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In this gripping account, John shares his extraordinary journey of bravery, sacrifice, and survival. As a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Officer during the Falklands War in 1982, John was caught in a devastating explosion on HMS Antelope that cost him his left arm and took the life of his close comrade, Staff Sergeant Jim Prescott. Despite this life-changing injury, John's determination to continue serving saw him awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and rise to the rank of Captain. Now, joined by Big Phil Campion, former 22 SAS, they delve into the harrowing dangers of bomb disposal, the harsh realities of war, and how John's remarkable story continues to inspire others to this day#forcemediapodcast #sas #veteranpodcast #bigphilcampionA huge thanks to BLESMA for helping arrange this interview!Check out their website here: https://www.blesma.orgNew website: https://forcemedia.digitalListen Live: https://www.forceradio.live/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceRadioHQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcemediahqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forcemediahqTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ForcemediaHQSubscribe & hit the Bell Icon, follow Force Media on all of our platforms, OR listen live to our radio station to make sure you don't miss any of our uploadsForce Media is proudly veteran owned and operated, delivering high-quality military and 1st responder news, interviews and podcasts. Visit our channel page, website or social media channels to find veteran friendly radio and forces podcasts hosted by our team ofveteran military personnel, special forces operators and 1st responders.To appear on, or suggest somebody you'd like to see on 'The Debrief' please email: bookings@stormdigitalmedia.group

