Lindsay Givens is on the pod this week, and this one makes insurance feel way less miserable than it usually sounds. Justin and Lindsay talk about what insurance actually covers, why life insurance matters more than people think, and the kinds of claims that make you stop and go, wait… that paid out?

They also get into networking, family life, working in the same industry as your spouse, and what it’s like to build a business while also raising kids and trying to be a real person. Somewhere in the middle, they cover food trucks, boat insurance, exploding whales, million dollar life insurance policies, and a truly brutal bleach-at-home claim story.

This one is practical, funny, really helpful if insurance is one of those things you know you should understand better but keep putting off until something goes sideways.

-how Lindsay ended up in insurance and why Farmers was personal from the beginning -what she’s learned after more than 20 years in the business -why PNW Power Partners feels more real than traditional networking groups -what people misunderstand about insurance pricing -why life insurance is about protecting the people left behind -when to get life insurance and why younger is usually better -what’s changed in Oregon that makes insurance harder in some areas -food truck insurance, boat insurance, and why cheap internet policies can come back to bite you -the Oregon exploding whale story and whether that claim would still pay today -some of the weirdest claims Lindsay has seen -what it looks like to grow a business and still be present for your family

Lindsay Givens has been with Farmers Insurance for over 20 years, helping clients protect what they’ve built and actually understand what they’re paying for. She’s a mom, wife, agency owner, and someone who really believes you can build a strong business without losing your whole life to it. In the episode, she comes across exactly how you’d want your insurance person to feel: calm, clear, experienced, and not interested in making things more confusing than they already are.

Website https://agents.farmers.com/or/lake-oswego/lindsay-givens/

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Thank you again to Bouchon for the wine for this episode. Justin opens this one with a rosé Mandy picked and gives Bouchon their usual shoutout.

PNW Power Partners Justin and Lindsay talk about how much more natural and useful this group feels compared with the stricter, numbers-heavy networking spaces they’ve both been in before.

Life insurance Lindsay breaks down why life insurance is really about making sure the people in your life aren’t left holding everything together financially while they’re also grieving. She also talks about why getting coverage earlier matters, especially while you’re still healthy and insurable.

Food truck insurance Yes, food trucks can be insured, and according to Lindsay, they’re not nearly as complicated from a risk standpoint as people might assume.

Boat insurance From normal coverage questions to what happens when you forget the plug, they get into boating mishaps and why the right policy matters more than a random discount.

The exploding whale story Justin brings up Oregon’s exploding whale story, and Lindsay confirms that yes, if whale blubber came down on your car, that would still be treated like a real claim.

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Jordyn Jones is on the pod this week! Justin and Jordyn start with real estate, get into birding, Le Creuset, ocean panic, the feeling of sand in the flaps, and the very real need for boundaries when your job starts taking over your whole life.

Jordyn talks about getting into real estate without ever really planning to, what people get completely wrong about the job, and how much work it actually takes to build a business that looks effortless from the outside. She and Justin also get into how COVID impacted housing, the pressure to always be available, and why protecting your time doesn’t make you bad at your job. It usually makes you better at it.

Also, yes, there is a full side quest about birds. And the ocean. And why Justin absolutely does not trust what’s in the water. So if you like your business conversations with a healthy amount of randomness, this one’s for you.

how Jordyn ended up in real estate what people misunderstand about being a realtor why the first few years are such a grind how COVID changed the housing world what finally pushed Jordyn to get serious about boundaries why separate work and personal phones might actually save your brain birding as a lifestyle Justin’s ongoing fight with the ocean sand in the flaps discourse what it looks like to build a career without letting it eat you alive

Jordyn Jones is a realtor with The Agency who’s been working in and around real estate since 2015 and licensed on her own since 2017. She built her business the hard way: through consistency, relationships, and a lot of years of showing up. She’s also a dog mom, a cook, a committed bird watcher, and one of the few people willing to explain basic ocean behavior to Justin. Stay tuned for their future trip.

Website www.jjoneshomes.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

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The Agency Jordyn talks about her move to The Agency and how different it feels to be in an environment that actually supports the way she wants to work.

Le Creuset outlet in Woodburn There is a very real conversation about Le Creuset, outlet pricing, and emotional overwhelm.

Birding Not a bit. Not a joke. A real and growing part of Jordyn’s personality. Binoculars included.

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Sean O’Hare, founder of Evolution RoofWorks, owner of PDX DJs, flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, entrepreneur, casino enthusiast, and one of Justin’s favorite humans.

What starts with talk of opening a bar and spirals through business ideas, entrepreneurship, friendship, and chosen family turns into a much more real conversation about support systems, identity, ambition, and the people who actually show up for you when it matters. Sean has a way of turning the mic right back on Justin, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual format in the best way.

