At-homish

Mar 04 2025 19 ep. 35 mins 3
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Join Wil Johnson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Snohomish County, as he helps make you feel At-homish. Whether you are in your home town or discovering a new one, there are ways we can help everyone belong and feel at-home. Wil breaks down the different perspectives and strategies on how to make everyone in your community feel like they belong. Come on in and make yourself At-homish.

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S2Ep1: Getting through-ish

Mar 04 2025 42 mins  
The situation you grew up in does not have to define the person you are now. Seth Newsome is the perfect example of this and shares the challenges he has faced in redefining himself from being an addict to being an advocate for labor unions.If you or someone else know you are struggling with addiction know that there is support:Washington Recovery help Line - 866-789-1511Cocaine An

At-Homish Season 2 Trailer

Mar 03 2025 1 mins  
Let's continue creating spaces where everyone belongs as we talk about expanding comfort zones, struggles of addiction, and finding community. Our guests are not ashamed of their stories and they tell them to help you feel At-homish.

Episode 16: Sharing Your Voice-ish

Sep 05 2024 41 mins  
Meron Bible, of the #GhettoFoodNetwork, joins the At-homish podcast to talk about how Snohomish has created a place of belonging for him and the Mental Wellness Summit on September 21st from 1-7pm in the Snohomish Carnegie. Go deep with Wil and Meron as they share how their voices have shaped who they are now.

Episode 15: It's History-ish

Aug 15 2024 52 mins  
J.Marie (www.jmarie.associates) joins Wil to talk about how inequities we experience everyday have a long rooted history, whether it is common sayings to the lack of opportunities presented to certain people in previous generations. These still create inequities in the world. Join the conversation on how learning and talking about difficult topics builds a foundation for belonging.

Episode 14: Conversations That are Difficult-ish

Jul 25 2024 43 mins  
Sarah Dylan Jensen, The Market Maven, joins Wil on the At-homish podcast and covers the difficult discussions in our lives. Whether it is how people are treated at farmers markets to how the current political environment leads to difficult decisions and discussions that need to happen for things to change. Have you noticed any themes up to this point in the season?

Episode 13: It's About Giving Back-ish

Jul 04 2024 39 mins  
John Lovick joins Wil to talk about how equity and inclusion is the heart of his service to the community. During the podcast, learn how treatment from his representatives led to John having a lasting career of service where inclusion and seeing everyone is his guiding value. The connection between giving back and feeling like everyone matters is discussed as the key to creating sp

Episode 12: My DEI PlayBOOK-ish

Jun 13 2024 40 mins  
Join Wil as he talks about the books that influence his approach on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sometimes the most unexpected titles lend themselves to learning the most about how to practice equity in our everyday lives, such as "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Listen along to find our "The Art of War", "The 4 Disciplines of Execution", and "The Four Pivots" can be the foundatio

Episode 11: It's Personal-ish

May 30 2024 47 mins  
Bill and Erin Webster, Snohomish treasurers, join Wil to discuss how hard situations can lead to energy to make a difference in your community, which they know a thing or two about building up a community through their work with Kla Ha Ya Days, the Snohomish Food Bank, Fall into Snohomish, the Snohomish Shuttle, and countless other organizations. Buckle up for the story of how spre

Episode 10: A Difference Starts with Perspective-ish

May 02 2024 51 mins  
The Mayor of Snohomish, Linda Redmon, joins Wil for a discussion on the importance of perspective in making spaces where we belong. Learn about the challenges facing Linda and the city in balancing equity in the community while honoring the tradition of Snohomish. The change starts with individuals acting to make the difference.Book recommendation:"I Never Thought of It That Way: H

Episode 9: The Table is Open-ish

Apr 11 2024 56 mins  
State Senator, Marko Liias, joins Wil to talk about how we can make space at the table to create inclusive environments for all that are ready to join. Nothing is off the table in this conversation, from the challenges facing policy makers, to growing up in a Finnish family. Come to the At-homish table to learn how to create spaces of belonging.