Troy Hartman is a professional aerial stuntman, skydiver, inventor, X Games gold medalist for skysurfing (a sport he pioneered in the US), and an accomplished television host for several TV shows. Most notably, the MTV series "Senseless Acts of Video” where he created and performed stunts such as plane to plane skydiving, base jumping off a moving semi truck, trapped in a free falling car, wakeboarding behind a helicopter, and most famously, skydiving with a flaming parachute!   Troy was the face of the award-winning 1998 Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. Most recently, Troy built a jet-powered personal backpack that he’s used on skis and in flight which he’s currently building into an exciting new form of aerial recreation as he follows a strong passion to change the possibilities of aviation, a passion born early on from his father love of flight.   On this episode, we get to hear the origin story of Troy Hartman and his epic life adventures.    This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Christian Griffith is the Founder of Live for a Living and an ultra-marathon athlete.   Christian has completed over 100 races of marathon distance or farther, racing all across the world: over volcanoes, across deserts, through tropical jungles, and infested swamps. He’s earned his 50-mile bib at the World's Toughest Mudder on CBS, took a beating on American Ninja Warrior on NBC, and survived Hell as a finisher on the History Channel's THE SELECTION: a Special Operations Experiment. He’s successfully completed a 100K trail-running Ultramarathon in Nicaragua more times (3) than anyone else in the history of the race.    As a victim of secual abuse at a young age, Christian is taking a stand to prevent and treat the one in three girls and one in six boys who are sexually abused before the age of 18. To do this, he’s embarking on his latest adventure, Run2Heal - a 3000 mile run leaving New York City on March 19th and arriving in San Francisco 5 months later with the goal of raising 1 million dollars for the prevention and treatment of child abuse.     You can directly support Christian and his run across the country by donating to his cause at the link here: https://www.gofundme.com/run2heal   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Mike Pfotenhauer is the Founder of Osprey Packs, which creates innovative, high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and devotion to the outdoors.   With the help of his mother, Mike learned to sew, and created his first backpack at the age of 16. As a young entrepreneur in Santa Cruz, California, Mike opened a retail shop in the front of his rented house where backpackers and travelers – drawn by word of mouth – came to get measured for his custom-fitted, made-to-order packs. Each pack was constructed by Mike himself over the course of several days. To these avid travelers, the legendary packs were well worth the wait for one key reason: Mike’s obsession with the perfect fit, a trait originating from his study of the human body through his pursuit of art in college.     On this episode, we learn how Mike's childhood shaped his love for the outdoors and how his devotion to “the perfect fit” has turned Osprey into a leading outdoor brand.   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Bryant Bertrand, the Co-Founder & CEO of Ronin, was always inspired by the adventures of super heroes like Batman and the gadgets he used. So, after working a number of years in the rescue industry designing hoists and winches for rescue helicopters, he drew upon his inspiration from Batman to bring one of his most famous gadgets to life with the goal of revolutionizing recreational ascension.   His creation, the Ronin Lift personal rope ascender, represents that dream of creating a product anyone can use to solve the problem of vertical ascension, transforming a normally challenging task into the effortless feeling of superhero.   When Bryant is not running Ronin, he enjoys fishing, hunting, backpacking, snowboarding, and generally any activity that gets him outdoors with some friends and some beer!   You can see the Ronin in action here or try it for yourself on their website.   On this episode, we learn how Bryant’s childhood shaped his love for the outdoors and how he manifested his dreams of being a superhero into starting Ronin!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Min Fitzgerald, the CEO of Nutrigene, is an Entrepreneur and Behavioural Scientist who’s passionate about using technology and innovation to change the game in public health. As the co-founder of Nutrigene, she’s on a mission to optimize health and prevent nutrition-related disease, a problem which affects over half of the world’s population.  Nutrigene does this by sending pure, personalized liquid supplements backed by scientific research and optimized to your specific characteristics. This create a unique formulation specifically for you with results that are 10x more effective than generic off the shelf options.  Min is currently based between San Francisco and Vancouver and her work spans across Canada and the US.   On this episode, we learn how the death of Min’s Aunt shaped her career and how Min started Nutrigene.   Use the code: GETME-NUTRIGENE-10 to receive $10 off your first order.   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Richard Browning is the Founder of Gravity, a human propulsion technology start up that’s invented, built, and patented an ‘iron man like’ flight system.   This UK-based inventor has truly thrown away the rule book in building a suit powered by six small jet engines, where he pioneered his first flight in the Spring of 2017.   Richard’s dream was to reimagine an entirely new authentic form of human flight leaning on an elegant collaboration of mind and body augmented by leading edge technology. Gravity has to date been experienced by over a billion people globally with video views alone running at more than 60m within 7 just days of launch.    Richard's vision is to build Gravity into a world class aeronautical engineering business, challenge perceived boundaries in human aviation, and inspire a generation to dare ask ‘what if…?’.   On this episode, we learn how Richard's childhood shaped his career and Richard shares the story of the journey to creating the first ‘iron man like’ flight system.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Tommy Breedlove is an influencer, speaker and coach empowering individuals and ambitious leaders to achieve meaning in life, rediscover brilliance,  build a legacy, and obtain true balance & freedom. Tommy does this as the founder of Choose Goodness, a movement dedicated to helping executives and entrepreneurs focus beyond the financial bottom line; a movement empowering Courageous, Clear & Conscious Choices for both individuals and businesses. Through his work, he aspires to encourage organizations to search for unmet human needs that create transformational impact on themselves, their business, and society at large. On this episode, we learn how Tommy went from being in jail at 19 to building the life of his dreams and the advice he would give to others who want to make a change in their life.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Sarah L. Knapp is the Founder & Director of OutdoorFest, a community platform to connect urban dwellers to outdoor recreation in cities. Through their signature festival and monthly Mappy Hours, OutdoorFest is able to reach urban dwellers in over 10 cities in North America. Knapp is also the owner and publisher to offMetro, an award-winning green travel resource for urban dwellers wanting to get out of town, car optional.   On this episode, Sarah shares how she fell in love with the outdoors, how she started OutdoorFest, and how anyone can experience the outdoors no matter where they live.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Devin Graham is an American videographer who produces adventure and extreme sport videos on YouTube under the name devinsupertramp. His channel has more than 4.8 million subscribers and over 1 billion total views.   On this episode, Devin shares how he fell in love with the outdoors, how he fell in love with filmmaking, and the journey of his YouTube channels success.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Dan Berlin is the cofounder of Team See Possibilities, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people challenge their perceived limits and redefine possibility. Despite losing his eyesight to the diseasecon rod dystrophy, Dan strives to prove that the only limits people truly have are the ones they place on themselves.   To showcase this, Team See Possibilities takes on endurance challenges around the world never done before by a blind athlete. They’ve raced nonstop across the Grand Canyon and back, up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 13 hours, hikes to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the dark in 2 1/2 days, andcompleted a 3-day endurance challenge through over 100 kilometers of remote sections of The Great Wall of China.Their goal is to help Dan make history on 7 continents in 7 years and inspire the local children who are blind by delivering a simple message: challenge your perceived limits.   On this episode, Dan shares the journey of losing his eyesight and the impact it’s had on his life.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Matt Wilson is the co-founder of the travel company Under30Experiences.In just a few short years U30X has grown to 15+ countries worldwide and 30+ local communities throughout the USA and Canada.   Matt is also the Co-Founder of Under30CEO (Acquired 2016) and the Host of the Live Different Podcast. He brings a unique, uncensored approach to his interviews and writing. His work is published on Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Huffington Post, Reuters, and is part of the invite-only Young Entrepreneurs' Council (YEC) comprised of the world's most successful entrepreneurs 40 and younger.   Matt is a shareholder of the Green Bay Packers. He hosts yoga and fitness retreats in his free time and completed the Crossfit Level 1 Coaching Course. He buys all his food from an organic farm in the jungle of Costa Rica where he lives.   On this episode, we learn how Matt went from working a corporate job to building his dream lifestyle, how he started his outdoor companies and advice he would give to others on how they can do the same.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Zach Davis is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief at The Trek and was named the The Top Hiking and Outdoor Blogger by USA TODAY. He has more than 5,000 miles of backpacking experience, including thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. He's authored a pair of books, Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, resources geared toward mentally preparing people for a thru-hike. When he's not hiking, Zach is most likely playing with his dog or at a brewery in Golden, Colorado, where he currently calls home.   Today, we’re going to learn how Zach went from hating the outdoors to making a career out of it, his journey hiking the Appalachian trail and advice he would give to others on how they can turn their passion into a career.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Chris Baker is the founder of OneSeed Expeditions, a global guiding outfitter that uses adventure travel to support entrepreneurship around the world. OneSeed connects travelers with local guides and communities while investing in local businesses through microfinance loans. To date, OneSeed has invested more than $250,000 in more than 500 entrepreneurs in places like Nepal, Chile, and Tanzania.    Chris was born and raised in rural West Virginia where the state motto reads "Mountaineers are always free." While his path has taken him around the world, he's always felt at home in the mountains. Chris launched OneSeed with a laptop and a crowdfunding campaign in 2010 and has since grown the team to more than 65 guides working across 7 countries.    Today, we’re going to learn how Chris’s childhood and world travels shaped his future career, how he built OneSeed Expeditions and the advice he would give to the 18-year-old version of himself.      This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Bryan Snyder grew up exploring the rolling hills and shady creeks of upstate New York.  A year abroad in Scotland, filled with hitchhiking adventures in the highlands and journeys to ruined castles convinced him that he needed to find employment outdoors.  So after college, Bryan taught natural science to young students at various environmental schools from Maine to Hawaii before settling on the West Coast.   Through trial and error, Bryan learned how to travel on the limited budget of a seasonal outdoor educator, which enabled a series of summertime odysseys in the Sierras and Rocky Mountains.  Two decades after coming to the West, Bryan continues to tempt fate in the thorniest of natural landscapes.  His "Off The Map" trilogy of adventure stories documents his numerous encounters with bears, storms, cliffs and other near-catastrophes.   Today, we’re going to learn how those stories inspired Bryan to pursue a lifestyle of adventure and how he inspires other to find their own passions in the outdoors and travel, through writing.     This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Today we are going to hear the story of Joe Ewing and Britten Ferguson; 2 incredible outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers whose paths have crossed in Denver, Colorado to found Wayfinder co-op: A member owned cooperative, co-working space in Denver that gives a home to businesses in the outdoor recreation industry to collaborate and create together.   Joe Ewing is Colorado native from the Denver area. Joe is former outward bound instructor, a river and mountain guide & an EMT. He has a degree from University of Colorado in Political Science and Economics, MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from Colorado State University. Joe is currently the co-founder at Desta Technologies, a client lead generation platform for freelance guides and adventure outfitters   Britten Ferguson grew up in Eastern Washington before going to the business school at the University of Washington. His work as a bilingual guide and educator motivated him to start Revolución, a bike travel business that takes people on inspired cycling adventures throughout Latin America.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Wade Holland is an adventure personality and video producer. He works with small to large size brands to bring them to life through engaging original video content and through an unmatched energy. As a personality, he hosts a variety of programs from digital series, to brand feature videos, as well as national corporate events. His specialty is original adventure lifestyle content. With a background in competitive adventure sports, he knows this world well and creates entertaining first-person perspective video that takes the viewer on an exciting journey through his adventures.   On this episode, we chat with Wade on how his childhood shaped his career, he tells the story of how he built a brand around 500 days of adventure and shares stories of his favorite adventures.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Davis Smith is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi. He was Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO of the Year in 2016 and is a member of the eight-person United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council. Davis holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is an adventurer who recently led the first successful crossing from Cuba to Florida via kayak!   On this episode, we chat with Davis on how his childhood shaped his career, he recounts the journey that eventually led him to start Cotopaxi and the story of how he crossed Cuba to Florida via kayak!   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jess Nepstad was the Divisional Vice president of Nestlé until an unexpected severance caused him to jump into the world of owning a small business. In September 2016, Jess and his business partner, Ned Becker, had the opportunity to combine their passions for coffee and the outdoors by purchasing Planetary Design: a company in Missoula, MT, dedicated to the pursuit of the perfect backcountry coffee.   On this episode, we chat with Jess on how networking is the most important tool in business, the life lessons Jess has learned from his personal/professional career and how he purchased Planetary Design.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Kissy Moehl is a world renowned ultramarathon runner who has set multiple world records! She is the youngest woman to complete the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and set the women's record for the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in 2007.    Through her passion for trail running, Krissy has had the opportunity to travel and experience the world. She credits the support of her family, the trail running community, her rich life experiences and the open spaces of high alpine terrain for inspiring her to keep moving forward.   On this episode, we chat with Krissy on how she fell in love with running, how she trains/prepares for her races and how she turned running into a full time career.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Eric Baird is the founder and CEO of Granogi. This all started when Eric dreamed of bringing 300 people down to the beautiful waterfalls located in Havasupai. Combining hiking, camping, yoga and meditation, and later incorporating other healthy living skills such as cooking, emotional healing and more.    Eric is also a contributing team member of Landmark Worldwide’s, Team, Management and Leadership Program, and has spoken all over the U.S. about entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Eric's love for people and the world has led him on numerous adventures to help drive success.   On this episode, we chat with Eric fell in love with the outdoors, how he started Granogi and how humanity can use the outdoors to bring our communities together.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