They get into entrepreneurship, family complexity, allyship, social media, housing, roofing, and the emotional side of building something from the ground up. It’s chaotic, funny, honest, and unexpectedly personal.

how Sean ended up owning multiple businesses at once why entrepreneurs always seem to have one more idea the fantasy of opening a nasty grungy Portland bar what chosen family really looks like Justin on siblings, family complexity, and letting go the emotional reality of building Blake & Alder why support systems matter more than blood sometimes how Sean got into Alaska Airlines what Evolution RoofWorks is really built around why human-first business actually matters the kind of friendship that lets a conversation go from chaos to something real

Sean O’Hare is the founder of Evolution RoofWorks, a roofing company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and a better overall experience for homeowners. Since launching the company in 2024, he has focused on raising the standard in the roofing industry through transparency, attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on quality work. With a passion for both construction and customer education, Sean works closely with clients to ensure they fully understand their roofing investment. He’s committed to building a company known not just for great roofs, but for trust and long-term value.

Sean also owns PDX DJs and works as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, which makes this episode especially fitting for someone who somehow manages to live several careers at once.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-ohare-pdx/

Website https://www.EvolutionRoofWorks.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evolutionroofworks?igsh=MTBkcjhza3FxZWxkcw==

Preferred call to action Visit website or call/text to schedule a roofing consultation.

Website https://www.thepdxdjs.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pdxdjs?igsh=MXJvZGcwN3V6aXl3MA==

Jordyn Jones Website https://www.jjoneshomes.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

Ghost Hill Cellars https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/

Poop Solutions PDX https://www.poopsolutionspdx.com/

This episode includes a real conversation about mental health and suicide. If you’re struggling right now, please know you are not alone and there is support available.

If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, call 911 right away.

If you are in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/

Please reach out to someone. Support is here, and your life matters.

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Riley Burrows, a high-glamour, high-energy drag performer whose story is as compelling as the performances themselves. From starting drag at just 13 years old in deeply conservative Idaho to building a full-time career as a traveling entertainer, Riley opens up about identity, ambition, survival, performance, and what it really takes to make drag your whole life.

Justin and Riley get into growing up queer in places that were anything but safe, the tension between performance persona and real self, and the very real physical, emotional, and financial labor behind drag as a full-time job. They also talk about Portland, chosen family, favorite local venues, drag community, and the strange, beautiful reality of building a life completely on your own terms.

This one is hilarious, brutally honest and full of the kind of perspective that makes Slightly Unhinged feel like more than a podcast. It feels like community.

• how Riley started drag at 13
• growing up queer in Idaho
• being openly visible in conservative spaces
• why drag is much harder than people think
• the difference between Riley the performer and the person underneath
• the challenge of work-life balance in full-time drag
• what inspires Riley creatively right now
• Portland drag culture and chosen family
• favorite venues to perform in Portland
• the June tour and producing Sun Valley Pride

Riley Burrows is a full-time traveling drag entertainer originally from Boise, Idaho, now based in Portland. Known for high-energy performances, sharp humor, and serious stage presence, Riley has been performing for over a decade and has built a career touring, producing, and performing across cities while staying rooted in queer community and live performance.

Instagram: @rileyburrowsofficial

Riley says Instagram is the best place to keep up with performances and what's happening next.

CC Slaughters Website: ccslaughterspdx.com Instagram: @slaughterspdx

Alberta Street Pub Website: albertastreetpub.com Instagram: @albertastreetpub

Clinton Street Theater Website: cstpdx.com Instagram: @clinton_street_theater

Sun Valley Pride Website: Sun Valley Pride Instagram: @sunvalleypride

Humpin’ Hannah’s Website: humpinhannahs.com

The Balcony Club Website: thebalconyclub.com

Nicole Onoscopi Instagram: @nicoleonoscopi

Kharisma with the K Instagram: @kharismakwiththek

Sheniqua Volt Instagram: @sheniqua_volt

Riley specifically shouts out Nicole, Kharisma, and Sheniqua as queens she loves and respects in the Portland scene.

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Andrea Kramer for a conversation about burnout, big career pivots, and what it looks like to finally choose a life that feels better instead of just looking good on paper. Andrea shares the story of moving from the high-stress world of property management and mortgages into a completely different chapter with No Worries In-Home Care, where the work feels more personal, more grounded, and far more aligned with who she is now.

Justin and Andrea also get into the very unhinged realities of property management, the emotional toll of constantly being caught in the middle, and the moment when enough finally becomes enough. It’s one of those episodes that swings from hilarious industry horror stories to something much deeper: trusting your gut, following your integrity, and building a life around real care instead of constant survival mode.

Along the way, they talk networking, relationships, family, San Francisco, Lake Oswego, in-home care, and what it means to find work that actually fits your values. This one is funny, a little wild, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever looked at their career and thought, “I cannot do this forever.”

