Podcasts about keen footwear

A factory in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, reliant on automation, looks to help a shoe manufacturer navigate tariffs and labor shortages.The Wall Street Journal reported that Keen Footwear recently closed its facility in Portland, Oregon, with plans to relocate production to a 60,000-square-foot site in the Bluegrass State, scheduled to open next month. The company expects the new location to nearly double its domestic output and credits that growth to increased automation.

Listen as we chat with Shane Selbee, the Executive Vice President of Sales at Justin. Shane shares insights from his retail upbringing, how it shaped his career, and his journey into creating the Frontier Collection, our newest collection. Tune in for a glimpse into Shane's life, his passion for footwear, and the exciting launch of the Frontier Collection. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at: https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up/podcast.htmlCheck out The Frontier Collection HERE Shop Taylor's Outfit:DressJean JacketBoots

Segment 3, September 16th, 2023 What is Disc Golf and how do you get started?  Producer Tommy Fradenburg grabs the mic and talks about his entrance into the sport. All it took was some basic instruction & investment & Tommy was invested in the sport.  Fortunately Charlotte has a ton of places to play disc golf & Rock Hill, SC, is the center point of a lot of competition, including past, US and World Disc Golf Championships. Listen in and learn about some of the verbage, places, & minimal needs for you to take on the sport. One fact:  Keen Footwear has often been cited as one of the best for playing disc golf.  These rugged, walking shoes provide support and protection while you're on any disc golf course. Fact two:  L.L. Bean is the current World Championship title sponsor.

Originally aired April 27th, 2020The world of highlining is often misunderstood as simply walking from one point to another across a thin webbing hundreds of feet in the air. While it is that, it's so much more. Ari does an amazing job illustrating, even for the totally unfamiliar, the thrill, focus, and adventure of being out there on the line.Most of the episode revolves around him and his friend's ridiculous accomplishment of highlinging 2 km across an abandoned asbestos mine in (appropriately enough) Asbestos, Quebec. The project was huge, ludicrous, and completely awesome. Enjoy. Video on the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2ya3oLHaYInstagram: @ariintheairHis collaboration with KEEN Footwear: www.keenfootwear.com/ambassadors/blog-article-18043.htmlPersonal website: ariintheair.comPodcast: ariintheair.com/podcastSponsor Messages:Outdoor VitalsCheck out the high-quality gear from Outdoor Vitals that Mason knows and trusts at outdoorvitals.comRelion BatteriesPlan your next adventure with Outlaw 1072s from RELiON. Currently on sale for a limited time, visit relionbattery.com/adventureLectric eBikesLectric eBikes offers a wide range of customizable and adjustable eBike options to accommodate an array of different lifestyles. Including rides from the effortlessly fun XP Lite to a highly capable cargo eBike, the XPedition. Over 250,000 dedicated riders on the road so far!https://lectricebikes.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Women often bear the brunt of mental and physical labor in the home, putting others' needs ahead of their own, but by ensuring that even just 15 minutes of each day is focused on self-care, Coach Robin Rutledge-Taylor believes women can join together to take back their lives and begin to thrive.Coach Robin has been a GirlTrek Crew Leader since 2012. She also runs her own wellness business and holds certifications with both NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership Schools) and the Sierra Club. She's been a fitness enthusiast and professional in the wellness space since 1989. On today's episode, Robin talks to us about the many hats she wears, the importance of self-care, and what it has meant to her to be a leader within the GirlTrek movement. She tells us about her most memorable walk, a wilderness backpacking trip on which she was the only Black person, and why this walk led her to realize how strong she really was. And finally, she shares why it is so important that women show up for themselves — and for each other.You can connect with Robin on Instagram at @coachrobinrenee and can learn more about GirlTrek at https://www.girltrek.org/Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