JJ Yosh is a TV Host, Adventure Filmmaker, Backcountry Chef, Outdoor Enthusiast, and social media influencer. Back in college, JJ discovered his love for nature on his first backpacking trip, and quickly saw that exploring our earth was his key to helping the world.    Since that time, JJ has led countless groups of people all over the world to explore some of the most beautiful places on earth, now producing engaging media to inspire people to get outside and explore their backyards. JJ has appeared in national commercials for AT&T, DirecTV, Coors, Intel, Chipotle Grill and hosted television shows for Discovery, TLC, and Tastemade networks. He recently produced and starred in a full feature length documentary, Ancient Tomorrow.   On this episode, we chat with JJ on how he built his passion into a career, he recounts the stories of his most memorable outdoor experiences and shares what he wants his legacy to be.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Scott Nelson is the founder and CEO of Advanture Company, a company whose mission is to help people renew their passion for life through building them a custom home on wheels.    Scott grew up in Santa Cruz, CA where adventure was just an everyday activity. Surfing, camping, and hiking were all apart of his daily routine. Scott has taken all of these experiences and has applied them to his startup, Advanture Company. They recently built a van for the famous photographer, Chris Burkard!   On this episode, we chat with Scott on how his childhood shaped his passions, how he went from living in Hawaii to getting his MBA and how he started and builtAdvanture Company!   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

In 2012, Emily & Scott Manning sold everything they owned and traveled to and lived in 12 countries in 12 months with their 7 month old son. Upon returning to the US, they didn't know where the best "home" would be as they wanted to incorporate a lot of values, lifestyles, and climates from the places they lived internationally. They decided the best way for them to discover a good home for their family in the US was to have a home on wheels!   They were able to buy a bus in April 2015, renovate it themselves that summer, and have been living and traveling on it since September of 2015.   Emily & Scott welcomed their second child, Zellie onto the bus in December 2015 and have been enjoying tiny living on wheels as a family of 4 as they've traveled all over the west US. They're expecting kid #3 this fall!   On this episode we discuss how they transformed the bus, they share stories from their travels and give advice to other families who want to travel!   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Devin Cohen is the co-founder of Parks Preserve, an e-commerce based outdoor goods company that gives 50% of its profits back to state & national park systems.    On this episode we discuss how his childhood shaped his career, how/why they started Parks Preserve and how anyone can get involved with preserving and promoting the state and national parks.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jordan Agolli is a speaker, emcee and show host. Jordan is also the founder of Force Media; a media production company that specializes in creating engaging online videos and podcasts. Jordan is currently launching his new YouTube Show, Tell Me More. And... He might be the President of the United States one day.   

Keegan McColl is the co-founder of Slipstream, commonly referred to as the Netflix for adventure films.   Always passionate about the outdoors and the environment, Keegan has rock climbed in Oman, paddled the Arctic Circle and surfed all 3 coasts of Africa. Keegan studied at The Williams School of Business at Bishop's University, worked at Hootsuite before starting Slipstream. Keegan grew up on Saltspring Island, a unique community off the coast of British Columbia that served as the initial stomping grounds of that passion for the outdoors, adventure, and photography that lead him to start Slipstream.   On this episode we discuss how his childhood shaped his career, the reaction of the outdoor community after the launch of Slipstream and advice he would give to fellow outdoor entrepreneurs.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Nicole Bassett was a film and video editing professional in a past life, but she decided to follow her passion for the outdoors and sustainability. She used that passion to start her new company, Renewal Workshop, which seeks to redefine waste in the apparel industry.    On this episode, we chat with Nicole on how she fell in love with the outdoors, why she started Renewal Workshop and how the average individual can get involved and help make the world more sustainable.     This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

