Made of More

About Made of More

Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them. This show isn’t just about what they've built - it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more. And so are our listeners. Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling.

Publisher

KKNW | Hubbard Radio

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2025

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Mastering Negotiation & Defying Limits with Alicia Quaco Olsen

   In this inspiring episode of the "Made of More" podcast, host Chris Erdman sits down with Alicia Quaco Olsen to explore her dynamic journey from a United States Air Force Academy graduate to a top healthcare executive and community leader. Alicia shares unique personal stories that highlight her immense drive, such as balancing her military duties negotiating aircraft contracts while simultaneously performing as a Seattle Seahawks cheerleader during their 2013 Super Bowl-winning season. Transitioning her formidable negotiation skills into the healthcare sector, she details her experience leading a hospital command center through grueling 20-hour days during the COVID-19 pandemic and her rapid ascent to becoming a company president by the age of 32. Through an entrepreneurial lens, Alicia imparts valuable lessons on the importance of building collaborative relationships in negotiations, expanding community networks through her leadership with the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, and the absolute necessity of verbally advocating for your own career goals. About the show: Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them. This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more. And so are our listeners. Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   From Chronic Illness to Nonprofit Founder: Alia Joy’s Mission to Heal

   In this inspiring episode of Made of More, host Chris Erdmann sits down with Alia Joy to discuss her transformative journey from battling a debilitating autoimmune disease to becoming a passionate entrepreneur. Diagnosed at age 15 and bedridden for years due to intense physical pain, Alia found strength through her faith, the power of holistic medicine, and a supportive community. Now, she is channeling that adversity into purpose by launching "Organic Design," a newly founded nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals uncover the root causes of their illnesses while providing them with crucial financial and emotional support. Expanding her entrepreneurial vision even further, Alia is also in the process of producing a documentary about autoimmune diseases and starting an anti-inflammatory cooking show to make healing more accessible. Her journey is a powerful testament to refusing to let negative diagnoses define your reality, instead using personal hardship to build an organization that serves and uplifts others. About the show: Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them. This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more. And so are our listeners. Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   25 Feb 2026

   Turning Pain into Purpose: How Dawnie Ray Found Success in Wellness

   In this powerful episode of the "Made of More" podcast, host Chris Erdmann sits down with Dawnie Rae, founder of Dawnie Rae Wellness, to explore her incredible journey from profound childhood trauma to successful entrepreneurship. Dawnie opens up about her early struggles with abuse, sharing how she initially used extreme physical exercise and a decade-long battle with bulimia as mechanisms for escape. However, after hitting a pivotal breaking point in her early thirties, she committed to deep emotional healing, therapy, and self-compassion, ultimately choosing to turn her pain into her life's purpose. Today, she leads a thriving wellness business, guiding clients through transformative virtual fitness classes and immersive retreats that focus on healing the "inner child" alongside the physical body. Dawnie's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beautiful impact of building a business rooted in authentic healing, vulnerability, and a mission to lift others up. About the show: Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them. This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more. And so are our listeners. Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who has been a guest on Made of More

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aditya Mehta
• Tucker Miller
• Kay Kim
• Dr JD Wyneken
• Bruce Pflaumer

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

6,392

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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