Shawn Eckert's journey started with a single step that transformed his whole life. After years of struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, Shawn weighed 446 lbs. After his doctor warned him that he would die early if he continued the path he was on, he made a commitment to improving his health so he could be there for his family and for himself. His first steps were painful and challenging but after only one week of daily walking, he felt empowered by the dramatic physical and mental changes that were taking shape. Over time, walking became the activity he relied on to keep his mind clear and happy.During our conversation, Shawn shares his journey with walking and how it impacted his relationships with his family and improved his mental health. He also experienced an incredible physical transformation, including the complete loss of the foot and heel pain he'd been struggling with and an overall weight loss of nearly 200 lbs. Shawn is now an ultrarunner who recently finished a 100-mile race. He credits walking for helping him stay motivated during both running and everyday life.You can connect with Shawn on Instagram at @shawnsmahal.Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400 The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

Author Annabel Streets wants us all to find more opportunities to walk. After hearing her friends and family make excuses to skip their walks, Annabel set out on a mission to share research on the benefits of different kinds of walks — and to inspire people to break out of their walking ruts.In "52 Ways To Walk," Annabel shares 52 ideas for how to shake up your walking routine, all backed by science. We were excited to hear her tips for making walking fun and more interesting — like how to enjoy and soak up the benefits of walking backwards or the scientific reasons why you should venture out in the pouring rain (hint: it has to do with negative air ions)! This is a great episode to listen to if you or someone you know keeps coming up with excuses not to go on a walk, if you're looking for reasons to start a walking habit, or if you need some tips on how to get out of a walking rut.You can connect with Annabel on Instagram at @annabelabbs. Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

TW: Suicide, Grief & Loss, Mental Illness Even the shortest walk can have a big impact on your mental wellness. We dive into that and more during our conversation with Julia Broglie. Julia is the cofounder of BroglieBox, a company that lets you create and send self-care packages for mental wellness. During our conversation, we discuss Julia's own struggles with mental health, how BroglieBox came to be, the role of walking in Julia's self-care toolbox, and the six pillars of mental wellness that guide her passion for mental health and wellness.If you are in crisis or need support, please call or text 988 to speak to a crisis counselor, available 24/7.You can connect with Julia on Instagram at @juls.b_ and can learn more about BroglieBox at @thebrogliebox and https://brogliebox.com/Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

What started during the pandemic as Mia Lind's personal mindfulness and gratitude activity has now become a viral trend with over a half a billion views and millions of women taking part. The #HotGirlWalk has one rule: you can only think about three things, 1. what you're grateful for, 2. your goals, and finally, 3. how hot you are (hint: this isn't about looks — it's about how you feel). We wanted to find out even more about the Hot Girl Walk so we asked Mia, creator of the movement, to share the story behind the walk and how going on regular #HotGirlWalks has helped her and countless other women boost their mental and physical health. We also dug into why her rebranding of walking is important for building self-confidence, fostering relationships, and prioritizing mental health.To learn more about the Hot Girl Walk, you can follow @hotgirlwalk on Instagram, check out #hotgirlwalk, and visit hotgirlwalk.com. You can also connect with Mia on Instagram at @miaivylind and @exactlyliketheothergirls on TikTok.Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

On today's episode, we sit down with Rory Fuerst Jr., the Global Product Innovation Director at KEEN Footwear. After suffering a traumatic knee injury during a ski accident, Rory's high-speed life ground to a halt. He went from working as hard as he played, to living in a fog of pain meds and PT appointments. The day he was cleared to walk again, his entire view on walking, and on the world, changed. He began to notice the beauty in the little things he was used to seeing every day, and to connect more with nature and his community. It was through this process of slowing down that he rediscovered the power of walking. This sparked the idea to create an innovative shoe designed specifically for walking, the WK400. After years of research, Rory and a team of researchers and designers developed a shoe that takes the natural way people walk (on a constant curve) and harnesses that power to make walking more fun. Rory's goal is to make walking more fun so more people are inspired to get outside and experience the power of walking. Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400 The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