David Williams is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and startup investor. Dave has had some incredible experiences From Rafting roaring rapids in Africa, Scuba diving along the Great Barrier Reef, Nightclubbing in Ibiza, to Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain — twice. Dave Williams truly lives for life experiences, and today, he shares the story of why those experiences were crucial step in making him a better entrepreneur.   From the Dot Com days to navigating a recession, Dave has endured the cycles of entrepreneurship for nearly twenty years. He created, lead, and exited two successful startups, 360i and BLiNQ Media and now serves as an angel investor, advisor, mentor through Global Ad Ventures, and most recently, founded his latest startup called NomadX, a brilliant way to share his passion for traveling and entrepreneurship with all those brave enough to take the first step.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Tom Mulliez is the founder of iTrekkers: an online platform that enables outdoor adventures by connecting the public to expert guides in Florida.   During this episode, we chat with Tom on how he fell in love with the outdoors, how he transitioned his life path and how he built his outdoor company iTrekkers.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Rick Ridgeway is Patagonia’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs where he oversees vanguard environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, Common Threads and the Footprint Chronicles.  He also co-founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.  In addition to business, Rick is recognized as a mountaineer and adventurer, making the first American ascent of K2.  He has produced and directed several documentary films, written dozens of magazine articles and six books. National Geographic recently honored him with its “Lifetime Achievement in Adventure” award.      During this episode, we chat with Rick on how he fell in love with the outdoors, he recounts some of his most memorable adventures and shares the advice he would give to a younger version of himself.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Josh Salvo is the founder of ReddyYeti, an online platform that helps emerging outdoor entrepreneurs get the traction & exposure they need. This is done through seasonal gear giveaways on their website.   During this episode, we chat with Josh on how he fell in love with the skiing, how he started ReadyYeti and the advice he would give to someone who wants to start a business in the outdoor industry.   Links mentioned in the episode: ReadyYeti ReadyYeti Podcast   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Brittney Carlberg is a world traveler who has dedicated her life to inspiring wellness through intentional outdoor experiences and a lifestyle mindset she refers to as Travel Happy. She founded her company Travel Happy Tribe upon that mindset and has since become a bit of a celebrity through her work.    On this episode, we chat with Brittney on how she fell in love with the outdoors, how she built her lifestyle around travel (and how she was robbed in Bolivia) and the advice she would give to others who also want to build their life around travel.   Links mentioned in episode: Travel Happy Tribe Website Instagram This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Anna Stork is the co-founder of Shark Tank featured startup LuminAID, an innovative new solar company that makes a solar-rechargeable, inflatable lantern that packs flat and inflates to create a lightweight, waterproof light that’s safe, sustainable, and portable.    Their mission to make light more sustainable and affordable for everyone with their roots focused on disaster relief. LuminAID has currently been used in more than 70 countries after disasters including Hurricane Sandy and the devastating earthquakes in Nepal.   On this episode we chat with Anna on how she was a problem solver from a young age, where the idea for LuminAID came from and how they were able to start and build the company.   Links mentioned in episode: LuminAID This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jennifer Scism and her husband, David Koorits, are the founders of Good To-Go: a unique outdoor startup that makes delicious, all natural meals which are lightweight and simple to prepare whether you’re 20 miles in the backcountry or next to your car at a campground!   On this episode we chat with Jennifer & David on how they met, how they had the idea for Good To-Go and how they have built and run their business over the last couple years.    Links mentioned in episode:   Good To-Go   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Dan Opalacz decided to sell most of what he owned and move into an 86’ Subaru Powered VW to travel around North America and build one of the nation's most exciting footwear startups, Bedrock Sandals. After a couple years in the VW, Dan traded in his VW van for a small boat in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved the company out to Oakland, CA where he’s currently living at the marina out of a sailboat...with no sail…or even mast. In addition to building the Bedrock Brand, Dan recently traveled the entire country of New Zealand via bike, foot, and canoe and was recently named to the Outdoor Industry's 30 Under 30 list.    On this episode we chat with Dan on why he decided to made such a radical change to his lifestyle, we hear amazing stories from his epic adventures and we discuss how he built Bedrock Sandals.    Links mentioned in episode:   Bedrock Sandals   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jason Antin is currently the director of Partnerships at Gociety, an app dedicated to easily getting you outside with awesome people; simply and spontaneously. On top of that, Jason is a guide for Denver Mountain Guiding, has extensive emergency medical training as an EMT, and he coaches mountain athletes at the Alpine Training Center in Boulder, CO.  On this episode, we discuss how Jason went from being a law enforcement officer to working in the outdoors, how he built his career around the outdoors and advice he would give to someone who wants to make a career change into the outdoors.   Links mentioned in episode:   Adventure Fest Gociety   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Bob Dalton was inspired to help the homeless population when his mother, a hard-working single mother, found herself living on the streets in 2013. Because of his Mother's story, Bob realized that not all choose to become homeless, and that some just need a second chance. He began to call homeless shelters in his area to ask what they needed: They all said blankets. In June of 2014, Bob founded Sackcloth & Ashes. For every blanket that you purchase, Sackcloth & Ashes gives a blanket to your local homeless shelter.   On this episode we discuss: How Bob’s childhood shaped his career and the business he started. How Bob used his mother’s time on the streets as inspiration to start his business. The impact Sackcloth & Ashes has had on the homeless community. The advice Bob would give to someone who wants to be a social entrepreneur. How Sackcloth & Ashes is revolutionizing social entrepreneurship.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Craig Cooper is a 53-year-old serial entrepreneur from Australia and an early investor in companies such as The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Craig is currently the CEO of CooperativeHealth, a digital media company focused on men’s health, as well as the author of the Harper Collins book “Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick-Ass Life After 40“. Through this, he’s created a comprehensive guide to healthy aging for men, highlighting the specific things to focus on – flexibility, mobility, balance, functional strength, nutrition and endurance. And as if that weren’t enough, Craig is also the host of CNBC's new Shark Tank style show, the "Adventure Capitalists,” showcasing the best new innovation from outdoor startups across the world.   On this episode we discuss: Craig’s early life and how he forged his own path in his multitude of careers. How his many injuries and near death experiences have shaped his life. A behind the scenes look at the TV Show “Adventure Capitalists”. Why an active and healthy lifestyle is so important to Craig. The advice he’d give to other outdoor entrepreneurs. What Craig wants his legacy to be.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.   On this episode we discuss: How Chris fell in love with the outdoors How he ruined $30,000 worth of camera gear. Why he spent a night in a Russian jail Chris takes us behind the scenes of all the hard work that goes into planning an outdoor trip. How anyone can turn their passion into a career.  This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Patrick Sherwin is the founder of GoSun Stove; a versatile and powerful portable stove that can cook a meal in only 20 minutes, safely sizzling its contents up to a remarkable 550°F, all without the use of fuel.   On this episode, we discuss how Patrick fell in love with the outdoors, the impact solar energy has on our community, how Patrick discovered this technology and created the GoSun stove and advice he would give to others on how to make an impact on society.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Mark Llano is the owner and driver of Serket Racing, a seasoned veteran, and entrepreneur dedicated to bettering the lives of his fellow veterans. Llano joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1986 and served five years prior to being called up for active duty during Desert Storm in 1991. Llano’s dedication to excellence was apparent as a marine, and upon leaving the service, continued with his entrepreneurial work. In 2003, Llano left Sterling to pursue a new venture that would bring him closer to his military family and community. Named Source One Distributors, Inc., Llano’s new venture provided equipment, products and support services to the defense industry. In 2012, Llano married his success with Source One and his passion for racing by creating Serket to raise awareness and direct financial support for veterans and their families. On this episode, we discuss how Mark got into Serket racing, how he trains for Serket racing, his favorite memories from racing and we learn about his mental approach to series racing and how we can apply it to our lives.  This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Brody Leven is a professional adventure skier and storyteller raised in flat, northeastern Ohio as a freestyle skier and soccer player. Brody graduated from Westminster College in 2010 where he was elected as a two-term student body president and recipient of his college's highest honor, the President's Leadership while studying economics, honors, and Spanish. He’s obsessed with climbing and skiing the world's mountains and volcanoes. Once a year Brody wears a suit once a year to talk with congress about climate change.   On this episode, we discuss how Brody fell in love with skiing, how he became a ski mountaineer, and how Brody has built his lifestyle around outdoor adventures and making an impact on the world.  This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Kyle Davidson is the founder of Sourced Adventures, an adventure travel company specializing in day trips, weekend excursions, and destination travel. Sourced Adventures helps people escape the city and experience the outdoors. In three short years, Sourced Adventures has taken over 30,000 passengers on trips.   On this episode, we discuss how Kyle got involved guiding outdoor trips, how he started Sourced Adventures, and advice he would give to people who want to lead outdoor trips.  This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Justin Lukasavige is a free-lance marketing and photography guru who gets paid to travel the world and pursue what he loves.   On this episode, we discuss Justin’s experiences motorcycling the Colorado mountain passes, how he combines his passion for photography and the outdoors, and advice he would give to others on how they can build an income around the outdoors. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

