Let's Circle Back to That

S2E20 — Anne & Heather: Circle Back #3: Bloomsday, Hot Dr Pepper, Civic Pride & Millennial Internet Lore

Anne and Heather are circling back again—this time through Bloomsday stories, Girls on the Run joy, local pride, civic responsibility, sushi orders, snail mucin, Sandra Day O'Connor, fanfic, Catherine O'Hara, The Pitt, Hot Dr Pepper, and the deeply specific nostalgia of Our Best Bites-era internet. From "Linda Belcher-ing" runners up Doomsday Hill to asking what it really takes to make people feel ownership over their communities, this episode is funny, nostalgic, oddly educational, and very on-brand. Listen in for friendship, rabbit holes, local love, and the kind of conversation that somehow connects civic pride, K-beauty, Home Alone, and post-crab bingo.

S2E19— Craig Lukins: Building Leaders Coaching Culture, Weight Rooms, Youth Sports & Community

Coach Craig Lukins has spent more than 25 years building something bigger than sports. In this episode, Heather and Anne sit down with the longtime Liberty Christian football and baseball coach to talk about leadership, youth sports culture, parenting athletes, and why community only works when people are willing to actually show up and do the work. From coaching state championship teams to renovating "The Basement" into a thriving strength program called The Forge, Craig shares what it means to create a culture centered on caring, accountability, and long-term investment in people. The conversation dives into travel sports burnout, girls in weightlifting, overuse injuries, coaching philosophies, respectful rivalries, and why sports should still be fun. They also circle back to high school memories, old houses, football parents, fruit snacks, breakfast for dinner, and the reality that sometimes the best community builders are the people quietly doing the work behind the scenes for decades. Theme word: Legacy Topics include: * Youth sports culture and burnout * Multi-sport athletes vs specialization * Coaching with care and accountability * Girls in strength training * Parenting athletes * Building leadership through sports * The Forge weightlifting program * Tri-Cities sports culture * Community investment and long-term impact * Why actionable leadership matters If you love conversations about leadership, sports culture, parenting, fitness, and building strong communities, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐ Rate, review, subscribe, and share with someone who cares about kids, coaching, or community.

S2E18 — Sybil Young: You Never Know Who You'll Meet Events, Roller Derby, Motherhood & Community That Comes Full Circle

You never know who you'll meet—or how it might change your life. In this episode, we sit down with Sybil Young, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Toyota Convention Center, roller derby alum, mom of two, and someone who knows exactly how community works in real life. From planning large-scale events like the Tattoo Convention, Brew & Bacon Festival, and River of Fire, to her unexpected journey into roller derby and postpartum fitness, Sybil shares how simply getting involved can lead to opportunities, relationships, and full-circle moments you never saw coming. We talk about: * How showing up consistently builds real connection * Why reputation matters in a small community * The behind-the-scenes reality of running major events * Motherhood, picky eaters, and making real-life routines work * Mastermind groups and finding your people in unexpected places If you've ever wondered how to feel more connected, meet new people, or build something meaningful in your community—this episode is for you. Theme: Connection 🎧 Listen now, follow, and don't forget to rate & review to help us grow!

S2E17 — DeAnna Witham: Building Something Bigger Yoga, Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Slowing Down

What happens when you walk away from a successful career—and bet on something you feel called to build? In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, Anne and Heather sit down with DeAnna Witham, founder of Trinity Yoga, to talk about the journey from corporate life in digital advertising to creating one of the most community-centered yoga spaces in the Tri-Cities. From starting at 250 pounds and discovering yoga as a life-changing practice… to opening a studio that filled so quickly she had to quit her job in just three weeks—DeAnna shares what it really takes to build something meaningful. This conversation goes beyond yoga. It's about: * Learning to slow down in a world that pushes "go harder" * How group fitness creates powerful human connection * Why you don't need to be "fit" to start something new * Building a business rooted in how people feel * And what it means to take a risk on yourself—at any age If you've ever felt burned out, stuck, or like there might be something more for you… this episode will hit. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ⭐️ Follow, rate, and review to help new listeners find us 📲 Share with someone who's ready for a reset

S2E16 — Marisha Mirich: You Just Serve Health, Purpose, and Building a Life That Gives Back

What if the reason you can't show up fully… is because you haven't taken care of yourself first? In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, Anne and Heather sit down with Marisha Mirich—engineer, regional safety manager at Microsoft [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0], and a community builder whose life philosophy is simple: you just serve. From conversations about white coat syndrome and avoiding doctor visits to real mid-life health wake-up calls, Marisha shares how breathwork, nutrition, and hormone support transformed her life—and expanded her ability to show up for others. This conversation blends humor (yes… colonoscopy talk makes an appearance 😅) with deeper conversations about leadership, service, and how communities actually work. We dive into: • Why so many people lose the ability to do what they love due to health • Breathwork, hormone health, and reducing stress + inflammation • Overcoming fear around medical care • Finding your place in a community—without starting from scratch • How to serve meaningfully without burning out • Navigating differing beliefs while staying in relationship • Raising kids who carry a genuine heart for service From supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1] and National Association of Women in Construction [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2] to mentoring women globally and building programs that last, Marisha's story is a powerful reminder that impact is built with intention—and with people. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help new listeners find us 📲 Share with someone who gives a lot to others