How many of you have had to give up on your plastic water bottle because it was impossible to clean? Probably all of us. Carina Hamel, former nordic skier, saw this problem and used her product development expertise to design the first stainless steel bottle with a flow rate fit for cyclists, co-founding the company Bivo.  Carina moved to Norway at age 16 to attend a ski academy, where she learned about her love for new cultures, languages and experiences. Through this experience and a job in product development for Keen Footwear, she realized she wanted to work internationally and began footwear development consulting, setting up new manufacturing partners and facilities globally. She started Bivo, a carbon neutral company, to be the solution to the cycling water bottle problem. She loves to play with her kids, ski, bike, and run. This week, Sonya and Carina spoke about her path to entrepreneurship, her work ethic, becoming a mom and her vision for her company.  Key Takeaways: The courage to go after your dreams Where work ethic comes from Retirement from professional sports Courage to start her own business Her biggest surprise when she became a mom Choosing priorities  Running a business with your partner Health benefits of using stainless steel bottle Choosing to make environmental decisions Links: Learn more about Bivo Related podcast: Refuting the Motherhood Penalty with &Mother's Molly Dickens Sign up for my weekly newsletter

We couldn't think of anyone who would be better suited for the very first episode of our Solve By Walking Podcast than GirlTrek cofounders, Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison. Through national campaigns, community leadership, and health advocacy, Vanessa and Morgan mobilize Black women to be changemakers in their communities and personal lives — simply by walking together. GirlTrek is a movement of over 1.3 millon Black women who walk and talk together for better health, to heal trauma, and to transform their lives and their communities. We talk about their mission, their movement, the act of radical self-care, and uncover ways that listeners can join in or become allies of GirlTrek.To learn more about GirlTrek's Black History Bootcamp pocast, visit: https://blackhistorybootcamp.com/ To learn more about GirlTrek's 30-Day walking challenge, go to: https://www.girltrek.org/start/ Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

Wanna know a way to make adventuring even more fun? With an outdoor adventure club! Echo Shehadeh created her own. Her tips will help so many get outside more, and it may even be a great “New Year's Goal.”    Echo is a wife and a mom of two beautiful children, soon to be 3! She lives in Central Oregon where the outdoor adventures never end. Before starting her family, she lived, worked, and breathed childhood development and education. That strong foundation helped her know that outside-learning and play serves as a key developmental role in children's lives. Her soul focus is for her kids to become stewards of the outdoors, educate them about the beautiful world around them, and build resilience, all of this while promoting fun and creating strong bonds!     Book that Inspired Her:  Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge    Her Club and the Benefits:  Started with three families ages newborn to 7-year-old  Met up once a week. Itinerary was usually adventure, have lunch, and then get everyone home for naps  Older ones teach the younger ones – the Montessori way!  Created strong bonds by going on adventures as a family, and starting them young    Snow Activities:  Sledding  Snow shoeing  Snow painting  Snow volcano experiment  Winter hikes  Summer Activities:  Lake days  Creek hangs  Hikes  Bike rides  Fall in Oregon:   Hood River and go to their “Fruit Loop” – October  Pick apples and go to farms and see fall foliage. Spring fairies too  Summer – lakes and rivers. Check out Sunriver and float the Deschutes River  JUST DO IT! Everyone thrives in the outdoors.   Recommendation fro SPF Clothing:  Black Strap - https://bsbrand.com  Follow Echo on IG: @soimamomnow    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

