Inspired Island ~ Michael Meade

July 23rd, 2019 - Posted in

In this episode, we meet Vashon’s resident philosopher and mythologist Michael Meade! Michael is a renowned storyteller and author, tapping into ancient myths and ancestral sources of wisdom to help us see the world today. He is the founder of Mosaic Voices, a nonprofit that is dedicated to community healing by supporting and educating at-risk youth, […]

Inspired Island ~ Stacey Hinden

June 20th, 2019 - Posted in

In this episode, we meet Stacey Hinden! As director of the Vashon Wilderness Program, Stacey is passionate about connecting people to the natural world and to themselves. A native New Yorker, Stacey describes what it was like to move from the Big Apple to Vashon Island. When she arrived here, Stacey was inspired by a […]

Inspired Island ~ Chris Ballew

May 29th, 2019 - Posted in

In this week’s episode, we get to know Chris Ballew! You may remember Chris as lead singer and songwriter of the popular band Presidents of the United States of America, whose hits “Lump,” “Peaches,” and “Kitty” climbed to the top of national music charts. But these days, Chris is making and performing music for kids […]

Inspired Island ~ Emily Herrick

May 29th, 2019 - Posted in

In this episode, we meet yoga teacher Emily Herrick! Living a busy life in New York, Emily felt she was too often living on automatic pilot. Around her fortieth birthday, Emily discovered the power of yoga and meditation and began a major life transition. These days, Emily teaches private and small-group yoga sessions and officiates […]

Inspired Island ~ Lia Lira of Bramble House

April 21st, 2019 - Posted in

In this episode, we meet Chef Lia Lira of Bramble House! Lia spent much of her childhood on Vashon Island, before launching an impressive culinary career that has taken her around the world. Join us to hear how Chef Lia advanced quickly in the New York City culinary scene, what she thought about being a […]

  In this episode, we meet Matt Lawrence of Camp Colvos Brewing! After years of experimenting brewing beer at home, Matt recently opened Camp Colvos with the help of some talented friends. While Matt already had a day job, his love for beer gave him the drive to pursue this all-consuming passion project. And since […]

Inspired Island ~ Tina Shattuck

April 5th, 2019 - Posted in

Tina is passionate about celebrating and connecting women and girls here on Vashon Island and beyond. Her new venture, Women Hold the Key, provides a way for women to recognize other women in their local and global community. Join host Grace McRae to hear how motherhood inspired Tina to redirect her career path, learn all the […]

Inspired Island ~ Chris Austin

April 5th, 2019 - Posted in

This week, we get to know Chris Austin! You may know Chris from VoV’s The Mostly True Radio Show, where he and cohost Anneli Fogt share hilarious news stories and jokes every Sunday afternoon. But what you may not know is that Chris started his career as a dentist!. When he realized that dentistry no […]

Inspired Island ~ Susan McCabe

March 12th, 2019 - Posted in

This episode, Grace sits down with Susan McCabe! For many listeners of KVSH, Susan needs no introduction. For the past five years, Susan was Voice of Vashon’s Station Manager – and she’s been involved with VoV since its early days. Join us to learn how Susan’s passion for storytelling started early — and involved worms […]

Inspired Island ~ Geoff Fletcher

February 26th, 2019 - Posted in

In this episode, we get to know Geoff Fletcher! Geoff is an educator whose career has included classroom teaching, shaping technology and curriculum for Texas’ public schools, and being editor of two technology publications. These days, Geoff donates his time and expertise to the Vashon community in many ways, including serving as President of Vashon Island […]