Urban Network Podcast

In this episode of the Urban Network Podcast Hewitt spoke with Larissa Bodniowycz, Founder of Bold City Legal which is an approachable law firm for the modern small business owner.  Bold City Legal manages the legal side of the house for freelancers + small businesses that are looking for quality legal representation in a casual atmosphere. Bold City Legal website: https://www.boldcitylegal.com/ Bold City Legal Course: https://boldcitylegal.thrivecart.com/strong-foundations-5-day/ Urban Network Website: https://urbannetwork.biz/Amygdala Media Website: https://amygdala-media.com/

We were happy to have Halie Meckley on the Urban Network Podcast. Halie has been a long-time tour guide of the Shanghai Tunnels and is the Director of Restoration and Historical Preservation at the Cascade Geographic Society. Come to one of our monthly networking events at 5:30pm on the 4th Thursday of each month at Urban Office. Learn more here:  https://urbannetwork.biz/Cascade Geographic Society: https://cascadegeographicsociety.com/Host: Hewitt PagenstecherFounder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media site:https://amygdala-media.com/

Guest: Rene GonzalezA candidate for Portland City Council Position 3, currently held by Commission Jo Ann Hardesty.Website: https://reneforportland.com/Occupation: Technology business ownerOccupational Background: Business LawyerEducational Background: Willamette University, bachelor’s degree; Law Degree, cum laudeHost: Hewitt PagenstecherFounder of Amygdala MediaAbout Urban Network: https://urbannetwork.biz/Amygdala Media Website: https://amygdala-media.com/

We were happy to have Anne Welles on the Urban Network Podcast. Anne Welles is a film writer, director, and producer who loves satirical and sarcastic humor and creates ridiculous comedies. She owns a production company called Lunatic Fringe Productions and is currently working on fundraising for a music video for a song by the metal band I Don't Konform! Come to one of our monthly networking events at 5:30pm on the 4th Thursday of each month at Urban Office. Learn more here---->  https://urbannetwork.biz/Link to Support Anne's Music Video!https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/navajo-heavy-metal-band-music-video#/Anne's Website:https://annewelles.com/Lunatic Fringe Productions: https://lunaticfringeproductions.com/homeHost: Hewitt PagenstecherFounder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media site:https://amygdala-media.com/

Host: Hewitt PagenstecherUrban Network Website: https://urbannetwork.biz/Urban Network offers monthly networking meetings and podcast episodes that allow hosts and guests to share their business and unique expertise to foster new business connections, build referral partners, and encourage growth. Guest:Susan Bladholm : Founder / PresidentNonprofit: Friends of Frog FerryAbout:Friends of Frog Ferry is a non-profit grassroots initiative to bring a world-class passenger ferry service to the Portland metro region.Website: https://frogferry.com/

On this episode of the Urban Network Podcast Hewitt Pagenstecher sits down with Jerry Peterson (JP) and Leah Mocsy who both serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Abbey. The Alberta Abbey Foundation is a nonprofit and was created in 2018 to sustainably address the need for affordable arts space in Portland. They offer a 23,000 sqft space at a below-market price to artists and arts organizations.Website:https://www.albertaabbey.org/Host:Hewitt Pagenstecher, Founder of Amygdala MediaFor Information on Urban Network's Monthly Networking Events go to https://urbannetwork.biz/

Michelle Franco & Jenny Freeman of Urban Office come on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss their expansion in opening a dog-friendly office space on their first floor. Urban Office is a coworking space located in South Portland on Macadam Ave.Urban Office:Website: https://www.urbanofficeplace.com/Phone: (503) 548-0888Address: 4949 South, S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanofficepdxJoin us at Urban Network, a monthly professional networking event. Learn more at UrbanNetwork.Biz

On this episode of the Urban Network Podcast Hewitt Pagenstecher talks with Escape From New York Pizza owner, Phil Geffner! Escape from New York Pizza is located on NW 23rd Ave. & was the first place to offer pizza by the slice in Portland when it opened in 1983!Escape From New York PizzaWebsite: http://efnypizza.net/622 NW 23RD AVEPORTLAND OREGON(503)22-SLICEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_from...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapeFromNe...For free monthly professional networking events go to: https://urbannetwork.biz/Host: Hewitt PagenstecherOwner of Amygdala MediaWebsite: https://amygdala-media.com/

Rob & Paul Petros are brothers and the owners of John's Marketplace, the store with the widest selection of beer, wines, and champagnes in Oregon and possibly the United States! They talked about the ins and outs of running a store with such high inventory and opening their new location.  Check out John's Marketplace at one of their locations in Multnomah Village in SW Portland or on SE Powell Blvd. John's Marketplace website: https://www.johnsmarketplace.com/(503)244-2617INFO@JOHNSMARKETPLACE.COM3535 SW MULTNOMAH BLVD, PORTLAND, OR3560 SE POWELL BLVD, PORTLAND, ORRegister for free networking events here: https://urbannetwork.biz/Urban Network on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-network-pdx Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/

Nasya Kamrat came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss her business, Faculty as well as tips and resources for agency owners.Nasya Kamrat is the CEO & co-founder of Faculty which is a Portland-based storytelling and immersive experience agency that merges strategy, storytelling, tech and content to create bespoke human-centric experiences.Nasya's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasyakamrat/Faculty's Website: https://www.wearefaculty.com/Komuna's Website: https://www.komuna.agency/Register for free networking events here: https://urbannetwork.biz/Host: Hewitt PagenstecherAmygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/

