I sit down this week with Kate Mitchell, founder of NOMAR in Homer, to learn about how she grew up, how layoffs at Boeing caused her to join the Coast Guard and head up to Alaska, how she started NOMAR, her philosophy on business, and how her entrepreneurial spirit, love of Homer, and the dying art of sewing cultivated an unlikely manufacturing success. Segments Chewing the Fat with Alex and JJ (1:40) Spoonful of Medicine with Nurse Midwife Julie McCarron (8:05) Interview with Kate Mitchell (16:28)  ANNOUNCEMENTS: Office Hours will be held at Kbay Cafe from 10am - 2pm this weekend and we welcome your feedback on Facebook, Instagram or email at homeralaskapodcast@gmail.com HomerAlaskaPodcast.com/store! Support us on Patreon! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Our Website Social: Facebook Instagram