There's no guilt if you've used the phrase “be careful” more than a few times, or are still trying to navigate around it, we just want to help put it in another light. Here are some alternatives to “be careful” and WHY!   Risky Play and Nature Education Episode: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-37-risky-play-nature-education-with-brittany-williams/    Be Careful – Why is it Not Good:  Kids don't understand what it means  They can't gauge what we are seeing that they aren't  It can instill fear – they will match your energy   Doesn't get across what we actually want   What To Do Instead – Be Specific:  “Watch your feet.” “Look out for that branch.”  Being specific takes practise. Even if you say be careful, say, “Be careful, there's a branch.”  You'll see/hear them mimic you eventually – “Watch your head”  What To Do Instead – Ask Questions:  What's your plan?  What's your next step?  Do you feel safe?  How are you going to get down?  Are you going to go backwards?  Be Mama Bear, or Papa Bear, or Auntie Bear, or any other caregiver when you need to be. You may sometimes need to grab them to keep them safe. [Adri mentions having a retractable lease now as Adri is navigating keeping her 2-year-old safe while she's wearing a newborn in bear country.]  Reserve “Be Careful”, or “Stop” for when it really matters!  Other Things You Can Do:  Be the calm for them   Practise at home   Bend down and get to their height and practise “pause” with them…7000 times   Play green light, red light, yellow light     Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Every season and every weather condition has it's joy and beauty, and we don't ever want adventures, fun, and happiness to be limited to sunshine. So, how do we embrace all seasons and all weather conditions?    Live by the quote, “there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing.” Easier said than done sometimes financial-wise, but having a few quality things can get you far.     Quality Items We Love:  A good pair of base layers can benefit you in all seasons! We love merino wool base layers – gets use in summer and winter!!  Rain gear discussed: FaireChild (Canadian company, expensive, but wonderful for kids…cost per wear is incredible – will get you so far! Adult: Arcteryx…secondhand options [“outlet”] right on their website. Also check Facebook Marketplace)  Patagonia – secondhand options on their website too    Lauren's Song Edit: “Rain Rain, You Can Stay. We will go outside to play!”    Talk Positively About the Weather, So Your Children See:   Rain - We get to go splash in puddles! Catch rain drops on our tongue. Go to the park with rain pants  Sun - We can cool down in the shade and with a fan. We can find water to enjoy, or hike/explore!  Snow - We can make snow angels, snowmen, sled, ski, snow shoe, make snow balls, etc.   Wind - We can fly a kite!  Some weather conditions are tricky, because you truly can't be outside…smoky conditions, etc. So, bring the outdoors in!    Ways to Help with Happiness When Not Seeing Sunshine:  Practise Grounding, even through your hands [Learn More on Episode 40: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-40-grounding-in-all-seasons-with-dr-laura-koniver/]   Take Vitamin D - how much, talk to your own care provider  Sneak in any hint of sun you can find    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Last episode with Coach Nelly, we just scraped the surface on easier access to ski gear, so we wanted to dive even deeper into that topic. Learn where to save, and where quality is key, plus all things skiing!    Coach Nelly has more than 20 years of experience coaching under her belt. In 2018, she started Raising Little Rippers, where she has created an educational resource for adventurous mamas, raising the next generation of big mountain skiers.     Learning to Ski with Coach Nelly Ep. 95: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-95-learning-to-ski-with-coach-nelly/     How to Ski On a Budget:  https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/how-to-family-skiing-on-a-budget    Don't Skimp on These Items:  Helmet (head shape…try on brands at the store first. And bring goggles with you, because some goggles don't work with all helmets)  Ski boots (take out boot liner portion to test size; only wear one pair of wool socks (or synthetic layer), cotton is no good, because it will get wet and cold, and two pairs or more can impact circulation. Sizing can impact control!)    Fun Tip: Show Kids how goggles change the colour of the snow    Ways to Save on Gear:  Some rental shops will do trade-ins for credits  Seasonal rental options (good for kids who are growing quickly)  https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/ski-size-for-kids-everything-you-need-to-know-kids-ski-size-chart  Younger kids – start with no poles! Until they are confident and can turn to control their speed. And when they are curious or desiring poles. Test no poles with yourself! - https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/5-tips-for-introducing-ski-poles    When Buying New:  Your local outdoor realtor has the best deals  Website: www.moosejaw.com    Bring another family along for backup, motivation, and fun! To comfort fear, gain a sense of control and skill.    