HIDDEN GEMS OF WHIDBEY ISLAND
T KIRA MADDEN INTERVIEW: THE STORY BEHIND THE NOVEL WHIDBEY
Author T Kira Madden joins the Local Whidbey Podcast to discuss her new novel Whidbey. In this conversation, she shares why Whidbey Island became the setting and how landscape, isolation, and memory shape the story. PODCAST INTERVIEW with AUTHOR T KIRA MADDEN Why...
WHERE STORIES GATHER: MEG OLSON and the SOUL OF COUPEVILLE
Meg Olson is one of those people who make a town feel like home. If you’ve ever walked into Kingfisher Bookstore and felt immediately welcomed, challenged, entertained, or gently told what you should be reading—there’s a good chance you’ve met Meg Olson. Meg is the...
WHAT THE BEES KNOW: MEAD, MEANING, and MAKING A LIFE ON WHIDBEY ISLAND
If you’ve ever thought mead was just a medieval novelty — or something overly sweet — today’s conversation might completely change your mind. On Whidbey Island, there’s a meadery that’s quietly redefining what mead can be by blending honey, botanicals, fermentation...
THE FARM-HER Of FOGGY HILL FARM
Growing Food, Flowers and Community Today on the Local Whidbey Podcast we are honored to have Alanah Lawrason, known in these parts as the “Farm-Her” of Foggy Hill Farm. Nestled on Whidbey Island, Foggy Hill is a two-acre vegetable and cut-flower farm that’s as much...
THE STORY BEHIND THE VOICE: FROM TECH TO COMMUNITY BUILDER
Today on Local Whidbey, we’re turning the microphone around — and in the best possible way. I’ve invited someone I admire, Tiffany Scribner, Program Manager for Leadership Whidbey, to step in as our guest host. She will be interviewing community builder, Magsy. If you...
CHOOSING TO STAY: STEWARDSHIP, YOUTH and THE FUTURE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND
There’s something I love about talking with people who’ve chosen Whidbey Island — people who didn’t just land here by accident but saw something in this place worth rooting into. My guest today, Hannah Andersen, is one of those people. She’s the Outreach and Education...
HOME COOKIN’ CHEF STYLE WITH TOMMY GRELLA
Today on Local Whidbey with Magsy, we’re turning up the heat — literally — with one of the most entertaining chefs to ever land in the Pacific Northwest kitchen scene. You might remember Tommy Grella from The Next Food Network Star back in the day, but these days...
FOOD NETWORK TO BAYVIEW WITH JOAN SAMSON
On this episode of Local Whidbey with Magsy, we’re taking a delicious little detour… straight from the Food Network to Bayview Corner. If you’ve been anywhere near Langley lately, you’ve probably heard whispers — or full-volume raves — about Japonica, the new Japanese...
ROSE WOODS AND THE SPIRIT OF WHIDBEY INSTITUTE
On the southern end of Whidbey Island, tucked inside 106 acres of moss-lined trails and cathedral-quiet forest, sits a place that’s been quietly shaping hearts and ideas for fifty years. It’s called The Whidbey Institute, and it’s where leaders, artists, scientists,...
ROSS CHAPIN ON DESIGNING FOR CONNECTION
When we think of neighborhoods, most of us picture long rows of houses, driveways, and maybe a park down the street. But what if there was a better way to live — one that put connection, belonging, and beauty at the heart of community design. Today’s guest has...
With Magsy
Bringing people together in settings where you can get to know others in the community while enjoying a delightful supper club and a fab With Magsy experience. Check out Magsy's Soiree Services as well as her interior decor talents under Spaces.