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For Folks" Sake

For Folks" Sake is a conversation podcast hosted by a mid-20s female, Paige Folkers, and an array of interesting folks. Prepare for every topic and in the most raw and candid way.

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Ep. 30 | The Aftermath of FFS and the Beauty of...

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2022/08/01

This week we are joined by one of our most highly listened to guest, Haley Celej! This time we avoided the dark and heavy stuff and got into something a little more little hearted, like Haley's favorite Crumbl cookie (you'll never guess it!). During our conversation we touched on the response given after the episode aired. One of Haley's many passions include photography and she gave us the low down on worst client interactions, how quickly birth photography can turn bad and the beauty of capturing

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00:32:39

Ep. 29 | The Birth of For Folks' Sake and the FFS...

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2022/07/18

In this week's episode, I am giving the rundown of For Folks' Sake history. In a recent interview I was asked how FFS came to be and what the process into making FFS was. This made me realize that I never actually gave an explanation to what my motivation behind FFS was. This history includes how I gained a love for entertainment and learning, the "microphone" story and all the podcast ideas that never came to be. You'll want to wait until to the end to hear all about my appreciation and love for

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Ep. 28 | Teen Motherhood, Online Trolls and Body...

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2022/07/05

This week we are honored to have one of the OG Folks on the podcast, Bry Tielke! Bry is a mother who promotes her daughter to have the highest level of confidence and kindness possible. Join us as Bry walks us through being a teen mom including how she told her parents, the struggles she went through graduating from high school and why it's so important to have a support system while being a young parent. Earlier last year Bry made a TikTok to an audio highlighting how her gorgeous body was rated a

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Ep. 27 | Menstrual Cycle Awareness and Lunar...

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2022/06/21

This week we sat down with Lisa Ostler of Olympia Integrative Healing to talk everything women's health. Lisa is an RN-BSN with 20+ years of experience within emergency medicine and flight nursing. She soon realized that the healthcare system was broken and she needed to take her knowledge and passion outside the hospital walls. Lisa started her Integrative Nurse Coaching with the focus on treating the person, not the symptom, through supplements, yoga and stress reduction. Lisa walked us through

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01:15:21

Ep. 26 | SWAE: Sustainable Washington Aromatherapy...

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2022/06/06

This week on For Folks' Sake we are joined by Jason Huang, Owner and Chandler of SWAE Candles. Paige finally got to the bottom of the candle making process, how scents are discovered and how COVID affected small businesses. Jason gives us all the ideas with Swae Suggests by giving the best aromatherapy suggestions. But while talking candles is always fun Jason also gave us an inside look into his life while serving in the Marines and life as a veteran. New episodes of For Folks' Sake are released

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Ep. 25 | A Glimpse into MC Culture with Dan and Evan

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2022/05/30

This week Paige was joined by Dan and Evan from SBA Podcast out of Tacoma, Washington. Dan and Evan are members of a motorcycle club and gave the inside scoop to the lifestyle. They talked everything from motorcycle crashes to their experiences coming up as prospects in the club. Have you ever had any questions about what it would be like to be a part of a motorcycle club? What does it mean to be given a “mission”? What meaning do the patches have? What happens if a member does meet the standards

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Ep. 24 | Workplace Confessions with Ali-Jo Vens,...

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2022/05/23

Listen in to the first ever For Folks' Sake Round Table! This week we are joined by Ali-Jo Vens, Allison Wilson and Angi Bradley as we talk everything workplace and careers. The ladies start off reading listener submissions on workplace confessions including missing nipple covers, office romances and rude bosses. Next, we discuss the best way to handle a gap in the resume if you've been working as a stay-at-home mom or student. Luckily, we have our own HR employee here to answer our questions. Join

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Ep. 23 | Medicinal Plants and Combating Food...

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2022/05/09

If you've gone to the grocery store recently, you've noticed that the prices in the last year have skyrocketed and shelves are hardly ever stocked. Paige discusses her solution to the recent food inflation and shortage, growing your own food. In addition to starting your own veggie or fruit garden, there's the app, Farmish, that allows you to purchase homegrown products from other community members. The Pacific Northwest is rich in biodiversity that provides not only food but medicine as well

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Ep. 22 |The Future and Restoration of the Deschutes...

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2022/04/25

This week we're sitting down with Paige Anderson, Executive Director of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT). DERT is an advocacy group whose main focus is restoring the Deschutes Estuary right here in Olympia. Paige educated us on what an estuary is and what a healthy estuary really looks like. You'll be shocked to hear all the pollutant sources that trickle into the Deschutes watershed but don't worry there's plenty you can do to help! There is so many ways that you can get involved in

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00:58:36

Ep. 21 | Ayahuasca, Biohacking and Burn Out...

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2022/04/18

We have a new member coming into the For Folks' Sake Family, Ericka Day! Ericka is the Founder of Ericka Day Coaching where she helps women with everything life and health. She is originally from Iowa where she received her Bachelor's in genetics and microbiology. She uses her science background to help her clients with all different facets of their life including the concept, biohacking. We sat down to talk about her coaching, how you can break free from the chronic stress cycle and managing burn

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01:05:47

Ep. 20 | Cannabis Consultancy and Boujie Edibles with...

