HIKE with Her Podcast

HIKE with Her is where women across every part of the workforce come together to talk about visibility, leadership, mentorship, and the climb of building a meaningful career — starting right here in the Inland Northwest. We share real stories, navigate change, and connect the women shaping our workplaces, industries, and local economy — one conversation at a time.

HIKE with Her Podcast is a business podcast hosted by HIKE with Her, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #6

  Beyond Books: The Tools Spokane Entrepreneurs Don’t Know They Have (feat. Mark Pond)

  Dec 10, 202537 minS0

  <p>Most people think the library is about books — but Spokane’s public library is quietly powering startups, supporting women in business, and giving entrepreneurs access to tools they could never afford on their own. This week on the HIKE Podcast, Stephanie and Carolyn sit down with Mark Pond, Spokane’s Business Research Librarian and manager of Startup Spokane, to talk about the resources that are transforming how our community builds, creates, and grows. From PitchBook and Data Axle, to Placer.ai, CoStar, and LinkedIn Learning — these tools help founders validate ideas, find customers, run market research, and make smarter business...

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  Episode 4: Meet Mercedes, Owner of Vested — A Community for Women-Led Business Growth

  Nov 19, 202522 minS0

  <p>We sit down with Mercedes Leahy, owner of Vested, to talk about the realities women face in business — from the lack of education and resources to the systemic barriers that make entrepreneurship harder for women.</p> <p>Mercedes shares why empowerment, connection, and community are essential for helping women not just start, but stay in business — and how organizations like Vested are creating spaces where women can thrive together.</p>

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  Episode 3: Empowering Local Economies | How SIMBA Is Supporting Independent Businesses

  Nov 12, 202525 minS0

  <p>We sat down with Robin Haynes, Executive Director of SIMBA (Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance), to talk about how they’re strengthening Spokane’s economy by empowering truly independent businesses.</p> <p>From advocacy to education, SIMBA is helping local owners compete in a system built for big corporations — and reminding us why where we spend our money matters.</p> <p>Their Live Local initiative is just one way they’re creating visibility and connection across Spokane’s independent business community.</p> <p>Because this isn’t just about shopping local — it’s about building a stronger, more resilient, and deeply conne...

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  Episode #3

  BONUS: The Lie We Keep Telling Women at Work

  Nov 8, 20258 minS0

  <p>You’ve seen the posts: “If you’re not willing to grind, this isn’t the job for you.” In this bonus clip, we talk with Nicolle Hansen about how hustle culture became the new normal — and why it’s costing women their balance, their health, and their creativity. This isn’t about working less — it’s about redefining success on our own terms.</p>

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  Episode 2: When Systems Break, Women Build Something Better

  Nov 5, 202526 minS0

  <p>Last week we sat down with Nicolle Hansen to talk about her experience at SNAP’s Women’s Business Center—and what happens when vital resources for women in business start to disappear.</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about:</p> <p>The ripple effect of the WBC closure on Spokane’s business community.</p> <p>Why women are often the first to feel the impact when funding dries up.</p> <p>How burnout and scarcity culture have become the new normal.</p> <p>And what it really looks like to rebuild community from the ground up</p> <p>This i...

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