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In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sara Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber. Sara shares her journey from journalism and public affairs to government relations, nonprofit leadership, and small business ownership. She discusses her experience in Colorado policy work, launching Work Collective in Bend, and ultimately stepping into leadership at one of […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Claudia Hinz, author. A Bend based novelist and former television journalist, Hinz discusses her debut novel Safekeeping and the experiences that inspired its exploration of war, motherhood, activism, and the civilian military divide. Drawing from years of reporting on military bases and conversations with veterans, she […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dennis McGregor, Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author. Dennis reflects on his journey from performing music in Southern California to building a creative life in Sisters, Oregon. He shares how an opportunity to create a poster for the Sisters Quilt Show launched a decades long career […]

In this episode The Point’s Louise Kaplan and host Aaron Switzer sit down with Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon. Kotek reflects on nearly four years leading the state and discusses her administration’s work on housing, homelessness, economic development, education, trade, and public services. The conversation also explores how state government is responding to changing federal […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dave Flier, Creator of The Rockin’ Dave Experience. Known to many in Central Oregon as Rockin’ Dave, Flier is a Midwest raised culinary school graduate and the former owner and operator of Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro and Backstage Lounge. He shares the story of his journey from […]

Aaron sits down with Selin Sevinç, Managing Director of Programming and Artistic Vision at the Bend Film Festival, for a special festival edition of Bend Don’t Break. Selin shares what goes into building the festival, highlights this year’s featured filmmakers, discusses new and returning venues, and offers a preview of the films, documentaries, shorts, and […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sarah Peterson, Founder and Executive Director of Clear Morning. Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, educator, podcaster, and longtime Central Oregon resident whose work focuses on grief, self awareness, relationships, and healing after loss. She shares the story behind Clear Morning, a Bend based […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Carly Colgan, CEO of Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity. Carly shares her path from studying biology in Illinois to serving in AmeriCorps after Hurricane Katrina, leading Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Colorado and Washington, and ultimately joining the organization in Central Oregon. She discusses her work […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Keith Sherrill, Small Business Management Coordinator at the COCC Small Business Development Center. A veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Army Ranger and special operations aviator, Keith shares his journey from military service and multiple deployments to business ownership, higher education, and community leadership in Central […]

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bree Beal, Executive Director of BEAT Children’s Theatre. Bree shares her journey from a childhood immersed in theater to studying history, working in the title industry, and ultimately returning to her passion through nonprofit leadership. She discusses joining BEAT in 2014, helping guide the organization through […]