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2022/04/11

Atiyyah Ferouz is the Founder and CEO of AgCann Consultancy where she specializes in optimizing plant health and performance. She is also an Instructor at the Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences where she teaches edible processing, product development and food safety courses. Join Paige and Atiyyah as they discuss how cannabis goes from seed to what you see on the shelves of your neighborhood dispensary. Pulling from her extensive edible processing knowledge, Atiyyah gives us her dream edible

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00:58:04

Ep. 19 | Ethical Beekeeping, the Pollinator Crisis,...

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2022/04/04

This week on For Folks' Sake we are joined by a local beekeeper, Amanda Joyce. Amanda is the Founder of HoneyLux Honey in Elma, Washington. What started as a spark from a Reading Rainbow episode about beekeeping has morphed into a beautiful passion for ethical beekeeping practices. Join us as we talk about what makes a bee a queen, the ongoing pollinator crisis and how Amanda gets her bee's honey from hive to home. For Folks' Sake is beyond appreciative of Amanda and her willingness to share her

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00:32:22

Ep. 18 | A Healthy Body and Mind with Andrew Folkers

For Folks" Sake ·

2022/03/28

Andrew is back for another round and this time we're talking about everything from how to keep a positive mindset to Andrew's favorite exercise. Andrew offers a blunt and unique perspective and we're appreciative that he was willing to share with us all. Side note: don't mind the end, a quick break turned into a permanent end! Andrew's Instagram: @krookedbranch FFS Instagram: @forfolkssakepodcast

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Ep. 17 | Being Childless Women and Wine Drunk...

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2022/03/14

For Folks' Sake has its first of many repeat guests, Ali-Jo Vens! Remember Ali was the adventorous soul who took off to Europe with a group of strangers? If you don't remember, it's episode seven. Episode 17 is our first ever interactive podcast, you'll find the BuzzFeed quiz linked down below so you can take it along with us. Message our For Folks' Sake Instagram to let us know what you think! After we got sorted into our Harry Potter houses we decided to talk about a topic that may be a little

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Ep. 16 | Healthy Boundaries, Growing Up Black and the...

For Folks" Sake ·

2022/03/07

Another name has been crossed of the list! Brey came over to the FFS Studio to chat about what it was like growing up into the beautiful woman she is. She lets us in on the difficult days in her life and the disgusting harassment she endured just because she is black. Breyanna also revealed some secrets behind the live adult entertainment industry. What are the rules of the club? How do you really make sure you're protecting your energy and setting healthy boundaries? Big thanks to Brey for opening

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Mini Ep. 3 | Am I the @$$hole with Breyanna Connors

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2022/02/21

Breyanna stopped by the FFS Studio to visit her favorite subreddit, Am I the @$$hole. The AITA subreddit where users post situations that they are involved with in order for others to cast their judgement and determine who really is the a-hole. Listen as we cast our votes on drug dealers, secret-spilling sisters and dads who think their son deserve a massive breakup. Stay tuned for Brey's full episode! For Folks' Sake Instagram: @forfolkssakepodcast

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Ep. 15 | The Miami Lifestyle, Lunch Break Margaritas...

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2022/02/07

For Folks’ Sake was blessed this past week with a visit from Kinsey Paul, founder and owner of Eleven11 Concepts. We discussed her childhood in Pittsburgh where she fell in love with making her ideas come to life through clay pottery and hand making outfits for her Barbies. Walk down memory lane with us as we revisit our mischievous days at Nordstrom Beauty and the trouble a lunch break at the Cheesecake Factory could result in. Our February focus is the Celebration of Black Women and we couldn’t be

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00:47:13

Ep. 14 | The Beauty of Local Business and Mental...

For Folks" Sake ·

2022/01/31

Closing out the Puget Sound Business focus is Bridget Underdahl. Bridget came on the podcast to talk all about her passion for Olympia small businesses and what it means to shop local. You won't want to miss her recommendations for where to find your next art piece, repurposed jewelry and chocolate, all the chocolate. While the passion for small businesses run deep, so does her passion for improving mental health systems in schools. We discussed the repercussions of COVID on the younger generation

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Ep. 13 | Resilience, Creative Control and Work-Life...

For Folks" Sake ·

2022/01/24

The third guest in our Puget Sound Business Owner focus is Jenn Villalobos. She is the owner of JennyVFromTheBlok, a custom design company that makes everything from charcuterie boards, ornaments, key chains, beanies and so much more. Jenn sat down with me to talk about what its like raising a daughter who is strong in her preferences and how her children motivated her to begin her business in the first place. Jenn also spills the tea on Apple sending her a cease and desist letter and how it feels

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Ep. 12 | Inclusivity, What's Trending and the Persona...

For Folks" Sake ·

2022/01/14

The For Folks' Sake family has been blessed with another visit from a South Puget Sound business owner. Kanani is the Founder and Owner of Persona Salon and Hair Care Line in Olympia, Washington. Join us as we walk through Kanani's early life being raised by a single mother and her journey into hair. We discuss the welcoming and safe environment Kanani has created at Persona while discussing the importance of making a product and experience that is truly for everyone. You won't want to miss Kanani's

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