The Boise Bubble Podcast

Episode 76: Boise Bicycle Project

November 28th, 2023  |  22 mins 2 secs

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A conversation with The Boise Bicycle Project executive Director, Devin McComas, discussing their annual Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway

Episode 71: Good Girls

September 20th, 2023  |  56 mins 32 secs

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A dual-release episode with the Girl Powerful Podcast between Natalie and Tedi Serge.

Episode 67: So Good!

July 19th, 2023  |  43 mins 55 secs

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A conversation with Parker Harger of the non-profit So Good!, an organization committed to doing good for others for no other reason than to simply be kind.

Episode 63: Global Gardens of Boise

May 24th, 2023  |  37 mins 59 secs

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A conversation getting to know the local non-profit Global Gardens of Boise.

Episode 61: Idaho Gives 101

April 24th, 2023  |  29 mins

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“Idaho has given you a place to dream. What can you give Idaho?”

If you are looking for a way to give back, this episode is for you.

May 1st through the 4th is “Idaho Gives”, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho non-profits.

We sit down with Kevin Bailey, CEO of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, to discuss what Idaho Gives is all about. We talk about how to search for non-profits, and why non-profits are so important in Idaho. Hint, it has a lot to do with our level of government funding. We learned that only half of Idaho non-profits can meet the demand for their organization’s services. Donating through Idaho Gives can help increase an organization’s abilities to meet demand.

This year there are over 600 non-profits participating. From large and recognizable non-profits to the lesser know organizations such as the “The Rat Retreat".

Last year $3.69M was raised during Idaho Gives. This year the goal was set for over $4 million. Excited to see Idaho reach that goal!

Episode 60: Building a Connected Social Media Community

April 17th, 2023  |  44 mins

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Natalie was recently invited to be a guest on local “Soul Ascend Podcast”. Jen and Megan focus on serious success manifesting. It was such a fun discussion we are duel releasing it!

“Are you confused about how to build a connected community with all the social media noise and distractions out there? If so, fear no longer because in today's #soulascendpodcast episode, we interview Community Bad Ass Natalie Plummer from Hello Meridian.

She gives you simple next steps for how to build your online community and make your mark. Natalie has built a wildly successful online presence in her local area as the Founder of Hello Meridian and The Boise Bubble Podcast

Some nuggets of gold in this episode:

1. How Natalie started her career as a blogger to now create a wildly successful community in her local area
2. Why your social media content should be centered around values and not trends
3. How to create boundaries online and why losing subscribers can actually be a very good thing for your business
4. Some powerful next steps to begin creating your online community and sharing your message.”

Episode 30: Idahistory - Starting The Conversation

March 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 6 mins

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In this episode we sit down with historian Mark Iverson of Idahistory. In this first conversation we decided not to delve deep into specific history, but more so discuss WHY history. The importance of learning the lessons of humanity’s past and the dangers of marginalizing others. Our discussion touches on trends of migration in America and the search for the American dream. We discuss how knowing history’s patterns and listening for both sides can bring us a better understanding in current situations. And how many of these universal trends can be found right here in Idaho. We sit down together to set a foundation for future conversations about Idaho history. And how we can use those lessons as tools moving forward.

Episode 20: Stepping Back To Power Forward

September 29th, 2021  |  52 mins 59 secs

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On this episode, we kick Shane out and bring in Boise powerhouse Genevieve Nutting, founder of Womeness Community. She and Natalie sit down for a chat about what they are seeing from women locally through their difference lenses. Natalie as a local community influencer, and Genevieve as a health coach and wellness leader. Together they chat about life pivots, burnout, creating boundaries, making friends, the damage of gossip and how women can move to build each up during a time of change. Natalie also talks about her decision to move away from a very public opportunity and what brought her to that decision.

The conversation is continued over on Genevieve’s Podcast “Your Zest Life” episode “The Value in Listening, Acts of Kindness and Setting Boundaries - with Natalie Plummer”

Episode 19: Unselling Boise

September 15th, 2021  |  49 mins 14 secs

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So you want to move to the Treasure Valley? We get it! There are so many amazing things about Idaho! However, this is not utopia. We have real struggles, from our natural environment to our unprecedented growth. Discussions about some of the negative aspects of the Boise area are important to set realistic expectations for newcomers. From our housing shortage to fly season, health care realities to limitations on outdoor recreation. Shane and Natalie sit down and riff on some of the things you might want to know before heading this direction.

Episode 17: Bantering with The Boise Boys

August 18th, 2021  |  53 mins 33 secs

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Did you realize there's a national home improvement/house-flipping TV show based in our city? No? Well, we're excited to put you in the know! The Boise Boys is a unique HGTV gem that highlights Boise, tangibly raises the bar of home offerings, and gives us a good chuckle in the process. In this episode we meet with co-creators and partners Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson to talk about the show, give us a behind-the-scenes look into making a TV show while trying to run a business, and offer a sneak peak into their next project that will have a genuine positive impact on our city and entertain us along the way.