For more information, visit ccvlp.org. You can also call the Housing Justice Project at 360-334-4007 or email housingjustice@ccvlp.org.  

Amy Reeves has 24 years of experience in the financial industry—10 of those years in leadership—and is currently a Senior Vice President and the SW Washington Regional Manager for OnPoint Community Credit Union. She believes community service is essential as she progresses in her profession and is always exploring ways to make an impact in the community she serves.

You can visit OnPoint Credit Union at onpointcu.com and you can reach Amy Reeves at Amy.Reeves@onpointcu.com (360)608-8220

Amy Reeves has 24 years of experience in the financial industry—10 of those years in leadership—and is currently a Senior Vice President and the SW Washington Regional Manager for OnPoint Community Credit Union. She believes community service is essential as she progresses in her profession and is always exploring ways to make an impact in the community she serves.

You can visit OnPoint Credit Union at onpointcu.com and you can reach Amy Reeves at Amy.Reeves@onpointcu.com (360)608-8220

Dr. Shah holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Adler University, a Master’s in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Mumbai. With over 20 years in healthcare, she blends clinical expertise, systems thinking, and cultural humility, having held leadership roles in community mental health and federally qualified health centers. 

For more information about Dr. Falguni Shah's new book "From Gaslighting to Truthlighting," please visit the website https://www.fortruthlighting.com/

Dr. Shah holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Adler University, a Master’s in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Mumbai. With over 20 years in healthcare, she blends clinical expertise, systems thinking, and cultural humility, having held leadership roles in community mental health and federally qualified health centers. 

Bonnie Brasure, an unapologetic risktaker, founded Vancouver’s French-inspired Bleu Door Bakery & Cafe in 2011. In this conversation she tells her origin story as a chef, talks about the challenges of a business committed to offering quality products and why local business support for a community matters. Her message for women thinking about starting a business? Take the leap. She has absolutely no regrets. Listeners should be forewarned that the descriptions of Bleu Door’s menu items will make your mouth water. 

Bleu Door Bakery can be found online at https://bleudoorbakery.com/, but we absolutely encourage you to RUN, don't walk, to their bakery and cafe for the great pastries and food they serve there. They're located in Uptown Village at 2411 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. We're making sure to give very precise information to ensure you can find them because it's that good.

Bonnie Brasure, an unapologetic risktaker, founded Vancouver’s French-inspired Bleu Door Bakery & Cafe in 2011. In Part 1 of this conversation, she tells her origin story as a chef, talks about the challenges of a business committed to offering quality products and why local business support for a community matters. Her message for women thinking about starting a business? Take the leap. She has absolutely no regrets. Listeners should be forewarned that the descriptions of Bleu Door’s menu items will make your mouth water. 

For more information about Bleu Door Bakery & Cafe and to learn how to get their delicious food, visit https://bleudoorbakery.com/

In Part 2 of our interview, we continue our talk with Erika Carranza. Originally from Jalisco Mexico, Erika spent her childhood feeding a love for art through a self-taught approach to drawing and painting murals. She describes herself as an autodidact, plastic artist, muralist and promoter of recreational art. After graduating from school in México, Erika continued her studies at Moorpark College in California. She has worked with faux finishes and performs mural restoration for commercial and residential clients. Inspired by the spirit of her ancestors and guided by the legacy of artisan hands and artists from Jalisco, she continues to create art that honors her roots. Her style interweaves cultural symbols, colors, wisdom, memory and purpose into her art. Working as an Advocate and Case Manager in Domestic Violence shelters with individuals who are survivors, Erika developed a class based in theory behind color that focuses on art as self-care. Since moving to Washington in 2012, Erika has connected as a volunteer with the nonprofit community and shares her culture and love of art to incite creativity in her students.

For more information, look for Erika Carranza on Facebook or go to fpcommunitycommons.org and look for "Calendar" under the "Programs" link at the top of the page. 

In Part 1 of our interview, we talk to Erika Carranza. Originally from Jalisco Mexico, Erika spent her childhood feeding a love for art through a self-taught approach to drawing and painting murals. She describes herself as an autodidact, plastic artist, muralist and promoter of recreational art. After graduating from school in México, Erika continued her studies at Moorpark College in California. She has worked with faux finishes and performs mural restoration for commercial and residential clients. Inspired by the spirit of her ancestors and guided by the legacy of artisan hands and artists from Jalisco, she continues to create art that honors her roots. Her style interweaves cultural symbols, colors, wisdom, memory and purpose into her art. Working as an Advocate and Case Manager in Domestic Violence shelters with individuals who are survivors, Erika developed a class based in theory behind color that focuses on art as self-care. Since moving to Washington in 2012, Erika has connected as a volunteer with the nonprofit community and shares her culture and love of art to incite creativity in her students.

For more information, look for Erika Carraza on Facebook or go to fpcommunitycommons.org and look for "Calendar" under the "Programs" link at the top of the page. 

For more information about Aphena, visit http://allthewishes.com

Our guest today is Michelle Bader Ebersole, an author, speaker, and host of the Widowed 2 Soon podcast. After losing her husband in 2020, she founded Widow Goals, a nonprofit that helps widows not only survive—but thrive. Our conversation examined the challenges, support needs and recovery strategies she recommends for widows. We also discussed her new book, Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse, which offers practical and faith-filled support for navigating life after loss.

