In The Den with SIMBA / Robin & Alexis of SIMBA Talk About What SIMBA Is, Why It Matters, and How You Can Get Involved
In this very first episode of In the Den — a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast! — host Brennon sits down with Robin and Alexis of SIMBA to talk about the heart behind the show.
They dive into what SIMBA stands for (literally and in spirit), how it supports small businesses and entrepreneurs across Spokane and Eastern Washington, and why launching this podcast was the next natural step in lifting up the voices that make our local economy thrive.
If you’ve ever wondered what SIMBA is all about — or what it means to be part of a growing business community — this is where the journey begins.
Learn more about SIMBA:
🌐 Website: spokaneindependent.org
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/spokaneindependent
📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/spokaneindependent
📧 Join SIMBA: www.spokaneindependent.org/membership
Learn more about Spokast:
🌐 Website: spokast.com
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/spokast.podcasts
Find Logan Daniels MacDonald at logandanielmcdonald.com
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro to The Den Podcast
01:37 Meet the Hosts: Brennan, Robin, and Alexis
02:39 Robin's Role and Expertise at SIMBA
04:30 Alexis' Role and Expertise at SIMBA
06:03 Empowering Small Businesses: Success Stories
09:19 The Origin and Mission of SIMA
12:34 Supporting Local Economies and Advocacy
24:00 Unique Challenges and Support for Immigrant-Owned Businesses
30:16 Creating a Judgment-Free Safe Space
31:02 Additional Services Offered by SIMBA
33:24 SIMBA’s Outreach and Educational Programs
36:02 Live Local: Supporting Local Businesses
41:16 Launching the SIMA Podcast
50:52 Membership Tiers and Benefits
54:04 Where to find SIMBA