Mac is back! Fan favorite Mac Bates returns to help us close out Season 3 and share his newly published book, First Street Stories. First joining us in January 2023 as our first guest of the new year during Season 1, Mac now returns as the final guest of Season 3. In this episode, he brings more charming tales of growing up in downtown Snohomish in the 1950s and ’60s—this time enriched with historic stories of the town’s earlier days, drawn from his collaboration with local historian Taylor Russell. ⁠ You can find First Street Stories on Amazon—or just track Mac down around town and grab a copy from the man himself.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Antonia Semanskee, a social media expert known for helping thought leaders build authentic online communities. But today’s conversation goes deeper than algorithms and branding—we explore the personal side of her journey, including times she felt like she didn’t belong and how those experiences shaped her mission.Together, we unpack what it means to create places of belonging in digital spaces and how listening is essential for inclusion. Whether you’re building a platform or just trying to find your people, this episode offers both heart and strategy for fostering real connection.

If you’re a coach, consultant, or service provider selling your expertise, your content is your proof. In this episode, Toni breaks down exactly why your social media posts might not be building the trust or traction you need—and what to do about it.Learn the critical difference between influencer content and thought leadership content, and how to use four powerful post formats—carousels, infographics, photos, and reels—to deliver real value and attract the right clients.Toni also shares her simple, powerful framework ACT (Attention, Clarity, Tell them what to do) that ensures every post you publish actually works for your business.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Catherine Dennis whose life and work are a testament to what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. From her work in early childhood education to launching initiatives that uplift her community, she has devoted her life to building inclusive, supportive environments where every person—especially the youngest—feels seen and valued.But her journey didn’t stop at programs and policies. As an adoptive mother to children who don’t look like her, she has wrestled with uncomfortable truths, dismantled her own assumptions, and embraced the deep work of growth and empathy.Together, we explore the transformative power of listening, the role of self-reflection in creating inclusive communities, and what it really takes to make people feel like they belong—not just in theory, but in everyday life.Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who wants to foster more connection in your world, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with love, humility, and purpose.

What is a Main Street, really? And why does it matter?In this powerful episode of Snohomish Storytellers, we’re joined by Lydia Felty of Washington State Main Street and Norma Ramirez de Miess, a National Main Street consultant (yes, that’s a real and incredible job!), to explore the story behind the Main Street movement.We unpack what it means for Snohomish to be a designated Main Street community, how this national network is preserving the soul of small-town America, and why this work is about more than charming storefronts — it’s about identity, place, and people.Celebrate Main Street Week with us and hear how communities across the country are protecting history, fostering connection, and shaping the future — one Main Street at a time.