In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
Podcast Description
In the Den is a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast, dedicated to highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations driving Spokane and Eastern Washington forward. Each episode features a member of the SIMBA network — from entrepreneurs and creatives to community leaders — sharing real stories of building something meaningful, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of our local economy.
Whether you’re a business owner, future founder, or someone who simply loves Spokane — this show is for you.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics focused on local entrepreneurship, community building, and economic development, with episodes such as David & Helmer's discussion on creating a mission-driven brand and Robin & Alexis explaining the purpose of SIMBA and its role in supporting local businesses.
In the Den is a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast, dedicated to highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations driving Spokane and Eastern Washington forward. Each episode features a member of the SIMBA network — from entrepreneurs and creatives to community leaders — sharing real stories of building something meaningful, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of our local economy.
Whether you’re a business owner, future founder, or someone who simply loves Spokane — this show is for you.
In this episode of In The Den, we sit down with Carey Donaldson, the founder of New Beginning Spokane — the only student loan advocacy company in the nation. Carey shares how her path from aspiring educator to entrepreneur led her to create a business that helps people take control of their money and rewrite their financial futures.
We talk about how New Beginning Spokane simplifies student loans, builds personalized repayment strategies, advocates for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and pushes for stronger financial education in schools. Carey also shares her entrepreneurial story, how SIMBA supported her journey, and the importance of staying rooted in your mission.
🎧 Tune in to hear how Carey is helping others find clarity and confidence when it comes to their finances — and why Spokane is the perfect place to spark a new beginning.
🔗 Learn more at nmbspo.com
🔗 Become a SIMBA member at spokaneindependent.org
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