In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
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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 Deb, Julie, and Alex from Global Neighborhood Thrift to talk about the mission behind one of Spokane’s most unique organizations.
A lot of people know Global Neighborhood for the thrift store and the incredible vintage finds, but behind the scenes, they’re doing something much bigger. Through workforce development, English language classes, job training, and community support, Global Neighborhood helps refugees and immigrants build new lives right here in Spokane.
We talk about how the organization got started, why Spokane has become such an important place for refugee resettlement, and how the thrift store helps support the larger mission. Alex also shares his personal story of coming to Spokane from Ukraine and what it’s been like building a new life and community here.
The conversation also dives into the SIMBA connection, Spokane culture, favorite local spots, and why creating welcoming spaces matters now more than ever.
Learn more about Global Neighborhood at global-neighborhood.org
Become a SIMBA member at spokaneindependent.org/membership
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