In this engaging conversation, Trent, Brian, and AJ dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on storytelling and content creation. From practical business applications to ethical concerns about "AI slop," the hosts share their personal experiences with tools like ChatGPT, Sintra, and Claude.Discover how AI can serve as a creative partner—helping with proposals, transcripts, scheduling, and overcoming executive dysfunction—while learning where the line should be drawn. The team discusses controversial topics like the production house creating 3,000 AI-generated podcasts weekly, Wikipedia-to-podcast conversions, and what it means to maintain authentic human connection in an increasingly automated world.Key Topics:·       Practical AI tools for creators and small business owners·       The difference between AI assistants and AI agents·       Ethical boundaries in AI-generated content·       Real-world examples of AI enhancing (and replacing) human creativity·       The future of knowledge, connection, and what we value as humansTools Mentioned: ChatGPT, Sintra (AI agents platform), Claude, 11 Labs, Inception Point AIBottom Line: AI is a powerful partner for creators, but the human element—authentic stories, genuine connection, and purposeful content—remains irreplaceable. Be human.

Episode Summary:In one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, Catherine opens up about questioning and ultimately transforming her deeply held religious beliefs. From her strict Catholic upbringing to searching the Bible for a way out of her marriage, she reveals how Google became her unexpected lifeline — and how she discovered a more personal, loving faith that allowed her to live authentically without fear of eternal punishment.💬 What You’ll HearReligious Foundations: Growing up with Jewish, Mormon, and Catholic influences in a deeply structured householdThe Sacred Marriage Trap: How the concept of mortal sin kept her feeling bound by duty and shameSearching for an Exit: Reading Scripture daily, desperate to find freedom beyond the belief that only death could release herGoogle as Savior: How simple searches became her lifeline toward clarity, autonomy, and truthFaith vs. Freedom: The internal tug-of-war between religious obligation and personal liberationCatholic Friends’ Advice: The well-meaning counsel that told her there was “merit in suffering” — and how she chose otherwiseThe First Night Alone: The counselor’s words that led to a powerful moment of peace and self-discoveryNewfound Spirituality: Discovering a faith that’s personal, nonjudgmental, and rooted in love instead of fear✨ Takeaway“I thought I was walking away from God — but I was really walking toward the version of Him that had been waiting for me all along.”⚖️ DisclaimerThese stories are mine — told through my eyes, my lens, and my lived experience. Each person moves through life in their own way. I own these stories, and I share them to inspire us all to live truthfully, freely, and as our most authentic selves.🌿 Connect with CatherineIf this episode touched your spirit or helped you see faith through a different lens, share it with someone who’s finding their own way back to themselves.Follow Catherine on Instagram to keep following the story.Theme Song Written and Composed by Trevor Lynch and Michaela Dennis and recorded by Trevor Lynch in Chicago ILPhoto: Baumgardner Studio Yakima, WAProduction: Red Trux Productions Snohomish, WA

This week, I follow our trend of addressing things that make leaders uncomfortable. In this case, giving and receiving feedback.  In this episode, J. Marie explores shifting our mindset to accept feed and give feedback objectively, without interalizing and emotional response that we can easily turn tom particularly when receiving feedback that we might find critical. Learn how we can reshaped our responses to take advantage of the gift of feedback, without feeding our coworkers the feedback sandwich. 

Candy? Cars? Community? The Snohomish Storytellers chat with Snohomish Police Chief Nathan Alanis to uncover how Snohomish police mix safety with sparkle. From trick-or-treating chaos to the glittering lighted car parade, we dive into the ways law enforcement shows up for the community—not just in emergencies, but for fun too. Tune in for stories, laughs, and a peek behind the badge!

In this special episode of At-homish, host Wil takes us on a reflective journey through Season 2's most powerful moments, so far, reminding us that belonging doesn't have to be burdensome or complex—it calls on us to be curious, present, and vulnerable.Opening with a deeply personal story from 48th Street Pub and Grill in Tacoma, Wil shares how a spontaneous moment of vulnerability—dancing and crying to classic songs with friends—led to an unexpected connection with a tough-looking biker who declared, "Any man that is vulnerable enough to let go like that in public, that's a man's man right there."Featured Voices and Themes:Seth on Service: "If I give you all my money, well, I'm broke. But if I give you all of me, my life gets really darn good."Elizabeth on Recovery: A powerful testimony about saying "I'm an alcoholic" out loud for the first time and how admitting our struggles takes away their power. Coming up on nine years sober, she reminds us why sharing our stories can save lives.Lori on Domestic Violence: Breaking the silence and shame around DV, emphasizing how sharing our stories opens opportunities for others to come forward and find support.Kid Sensation on Purpose: Discussing his book "Kings: Young Men Discovering Purpose and Shaping Their Destiny" and the wisdom gained from life's lessons.Wally's Pivotal Moment: An 81-year-old's incredible story of being told he wasn't "college material," only to have one stranger's intervention change everything—leading to a 32-year career rising to senior vice president at Bank of America.DeLon on Inner Journey: "The journey's not always outward sometimes... You got to do a lot of soul searching, figure out what's best for you and your tribe."Jeff on Honesty: The transformative power of being honest with yourself first: "If I don't want to do something, you won't see me there. And you can always tell what I want to do because you'll see me doing it."Erica's Tree of Life: A moving story about driving past a tree she planned to crash into, choosing instead to discover herself, and now calling it "the tree of life" as a reminder of the importance of self-discovery and community.Toni on Marketing and Inclusion: "Nothing you do in marketing is ever about you... Inclusion is not about what I want. It's really understanding the people around us."LaRae on Special Olympics: Creating space and patience for athletes to be themselves, recognizing that everyone's timeline and process looks different.Catherine on Growth: Embracing vulnerability and admitting "I totally sucked and I needed to learn and I needed to grow"—showing that persistent trying and consistent showing up creates ripple effects of impact.Nick and Richard on Representation: The importance of intentional diversity in marketing and platforming voices that represent everybody, not just certain types of people.Key Takeaways:Don't be ashamed of your story—it will inspire othersVulnerability is strength, not weaknessService to others enriches our own livesSaying our truths out loud breaks through barriersOne person's intervention can change a life trajectoryThe journey within is just as important as the journey outwardInclusion means understanding and serving others, not ourselvesCreating space for people to be themselves is essentialOur stories are unwritten—stay curious, not judgmentalWil's Closing Wisdom:"Belonging does not have to be burdensome or complex. We don't have to know everything. We don't have to have read everything, but it really calls on us to be curious, calls on us to smile, to answer that phone call, reply to that email, to show up and be present. That's where we can really work to build community and create spaces where we belong."Merch Available: At Snohomish Apothecary and online at the website. If Wil sees you wearing it on the streets, he will say hi!Remember: Be curious, not judgmental. When we're curious, we receive information, which allows us to wise up and we rise up.Peace out.