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 Brittany Stodgell and Millie Schnebly, the co-founders of Maker + Made, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that lasts in today’s fast-moving business world.
Founded in 2019 by two best friends, Maker + Made has grown into a full-service creative agency based in downtown Spokane, helping businesses connect with their audience through branding, websites, packaging, content creation, and thoughtful strategy.
We talk about what makes Maker + Made different, how they’ve built a strong creative team, and what they’re seeing from business owners trying to do branding on their own with AI tools, Canva, or quick fixes. Brittany and Millie share why a real brand foundation still matters and how businesses can think long-term instead of chasing trends.
The conversation also dives into Spokane’s entrepreneurial scene, what local business owners are navigating right now, and why community and collaboration matter so much when building something meaningful. We also talk about their connection with SIMBA and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people.
Whether you’re launching your first business, refreshing your brand, or trying to figure out how to stand out in a crowded market, this episode offers honest insight from two founders helping businesses grow the right way.
Learn more about Maker + Made at maker–made.com
Become a SIMBA member at spokaneindependent.org/membership
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