On this episode of the Urban Network Podcast Keeton Tucker, the cofounder of Delta Mike's Pepper Company comes on the podcast to discuss the story behind Delta Mike's Pepper Company and making hot sauce.DELTA MIKE'S IS A VETERAN-OWNED AND OPERATED SMALL-SCALE URBAN PEPPER FARM SPECIALIZING IN THE WORLD'S FINEST HOT SAUCE, BAR-B-Q SAUCE, AND DRY RUB POWDERS.Register for free professional monthly networking events here:https://urbannetwork.biz/Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/Delta Mike's Pepper Company:Website: https://www.deltamikes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deltamikespeppercompany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delta_mikes/?hl=en850-218-8943keeton@deltamikes.com

Daniel Huson, the founder of Rose City Laboratories came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss why he started his business, how they have expanded to have the vast array of testing services they have today, and tips for being successful in business.Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, Amygdala MediaGuest: Daniel Huson, Rose City LaboratoriesWebsite: https://www.rosecitylabs.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inforosecitylabsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosecitylabsServices Page: https://www.rosecitylabs.com/servicesPhone number: (503) 307-0096Email: info@rosecitylabs.comRegister for monthly professional networking events at, https://urbannetwork.biz/

Bob partners with companies to drive sales growth through consulting sessions, team trainings, and individual coaching.Bob Paskins:https://www.bobpaskins.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-paskins-72566aYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mNmsYW_3lfYHISPmAQfvgEmail: bob@bobpaskins.comPhone: 503-278-0972Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/Sign up for monthly networking events here:https://urbannetwork.biz/

The founder of Precious Hammer, Nicole Raubenheimer came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss how she became an expert in custom jewelry design and restoration.Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, Amygdala MediaGuest: Nicole Raubenheimer, Precious HammerWebsite: https://precioushammer.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precioushammerjewelryContact Page: https://precioushammer.com/pages/contact-usRegister for monthly networking events at, urbannetwork.biz

Lucas Gubala came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss Birdhouse Books, a used-book store he recently opened with his girlfriend Sarah Summerhill. Birdhouse Books is a bookstore located in downtown Vancouver, WA’s arts district.Birdhouse Books: https://birdhousebooks.store/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdhousebookstore/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdhousebookstore/Address:1001 Main Street Unit AVancouver, WA 98660Located upstairs from The Rosemary CafePhone Number: (360) 602-1098Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/Sign up for monthly networking here:https://urbannetwork.biz/

Lindsay McDonnell, the Executive Director at Project Lemonade came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss Project Lemonade's mission, numerous programs, and their goals for National Foster Care Month. Project Lemonade is a Portland-based non-profit with a mission to inspire self-esteem in foster youth. They do this through their three programs, the Project Lemonade Store, Foster the Future Summer Internship, and WISH (What Inspire’s Student’s Hearts).Project Lemonade:https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/Project Lemonade's Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ProjectLemonadePDXProject Lemonade's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/projectlemonadepdx/Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, Founder of Amygdala MediaAmygdala Media:https://amygdala-media.com/Urban Network:https://urbannetwork.biz/(Monthly networking events)

Vanessa Sturgeon is the President and CEO of TMT Development, the Co-founder of the Rose City Downtown Collective, and Chair Emeritus of the Portland Business Alliance. Vanessa came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss the history and impact of TMT Development as well as the Rose City Downtown Collective’s Downtown Action Plan and how to restore the spirit and economy of downtown Portland.Guest: Vanessa SturgeonRose City Downtown Collective: https://www.rosecitydowntowncollective.com/TMT Development: https://www.tmtdevelopment.com/Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher - Founder of Amygdala Mediahttps://amygdala-media.com/​@amygdalamediallcUrban Network:Register for one of our free monthly networking events here!https://urbannetwork.biz/

Berry Kruijning, the founder of Crowning Communications, came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss how she helps introverts become impactful and confident leaders. Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher - Founder of Amygdala Mediahttps://amygdala-media.com/​Urban Network:Register for one of our monthly networking events here!https://urbannetwork.biz/Crowning Communications:https://crowningcommunications.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrykr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/introvertimpact/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowningCommunications 

Nadia Doe, the founder, and lead facilitator at Sacred Heart Medicine Sanctuary came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss how Sacred Heart Medicine uses plant therapy to help people overcome their past traumas.Sacred Heart Medicine Sanctuary is the first above-ground Shamanic Church in the U.S. to offer Psilocybin  Mushroom Ceremony in a safe & legal environment.Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, Founder of Amygdala MediaSacred Heart Medicine Sanctuary: https://www.sacredheartmedicine.us/Amygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/Urban Network: https://urbannetwork.biz/

Matt Jacobson, the founder of Sizzle Pie & a plethora of other businesses came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss how he was able to build a successful pizza empire & experiences he's learned from along the way.Guest: Matt Jacobson - Sizzle Pie, Wayfinder Beer, Relapse Recordshttps://www.sizzlepie.com/Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher - Founder of Amygdala Mediahttps://amygdala-media.com/Urban Network:Register for one of our monthly networking events here!https://urbannetwork.biz/