After college, Heath and his wife Alyssa both started off working conventional office jobs. However, that lifestyle was so boring they didn’t last a year before they knew sitting in an office all day for the next forty years wasn’t going to work. They both love to travel, but when you’re 25, it isn’t always easy or affordable to see the world.   Together they hatched a plan to quit their jobs, buy an old RV off Craigslist, and cross off a major bucket list item: traveling to all fifty states.Four days after their wedding, they hopped into their 1994 Coachman Leprechaun and headed west.    They spent the next seven months on a cross-country road trip that spanned across 48 states. As they traveled, they loved their new lifestyle so but didn’t want their full-time travel lifestyle to end after they visited all fifty states; they wanted to find a way to keep traveling indefinitely. So, they started finding dozens of creative ways to make money during their travels: sponsorships, books, consulting, film work, podcasting, affiliate marketing, blogging, and more.    On this episode we talk to Heath about how they got started traveling in the RV, how they financially supported themselves during their travels (including Heath working a job in every US State) and advice they would give to others on how they can travel on a budget. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Erika Wiggins love for adventure started from her days sailing the South Pacific when she was 4 years old with her parents to earning her first pilot’s certificate while in the US Virgin Islands at 17 years old. For over 25 years, Erika has been flying, backpacking, caving, diving, camping, and rappelling. To fund her passion, she’s worked as a flight instructor, corporate pilot, and firefighter/ EMT. In 2005, she threw herself head first into the corporate-rut as a commercial real estate broker. Working 80 hours a week, without days off forcing her to the brink of insanity. In 2008, she began blogging as a form of mental escape. The more she wrote, the more she knew something had to change. By 2009, she was back out on the trails, kayaking and crawling around in caves again, learning to live on less money and more efficiently managing her business to allow more freedom. On this episode, Erika shares what life was like growing up sailing and learning how to fly planes at a young age. Erika also shares how she fell into the trap of being consumed by work but how she was able to get herself out of it. Finally, Erika gives advice to others on how they can build a life that combines work and passion.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.    

John Huston is a professional polar explorer and veteran of the first American unsupported expedition to the North Pole. He has completed major expeditions to the South Pole, Greenland, and to Canada’s fabled Ellesmere Island. John is also a motivational speaker, safety and logistics consultant, and wilderness guide. He regularly speaks to companies and organizations, referencing his expeditions to discuss overcoming challenges.   Whether it is navigating through a junkyard maze of sea ice rubble, skiing into the alpenglow of the midnight sun, or the camaraderie that comes with a team safely pitching a tent in a howling blizzard, he lives for moments in which effort and reward seamlessly flow together.   On this episode we discuss: How John fell in love with the outdoors.  What goes into a polar expedition and how they work.  How they plan and prepare for an expedition.  What can go wrong during an expedition.  The technology they use during their expedition.  John’s mental attitude and how he stays strong while on an expedition.  The type of challenges John has faced on the ice and the lessons he’s learned.     This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.    

