Natalie Plummer
Co-Host of The Boise Bubble Podcast
Natalie Plummer is one of the top social media influencers in Idaho. Her instagram page @hellomeridian has over 30,000 followers, made up of local residents and others who hope to be. Her business was awarded Best Small Business of the Year in 2020 by the City of Meridian, the major neighboring city of Boise. Her passion is promoting Idaho business and highlighting how amazing it is to live in the Treasure Valley. She has been working in social media for 13 years and either represents, or has partnered with, some of the top local businesses. She also coordinates community outreach programs as well as offering a place of community positivity. Together, she and Shane have three children.
Natalie Plummer has hosted 89 Episodes.
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Episode 8: Local news with BoiseDev
May 12th, 2021 | 43 mins 41 secs
In this first episode of a two part series, we sit down with Don Day of BoiseDev. We discuss how this locally owned news outlet came to be and what need it fills in the Treasure Valley. We chat about the nature of development here and how residents get their news.
We also discuss the new BoiseDev offering - the daily “Idaho First” publication. We invite listeners to ponder the idea of news sourced without a paywall and beyond the algorithm.
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Episode 7: Comparative Perspectives
April 27th, 2021 | 1 hr 10 mins
First impressions have a real impact that affects the future of a relationship. Being in the Treasure Valley for so long can make us forget those first few experiences that quietly shaped our future, what we first loved about this place, or what we struggled with. In this episode, we’ll share some of those experiences from people who have come to Idaho from very different places -east coast, west coast, and the South- in hopes of increasing our awareness of and appreciation for our home and those who have come to share it with us.
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Episode 6: Spring Hiking in the Valley
April 13th, 2021 | 40 mins 43 secs
boise, community, hiking, local, outdoors, trails, treasure valley
A follow up to Episode 004 wherein we and our guest, Tyler Sisson, talked about the outdoors. After finishing that conversation, we felt we should have shared more recommendations for beginner hikes and outdoor day trips. Here we share a handful you’ll appreciate that are close to home.
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Episode 5: Idaho Stay-cations
March 30th, 2021 | 1 hr 2 mins
backyard, boise, hikes, idaho, local, nature, outdoors, outside, vacation
COVID has limited our ability to travel, but in doing so has provided us an opportunity to explore our home state. Idaho is flush with options for day trips and stay-cations that are both memorable and affordable. In this episode we share ways you can discover new family favorites and romantic excursions with the help of a resident expert, Katie with Traveling Spud.
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Episode 4: Venturing Into the Mountains
March 16th, 2021 | 1 hr 6 mins
backyard, boise, camping, exploring, foothills, idaho, local, outdoors, wild
An introductory discussion about the Idaho outdoors, the mountains, what makes them special, how to enjoy them responsibly, and which resources can help you get started.
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Episode 3: Food in the Treasure Valley
March 2nd, 2021 | 59 mins 39 secs
boise, food, foodie, idaho, local, treasure valley
This week we sit down with Alex Milles at Boifood media and discuss all things food in the Treasure Valley. We discuss some of our favorite spots around town as well the overall restaurant industry here in Idaho. If you want to hear more about the state of food in the Treasure Valley, go check out Alex's podcast "The Table Rock", available everywhere.
Follow him @boifood
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Episode 2: Into the Deep End - Californians coming to Idaho
February 16th, 2021 | 51 mins 31 secs
boise, california, conversation, idaho, real estate
A jumping-off point for a charged topic that affects us all. How do we tackle such a grizzly bear? Well, let’s start by listening to stories, then maybe questioning those we tell ourselves. Comments and stories from people on both sides of the issue, shared by members of the community.
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Episode 1: Starting the Conversation
February 10th, 2021 | 46 mins 12 secs
boise
An introduction to the podcast, it’s purpose, your hosts and their background, and a glimpse of what’s to come.
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Welcome to the Boise Bubble Podcast!
February 6th, 2021 | 39 secs
boise, business, life, marriage, outdoors
The Boise Bubble Podcast is a look into one of the fastest growing cities in America, from the perspective of the people lucky enough to live here. Issues and topics that interest and impact our entire Treasure Valley community. Shane and Natalie Plummer bring together their experience in social media, local business, corporate development, outdoor adventures, and fumbling through marriage, to bring you conversations that will help you discover why this is one of the most sought after places to live.