To find out more about the Widow Goals support groups and Michelle Bader Eversole's new book, visit the website widowgoals.org

Our guest today is Michelle Bader Ebersole, an author, speaker, and host of the Widowed 2 Soon podcast. After losing her husband in 2020, she founded Widow Goals, a nonprofit that helps widows not only survive—but thrive. Our conversation examined the challenges, support needs and recovery strategies she recommends for widows. We also discussed her new book, Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse, which offers practical and faith-filled support for navigating life after loss.

To find out more about the Widow Goals support groups and Michelle Bader Eversole's new book, visit the website widowgoals.org

Our guest is Dr. Megan Dudley, the founder and organizer of the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival, an annual event held on the first Saturday in September. She is a pediatrician and acupuncturist by trade and a community organizer at heart. She is Yonsei (4th gen Japanese- American), born in Massachusetts and raised in the suburbs of the Motor City. Her paternal roots go back to County Cork in Ireland. To learn more about the festival, visit www.ridgefieldculture.org. 

This episode's guest is Lillian Stevenson, the CEO of Berrien Concrete, a certified DBE/MBE/ESB company committed to building opportunity and lasting impact in the construction industry.

She leads with a focus on inclusion, community partnerships, and workforce development, creating spaces where diverse businesses and individuals can thrive. Driven by a mission to honor her father’s legacy and break industry barriers, Lillian brings a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and growth in today's evolving economy. Lillian can be reached at 503-567-1774 or through the company website, berrienconcrete.com.

This episode's guest is Lillian Stevenson, the CEO of Berrien Concrete, a certified DBE/MBE/ESB company committed to building opportunity and lasting impact in the construction industry.

She leads with a focus on inclusion, community partnerships, and workforce development, creating spaces where diverse businesses and individuals can thrive. Driven by a mission to honor her father’s legacy and break industry barriers, Lillian brings a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and growth in today's evolving economy. Lillian can be reached at 503-567-1774 or through the company website, berrienconcrete.com.

In this two-part interview, Karen Morrison and Elizabeth Madrigal share an open and honest dialogue with Nikki Chen about her work to advance equity for all residents through her role as Vancouver’s Business Partner for the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Chen’s joyful and infectious presence illuminates difficult material as she delves into the complexities of the creation of a safe, equitable space for all. She also leaves listeners better informed, reassured and feeling heard, understood and empowered. 

Nicole “Nikki” Chen is the Business Partner for the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the City of Vancouver. She partners with all departments within the city to advance equity for all residents. Nikki previously spent 19 years of her career working in healthcare. Eight of those years she spent working for Stanford Hospital, located in Palo Alto, CA. Nikki has a skill for creating a safe environment that allows for honest and open conversation. Her joyful and infectious presence is known to leave a lasting and meaningful impact, and you always walk away from her feeling empowered. Nikki uses her leadership platform to lead with integrity, patience, positivity, and curiosity with everyone she encounters. Nikki’s current goal is to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Alicia Sojourner, and become a Director of Equity and Inclusion. Once she is done creating a safe and equitable space for all, Nikki hopes to retire and own a small farm on the shores of Puerto Vieja, Costa Rica. 

For more information about the work of Vancouver's Office of Equity and Inclusion, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us.

For part 1 of this episode, go to https://kxrw.fm/the-womens-mosaic-nikki-chen-on-equity-in-action-part-1-6-24-25/

In this two-part interview, Karen Morrison and Elizabeth Madrigal share an open and honest dialogue with Nikki Chen about her work to advance equity for all residents through her role as Vancouver’s Business Partner for the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Chen’s joyful and infectious presence illuminates difficult material as she delves into the complexities of the creation of a safe, equitable space for all. She also leaves listeners better informed, reassured and feeling heard, understood and empowered. 

Nicole “Nikki” Chen is the Business Partner for the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the City of Vancouver. She partners with all departments within the city to advance equity for all residents. Nikki previously spent 19 years of her career working in healthcare. Eight of those years she spent working for Stanford Hospital, located in Palo Alto, CA. Nikki has a skill for creating a safe environment that allows for honest and open conversation. Her joyful and infectious presence is known to leave a lasting and meaningful impact, and you always walk away from her feeling empowered. Nikki uses her leadership platform to lead with integrity, patience, positivity, and curiosity with everyone she encounters. Nikki’s current goal is to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Alicia Sojourner, and become a Director of Equity and Inclusion. Once she is done creating a safe and equitable space for all, Nikki hopes to retire and own a small farm on the shores of Puerto Vieja, Costa Rica. 

For more information about the work of Vancouver's Office of Equity and Inclusion, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us.

In this episode, Karen Morrison and Elizabeth Madrigal discuss aspects of a recent Clark County women’s health equity study directly with its co-authors. Guest Doctor Sarah Chivers is a visiting assistant professor of sociology and Women's gender studies at Willamette University, a sociologist and a community organizer. She teaches courses about social inequality and uses participatory action research led by marginalized communities to build transformative social change. Guest Abby Hollopeter is a researcher at Odyssey World International Education Services. 

To obtain a free copy of the study, please send your request to Abbyh@odysseyworld.org

Part 1 aired May 27, 2025 and is available to stream if you visit kxrw.fm and go to "The Women's Mosaic" show page.