Camrin Braun is fascinated by the marine life of our planet. In 2010, he joined a team of experts who employ cutting edge techniques to understand the ecology of the world’s most important fish. Since then, he has been elected a National Geographic Young Explorer and become a member of the Explorer’s Club. His expeditions have ranged from sailing the remote Pacific to understand coral reefs to tagging sharks in Sudan. He is now pursuing his doctoral degree in Oceanography at MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where he explores the relationship between the movements of large, open ocean fish and the physical, chemical, and biological environment they inhabit. On this episode we discuss: 1. How Camrin fell in love with the ocean. 2. The science behind fish tagging. 3. The biggest misconception people have about the ocean. 4. The type of tools Camrin uses to study the ocean. 5. Camrin’s favorite stories from his work as an oceanographer. 6. Why Mako sharks are Camrin’s favorite marine animal. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jessica Wahl is the Government Affairs Manager at the Outdoor Industry Association. Along with being the Government Affairs Manager, Jessica has fought to improve the state of outdoor recreation in the US since 2009 in the Office of the Secretary in the Department of the Interior. Jessica also serves the Outdoor Industry Association as the Recreation Policy Manager.    On this episode we discuss: Washington D.C. and the outdoor opportunities it offers.  How Jessica got into the role of combining policy and the outdoors. Jessica’s favorite initiatives she has worked on throughout her career. The impact the outdoors has on the United States and careers throughout the country.  Jessica’s prediction of the outdoor industry in the next 10-20 years.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Dan Vinson is the co-founder of Monkii Bars, a versatile fitness device that allows you to have epic workouts no matter where you are in the world. Previously, Dan worked as a Wilderness Ranger and a Wildland Firefighter.    On this episode we learn: How Dan fell in love with the outdoors and fitness.   Dan’s favorite stories as a Wilderness Ranger and Wildland Firefighter.  How Dan’s different outdoor business ideas led to the creation of Monkii Bars.  The story of how Dan did a workout with the Monkii Bars while attached to a hot air balloon hundreds of feet in the air.  How Monkii Bars raised $1,073,512 on Kickstarter.  Why it’s important for everyone to workout and be involved in the outdoors.  Dan’s advice on how to maintain a fitness routine outdoors.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Kate Atwood is the founder of Kate’s Club: a not-for-profit that empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. At the age of 12, Kate Atwood lost her mother. For 7 years she did not talk about her loss, until she told her story at a camp at 19. It was at this camp that the idea for Kate’s club was born.    On this episode we discuss: How Kate had the idea for Kate’s Club. How she took the idea and built it into a non-profit.  How Kate supported herself while starting Kate’s Club. How Kate raised money for Kate’s Club when they were just getting started. The story behind the name of Kate’s Club. Advice she would give to young entrepreneur’s who want to start a non-profit.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit our website.We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Andrew Siess is now the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe on foot. In the Summer of 2009, Andrew biked from Minnesota to the southern-most tip of South America. In September of 2011 Andrew canoed the entire Mississippi River, he finished in December of the same year. In May of 2012 Andrew Sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, hit a whale, was rescued by a cargo ship then began walking around the entire planet.    On this episode we learn: How Andrew biked from Minnesota to the southern tip of South America (and biked all the way back home!) Andrew shares his experience when he canoed the entire Mississippi (and did it without spending any money!) The story of Andrew circumventing the world.  How Andrew’s ship sank in the middle of the ocean and they were rescued by a cargo ship.  How Andrew made money to support himself while he walked around the world.  How Andrew made it through the challenging months during his trip (loneliness, sickness, no money, police, danger).  The advice Andrew would give to someone who wants to add adventure to their life.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

I met Gregg & Henry at a young entrepreneurship meet up I held and was blown away by both stories. Gregg is a serial entrepreneur and his son, Henry, is only 10 years-old but already has built and launched multiple apps on the app store.    On this episode we discuss: Gregg’s background and the different companies he’s built.  Gregg’s advice he would give to young entrepreneurs. How Henry taught himself how to code.  The types of app and games Henry has built.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit our website.We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Milo Pierwola is the founder of World 360 VR and EXP Adventures, a privately guided adventure company. World 360 VR is a company that produces virtual reality videos of real adventures including winter alpine climbing, flying a drone inside a mine, and much more. They use those videos along with virtual reality headsets and take them inside orphanages, hospitals, inpatient care centers and let people who have never been able to experience these type of activities, feel like they are actually on the adventure.    On this episode we learn: Milo’s life story and how he turned his unhappy lawyer lifestyle into a life of adventure. (At one point Milo was working over 95 hours a week in a room with no windows) How Milo overcome the criticism and doubt of his friends and family when he changed his lifestyle.  How Milo brought the outdoors to life by recording it with a virtual reality camera.  The impact virtual reality is going to have on humanity. How we can combine technology and the outdoors.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Michelle Blue is the co-founder of bené; A luxury scarf company, made in the USA, committed to providing educational opportunities to girls around the world.    On this episode we discuss: How Michelle developed a love for fashion.  How she graduated college with no debt.  How a trip to Ghana sparked the idea for bené. How bené was able to support girls education in Ghana.  How she and her co-founder grew their business.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit our website. We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

David Nour is the CEO of the Nour group. David is also an author, entrepreneur and an avid cross-country motorcyclist. David has ridden the entire route 66, he owns over 7 bikes, and has ridden over 3,500 miles in under 10 days.    On this episode we learn:  How David fell in love with motorcycling. The misconceptions many people have about motorcycles and the motorcycle community. The stories of his long distance rides.  The 4 times David has fallen off his motorcycle and what he learned from the experiences.  The lessons David's learned from riding and how they have contributed to his success in business.  How a beginner can get started with riding motorcycles.  David’s most memorable riding experience over the last 6 years.  The positive impact riding has had on David’s life.  If you'd like to go on a trip with David, you can sign up here! This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.  

