Bend Don't Break

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In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dave Flier, Creator of The Rockin' Dave Experience. Known to many in Central Oregon as Rockin' Dave, Flier is a Midwest raised culinary school graduate and the former owner and operator of Rockin' Dave's Bistro and Backstage Loun…

Aaron sits down with Selin Sevinç, Managing Director of Programming and Artistic Vision at the Bend Film Festival, for a special festival edition of Bend Don't Break. Selin shares what goes into building the festival, highlights this year's featured filmmakers, discusses new and returning…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sarah Peterson, Founder and Executive Director of Clear Morning. Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, educator, podcaster, and longtime Central Oregon resident whose work focuses on grief, self awareness, relationships, and healing…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Carly Colgan, CEO of Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity. Carly shares her path from studying biology in Illinois to serving in AmeriCorps after Hurricane Katrina, leading Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Colorado and Washington, and ultimately join…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Keith Sherrill, Small Business Management Coordinator at the COCC Small Business Development Center. A veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Army Ranger and special operations aviator, Keith shares his journey from military service and mu…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bree Beal, Executive Director of BEAT Children's Theatre. Bree shares her journey from a childhood immersed in theater to studying history, working in the title industry, and ultimately returning to her passion through nonprofit leadership. She…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Fiona Noonan, Wildlands and Water Program Manager. Fiona works with Central Oregon LandWatch to protect forests, wildlife habitat, and water resources across Central Oregon. A landscape ecologist with experience in climate planning, land protection,…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Alisa Dunlap, Pacific Power's Regional Business Manager for Central Oregon. With a background in political science, government affairs, public policy, and utility planning, Dunlap shares how her career evolved from health care policy work at OH…

In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Jeff Curtis, Executive Director of the Deschutes County Fair. Curtis recently stepped into the role after leading the Alaska State Fair and spending nearly two decades as CEO of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation. With more than 30 years of exper…