When to Invest in Lessons:  https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/6-reasons-you-are-your-childs-best-ski-instructor  Simply start out spending time on the hill!  If you're going to do lessons, do a program or private lessons where they keep working with the same instructor    Choosing a Ski Pass:  Look into Epic Pass and Mountain Collective – some passes that end up being easier on the budget if you want to travel to different resorts  Some Bonus Ways to Save:  Chains on tires, instead of winter tires  Filling up at less expensive gas stations  Pack your own food   Song for Kids to Know What to Pack –   Link to Coach Nelly's email list to play again and again! - https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/newsletter-sign-up    Follow Along:  Website: www.raisinglittlerippers.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/raisinglittlerippers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingLittleRippers  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3wl7KBxyncpZOMwH-PhZg      Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Car trips and plane trips - they are both full! The perks of road trips are they give you flexibility to go at your own pace, stop as much as you need, and of course, pack more!! Let's talk about some things we've found to make road trips with toddlers and babies a little bit easier.     Plane Travel with Kids: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-81-travelling-with-kids-with-margaret-bradford/    What to “Play” With:  Like plane, start with nothing…look out windows, talk about what you see, play music  Then, pull out one thing at a time – no mess colouring, books, Pop-It. Some people say dollar store items. Maybe something new that's exciting  Let them choose music (or podcast)    What Stops Look Like:  It's recommended young kids aren't in their car seat for more than 2 hours at a time  Stop to stretch legs and eat  Find a park  Find a mini view point hike/nature walk  Stop at a beach  Embrace anywhere you stop!    Sleep Tips:  Play music that helps them fall asleep  Use soother with clip, so it's not easy to lose  Wool socks to keep them cozy!    Food:  Pack a cooler  You can never have too much food…we know this!    Bonus Tips:  Pack a toddler toilet!  Have a travel pack/bag/box for each person, so everything is easy to find when in the car  One adult can sit in the backseat with kid(s), if this works for you  Practise with some shorter road trips beforehand  Build excitement before you go and communicate with kids about it   Be flexible! Know that you may need to stop sooner than you would like. Naps may get messed up. Keep expectations at bay!    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Janelle Thomas, better known as Coach Nelly, has more than 20 years of experience coaching under her belt. In 2018, she birthed Raising Little Rippers, where she has created an educational resource for adventurous mamas, raising the next generation of big mountain skiiers. She's a treat to learn from!    Janelle Thomas started working as a Ski Instructor her senior year in college. She knew teaching littles to ski was right up her alley. Armed with a Degree in Psychology with a strong focus on Adventure Therapy, she had no idea that she would spend the next several years working in the ski industry. From Certified Ski Instructor, to Children's Program Supervisor, to Ski School Clinician, her specialty has always been working with children. As she started a family of her own, her biggest joy became raising her own three (not so little anymore) rippers, and she continued working as a part-time ski instructor season after season.     Skiing can be challenging financially and physically.     Risks and How to Mitigate Them:  Start in young years teaching simple things like moving to side of hill when you stop (pull over like a car), and being aware of environment   As they grow in skills and age, share nuggets of risk management along the way. Those become habits!  Teach how to merge on trail and how to give right of way   Take them out into environment and use actual moments as teachable moments    Raising Little Rippers:  Virtual coaching, but also meet ups with other mamas  Asks individually what mamas need for tips and tricks  Session also includes a movement analysis via videos sent - so you know where to go next  Shares drill and game videos to help them progress through next steps    When to Start Skiing:  Can start kids as young as 15-months, but will take longer to progress - so set expectations. Keep it fun! Introducing them to snow, weather, flat ground work  Kids 5 to 6-years-old will progress faster. Also depends on particular kid  Young age - start at home!! Grow interest, curiosity, and comfort. Be willing to go in and outside. Then work on teaching them to slide (can use edgy wedge or harness). Learn wedge downhill – think “pizza” shape, then learn turns to control speed     https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/teaching-tools-from-edgie-wedgie-to-ski-harness     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdbrRuc1TRo&ab_channel=RaisingLittleRippers    Learning as a Family:  Learn alongside kids. Can do family private lessons at some ski skills  Or adults can take lessons and then put the children in the child-specific lessons. After, come together and teach each other what you learned  Raising Little Rippers will help parents progress as well   How to Ski on a Budget [stay tuned in two weeks for another episode on this]:  Get to know local area – thrift and secondhand stores  Check during off-season for sales  Watch for ski swaps – usually right before season starts (October/November)  Handmedowns are wonderful!    