Networked Podcast
Networked Podcast
Podcast Description
🎙️ Real Talk to Inspire, Invest & Empower NCWWelcome to Networked, a podcast by NCW Tech Alliance — hosted by David Mabee, our Marketing Director and your guide to the stories shaping North Central Washington.In every episode, David sits down with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to uncover the bold ideas being built in our region — and the people behind them.Each season, we explore what it takes to launch businesses, lead creative ventures, and solve real challenges in tech, education, and community — all from a rural place with big potential. You’ll hear from visionaries who are investing in their communities, inspiring others through their journeys, and empowering the next wave of leaders.Whether you're a builder, a dreamer, or just curious about what’s possible in NCW — this is the place where ideas take root, stories are shared, and connections are made.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of entrepreneurship, community engagement, and creative ventures, focusing on how local figures are addressing challenges and driving progress in tech and education. For example, the inaugural episode features the co-founders of P2X Studio discussing their transition from large cities to a small-town environment and the impact of their storytelling endeavors for local businesses and nonprofits.
🎙️ Real Talk to Inspire, Invest & Empower NCW
Welcome to Networked, a podcast by NCW Tech Alliance — hosted by David Mabee, our Marketing Director and your guide to the stories shaping North Central Washington.
In every episode, David sits down with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to uncover the bold ideas being built in our region — and the people behind them.
Each season, we explore what it takes to launch businesses, lead creative ventures, and solve real challenges in tech, education, and community — all from a rural place with big potential. You’ll hear from visionaries who are investing in their communities, inspiring others through their journeys, and empowering the next wave of leaders.
Whether you’re a builder, a dreamer, or just curious about what’s possible in NCW — this is the place where ideas take root, stories are shared, and connections are made.
What happens when you grow up without stability—but with a relentless drive to lead?
In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Terry Ward, co-founder of Ward Media and a veteran of the publishing industry. Terry shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by homelessness and hardship to launching a media company that now owns five newspapers across North Central Washington.
Ward Media publishes the Wenatchee Business Journal, Lake Chelan Mirror, Leavenworth Echo, Cashmere Valley Record, and Quad City Herald — all with a mission to bring trusted, community-centered journalism back to the forefront.
🎙️ In this episode:
– Terry’s early life and what fueled his resilience
– His 25+ year career in corporate media
– Why he launched Ward Media — and what sets it apart
– What it means to build a legacy and serve your hometown
This is a story about grit, purpose, and redefining what local impact looks like.
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