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Reger Group and the Housing Market with Sean Keene | Episode 29 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Another week, another Heavy Lift!In this episode, Nat sits down with Sean Keen, Principal Broker at the Reger Group.Sean shares his history in law enforcement, what brought him to work in real…
From Forklifts to 5 Chairs Barber Shop in 8 Months with Louis Ruiz | Episode 28 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Welcome to the Heavy Lifts Podcast! In this episode, Nat sits down with Louis Ruiz, owner of Capitol City Barbers, for a unique interview: filmed while he's cutting Nat's hair!Louis shares his…
From Recovery to Sweet Success with Michelle Ashley | Episode 27 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
We're back, Heavy Lifters! In the next phase, we're focusing on highlighting the incredible small businesses within the 45th Parallel Building. First up, Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes.Michelle shares…
The Making of Event Spaces with Makayla Larson (Part 2) | Episode 26 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Makayla Larson is the event director for the 45th Parallel Building’s event space and, alongside Nat Borchers, manages the creation of Cellar 54.In this episode of Heavy Lifts (part 2!), Nat and…
From Chaos to Community with Makayla Larson (Part 1) | Episode 25 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Makayla Larson is the event director behind the 45th Parallel Building’s event space, managing the creation of Cellar 54, and her story is deeper than most people realize.In this episode, Makayla…
On Trauma, Education, and Fighting for Salem with Virginia Stapleton | Episode 24 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
What does leadership look like when it’s built from lived experience?In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers sits down with Virginia Stapleton, Salem native, former City Councilor, and candidate…
Showing Up When It’s Heavy with Tiffany Bulgin | Episode 23 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Leadership isn’t always loud. Most of the time, it’s quiet, consistent, and heavy.In this episode of the Heavy Lifts Podcast, Tiffany Bulgin (Isaac's Room and Ikebox) shares what leadership really…
Identity, Purpose, and Adversity with Dr. Robbie Russell | Episode 22 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In Part 2 of our deep-dive conversation, MLS Cup champion, Dr. Robbie Russell, opens up about the real work behind reinvention.From the pressures of playing abroad as an international to joining Real…
From Ghana to MLS with Dr. Robbie Russell [Part 1] | Episode 21 of the Heavy Lifts Podcast
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Nat Borchers sits down with his former teammate and close friend Robbie Russell, a man whose story spans continents, conflict zones, and championship locker…
From Fullback to Financial Coach with Jedidiah Collins | Episode 20 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
On this week’s Heavy Lifts Podcast, Nat Borchers sits down with former NFL fullback turned financial educator, author, and founder of Money Vehicle Academy.From NFL locker rooms to classrooms across…
From Flying a Sign to Leading Volunteers with Melissa Ludington | Episode 19 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
What actually helps someone get off the street?In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat sits down with Melissa Ludington, a former heroin addict who spent six hard years unhoused across California and…
Beyond the Game with Joey Harrington | Episode 18 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
Former Oregon Ducks QB and NFL vet Joey Harrington joins Nat Borchers to talk about life after the spotlight—what it takes to keep perspective, why Portland still feels like home, and how the…
Why Salem’s Future Is Built on Connection with Tom Hoffert | Episode 17 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers and AJ Nash sit down with Tom Hoffert, long-time Salem leader and CEO of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, to talk about what’s shaping the city’s…
Hot Yoga Humbling & JCPenney Update with Nat Borchers | Episode 16 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In this special episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers and AJ Nash open up about one of their biggest projects yet, and why they’re no longer buying the JCPenney building in downtown Salem.This…
From Firefighter to Financial Advisor with Derek Gilbert | Episode 15 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers and AJ Nash sit down with Derek Gilbert, financial advisor, volunteer, and longtime Salem community advocate.As the owner of Anthem Wealth Strategies,…
Open Comments, Open Minds with Jacob Espinoza | Episode 14 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers and AJ Nash sit down with Jacob Espinoza, entrepreneur, community advocate, and the creator of What’s Happening Salem, a platform giving people a voice in…
Can Nat & AJ do hot yoga?
This week’s Heavy Lifts was more than a conversation; it was a promise of an experience. Nat & AJ promised to join Lorissa Addabbo on the mat to see firsthand what makes Common People Yoga such a …
People need a space to just be
Sometimes all people need is a space to just be. 🧘♀️ This week on Heavy Lifts, Lorissa Addabbo opens up about building community through movement and how yoga, wellness, and simple connection can rem…
Building Genuine Connections & Community with Lorissa Addabbo | Episode 13 of Heavy Lifts Podcast
In this episode of Heavy Lifts, Nat Borchers and AJ Nash sit down with Lorissa Addabbo, the owner of Common People Yoga and the soon-to-open Hot Loft, spaces built around mindful movement,…
How Lorissa Addabbo got started
This week on Heavy Lifts, Lorissa Addabbo, founder of Common People Yoga and The Hot Loft, shares how she turned her love for wellness and connection into real spaces that bring people together. @comm…
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Heavy Lifts Podcast has published 40 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Business.
Heavy Lifts Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.