https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/how-to-family-skiing-on-a-budget    Some Gear Tips:  Don't skimp on helmet; you don't want any gap between ski goggles and helmet  Young kids don't need ski poles  Use quality gear that is breathable, warm, dry (especially mittens or gloves)    Recommendations:  Shred Dog Convertible Children's Ski Bibs (grow for many seasons with the kids) - https://shreddog.com [https://www.raisinglittlerippers.com/blog/the-elevated-collection-shred-dog-gear-review]  Darn Tough Socks - https://darntough.com  Podcast: Ski Moms Fun Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882919/9922299-teaching-your-kids-to-ski-with-nelly-thomas  The Great American Rail Trail - https://www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/route/    Follow Along:  www.raisinglittlerippers.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/raisinglittlerippers   Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RaisingLittleRippers   You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3wl7KBxyncpZOMwH-PhZg    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Teaching toddlers to snowboard can start at home…literally. Dr. Ashley talks us through all the steps and gear needed to help her daughter fall in love with snowboarding, all before the age of 2-years-old!    Dr. Ashley Toporowski is a dentist in Saskatchewan, Canada, and a mom to two kiddos! She shares all her dental wisdom on her IG page, so she can help many more caregivers and children. Her family loves to get outside through snowboarding, hiking, biking, and fishing.     She started teaching her daughter around 15-months-old. Dove deeper around 17-months-old.    Snowboarding Gear [can buy, rent, or look into secondhand]:  Burton Snowboard (size 80, “after school special” – comes with bindings)  Burton Snowboard Boots (smallest size is 7) – can also use regular boots, but it feels very different. Added thick wool socks!  Burton Riglet Reel (so helpful for learning!...attaches to board as a rope to assist)  Helmet (Anon) and Goggles Outerwear (Check out our 3 Layer Rule at: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-36-the-three-layer-winter-rule/)  MDXOne (optional) – adult backpack harness for ringlet reel, so you can board with them!    Stages for Learning:  Pull them with the riglet reel indoors – pull on carpet, allowing them to get used to the stance. Can add gear when comfortable  Add incline indoors (with riglet reel) – use balance or wobble board turned upside down to make a rainbow shape (cushions on either side)  Pull on flat surface outdoors – the backyard works great!  Go down gradual hill (with riglet reel) – pull them up, get them ready, then slowly let them down   Let them try! - have adult at bottom; start when you find you don't need to assist much with riglet reel anymore  Learn how to stop and use edges to control speed – once they have great balance, you can teach more control. The backpack harness is helpful for this, to be behind them and teach them when to lift toes and when to turn and slow down   Once you're both ready, you can get on your board too!!    Other Advice:  Keep it short and sweet –max 1 hour on board (or what seems suitable for your family), then warm up, and can try another 15-20 minutes, if desired  Lessons can start private at age 3, usually, and group at age 5. Ski lessons often earlier!    Follow Dr. Ashley on IG: @drashleytop       Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Does making hot chocolate while bathing in a hot spring sound fantastic to you? How about playing ice hockey on a crater? This is just a regular day in the life of Ulfar Andresson, who runs Iceland Activities.  Ulfar was born and raised in a hot spring! Iceland Activities has been a family company since 2010. He loves involving his two kids in all the outdoors has to offer. Many of the locations they take their guests to are hidden gems that they have all to themselves.    Icelandic Tradition:  They don't name their children until they are 3 months old. This was previously because they had to wait for a priest. Now, the naming also includes a party/big event. Plus, parents don't want added germs/sickness around the babies until they are older, stronger, and have vaccinations.   The sooner you do things with kids, the more they love it, and the sooner they can do it on their own! “Creating play partners for life!” That being said, don't push anything they aren't into, and just keep offering until they are ready.     Hot Springs:  Wait until kids are 6 to 8 months old to go in  Adults can be in the hot springs for 1.5-3 hours if well-rested and fed [Ulfar has stayed past 5 hours]  If the temperature outside is colder than body temperature (in winter), staying in the hot spring for only 30 minutes is best    Book Recommendation:  The Yule Lads    Follow Ulfar on IG: @icelandactivities     Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

