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. dreamanyway.buzzsprout.com
Episodes
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 paintings to giant beet-poet performances—Maeve reflects on truth, identity, creativity, and the power of saying yes.
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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, and the power of honest conversation. This episode invites listeners into A.J.’s uniquely thoughtful, imaginative, and heartfelt worldview.
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 agency has allowed her to immerse herself in diverse industries, support dreamers as they grow, and celebrate the magic of their milestones — from first press features to collaborati...
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, nurturing artistic confidence, and helping others’ visions come to life.
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Host Hara Allison won first place in the 2022 International Positive...
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 daring to believe she’s enough—all while stitching together a life led by imagination.
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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 connection. Karen’s honesty about vulnerability, self-advocacy, and aging is both grounding and inspiring, reminding us that creativity and courage can coexist—beautifully.
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 rediscover their bodies, heal shame, and embrace pleasure as a source of creative power. Sherry also dives into books, boundaries, breathwork, and the freedom that comes from loving your...
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 personal responsibility, mindset, and the willingness to change transformed his story from crime to contribution.
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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, photographing people with authenticity, and the importance of building community through art, theater, and music—all while staying curious and inspired after decades in the craft.
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 with our true selves creates ripple effects of growth, connection, and compassion.
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Host Hara Allison won first place in the 2022 International Positive Change P...
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, to building a new life and creative community in Spokane, Katie reflects on the freedom of creating your own projects, embracing change, and granting yourself permission to pu...
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 sobriety and loss shaped his perspective, and why leaning into excitement instead of fear has guided his career. From living in a storage closet while pursuing art, to leading Spokan...
Katy Purviance is the founder of the Spokane Learning Co-op—the only outdoor, self-directed education center in Washington State. She shares her journey from teaching in schools around the world to creating a space where children learn through freedom, curiosity, and community. Katy explores the role of play and choice in real learning, and how practices like sociocracy empower even the youngest voices. She also refle...
Multimedia visual artist Shantell Jackson opens up about aging, vulnerability, and the power of honesty, while celebrating art as a practice that heals, connects and liberates. From painting, digital design, and mark-making to building a movement she calls Art Saves, Shantell shares how art has carried her through challenges, sparked joy, and inspired others to create without fear of the outcome.
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Multi-talented artist Janae Frazier is a creator who refuses to be boxed into one medium. From photography and poetry to aerial dance and dreams of filmmaking, Janae embodies what it means to follow curiosity wherever it leads.
We talk about art as a lifeline, navigating anxiety and self-discovery, and how moving from Las Vegas to Spokane opened space for her to redefine herself outside of her bubble. Janae shares how ...
Angela Eve Schutz, a Spokane-based PR and social media professional shares about her unexpected divorce and how it launched her into an entirely new life and career. She shares how she went from a stay-at-home mom to local business owner, community builder, and trusted consultant—by “borrowing truth” from the friends and mentors who saw her potential before she could see it herself. She opens up about healing, resilie...
In this soulful and candid episode, hip-hop artist and creative entrepreneur T.S The Solution explores what it means to evolve, let go, and still dream anyway. From building and releasing his dream recording studio, to navigating fatherhood and a flourishing music career, T.S shares hard-won wisdom about burnout, self-awareness, legacy, and embracing change.
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Sarah Gabrielle shares her winding journey from childhood dreams of fame to becoming a speaker, coach, and community builder dedicated to helping others live their best lives. She opens up about overcoming self-doubt, embracing reinvention, and learning to give herself permission to want more—more impact, more connection, more joy. From letting go of perfection to reconnecting with purpose, Sarah reminds us that evolu...
Anna Marie Martin shares her journey from addiction to sobriety, and how the path to healing helped her mend relationships, embrace creativity, and reclaim joy. She talks about the discomfort of early recovery and the power of community (especially in AA). From theology to improv, motherhood to collage art, Anna reminds us that it’s never too late to pick up what we’ve put down—or to become who we were always meant to...
Angella Southerly shares how her nonprofit, Light a Lamp, brings mental health support, hope, and healing to Eastern Washington—from school suicide prevention programs to personalized gift baskets for those facing grief or illness—proving the quiet power of compassion.
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Host Hara Allison won first place in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2...
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