All Shine, No Flash
Diving into conversation with change makers and go-getters, Ann Smith and her guests inspire listeners who seek more from their professional and personal lives.
Episodes
A PR pro and a journalist? It's a tale as old as time. On this week's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann sits down with Portland Business Journal’s Malia Spencer to discuss her perspective on being a woman in journalism, how AI is affecting the communications industry and reasons to feel optimistic about Portland's community and future. She also dives into her favorite tip for PR pros (hint: you can look it up), advice for aspiring j...
If you thought dogs were man’s best friend before, wait until you hear this conversation! In today’s episode of All Shine No Flash, Ann speaks with Tess Payne, director of community engagement at DoveLewis, Portland’s highly respected and renowned emergency and ICU animal hospital. They discuss the impact DoveLewis has made in its 50 years of operation, from the exceptional veterinary care to their canine therapy teams, pet loss c...
On the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann interviews Blake St. Onge, managing principal at Cresa, a commercial real estate agency. Despite his day job, Blake doesn’t hesitate when he says his most important title is “Dad.” He talks about prioritizing time with his wife and three boys and how he’s been able to shape his life so that certain hours of the day are dedicated to family. Blake also dives into what businesses are look...
In our latest episode of All Shine No Flash, Ann interviews Skip Newberry, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon. They dive into Oregon’s tech industry, opportunities and challenges for companies doing business here and why Skip is optimistic about what he’s seeing at the state’s legislative level.
Managing “day jobs” at Intel and Microsoft and “side gigs” building businesses from scratch is not for the faint of heart. In today’s episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Damola Omotosho, CEO and founder of CardCraft, shares his story of working at some of the world’s largest tech giants while also being a serial entrepreneur. ‘D’ offers insight into what it means to be a Black entrepreneur in America and how the power of crea...
How does one become the head writer at a company like Adidas? And then how does one go from that to creating an AI platform? On the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Brian Hennessy, CEO of Talkoot, dives into how his writing career ultimately led him to develop an AI product storytelling platform for e-commerce retailers. Hennessy gets into the details of being introduced to AI, its pros and limitations and what its ever-evolving...
Thin Mints®, Somoas® and Tagalongs® are an annual tradition for many Americans, but Girl Scouts are about a whole lot more than cookies. Today on #AllShineNoFlash, Ann interviews Shannon Evers, chief executive officer of...
In this week's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Dan Bruton, owner and founder of Agate Executive Communications, poses the question: If you're not being yourself in your profession, then why the hell are you doing it? Originally hailing from Southern Oregon, Dan focuses on creating custom communities for individuals in leadership roles to grow personally and professionally. Listen in as Dan shares more about what executives are c...
On this episode of #AllShineNoFlash, we’re learning how to start planting seeds for success with Julie Harrelson, managing director of Cascade Seed Fund, an early-stage investment fund in the Pacific Northwest. Julie gives us industry tips for growing your roots in entrepreneurship and discusses her hopes for future generations to break the glass ceiling in venture capitalism.
If you’ve never aspired to be a professional pickleball player, you just might have a change of heart after listening to our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! This week we sit down with Kevin Richards, founder of RECS, the Portland-metro area’s largest indoor pickleball facility. Kevin shares his professional insights on the world of pickleball, including debunking the myths of the sport, why it can be a particularly beneficial...
We’re diving into this episode of #AllShineNoFlash and discussing Portland’s housing market, personal wellness and choosing happiness over comfort with Emily Corning, founder of Hustle & Heart Homes. Emily talks about how following her gut led her to leave a traditional sales job and start a career in real estate, where she has experienced immense success through the personal relationships she builds and commits to with her clients...
Grab a comfy seat and your favorite stress ball for a therapeutic new episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Chantelle Dockter, a licensed professional counselor, sits down with Ann to share insights on post-pandemic mental health, what it's like having a large clientele of first responders (hint: it includes all-night ride-alongs) and steps people can take when they’re ready to work with a therapist.
If you’ve flown on Alaska Airlines in the past few weeks, you might’ve noticed a fun new addition to the beverage cart. On today’s episode of #AllShineNoFlash, we sit down with co-founder and CEO of Straightaway Cocktails, Cy Cain! Join in as Cy shares his passion for creating and enjoying great craft cocktails and why bringing Straightaway to the skies was always part of the plan. Maybe even enjoy a Straightaway Nitro Gin Fizz or ...
Things are blooming on our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Josef Reiter is the founder and owner of Botanica Floral Design, a lush flower, plant and home-decor shop in NW Portland. Prior to moving to Portland, Josef spent 21 years in New York City working as a professional singer and dancer, performing in a diversity of Broadway shows including “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Christmas Carol.” In this episode, Josef talks about ...
Learn all about what it takes to make in Hollywood with our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Susan Iskiwitch, assistant director in television and film and member of the Directors Guild of America, has had the opportu...
On this episode of #AllShineNoFlash we talk with Mac Prichard, owner of Prichard Communication and Mac’s List. Mac’s List, which started off as a way for Mac to find careers for his colleagues, became a leading job board in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Prichard Communications is one of the city’s most respected PR firms, and after more than 15 years in business, Mac will officially close the agency’s doors at the ...
This week on #AllShineNoFlash we’re joined by Sarah Jolley, strategy consultant and former senior executive at Nike. Sarah’s career at Nike spanned 15 years and took her around the world to China, Amsterdam and back home to Oregon. As a senior merchandiser, she was critical to new-store openings, product rollouts and corporate partnerships. In 2021, Sarah hopped off the corporate train to start her own consulting business where she...
Enjoy our latest episode with Maryam Taheri, founder of Brave Care and certified executive coach. We talk about starting a business in 2019, navigating VC funding rounds in a virtual world and the significance of doing both as a woman of color. Through her own personal coaching experiences, Maryam discovered her passion for working with women leaders and the impact that can be gained by breaking through barriers to reach new levels...
This week on #AllShineNoFlash we welcome Jaime Gennaro! Founder of Practica Consulting, Jaime uses her skills to elevate her clients’ confidence and goals in their professional lives. Jaime shares how she pivoted through a nontraditional career path in a successful and inspiring way, and how the compilation of her experiences (both personal and professional) led her straight to business coaching.
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