No Blueprint Podcast
Ambassador Stories uses media to highlight the people, places and spaces that bring soul to our beloved communities. Learn more at http://AmbassadorStories.com
Episodes
March 13, 2020 • 25 mins
A program of Global to Local, Food Innovation Network (FIN)’s mission is to enhance the local food system, increase access to healthy food, create pathways for success, and support resource- and idea-sharing that engages the diverse communities of SeaTac/Tukwila and South King County.
Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch highlights and propels social innovation in the Puget Sound Region. Innovators tackling societal challenges...
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January 2, 2020 • 22 mins
Dignity for Divas restores hope and dignity to women experiencing homelessness by reminding them they matter and reconnecting them with their “Inner Diva.” Dignity for Divas also supports and encourages women transitioning from being homeless as they walk the path toward a self-sustaining life. Founder and Director, Nikki Gane, started Dignity for Divas in 2012. Inspired by her own experience with homelessness, Nikki felt moved to ...
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October 30, 2019 • 48 mins
Fides "Anna Banana Freeze" Mabanta is a human work in progress. Born in Luzon, Philippines, her early childhood consisted of curiosity, bossiness and a vivid self-awareness. At age four, her family uprooted to Nea Makri, Greece via the American navy, as well as to and throughout the continental U.S.; eventually migrating to Everett in Washington state.
Eventually Fides became "Anna Banana Freeze" - a core member of the Massive Mon...
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August 22, 2019 • 34 mins
Tracy Rector (Choctaw/Seminole) is a mixed race filmmaker, curator, community organizer, and programmer. Currently, she is serving as Director of Storytelling at Nia Tero, a non-profit committed to supporting Indigenous governance and guardianship. She has directed and produced over 400 shorts and other films including the award-winning Teachings of the Tree People, March Point, Maiden of Deception Pass, and Ch'aak' S'aagi. She is ...
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March 8, 2019 • 35 mins
In collaboration with Creative Mornings Seattle, we bring to you audio from a podcast previously recorded in front of a live studio audience. We are honored to share this conversation that is a follow up to our very first ever podcast with serial entrepreneur David Pierre-Louis. Creative Mornings is a monthly breakfast and speaker series for creatives done around the world! It was recorded at the Museum of Pop Culture. A special ...
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January 10, 2019 • 54 mins
Minnie, Karin and Kathy met at the University of Washington's Creating a Company class in 2017 where they started their journey as co-founders and best friends. We discuss their journey, building the Mikki brand and life after Mikki.
drinkmikki.com/
instagram.com/drinkmikki
facebook.com/drinkmikki
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcas...
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September 19, 2018 • 27 mins
Marc Matsui is the founder of Integral DJ's we discuss growing up in Seattle, how creating the University of Washington's SHOW turned into a managing one of Seattle's most iconic hip hop duo's and the business of DJing.
Social Media & Web
integraldjs.com/
instagram.com/integraldjs
facebook.com/integraldjs
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBluepri...
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September 12, 2018 • 41 mins
Meron Menghistab is a professional photographer and photo journalist raised in South Seattle and now based in New York City. We discuss growing up in Seattle, questioning everything and ultimately living his truth.
Social Media & Web
meronphotography.com
instagram.com/meron_photo/
facebook.com/meronphoto/
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBluep...
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September 5, 2018 • 26 mins
OVERVIEW
Peka Grayson is the owner of Impekable Nails. We discuss growing up in Seattle and lessons learned running a business.
Social Media & Web
instagram.com/impekablenails/
facebook.com/impekablenails/
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/
ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com
Support + Merch
paypal.me/AmbassadorStories
patreon.com/A...
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August 29, 2018 • 56 mins
Sean Carson is a singer, song writer, producer, director, actor and the creator of the soon to be released web series Carson.
Social Media & Web
seancarsonmusic.com/
instagram.com/mrseancarson/
facebook.com/10100542336141367
twitter.com/SeanCarson
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/
ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com
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August 22, 2018 • 74 mins
The first of hopefully many community conversations around entrepreneurship and 'the Business of Coffee' with Leona and Luis Rodriguez who own The Station in Beacon Hill; Solomon Dubie who owns Cafe Avole located in New Holly and Cote Soerens the owner of Resistencia Cafe in the Seattle neighborhood of South Park.
Special Shoutouts:
Chera Amlag - Hood Famous Bakeshop
David Pierre-Louis - Haiti Coffee Co.
Social Media & Web
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August 8, 2018 • 34 mins
Clarize Baldoz is was born and raised in South Seattle. We discuss how her passion for dance took her on a journey that ultimately leads her to find her calling as a hairdresser.
Clarize Social Media & Web:
instagram.com/clarizeyyybee/
facebook.com/clarize.baldoz
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/
ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com
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August 1, 2018 • 50 mins
OVERVIEW
Lauren Iida is the director and founder of The Antipodes Collective. She is an artist, author and entrepreneur. We discuss her roots, growing up in Seattle, her journey taking roads not traveled and lessons learned.
This podcast was co-hosted by Tey Thach
Lauren Iida's Social Media & Web:
theantipodescollective.org/
facebook.com/theantipodescollective/
Colors of Cambodia Book: https://amzn.to/2OC7g3s
instagram.com/lauren...
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July 21, 2018 • 42 mins
Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next.
NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle Pacific University.
Nikkita Olivers Social Media & Web:
facebook.com/konikkita/
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July 20, 2018 • 30 mins
Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next.
NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle Pacific University.
Nikkita Olivers Social Media & Web:
facebook.com/konikkita/
twi...
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July 17, 2018 • 25 mins
Sondra Segundo-Cunningham is a visual and music artist, author, and singer. We discuss her indigenous roots, becoming a full-time entrepreneur and the art of resisting.
Sondra Segundo-Cunningham's Social Media & Web:
haidaartbysondra.com/
facebook.com/SondraSegundo/
twitter.com/HaidaArtSondra
instagram.com/haidaartbysondra/
No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:
instagram.com/ambassadorstories/
twitter.com/AMBStories
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July 11, 2018 • 40 mins
Edwin Lindo runs Estelita’s Library - a new Justice Focused Community Bookstore & Library located inside the Station Wine Bar in North Beacon Hill. We discuss growing up in San Francisco’s Mission District, attending law school and finding liberation through struggle and activism.
Edwin Lindo and Estelita's Library Social Media & Web:
facebook.com/EdwinLindoSF/
twitter.com/edwinlindo
facebook.com/pg/Estelitas-Library-Justice-Focus...
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June 27, 2018 • 43 mins
Minty LA LongEarth and Naomi Ishisaka were the co-founders and editors of the former magazine Colors NW. We discuss their careers in journalism, Toxic masculinity in entrepreneurship and lessons learned.
Naomi Ishasaka Social Media & Web:
naomiishisaka.com/
twitter.com/naomiishisaka
instagram.com/nishisaka/
facebook.com/naomiishisaka
Minty LongEarth Social Media & Web:
Breakdances With Wolves Podcast
twitter.com/mintysworld
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June 20, 2018 • 34 mins
Part 2 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar.
Hood Famou Social Media & Web:
hoodfamousbakeshop.com
instagram.com/hoodfamousbakeshop
twitter.com/hoodfamousBS
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June 20, 2018 • 35 mins
Part 1 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar.
Hood Famou Social Media & Web:
hoodfamousbakeshop.com
instagram.com/hoodfamousbakeshop
twitter.com/hoodfamousBS
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