, Taylor talks about the transition our crew made in moving the producer role from Tiffany to Taylor, how the podcast happens, and the importance of the community content on our platforms and how it impacts our audience and business. Enjoy episode! - Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co. Our Crew: Co-Producers & Audio Editors | Tiffany Holden & Taylor Beal Video Production | Cooper...
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Janet Lightner - Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro | Season 6, Episode 8 (SEASON FINALE)
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Meet Janet Lightner. She’s the General Manager/Co-Owner of Bellingham’s first ever microbrewery that sparked the local craft beer scene, Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro. In this episode, Leo and Janet travel through 30 years of Boundary Bay history. Janet tells us about how Ed Lightner got the brewery started in 1995 and how they’ve gotten to watch not only downtown, but the local brewery scene grow around them. They also talk about the importance of community, having the right people on your team to further your growth, and how sometimes taking risks is the way to go. We’re...
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Adam Nelson & Dayna Penney - Lakeline | Season 6, Episode 7
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Meet Adam Nelson and Dayna Penney; two business owners who saw an opportunity to bring a local business to the primarily residential-filled Silver Beach Neighborhood. In this episode, Adam and Dayna talk about what the journey of their new business has been like in the first year, the importance of hands-on teaching and working alongside their staff and their mindset on sustainable growth with events and menu offerings. Plus, they share a little about the history of the Silver Beach Neighborhood and how that inspired their branding and story as a business. Learn more about...
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Katie Hinton - Bellingham Pasta Company | Season 6, Episode 6
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Meet Katie Hinton. What started off as 5 pounds of pasta made a day in 2007 has slowly but sustainably grown into a much larger, 2,500 pounds of pasta made daily-kind of company here and now in 2025. Throughout this episode, Katie talks about the process behind creating Bellingham Pasta Company’s delicious fresh pasta, the importance of branding for businesses, and having a strong connection to your distributer and the businesses you sell to. Plus, we learn how much she not only loves working with people, but how she additionally loves to bring a high quality food product to the dinner...
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Guy Occhiogrosso - Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce | Season 6, Episode 5
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Meet Guy Occhiogrosso. A professional with almost 20 years of Whatcom County Chamber experience who lives and breathes community. Having been with the Bellingham Chamber since 2014, and in the Chamber world itself since 2006, Guy has navigated a volley of changes of what business looks like through technological evolutions and the looming effects of business in a post-pandemic world. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to advocate for the business community to local government, Guy's hopes for abundant housing in Whatcom County, and the importance of in-person connections amongst...
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Mike Hammes - RAM Construction | Season 6, Episode 4
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Meet Mike Hammes. A titan in the construction space who believes in the power of connecting with those in your company and those in your community. With a background in both firefighting and construction, Mike founded RAM back in 1995, starting out with smaller construction jobs like digging out garages that eventually led to the company it is today that works on civil projects like the Padden Creek Fish Barrier Removal and building projects like Alderwood Elementary. In this episode, Mike talks about the importance of giving back to your staff, the balance of family and work when intertwined,...
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Logan McQuaig - Redlight Kitchen & Bar | Season 6, Episode 3
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Meet Logan McQuaig. He's a down-to-earth, humble kind of guy who calls himself the "maintenance boy" around Redlight Kitchen & Bar, his popular establishment on Grand Ave. Logan grew up in hospitality, from delivering pizza all around Bellingham to serving up pints at Uisce. Today, he's the owner of one of Bellingham's hotspots, known for its extensive drink menu, Asian-fusion dishes, and a warm atmosphere. In this episode, he talks all things restaurant management, the importance of key leaders, and the future of their old space on State Street. Follow the show:
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Andrea Evans - Apple Yarns | Season 6, Episode 2
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Meet Andrea Evans. She's an avid knitter, a knows-her-numbers business woman, and has one of those warm souls that make you feel welcome the moment you meet her. Andrea developed her yarn sales and subscription box business through interpersonal connection at their storefront, nonprofit support projects, and online educational and community-building livestreams. Apple Yarns is a staunch supporter of several nonprofit organizations, including Knitted Knockers, which ships thousands of free handmade breast prosthetics nationally each month. Follow the show:...
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Brad Barron - Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing | Season 6 Premiere
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Meet Brad Barron. Fourth generation Barron and current CEO, he's a community-minded leader dedicated to the development of trades in Whatcom County. In this episode, he talks about generational leadership and imposter syndrome, why to document systems in a growing company, and the importance of taking care of coworkers first and foremost. Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/
info_outlineSweet As Waffles began as an idea back in 2015 and a grueling road trip in 2018. Nate and Graham wanted to bring waffles to downtown Bellingham's late-night scene in a new, funky, hole-in-the-wall type spot. Over the years, they've built a solid menu of complex sweet and savory waffles along with their rotating "Waffle of the Week-ish".
Today, the duo is running the waffle shop while also building out their new brick-and-mortar location in downtown Bellingham, pivoting back to the original late-night vision.In this episode, we talk about high-deas and the unexpected result of buying a few plastic dinosaurs, the importance of keeping Bellingham weird, and how work ethic, a waffle maker that spewed batter, and semi-nude photos involving maple syrup all contributed to developing one of Bellingham's iconic grub spots.
So pour a cup of coffee or a shot of whiskey, kick off your shoes, fire up those Airpods and take in Episode 6 of Season 4.
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