Wash Cycle 9

On this episode (wash cycle #4) I had the honor to welcome Aisha Smith and Ynette Colyer from Albuquerque New Mexico.  To date this is the longest Dirt on Love episode we’ve put out, close to 45 minutes, when you listen to it you will understand why.  You’ll hear about Aisha’s and Ynette’s amazing relationship, their partnership in establishing Laundry Love in the South Broadway Neighborhood of Albuquerque, their personal struggles and how Laundry Love is shaping them. The level of thoughtfulness and emotion spills over not just once but again and again throughout the podcast. So press play and let this “wash cycle” work all the way through you.  To learn more: laundrylove.org Follow us on social: @laundrylove Don’t forget to join us at the Dignity Conference and 20th Anniversary Celebration of Laundry Love September 29 & 30th in Portland Oregon. To register go to dignityconference.com

On this episode (wash cycle #3) we had the privilege of talking with Gabriella Rodriguez who oversees Laundry Love in Orlando Florida. Gabriella’s spirit, energy, and commitment to the welfare and care of all people jumps of the microphone into your heart. She shares how her human care journey started from tragedy in her city, and now extends through many streams and ventures.  Gabriella’s attentiveness and fidelity to the LGBTQ community is clear,  all human beings should know and experience love, dignity and inclusion. We are so grateful for her partnership in Laundry Love, and look forward to hearing the many wonderful stories that come from her life and work. Subscribe to this podcast. Learn More at : laundrylove.org @laundrylove

Season Two of The Dirt on Love is officially here. We are releasing two “wash cycles” (episodes) immediately  with more to come. In these two brand new episodes Greg Russinger, Laundry Love Co-founder, Camilla Storlie, Laundry Love Director of Operations, and Michele Russinger, Laundry Love since day one, discuss the true markers of Laundry Love. What makes Laundry Love unique, what Laundry Love is and what it isn’t, and the many stories of human care. Don’t forget to subscribe as more “wash cycles”  are coming soon. Wash Cycle Two Greg Russinger, Michele Russinger, and Camilla Storlie talk together about the uniqueness and distinctions of Laundry Love (part 2).

Season Two of The Dirt on Love is officially here. We are releasing two “wash cycles” (episodes) immediately  with more to come. In these two brand new episodes Greg Russinger, Laundry Love Co-founder, Camilla Storlie, Laundry Love Director of Operations, and Michele Russinger, Laundry Love since day one, discuss the true markers of Laundry Love. What makes Laundry Love unique, what Laundry Love is and what it isn’t, and the many stories of human care. Don’t forget to subscribe as more “wash cycles”  are coming soon. Wash Cycle One Greg Russinger, Michele Russinger, and Camilla Storlie talk together about the uniqueness and distinctions of Laundry Love (part 1).

This week on The Dirt on Love we introduce the EarthBreeze and Laundry Love partnership.  Joining the podcast are Jon Wedel, CEO of EarthBreeze, and Ginger Lamb director of partnerships & impact. Learn more about EarthBreeze - https://www.earthbreeze.com

Andy is the Executive Director at Ashby House Community Services and a Deacon in the Episcopal Chuch.  He has over twenty years of experience working in non-profit organizations and faith communities. Much of his time has been dedicated to creating and implementing initiatives and programs that support individuals and families facing tremendous hardship, including issues of substance use, poverty, death and dying, homelessness, incarceration, and spiritual and emotional crisis.  Andy helped start and facilitate Four Laundry Love locations in Kansas City and Salina KS and served as a Laundry Love Coach for several years. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has three beautiful children.

This week on The Dirt on Love, Stephanie Maass joins us and takes us on an amazing  story ride of 12+ years with the Laundry Love family. Stephanie is a faithful community advocate. She has been involved in local and global non-profit work for over 25 years. Stephanie serves on the Board of Directors for Serve NWA and Laundry Love National. Her work with Laundry Love over the past 12+ years has opened her eyes to the vulnerability of people living on the margins. Everyone deserves their dignity recognized.  She has been married to her first love for over 27 years and keeps busy raising & launching 5 daughters to be world changers. email: [email protected] More info about Laundry Love: https://laundrylove.org

This week The Dirt on Love welcomes Gilda Alvarez from Salina Kansas.  For the last 8 years Gilda has served and led Laundry Love Salina, which now hosts three Laundry Love locations. On this wash cycle you will learn from Gilda why "community" is central to Laundry Love and why she keeps showing up. We talk through adding additional Laundry Love locations in your city - how to do this, why do this, and what to consider and prepare for. Serving 90 families a month for 8 years is a wonderful story. Listen in. @laundrylovesalina Learn more about Laundry Love here: https://laundrylove.org

This week The Dirt on Love welcomes Charles Lee, long time friend and laundry lover.  Charles & Tina Lee are founders of Ideation, an idea-execution company that hustles with innovative people & their world-shaping ideas by co-creating custom solutions that deliver remarkable impact at the intersection of purpose & profit. Ideation specializes in helping brands scale their business by effectively integrating their strategic plans into day-to-day implementation. Charles was the first to start a Laundry Love location in the Los Angeles/South Bay area of California. He serves as a Laundry Love board member and an advocate for the mission and expansion. This podcast is very helpful and important. You can learn more about Ideation by going to https://theideation.com @charlestlee [email protected] More info about Laundry Love here: https://laundrylove.org

This week we welcome Jason Snyder from Vancouver Washington.  A long time friend, Jason and Amy have been part of Laundry Love for 10+ years. Buying a laundromat in Rose Village neighborhood of Vancouver, Jason and Amy have served countless family and persons, partnered with groups, and hired folk to be a presence in the neighborhood. When the laundromat was bought, it was renamed Laundry Love, and a Laundry Love was hosted each and every week. This is an amazing story of risk, challenge, dignity and love. Learn more on social media @laundrylovevancouver. [email protected] More info about Laundry Love: https://laundrylove.org