LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY
LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY
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Margaret Croom is ‘Magsy’, a local of Whidbey Island, Washington. Whether you’re a local, a would-be islander, or just someone who loves a good story, ”Local Whidbey” is your weekly dose of community, inspiration, and a reminder that the best places aren’t just found on maps—they’re found in people. Are you an AUDACIOUS ISLANDER(tm)? For more info, go to https://WithMagsy.com.
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The podcast focuses on community stories, local businesses, and personal journeys, with episodes featuring topics such as small business struggles and successes, the importance of collaboration, and unique local traditions. For instance, recent episodes have showcased entrepreneurs like Adrienne Hawkins from Zen Esthetics and the new owners of Whidbey Distillery.
Margaret Croom is ‘Magsy’, a local of Whidbey Island, Washington. Whether you’re a local, a would-be islander, or just someone who loves a good story, ”Local Whidbey” is your weekly dose of community, inspiration, and a reminder that the best places aren’t just found on maps—they’re found in people. Are you an AUDACIOUS ISLANDER(tm)? For more info, go to https://LocalWhidbeyPodcast.com
Welcome to Local Whidbey Podcast, where we share the stories of the people who live, work, and make a difference on Whidbey Island, Washington. I’m Magsy, and today I’m continueing the conversation within the Creative Economy Builders.
When we talk about a creative economy, it’s easy to think about artists, restaurants, theaters, makers and entrepreneurs.
But there’s something all of those people need before they can build a life—or help build a community.
They need a place to live.
And on Whidbey Island, that’s becoming increasingly difficult.
So, for this episode of Creative Economy Builders, I wanted to start with someone working on one of the most fundamental pieces of our island’s future.
Amy Wheeler is the Executive Director of Home on Whidbey, a community land trust with a mission to create permanently affordable homes and thriving communities on Whidbey Island.
Amy is no stranger to building community here. Before taking on this role, she spent years leading Hedgebrook, helping grow the Whidbey-based writers’ residency into an internationally recognized organization.
Now she’s turning her attention to a very different challenge—and one that ultimately affects nearly everything else we talk about on this podcast.
Who gets to call Whidbey home?
How do teachers, artists, healthcare workers, restaurant employees, entrepreneurs and young families build lives here when home prices continue moving beyond their reach?
And what if there’s another way to think about homeownership altogether?
Amy Wheeler, welcome to Local Whidbey.
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PODCAST SPONSORED BY THE OAK HARBOR CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION. Click on link to show your support for the Oak Harbor Performing Arts Center.
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