Charisse Deschenes
@pnwoutdoorgirl.bsky.social
Kansan turned PNW explorer. Hiker, traveler, and national park enthusiast. Advocate for all people, women’s leadership, mindful health, and smart stewardship of our planet’s resources.
“Justice for people. Respect for the land.” – Winona LaDuke
“Justice for people. Respect for the land.” – Winona LaDuke
In this holiday-themed episode of Unmuted, hosts Charisse and Kellye explore the realities of holiday celebrations, emphasizing the importance of presence over perfection. #unmuted
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
In this holiday-themed episode of Unmuted, hosts Charisse and Kellye explore the realities of holiday celebrations, emphasizing the importance of presence over perfection. #unmuted
Sometimes the best kind of growth happens when you stop striving and simply let yourself be part of the moment. The stillness, the light, the quiet, they remind us what being whole really feels like. #lakechelan #sunsets #ilovewhereilive
Where do you recharge?
Where do you recharge?
October 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Sometimes the best kind of growth happens when you stop striving and simply let yourself be part of the moment. The stillness, the light, the quiet, they remind us what being whole really feels like. #lakechelan #sunsets #ilovewhereilive
Where do you recharge?
Where do you recharge?
Check out the latest episode of Unmuted at unmutedvoices.transistor.fm. This week’s episode is all about “silly season”. #unmuted #podcast #publicservice
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Check out the latest episode of Unmuted at unmutedvoices.transistor.fm. This week’s episode is all about “silly season”. #unmuted #podcast #publicservice
Check out our Unmuted: Voices of leaders podcast currently streaming on most platforms. Look for the YouTube version this fall. feeds.transistor.fm/unmuted-voic...
September 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Check out our Unmuted: Voices of leaders podcast currently streaming on most platforms. Look for the YouTube version this fall. feeds.transistor.fm/unmuted-voic...
September 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
New episodes of Unmuted: Voices of Service-Driven Leaders dropped today.
Navigating the Discomfort Zone, leaning into tension, a path to growth.
Support Systems: Navigating Leadership Isolation, why leaders can’t go it alone.
Real talk; the human side of leadership.
Link in the first comment.
Navigating the Discomfort Zone, leaning into tension, a path to growth.
Support Systems: Navigating Leadership Isolation, why leaders can’t go it alone.
Real talk; the human side of leadership.
Link in the first comment.
August 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
New episodes of Unmuted: Voices of Service-Driven Leaders dropped today.
Navigating the Discomfort Zone, leaning into tension, a path to growth.
Support Systems: Navigating Leadership Isolation, why leaders can’t go it alone.
Real talk; the human side of leadership.
Link in the first comment.
Navigating the Discomfort Zone, leaning into tension, a path to growth.
Support Systems: Navigating Leadership Isolation, why leaders can’t go it alone.
Real talk; the human side of leadership.
Link in the first comment.
Big news — Unmuted for Leaders is live! We’re diving into leadership, culture & the messy-but-beautiful work of public service. It’s our “training wheels” season, so give us grace as we learn. New episodes Mondays: unmutedvoices.transistor.fm #unmutedforleaders
Unmuted: Voices of Leaders
Hosted by Charisse Deschenes and Kellye Mazzoli, Unmuted is the podcast for leaders in local government and public service who want real conversations about the parts of leadership no one talks about....
unmutedvoices.transistor.fm
August 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Big news — Unmuted for Leaders is live! We’re diving into leadership, culture & the messy-but-beautiful work of public service. It’s our “training wheels” season, so give us grace as we learn. New episodes Mondays: unmutedvoices.transistor.fm #unmutedforleaders
Reposted by Charisse Deschenes
This Teacher Appreciation Week, let's not forget that the current Trump Administration is doing all it can to demolish the Department of Education, and with it, many teachers' student loan forgiveness plans, employment opportunities, and classroom resources.
May 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This Teacher Appreciation Week, let's not forget that the current Trump Administration is doing all it can to demolish the Department of Education, and with it, many teachers' student loan forgiveness plans, employment opportunities, and classroom resources.
Birthday Hike in Port Townsend yesterday. youtube.com/shorts/pa8Eq...
May 1 Birthday Hike Low Tide Port Townsend
YouTube video by Charisse Deschenes
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May 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Birthday Hike in Port Townsend yesterday. youtube.com/shorts/pa8Eq...
Protect our Public Lands & Waters. youtu.be/Rhm5-2x_dcI?... #savepubliclandandwaters #notforsale #notforthetaking
Protect Public Land & Water
YouTube video by Charisse Deschenes
youtu.be
April 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Protect our Public Lands & Waters. youtu.be/Rhm5-2x_dcI?... #savepubliclandandwaters #notforsale #notforthetaking
Some mornings I wake up thinking about what leadership really means—and how easily it can be distorted by fear, ego, or unchecked power. Other mornings, I just focus on breathing, walking, and staying grounded in who I am becoming.
What’s one leadership truth you hold close?
What’s one leadership truth you hold close?
March 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Some mornings I wake up thinking about what leadership really means—and how easily it can be distorted by fear, ego, or unchecked power. Other mornings, I just focus on breathing, walking, and staying grounded in who I am becoming.
What’s one leadership truth you hold close?
What’s one leadership truth you hold close?
I moisturize my elbows not for vanity, but for versatility. You never know where you’ll need to raise one—north or south of the border. #elbowsup
March 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I moisturize my elbows not for vanity, but for versatility. You never know where you’ll need to raise one—north or south of the border. #elbowsup
In July 2024, AVIS Rapid City & PurCo falsely claimed $4,307 in hail damage after I returned a car undamaged. SD AG & Progressive confirmed it was a scam. PurCo later raised it to $6K+. Take photos, get a written return inspection, & avoid AVIS/PurCo. I spent 40+ hrs fighting this. #rentalcarscam
March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In July 2024, AVIS Rapid City & PurCo falsely claimed $4,307 in hail damage after I returned a car undamaged. SD AG & Progressive confirmed it was a scam. PurCo later raised it to $6K+. Take photos, get a written return inspection, & avoid AVIS/PurCo. I spent 40+ hrs fighting this. #rentalcarscam
Good Morning! Make your day excellent!
February 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Good Morning! Make your day excellent!
A perfect evening on Friday - calm waters, Beaver moon rising near the Cline Spit.
November 20, 2024 at 10:28 PM
A perfect evening on Friday - calm waters, Beaver moon rising near the Cline Spit.