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In this episode, Julie sits down with her nephew David Harrelson (he/him) — Cultural Resources Department Manager for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a tribal member with 22 years of service — for one of those rare conversations that moves easily between the personal and the profound.

David talks about what summer camp taught him about leadership, why eight years as a wildland firefighter changed how he thinks about land management, and why he believes most of Oregon's public lands are dangerously undermanaged. He shares the indigenous philosophy of "may we have enough to share," the Edo-period Japanese concept of "just enough," and three practical strategies for staying grounded in community work without burning out.

He also introduces amaa Wines — his self-described "ultimate side quest" — and why he believes Oregon's world-class wine region is missing a crucial voice.

His closing advice: know the stories of the place you call home. Start with the indigenous ones.

Connect with David and his work:

• Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: grandronde.org
• Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center: chachalu.org
• amaa Wines: amaawine.com
• Instagram: @amaawines

Join Julie in conversation with Libra Forde, Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Oregon. Libra has spent her career asking one question: what can I do today to make the road easier for the next generation? In this episode, she shares the personal experiences, hard-won wisdom, and unstoppable sense of fairness that fuel her advocacy for women and families across Oregon.

Julie and Candace Beeke are friends and colleagues who share a love of community, food, family and Portland. Check out their conversation about leaders and why we do what we do.

Candace is the publisher of the Portland Business Journal, a mom and a convener of smart people building a better future.

In this introductory episode of Body of Work, host Julie Harrelson shares the story behind the podcast and what you can expect from future conversations. Julie talks about why the idea of a “body of work” matters—not just as a résumé or a list of achievements, but as the sum of the choices, relationships, and risks that shape a meaningful life.