Urban Network Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hewitt Pagenstecher
Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media talks with a variety of business owners & entrepreneurs in the Portland-metropolitan area.
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 Pagenstecher
Founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala Media site:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Guest: Rene Gonzalez
A candidate for Portland City Council Position 3, currently held by Commission Jo Ann Hardesty.
Website: https://reneforportland.com/
Occupation: Technology business owner
Occupational Background: Business Lawyer
Educational Background: Willamette University, bachelor’s degree; Law Degree, cum laude
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher
Founder of Amygdala Media
About 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/home
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher
Founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala Media site:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher
Urban 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 / President
Nonprofit: Friends of Frog Ferry
About:
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 Media
For 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) 548-0888
Address: 4949 South, S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanofficepdx
Join 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 Pizza
Website: http://efnypizza.net/
622 NW 23RD AVE
PORTLAND OREGON
(503)22-SLICE
Instagram: 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 Pagenstecher
Owner of Amygdala Media
Website: 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)244-2617
INFO@JOHNSMARKETPLACE.COM
3535 SW MULTNOMAH BLVD, PORTLAND, OR
3560 SE POWELL BLVD, PORTLAND, OR
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Urban Network on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-network-pdx
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala 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 Pagenstecher
Amygdala 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 Media
Amygdala 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=en
850-218-8943
keeton@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 Media
Guest: Daniel Huson, Rose City Laboratories
Website: https://www.rosecitylabs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inforosecitylabs
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosecitylabs
Services Page: https://www.rosecitylabs.com/services
Phone number: (503) 307-0096
Email: info@rosecitylabs.com
Register 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-72566a
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mNmsYW_3lfYHISPmAQfvg
Email: bob@bobpaskins.com
Phone: 503-278-0972
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala 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 Media
Guest: Nicole Raubenheimer, Precious Hammer
Website: https://precioushammer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precioushammerjewelry
Contact Page: https://precioushammer.com/pages/contact-us
Register 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 A
Vancouver, WA 98660
Located upstairs from The Rosemary Cafe
Phone Number: (360) 602-1098
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala 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/ProjectLemonadePDX
Project Lemonade's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/projectlemonadepdx/
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher, Founder of Amygdala Media
Amygdala 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 Sturgeon
Rose City Downtown Collective: https://www.rosecitydowntowncollective.com/
TMT Development: https://www.tmtdevelopment.com/
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher - Founder of Amygdala Media
https://amygdala-media.com/
@amygdalamediallc
Urban 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 Media
https://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 Media
Sacred 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 Records
https://www.sizzlepie.com/
Host: Hewitt Pagenstecher - Founder of Amygdala Media
https://amygdala-media.com/
Urban Network:
Register for one of our monthly networking events here!
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Richard Rizk, Senior Attorney at Rizk Law came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss how he was able to build a successful personal injury law firm & what motivated him to do it.
Register for one of Urban Network's monthly networking events:
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Rizk Law: https://www.rizklaw.com/
Amygdala Media:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Urban Network Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/46oToz2Ff3Y8rD47xMLP6J
Cindy Free came on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss her business, HR Annie Consulting. HR Annie specializes in high-quality human resource assistance and personalized client services. From one-off projects to full-time HR outsourcing, the HR Annie team of experts has you covered. The Urban Network Podcast is hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media.
Urban Network: https://urbannetwork.biz/
HR Annie Consulting: https://www.hrannieconsulting.com/
Amygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/
Tyrone Collins (Stage name: The Real Hyjinx) is a Portland-based comedian who owns Dirty Angel Entertainment with his wife Courtenay Collins (DJ Wildchild). They are producing the 5th annual NW Black Comedy Festival this coming weekend, February 19th-21st. Tyrone also won Willamette Week's Funniest Five which was announced in their February 3rd issue.
NW Black Comedy Festival:
https://www.facebook.com/events/481195363270064
Dirty Angel Entertainment:
https://www.facebook.com/dirtyangelent/
Urban Network:
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Amygdala Media:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Erik Swanson is the Business Development Manager at Cardinal Services. Erik helps business owners with specific management solutions that focus on the employment-related complexities they face daily. Cardinal Services provides custom solutions including health care premium & benefits management, co-employment, HR admin/consult, WC premium, risk & safety services, payroll admin to small to mid-sized businesses.
Cardinal Services: www.cardinal-services.com
Contact Erik: Erik@cardinal-services.com
Urban Network: https://urbannetwork.biz/
Urban Network Podcast on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSGmNaYoIaJjNpgczHbE2e20rCtIm88_P
Amygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/
Jenny Freeman, the owner of Urban Office, a coworking space in SW Portland comes on the Urban Network podcast to discuss how she has been able to provide a safe, social, & productive work environment for members.
Be inspired by the power of community and an inspiring culture. Surround yourself with eclectic, down-to-earth entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers. Whether you want to fly solo or build your network, you can thrive at Urban Office. Urban Office is on Southwest Macadam Avenue between the South Waterfront and John’s Landing.
Urban Office: https://www.urbanofficeplace.com/en
Urban Network: https://urbannetwork.biz/
Amygdala Media: https://amygdala-media.com/
In this episode of the Urban Network Podcast, we are joined by Marina Martinez-Bateman, a Communications & Equity Consultant.
Marina's Website:
https://marinaforhire.com/
Confronting Toxic Productivity Workshop:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confronting-toxic-productivity-tickets-130625840405?aff=ebdssbeacRegister for Urban Network's events:
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Amygdala Media:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Melody Rose is the founder of Rose Concepts & the lead organizer of Urban Network. Rose Concepts is a business growth agency that helps businesses execute strategies to bring their business to the next level. Thanks for listening to the Urban Network Podcast!
Urban Network:
urbannetwork.biz
Rose Concepts:
roseconcepts.com
Amygdala Media:
amygdala-media.com
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Jason Weitz of Left Mind Media stops by the Urban Network Podcast to talk about his media agency & how he's been able to grow a sustainable business. Urban Network's networking event this month will actually be on the 29th instead of the 22nd.
Websites:
Urban Network:
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Amygdala Media:
https://amygdala-media.com/
Left Mind Media:
https://leftmindmedia.com/
Teal Elisabeth is a professionally trained relationship coach & the owner of Relax Into Love Coaching with a deep passion for supporting ambitious women to attract loving relationships from a man who respects them for the powerful women that they are.
Relax Into Love Website:
https://www.tealelisabeth.com/
"The 8 Principles to Become MAGNETIC to Men":
https://relaxintolove.net/freebie
Teal's Instagram: @TealElisabeth_
Urban Network Website:
https://urbannetwork.biz/
Dr. Adam Morett comes on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss chiropractic care & how he is practicing safely during the pandemic. Adam is a chiropractor at Corbett Hill Wellness Center in South Portland. He will also be the guest host at Urban Network on September 17th. If you're interested in learning more about chiropractic care & participating in a virtual networking group, visit UrbanNetwork.biz.
Rachel Rausch Johnson, owner of Rachel Rausch Photography comes on the Urban Network Podcast to discuss her background in photography & hosting this month's Urban Network event. Rachel is the owner of Rachel Rausch Photography, a contemporary studio located in the Portland Metro area. The Urban Network Podcast is hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, owner of Amygdala Media. Urban Network is a monthly networking event with different guest-hosts each month. Urban Network is free & currently taking place on zoom. Urban Network hopes to bring attention to talented business owners in the Portland Metro area.