DEMDACO’s mission is to strive to Lift the Spirit in all that we do. Through real stories from our employees, community partners and the people our products have created meaningful moments for, this podcast explores how and why we choose to live our mission, each and every day. www.liftthespirit.com
Episode 25: A Conversation With Artist, Stephanie Burgess
Artist Stephanie Burgess joins Jonathan Jones and Aaron Heim on DEMDACO’s Lift the Spirit Podcast to share her journey from nurse to creator of Painted Peace. Discover how painting with her daughter sparked a new chapter, how creativity brought joy during breast cancer treatment, and how the Beatles inspired a special collaboration. Stephanie explores art’s power to honor loved ones, build connections, and celebrate life, finding inspiration in nature, family, and everyday moments of joy.
3 Aug 2026
Episode 24: A Conversation With Beth Rich, Owner of Mix It Up Home and Mix It Up Gift in Coeur d'Alene, ID
In this episode of DEMDACO’s Lift the Spirit podcast, Jonathan Jones and Aaron Heim welcome Beth Rich, award-winning owner of Mix It Up Gift and Mix It Up Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Beth shares her unexpected journey into retail and explains how storytelling, visual merchandising and human connection create memorable customer experiences. She introduces “giftology,” the relationship connecting retailers, gift-givers and recipients. Through customer stories, Beth reveals why meaningful gifts matter during celebration, grief and healing.
7 Jul 2026
Episode 23: A Conversation With Monic Houpe, COO of Harvesters, a Food Bank in Kansas City
Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones are joined by Monic House,
the COO of Harvesters a Food Bank in Kansas City. Monic talks about her journey, the work of Harvesters, and how the face of hunger is all of us.
Click on the link to learn more about Harvesters, and ways you can get involved.
https://www.harvesters.org
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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