Michael Gargiulo is currently the founder and CEO of ProxyServer, a company who’s mission is to protect your data and identity by giving you a safer way to connect to the internet. Previously, Michael sold over $2,000,000 worth of gift cards and built multiple gaming websites that reached over 100,000 daily visitors.    On this episode we discuss: How Michael taught himself how to build websites and SEO. How he grew 3 websites to 100,000 daily visitors. How Michael sold $2,000,000 worth of gift cards.  Why Michael was sued at 20 years old and how he overcame the obstacle. Where the idea for Proxy Server came from and how Michael built it.  How Michael secured $600,000 in funding for Proxy Server.  How Michael handles stress as a business owner.  The advice Michael would give to his 18-year-old self.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit our website. We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Lucas is a professional filmmaker, cinematographer, and former award-winning professional climber, holding world championship titles in bouldering, has multiple first place victories in the Italian Climbing Cup, and was ranked as one of the top 5 climbers of the World Cup ranking till 2011.   Lucas is now currently managing his production company, The Coral Climb, one of the best-established filmmaking companies in Italy that specializes in documentary filmmaking and branded content, where he’s worked on dozens of documentaries, films, and advertisements around the world for major network and corporate clients such as National Geographic, the US Navy, and LaSportiva.   Lucas is currently is based in Los Angeles managing the filmmaking company full time.    On this episode, we learn about Lucas’s life as a world-class rock climber (and how Lucas overcame his fear of heights), how Lucas transitioned from Rock Climbing to founding The Coral Climb, and how the team at Coral Climb creates their breath taking outdoor films.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Nick Mares is the co-founder of Kettle and Fire, the first and only shelf stable, grass fed bone broth on the market. Bone broth is a hot up and coming health food trend which is a nutritious broth that you can drink with numerous health benefits. The company was founded in 2015 and within 4 months they did 7 figures in revenue. Fast forward to 2016 and the company is still growing at a fast rate.    In this episode we discuss: Nick’s family life and the impact that growing up in a house of 9 had on his path as an entrepreneur. Why Nick took a gap year between high school to college and the advice he’d give to others.  How Nick turned a knee injury into the business that would eventually become Kettle and Fire.  Where the name Kettle and Fire came from.  The operational process of how their bone broth is created. The rigorous process it took to manufacture and sell the product.  How they grew the company from 0 to 7 figures so quickly.  What Nick does on a difficult day and how he picks himself up. Nick’s dream that he wants to turn into a reality. For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Grace Anderson is the Inspiring Connections Representative with the Sierra Club. Grace currently coordinates the 52 group nationwide volunteer-led program that connects marginalized communities to the outdoors, especially youth. She has worked as a council member for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and has worked to promote diversity in the outdoors through NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School. Grace was also recently named as one of America’s “30 Under 30” outdoor movers and shakers by the Outdoor Industry Association. On this episode, we learn the story of how Grace fell in love with the outdoors, how she is making the outdoor community a more comfortable place for people of color, and the impact that the outdoors has on the youth in our community. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Dylan Gambardella is a 20-year old undergraduate student at Duke University and the founder of Next Gen Ventures and Students4Students. Dylan was named a Wunderkind, a Melissa & Doug Scholar and has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Fox News, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more.    In this episode we discuss: Where Dylan’s drive and motivation comes from. How Dylan has become a strong leader and his advice to other leaders.  How Dylan betters himself as a businessman and human being. The business model behind Students4Students and how it was started.  The wild story of how Dylan went to Forbes 30U30 conference.  How Dylan balanced freshman year of college and starting Next Gen Ventures.  What Dylan does on a difficult day or when he faces an obstacle.  How Dylan takes care of his physical and mental health. Where Dylan’s humble personality comes from.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Langely McNeal is most well known for her phenomenal accomplishments as a pro skier on the US Ski Cross World Cup Team. She was the top American Ski Cross female in 2008/2009/2011/2012/2013, has appeared in 4 Winter X GAMES and was the 2012 Winter X GAMES National Champion. She’s been featured in top publications such as Ski Magazine, Shape Magazine, Powder Magazine, and Eddie Bauer. Through all of this, she served as her own manager and agent, mastering the business side of sports marketing and social media.    On this episode we discuss how Langely fell in love with skiing, how she turned skiing from a hobby into a profession, the story of how she got to the X GAMES (After not skiing for months and having only 1 week to train), and we get a behind the scenes look at the mental/physical/emotional aspect of being a professional skier.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Calvin Wayman is the founder of Cobbes Media (a social media management company), a sought-after speaker, the host of Millionaire Case Study, and author of the book “Fish Out Of Water"   After quitting his day-job to pursue his dream of working for himself, Calvin relocated from Salt Lake City to Southern California. He sold solar systems door-to-door to pay the bills and fund his online business. Calvin’s passion is helping entrepreneurs grow their business by taking advantage of modern tools and technology.   In this episode we discuss: How homeschooling in High School shaped Calvin’s path as a businessman.  How taking a few gap years between high school and college showed Calvin what he did NOT want for his life.  The story of why Calvin quit his day job and started selling solar systems door-to-door. Why Calvin spent $20,000 on a business coach. How Calvin started and grew Cobbes Media. The one social media platform Calvin would use if he could only use one for the rest of the year.  For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Chris Shiver is a natural born entrepreneur and investor who has visited over 36 countries, living in 4 of them and working in 6. Chris was the founder and President of a NASA-based composite thermal materials and products company who’s proprietary material helped NASA  patch it's heat shield in orbit. Chris is also an avid scuba diver who’s spent 30 years in the sport and 5 years as the director of sales and marketing for 6 high-end diving resorts located in Fiji, Belize, and the Philippines. Chris is currently the CEO and editor of ColoradoAdventures.com, a one-stop-shop for outdoor recreation and adventures.    In this episode we learn how traveling around the world at a young age led Chris to his love for the outdoors, the story of Chris' Mt. Everest Expedition in search of Sandy Irvine body, Chris’ opinion on making the ocean habitable for humans, and Chris’ advice on how to build a lifestyle that combines your career and the outdoors.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.           

