The Heart of Advocacy
Welcome to The Heart of Advocacy, a show dedicated to highlighting extraordinary individuals working to create an equitable and just world. Your hosts are Doni and Ken who are with The Advocates, a law firm serving the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we delve into the lives of these heroes as they serve our communities, elevate marginalized voices, and break down barriers to foster a brighter future for everyone.
Episodes
12 episodes
11: The Advocates: Ken and Doni
In our final episode of season one, Ken and Doni reflect on pivotal moments in their lives and careers, offering insights into what motivates them in the legal industry and in their personal lives.The heart of the episode focuses on thei...
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Episode 11
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59:02
10: Fulfilled Needs: Mara Palmer
In this episode, Doni and Ken welcome Mara Palmer—a stylist, entrepreneur, and advocate for community empowerment and sustainable living. Mara shares her incredible journey, from balancing early motherhood with building a business to finding in...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:00
9: Faces of Fortitude: M Abeo
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, hosts Doni and Ken are joined by M Abeo, a mental health advocate, TedX speaker, photographer, and the creator of the Faces of Fortitude movement. After losing their brother to suicide over a de...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:14:17
8: The Advocates: Matt Driggs
In this podcast episode, Matt Driggs, co-founder of Driggs, Bills & Day law firm, shares how his life in business and law has been shaped by personal values, professional challenges, and philanthropy. Though initially drawn to engineering, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:11:04
7: Sync Seattle: Derrick and Tanise Love
This week, Doni and Ken are joined by Derrick and Tanise Love for an exciting conversation about professional growth, community building, and the power of human connection. Together, they explore the journey of launching Sync Seattle, a group d...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:25
6: Dress For Success: Malia Razzaia
Join hosts Doni and Ken for an inspiring conversation with Malia Razzaia, Executive Director of Dress for Success Seattle, a nonprofit empowering women to achieve economic independence. Listeners will gain insight into Dress for Suc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:48
5: Holistic Coalition: Carita Hall and Deon Abdullah
In this episode, hosts Doni and Ken are joined by Deon and Carita, the founders of Holistic Coalition NW, a wellness center focused on integrating touch therapy and mental health into community life. The duo shares their transformative journeys...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:41
4: Held Hope: Taylor Deline
In this episode, hosts Doni and Ken sit down with Taylor Deline, Executive Director of Held Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health resources for students and developing the next generation of mental health professio...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:42
3: Elevate PR Management: Fancy Vargas
In this episode, Fancy Vargas joins Doni and Ken to discuss her journey building Elevate PR Management and the community-driven initiatives she supports in her professional and personal life. Fancy shares how her childhood trauma propelled her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:37
2: Project Pizza: Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Doni and Ken sit down with Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin, the dynamic duo behind Project Pizza, a school bus turned pizza food truck, that has expanded into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The conversat...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:40
1: Powerful Beginnings: Monika Thornton-Lawrence
In this episode, our hosts Doni and Ken engage in a deep and inspiring conversation with Monika Thornton, founder of the nonprofit Powerful Beginnings. Monika shares how her career aspirations shifted to founding an organization that p...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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58:10