Tacoma Local Stories

In this episode, we had the pleasure to sit down in the studio with Dr. McKenzie Hollyoak with Grit City Chiropractic. This was a really fun and engaging conversation and you are sure to gain a few important health nuggets by listening in. Oh, and we geek out a bit about her super funny and witty Reels on her Instagram page as well (which you MUST check out for yourself.)

Click here to visit her website to learn more about her practice.

Go here to connect with her on IG and check out her brilliant Reels (as well as some great health tips and advice)

More about Dr. M:

Dr. McKenzie is the founding doctor of Grit City Chiropractic. Having been raised in and around the  Tacoma community - a Bellarmine graduate, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, and member of St. Leo’s Parish - she feels excited and blessed to give her energy and the gift of chiropractic to a community that has shaped her. Dr. McKenzie's passion for chiropractic began at a young age when she suffered multiple...

Located in Tacoma’s vibrant Brewery District, Madera Furniture Company has been a longtime fixture of the Tacoma community. For almost 15 years, this locally owned and operated furniture and cabinetry company has been in the business of providing high-quality, custom woodworking to commercial and residential clients in Tacoma and the surrounding region.                                                    

When Carlos Taylor-Swanson founded Madera Furniture Company in 2006, his mission was two-fold. First and foremost, Carlos wanted to fulfill his dream of going into business for himself. A lifelong maker and craftsman, Carlos arguably began his woodworking career at just 12 years old when he constructed a clubhouse in his parents’ backyard, followed by 30 years of experience doing rough and finish carpentry and luxury yacht interiors. It was...

Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community was founded in 1938 and has been a long-time staple in the greater Tacoma community, and they plan to continue that tradition for decades to come.

During its 82-year history, they have provided exceptional 5-Star service to more than 375 residents who call eliseo home. 

Listen in as we talk with Alexandra Vick about the new name, and what this means for the future of eliseo in terms of how they plan to continue to serve our community.

https://eliseo.org

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As we sat down to talk to Mason, owner of Spartan Plumbing Inc., we could tell that he takes great pride in the company that he honestly helped build from the time he was 16 years old. Mason grew up in Bonney Lake, Washington, and spent a lot of his time with his dad, whom he credits a lot of his knowledge and work ethic to in regards to this same business. Mason’s father, always having a construction business, did some work for Spartan Plumbing putting in all of their sewer lines. He built a strong relationship with the owner at the time, and when it was time for the owner to retire in 2004, he approached Mason’s father and offered him the company.

Mason started working for his dad at this time, digging water lines and ditches after school and in his spare time, eventually working full time after graduating high school. The fact that his dad was the owner did not keep Mason from the hard work of completing an apprenticeship, learning how to lead a team, and slowly...

Budget Blinds of Puyallup offers extraordinary window coverings, and a lot more, at reasonable price points for any budget. Listen in as Dusty shares with us what Budget Blinds has to offer, as well as how they are keeping the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Welch of Auburn VW this past Spring of 2020. In the midst of business shut-downs in response to COVID-19, listen in as Matt shares encouragement for other businesses and members of our community.