Lisa Slagle is the founder and Creative Director of Wheelie Creative: A creative marketing agency that creates wild and meaningful content for the outdoor industry. They build brand identities, make videos, and work with businesses to help them tell their story in a fun and engaging way.    In this episode we learn how Lisa started Wheelie Creative, what inspired Lisa to get into snowboarding (Lisa has had 5 concussions in the last year from snowboarding) and how snowboarding, fear and the outdoors are closely tied together.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Ryan is the founder of Alpine Hammock and Deep South Mountaineering. Alpine Hammock has raised over $60,000 on Kickstarter. Deep South Mountaineering creates elegantly functional outdoor equipment that seeks to protect our shared natural resources.   On this episode, we learn how Ryan started Alpine Hammock, how Ryan used Kickstarter to fund his company, Ryan’s experience as a dog sledder and we hear the story of how Ryan and his friends summited a mountain for the first time and officially named the mountain!   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Jon Bowen is a cartographer at National Geographic where he works on building interactive maps and atlases. Through cartography, Jon has worked in the Galapagos islands at The Charles Darwin Research Center and has also led numerous whitewater rafting trips in the back country. Jon was also nominated as one of the 30Under30 creative leaders in the outdoor community.     On this episode we learn how Jon fell in love with cartography, how cartography can help people get involved with the outdoors, and a behind the scenes look at how maps and cartography shape our world. We also get to hear what Jon thinks of Pokemon Go!   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Lance Haynie is the associate director of the University of Georgia Recreational Program. Lance’s primary responsibilities include leading, organizing and managing all the outdoor trips for the UGA recreation program.   On this episode we learn what inspired Lance to get into the outdoors, the positive relationship the outdoors can build between your family and friends, and how the outdoors can strengthen you as a leader and communicator.    Fun fact: Lance is also who inspired our host, Marshall Mosher, to get into the outdoors. Without Lance, this show probably would not exist!    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

After spending 3 years as an event director, Adam spent 2015 with his wife traveling internationally through Chile, Thailand, Australia and many other countries across a total of 6 continents. Following their return home from the United States, Adam set out in February 2016 to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the USA on foot, traveling from Huntington Beach, CA to Tybee Island, GA, completing the 2,500 mile journey in 60 days.    On this episode we get to hear how Adam fell in love with running after a half-marathon race with his wife (After the race he said he was not going to do a race ever again…quite the opposite happened), the intense challenges Adam faced running across America, and the life lessons Adam learned from being an ultramarathonner.        This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Nathan Fox is the founder of Fox LSAT, a high-level program that teaches law students how to ace the LSAT. Fox LSAT offers live classes, online courses, books, videos, podcast, blogs and 1 on 1 tutoring. Out of 7 years of teaching, not 1 student has ever asked Nathan for a refund.    In this episode we discuss:   Nathan’s opinion on going to college. Nathan’s tips on how you can find or create a career you are passionate about. The jobs Nathan had that eventually led him to start Fox LSAT.  How Nathan started and grew Fox LSAT.  How Fox LSAT received 93 Five star reviews on Yelp.  The best teaching advice Nathan has ever heard.    For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

On November 1st, 2014, Hina Dar went hiking for the first time in her life. In 2016, Hina hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.   On this episode we get to hear Hina share her powerful story on how going through a tough divorce got her into working out and hiking, how she went from a beginner to hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro and the advice she would give to everyone else about getting started in the outdoors.    This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

Daryl Urbanksi is the founder of BestBusinessCoach.ca, a high-level coaching program and is also known for his incredible ability to build 7-figure automated income streams.    In this episode we discuss:   How many hours it takes to master the fundamentals of any skill. Daryl’s unique background and how it helps him to connect with others. The different businesses Daryl built over his life (From martial arts school to a travel agency).  Marketing strategies Daryl used to grow his businesses. How Daryl built his 7 figure coaching business.   For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

  Ryan Magdziarz is a master of marketing, sales and business growth.   Before the age of 21 Ryan had started and run multiple successful ventures, including a marketing agency that he grew to a team of 8 people, an app that gathered over 100,000 downloads in the first 4 weeks and many more.   After a painstaking life breakthrough, Ryan realized his birth purpose and Winning International was born with the mission of raising a billion dollars for charity. Before age 22 Ryan had grown Winning to 7-Figures and changed 100’s of coaches’ lives.   In this episode we discuss:   Why Ryan and his team gave away free $100 gift cards.  The concept of “Giving instead of getting” in marketing. How Ryan had his confidence shattered when his mother left him and his father when he was 13. How getting into golf and finding a mentor gave Ryan confidence again. How talking to girls and joining a sales team helped Ryan face his fears.  How Ryan learned how to sell by cold calling for 3 months straight, 8 hours a day.  The side hustles and businesses Ryan built before he started Winning International.  The behind the scenes of what Winning International provides for their clients.  Ryan’s advice on how you can land your first client. The 2 different types of failure.     For more details on this episode or resources and support on building your business, please visit www.teenpodcast.com We have built a community of entrepreneurs from all around the world to help you on your journey.    The podcast is produced by Force Media. 

Race in America This month’s episode recognizes Black History Month by bringing together several scholars for a discussion of race in contemporary America. As we look back on 2014, we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, but we also find racial inequality and abuses of power and privilege that continue to endanger and oppress non-white Americans. We must also ask ourselves: Where are we, as a nation, in our ongoing debates regarding race? Among other inquiries, host Rebecca McInroy asks these In Perspective discussants which conversations about race are most productive to pursue. The Discussion Cherise Smith is a professor of art history and Director of the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Smith reminds us that while the effects of racial discrimination are very real, race is also a social construction that gets piled onto other issues of power and identity, including gender, class, and education. Rich Reddick is a professor of educational administration and Faculty Director for Campus Diversity Initiatives at UT Austin. Reddick argues that we need to have more general conversations about race, rather than rely on reactionary discussions, in order to help us work through and understand ongoing institutional racism. Eric Tang is a professor of African and African diaspora studies and Asian American studies at UT Austin. For Tang, race is a set of practices, which assign values and power to certain bodies based on individual daily life, as well as policy. He brings to our attention the significance of race in how Austin has changed over time. Regina Lawrence is a professor of journalism at UT Austin and author of The Politics of Force: Media and the Construction of Police Brutality. For Lawrence, conversations about race begin with a shared language and a greater sense of empathy—something she finds lacking in discussions driven by social media where earnest conversation can be foreclosed by a culture of shaming. What’s your perspective? Race is a sensitive issue in this country to say the least. It is a complicated social construction that keeps us divided through institutionalized means, via the daily reproduction of social conventions, and via the easy reliance on harmful stereotypes. While we engage in this discussion during Black History Month, it is clear that race impacts all our lives regardless of how we might identify and regardless of how others categorize us. When we understand race in relation to power and privilege, we begin to see how it plays out in our daily experiences. How does race impact your daily life?