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Our mission is to provide a platform for diverse narratives and perspectives, changing the way Des Moines thinks about podcasting. Amplified is a collective of podcasters based out of Des Moines, Iowa that highlights culture, people and current affairs.

08/08/2025

Manny & Kate discuss how Pachamama got its name, where the company comes from and why beekeeping is so important to their family.

From A Hive Hobby to a Buzz Biz: Pachamama Bees.

From buzzing bees to business moves. In this episode I sat down with Kate from PachaMama Bees, who went from living in Egypt and Argentina to building a full-on apiary business in Austin with her husband Julio. Julio grew up in Lima, Peru, with family from the Andes, where his grandparents lived fully off the land. Growing their own food, raising animals, even making their own bricks. That spirit lives on in their business name: Pachamama, which means “Mother Earth” in Quechua.

What started as a hobby turned into hive leasing, enterprise beekeeping. This isn’t your average honey story. Check out the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.

From A Hive Hobby to a Buzz Biz: Pachamama Bees. From buzzing bees to business moves. In this episode I sat down with K...
08/08/2025

From A Hive Hobby to a Buzz Biz: Pachamama Bees.

From buzzing bees to business moves. In this episode I sat down with Kate from Pachamama Bees, who went from living in Egypt and Argentina to building a full-on apiary business in Austin with her husband Julio. Julio grew up in Lima, Peru, with family from the Andes, where his grandparents lived fully off the land. Growing their own food, raising animals, even making their own bricks. That spirit lives on in their business name: Pachamama, which means “Mother Earth” in Quechua.

What started as a hobby turned into hive leasing, enterprise beekeeping. This isn’t your average honey story. Check out the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.

08/07/2025

Dr. Hruby explains why we are at a pivotal moment in the water quality debate and her hopes for future solutions.

This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Dr. Claire Hruby, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake University, joins Hannah and Kaitie to discuss water quality research and findings. The group explores what's in Central Iowa's water, what can be done to improve water quality, and what key data means for residents. Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

08/07/2025

Dr. Hruby said it best, "It's been a lively summer in the water quality world."

This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Dr. Claire Hruby, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake University, joins Hannah and Kaitie to discuss water quality research and findings. The group explores what's in Central Iowa's water, what can be done to improve water quality, and what key data means for residents. Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Podcast tips for beginners incase you ever think about starting one!
08/07/2025

Podcast tips for beginners incase you ever think about starting one!

Central Iowa Water Quality Data & ResearchThis week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Dr. Claire Hruby, Assistant Profess...
08/07/2025

Central Iowa Water Quality Data & Research

This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Dr. Claire Hruby, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake University, joins Hannah and Kaitie to discuss water quality research and findings. The group explores what's in Central Iowa's water, what can be done to improve water quality, and what key data means for residents. Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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08/06/2025

Our variety of languages that we offer jobs in! 🇲🇽🇨🇳🇻🇳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

08/06/2025

Mortgage rates can be a tricky thing. Good thing guys like Brady & Blake are there to help.

What Most Buyers Don’t Know About New Construction (But Should)

This week on Educating Homebuyers, I’m joined by top Des Moines realtor Blake Shaffer to reveal the secrets most homebuyers never hear when it comes to buying new.

We break down:
Why buyers overlook massive builder incentives
What makes new construction a smarter play than many resales
How we’re using tools like USDA loans, 2-1 buydowns, and down payment assistance to help buyers win
Blake’s “7/10 rule” for turning maybe-homes into dream homes
Why now might actually be the best time to buy

👇 Ready to take the first step?
📲 Apply now at www.teambhaye.com
🔗 Let’s Connect: Brady Haye Mortgage Team
Apply: www.teambhaye.com
🎙 Guest: Blake Shaffer - Re/Max Concepts Realtor
🖥️ Check out the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts

08/05/2025

Blake drops some knowledge he uses for clients considering buying a home.

What Most Buyers Don’t Know About New Construction (But Should)

This week on Educating Homebuyers, I’m joined by top Des Moines realtor Blake Shaffer to reveal the secrets most homebuyers never hear when it comes to buying new.

We break down:
Why buyers overlook massive builder incentives
What makes new construction a smarter play than many resales
How we’re using tools like USDA loans, 2-1 buydowns, and down payment assistance to help buyers win
Blake’s “7/10 rule” for turning maybe-homes into dream homes
Why now might actually be the best time to buy

👇 Ready to take the first step?
📲 Apply now at www.teambhaye.com
🔗 Let’s Connect: Brady Haye Mortgage Team
Apply: www.teambhaye.com
🎙 Guest: Blake Shaffer - Re/Max Concepts Realtor
🖥️ Check out the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts

08/05/2025

Ramona reflects on what she's learned working at the Grubb & how its impacted her life & so many others lives as well.

"If These Walls Could Talk: The Grubb YMCA. A conversation with Ramona Bates, Early Childhood Educator & Community Advocate."

In this moving Do The Math 247 "Math Talk" episode, Ramona Bates, Early Childhood Educator & Community Advocate reflects on what made the John R. Grubb YMCA more than just a gym—it was a lifeline, a safe space, and a source of strength for so many.

Ramona shares how "The Grubb" YMCA evolved over the years, not just in programs, but in purpose. Ramona reminds us that The Grubb YMCA wasn’t just a building—it was where people found belonging, where hard times met helping hands, and where futures were quietly transformed. Buildings don’t change lives—people do. And the Grubb YMCA was full of the right people.

If the walls of the Grubb YMCA could talk, what would they say? What happens to a legacy when the building is gone—but the impact lives on?

🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that community is a feeling, not just a place. Full episode on Youtube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

What Most Buyers Don’t Know About New Construction (But Should)This week on Educating Homebuyers, I’m joined by top Des ...
08/05/2025

What Most Buyers Don’t Know About New Construction (But Should)

This week on Educating Homebuyers, I’m joined by top Des Moines realtor Blake Shaffer to reveal the secrets most homebuyers never hear when it comes to buying new.

We break down:
Why buyers overlook massive builder incentives
What makes new construction a smarter play than many resales
How we’re using tools like USDA loans, 2-1 buydowns, and down payment assistance to help buyers win
Blake’s “7/10 rule” for turning maybe-homes into dream homes
Why now might actually be the best time to buy

👇 Ready to take the first step?
📲 Apply now at www.teambhaye.com
🔗 Let’s Connect: Brady Haye Mortgage Team
Apply: www.teambhaye.com
🎙 Guest: Blake Shaffer - Re/Max Concepts Realtor
🖥️ Check out the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts

08/05/2025

A full circle moment & a quick round of applause for the Grubb.

"If These Walls Could Talk: The Grubb YMCA. A conversation with Ramona Bates, Early Childhood Educator & Community Advocate."

In this moving Do The Math 247 "Math Talk" episode, Ramona Bates, Early Childhood Educator & Community Advocate reflects on what made the John R. Grubb YMCA more than just a gym—it was a lifeline, a safe space, and a source of strength for so many.

Ramona shares how "The Grubb" YMCA evolved over the years, not just in programs, but in purpose. Ramona reminds us that The Grubb YMCA wasn’t just a building—it was where people found belonging, where hard times met helping hands, and where futures were quietly transformed. Buildings don’t change lives—people do. And the Grubb YMCA was full of the right people.

If the walls of the Grubb YMCA could talk, what would they say? What happens to a legacy when the building is gone—but the impact lives on?

🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that community is a feeling, not just a place. Full episode on Youtube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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