Show Up-ish: The Hollimon Brothers on Belonging, Barriers, and Building a Better Snohomish

Wil welcomes brothers Terry Hollimon and Torry Hollimon for a wide-ranging, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about what it means to show up, build trust, and create spaces where people belong.

The brothers share their origin story (Arkansas → Canada → Texas → Washington), how constant change taught them to read the room and find common ground, and why belonging isn’t about taking over a space—it’s about connecting inside it.

Torry opens up about becoming a single dad with full custody, how that led him into early childhood education, and why being present in schools—especially in communities where people of color are underrepresented—creates powerful ripple effects for kids and families.

Terry reflects on the rights and opportunities people take for granted today, the responsibility to honor the sacrifices of past generations, and the importance of using your gifts—whether you’re built like a “power truck” or a “Maserati.”

The episode also revisits Snohomish’s 2020 turning point, the difficult conversations that followed, and how dialogue can move a community from polarizing moments toward something stronger and more unified.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About

• Why “showing up” is the foundation of belonging
• The Hollimon family journey across regions and cultures
• How Terry’s football path changed—and how his parents’ foresight made a new path possible
• Disarming a room: reading the environment, adapting without losing yourself
• Finding connection through common ground (sports, service, shared values)
• Why representation in schools matters—especially for kids watching from the sidelines
• The importance of voting and honoring the sacrifices behind today’s rights
• Snohomish in 2020: what happened, how it felt, and what it sparked afterward
• Walk-up songs, hype music, and the energy you bring into the moment

Call to Action

Wil challenges listeners to help the show reach all 50 states by the end of 2026—and to keep spreading the stories instead of “hoarding the information.”

Closing Vibe

This one’s equal parts laughter and life lessons—about legacy, community, and the truth that you never really know who you’re influencing… until someone tells you.