Networked Podcast
🎙️ Real Talk to Inspire, Invest & Empower NCW
Welcome to Networked, a podcast by NCW Tech Alliance — hosted by David Mabee, our Marketing Director and your guide to the stories shaping North Central Washington.
In every episode, David sits down with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to uncover the bold ideas being built in our region — and the people behind them.
Each season, we explore what it takes to launch businesses, lead creative ventures, and solve real challenges in tech, education, and community — all from a rural place with big potential. You’ll hear from visionaries who are investing in their communities, inspiring others through their journeys, and empowering the next wave of leaders.
Whether you're a builder, a dreamer, or just curious about what’s possible in NCW — this is the place where ideas take root, stories are shared, and connections are made.
Episodes
8 episodes
Terry Ward on Resilience, Local Journalism & Building Ward Media | Networked Podcast Ep. 8
What happens when you grow up without stability—but with a relentless drive to lead?In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Terry Ward, co-founder of Ward Media and a veteran of the publishing industry. Ter...
How OoNee Is Restoring Oceans with Sea Urchins | Aaron Huang, Flywheel Winner | Networked Podcast EP 7
Can sea urchins help save the ocean? In this episode, the answer just might surprise you.Host David Mabee talks with Aaron Huang, Founder & CEO of OoNee and winner of the 2025 Flywheel Investment Confer...
Jennifer Bushong on Leadership, Strategy & Purpose-Driven Marketing | Networked Podcast Ep. 6
How do you build a career that spans Fortune 500 companies, political campaigns, and grassroots nonprofits—while still making time to launch your own marketing firm and a women’s leadership movement?In Episode 6 of Networked, ho...
The Power of Touch: Jerred Mace from OneCourt on Reimagining Sports for Everyone | Networked Ep. 5
What if you could feel the game? That question led Jerred Mace, a University of Washington graduate with a passion for accessibility, to found OneCourt — a startup bringing live sports to fans with visual disabilities thr...
Tending the Back 40: How Colleen Malmassari Helps Businesses Thrive Behind the Scenes | Networked Podcast Ep. 4
When you're running a business, the "front 40" — the visible side everyone sees — often gets all the attention. But what about the "back 40" — the admin, HR, and operations work that keeps everything running behind the scenes?In this epi...
Blooming Bold: How Cindy Gonzalez Turned a High School Passion into a Flower Shop at 18 | Networked Podcast Ep. 3
At just 18 years old, Cindy Gonzalez turned a high school floral design class into a full-blown business — launching The Bloom Flowery in East Wenatchee shortly after graduating from Eastmont High School.In this episode of N...
Innovation After Hours: Edwin Eaton on Building iPro & Coaching Entrepreneurs | Networked Podcast Ep. 2
Episode 2: Edwin Eaton | iPro Cleaning ServicesHow do you grow a janitorial company into one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Northwest — and still find time to coach others, build software, and launch a podcast?
Big Brands, Small Towns & Bold Stories: How P2X Studio is Redefining Creative Work in NCW | Networked Podcast Ep. 1
Episode 1: Jess & Dan Pappas | P2X StudioWhat happens when two award-winning creatives leave NYC and LA to build a storytelling studio in Wenatchee, Washington? You get P2X Studio — and a conversation packed with inspir...