In this episode:

-Justin and Andrea on burnout and career pivots

-the reality of working in property management

-the industry stories that make you question everything

-how Andrea found her way into No Worries In-Home Care

-what in-home care actually means and who it helps

-why integrity and loyalty matter so much in care work

-the role networking has played in Andrea’s growth

-San Francisco stories, family life, and a little wine-fueled fun

About the guest:

Andrea Kramer is a former property manager who made a bold transition into the care industry with No Worries In-Home Care. She’s a mom, a networker, a relationship-builder, and someone who chose a more aligned life after years in demanding industries that took a lot out of her. In this episode, she shares what that transition looked like, what she learned from burnout, and why she loves the work she does now.

Connect with Andrea Kramer & No Worries In-Home Care -

Website: noworriescare.com

Instagram: @noworriescare

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1N4cCk7fEN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-worries-care/

Mentioned in this episode:

No Worries In-Home Care: Andrea explains how the company supports clients with companionship, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, and even higher-level care needs like wound care, insulin, catheters, feeding tubes, and more, all in the comfort of home or within a care community.

Bouchon: A Wine Shop: This episode’s wine, like always, is brought to you by Bouchon. Justin gives Mandy and Bouchon their usual shoutout at the top of the episode.

Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin brings the conversation home and sits down with the person who has been there through all of it: his husband, Daniel Pavis. This is not just a guest episode. It’s the real origin story behind Justin’s growth and the relationship that helped shape the life he lives now. Plus the love, friction, ambition, and belief it took to build something real together.

Justin and Danny get into how they met, what it looked like to choose each other before titles or success were part of the picture, and the very unglamorous chapters that came before the life they’ve built now. They talk about letting go of what people think, growing into yourself, navigating self-doubt, surviving broke years, and learning how to challenge each other without losing the relationship in the process. From Tinder and Scandals to San Diego, dungeon apartments, free Albertsons bagels, and the long road to stability, this one is funny, personal, and very real.

More than anything, this episode gives listeners a deeper look at Justin through the eyes of the person who knew him before the glow-up, before the business, and before the public-facing version of the story. It’s about partnership, queer love, self-trust, and what it means to become more fully yourself while building a life with someone who sees you clearly.

• Justin and Danny’s real origin story
• how a Tinder match turned into a life together
• what the broke years actually looked like
• San Diego, free bagels, and making a little go a long way
• learning to stop caring so much about what other people think
• the shift that came with getting older and more grounded
• negative self-talk, self-trust, and inner work
• what makes their relationship work, even as total opposites
• the support Danny gave Justin before Blake & Alder ever existed
• karaoke nights, basement parties, and stories from the early years

Daniel Pavis is Justin’s husband, creative sounding board, co-conspirator, and one of the biggest forces behind the scenes of Slightly Unhinged. In this episode, he steps into the chair to talk about growth, identity, partnership, and the road he and Justin took to build the life they have now.

Instagram Creative work / projects

Stranger Care by Sarah Sentilles Danny mentions he’s reading Stranger Care. Official publisher page here: Penguin Random House

Shout out to Shannon for the karaoke memories, fashion inspiration, and generally being everything.

Shout out to Albertsons for the Monopoly-ticket bagel era that kept the romance alive and the groceries interesting.

Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Lily for a conversation about what it really means to build community in Portland and why the best business relationships are never just about business. As the show continues leaning into connection, chosen community, and uplifting the people who make this city feel alive, this episode lands right at the heart of that mission.

Justin and Lily talk about Portland Small Business Network, the difference between authentic networking and rooms full of people just trying to sell, and why referrals should come from real trust, not pressure. They also get into local restaurants, nightlife, hospitality, food culture, and the people and places that help shape Portland’s creative and community-driven spirit. It’s a conversation about showing up for your city, your people, and the small businesses that keep local culture alive.

Lily also shares more about her work with Accident Care Chiropractic, her family’s roots in Portland’s food and small business scene, and the relationship-first approach that defines everything she builds. And of course, Tofu makes an appearance, because some stars simply demand screen time.

This episode is fun, community-focused, and a strong reflection of what Slightly Unhinged is: a space where Justin brings listeners into conversations with people who are actively shaping Portland through connection, culture, and care.

• Justin and Lily on what makes networking actually meaningful
• why being a resource matters more than being pushy
• Portland Small Business Network and how it grew
• supporting downtown Portland and local restaurants
• Lily’s work with Accident Care Chiropractic
• family business, food culture, and community roots
• nightlife, hospitality, and the local spots that shape Portland
• referrals, relationships, and building trust that lasts
• a rapid-fire round on cocktails, brunch, Tofu's fashion, and travel
• an appearance by the iconic Tofu

Growing up in NE Portland’s small business scene, Lily is passionate about helping local businesses thrive. She connects people, builds lasting relationships, and delivers strategic marketing that drives results. With a knack for spotting inefficiencies and a creative edge, she helps businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger.

Portland Small Business Network: portlandsmallbusinessnetwork.com Facebook Group: Portland Small Biz on Facebook Instagram: linkedin.com/in/lilyj YouTube: @pdxsmallbiz TikTok: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast

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