For some, winter may be their favourite season, and for others, they may need to learn to embrace it, and maybe even enjoy it! Erin Gallimore believes that teaching her son to love all seasons and all weather, starts with her. You'll be making a winter bucket list after this episode!!    Erin was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and she currently lives in Tacoma, Washington. A foster mom for 6 years, she is now mom to her one and only biological son, Graham. Erin and her husband both work full-time in healthcare, so they plan outdoor adventures on the weekends and holidays. Last year they checked off 12 Washington State Bucket List adventures and plan on more this year. An enneagram 2 and  extreme extrovert, you will find Erin running the KWE Washington FB page and planning group hikes to make new friends!     To Embrace Winter:  Determined what DIDN'T need to be on her list – skiing and snowboarding  Chose activities they could enjoy – sledding, snow shoeing, and weekend trips in the mountains   Chose new places to explore and put it all in the calendar!  Next year – winter camping!!    Positives Found in Winter Adventure:  Accomplished hikes they wouldn't in the summer  Found it quieter and peaceful    Winter Tips:  Get ice cleats/crampons when the snow isn't snowshoe deep  Pack hand warmers, especially for toddlers who don't want to keep gloves on  Plan shorter trails for snowshoeing – it's a big workout!    Locations Mentioned:  Mount Rainier  Hurricane Ridge     Blog Post About Warm Drinks:  https://kidswhoexplore.com/a-fun-way-to-stay-warm-on-winter-adventures/    Show Recommendations :  Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip   Next Level Chef  Chuggington – for kids   Blippi – for kids     Follow Erin on IG: @gallimore.family.adventures  KWE Washington Facebook Pages      Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Embracing winter. Enjoying winter. That is our theme this winter. One way we embrace winter is taking our kids out skating. Today we discuss what we did to take our toddlers skating for the first time last year.     Our Skating Comfort Level:  Adrianna was a competitive speed skater, and taught that!  Adrianna's husband coached hockey growing up   Lauren's husband is a professional hockey player  Lauren can't stop on skates…    What We Did:  We chose outdoor locations - the mountains, frozen lake, outdoor rink…free!!   Chose not too cold and not too windy days  Indoor rinks would be good too  Kept it short and sweet (small exposures are key)  Pause for warm drink, and go again!  “Practise” in gear with skate guards at home    Gear:  Bundled up in our 3 layer rule – https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-36-the-three-layer-winter-rule/  Many equipment rental options!  Hockey helmets – Bauer, Youth, Adjustable (with cage option)  Skates – Bauer, Size 7 (borrow or second-hand options)  Bring a sled with blanket   Warm beverage!    Allow your child to take the lead in their comfort level! You build the experience, and they can choose their own adventure within that. Also, you can always invite friends! The seasons go by so fast – enjoy it!    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Adrianna Skori had quite the postpartum this time around. What was an “easier birth” and postpartum initially, turned into illness upon illness upon illness. Yet she always found peace in the outdoors, even if it was walking around the hospital.     Some Ways She Let Nature Reset Her:  Walking around the hospital   Allowing visitation between Turner and Nash (brothers) via the playground  Sitting by window in hospital and taking in sunrise and sunset  Playing in the backyard   Nature walks – taking her time, listening to her body, asking for other adult help!    She recommends to reach out to your community and your family and ask for help! Invite in all the love to fill your space. Embrace the beautiful chaos!    Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

The Roberts are a family of 7 who lives in a 40-foot school bus that they converted themselves, travelling all over the USA! Learn the pros and cons of living in such close quarters where adventure is a daily endeavour, with Anna Roberts! Now, the question is, will they travel by boat next?!    Fun Facts About the Roberts:  At the time of recording, they had visited 32 of the 50 states, and 36 of the 63 national parks  Kids range from age 18-months to 12-years-old  They keep track of their locations on sticker maps and notes in phone  For homeschooling, they follow a particular curriculum. Usually work from 9am-12pm, then get outside! They do more school in the summer, so they can take travel days and various times off Their mail gets sent to family and they send pictures. Or they do general delivery to nearest post office, or use Amazon Lockers    Some Noteworthy Destinations So Far:  Joshua Tree  Everglades  Yosemite  All California Parks!  Grand Teton  Glacier National Park     Pros of This Lifestyle:  Time with family  Exploring new places  All the new adventures  They get to make memories with their kids NOW    Cons of This Lifestyle:  Not being able to “hide things” when cleaning  Potential bus breakdowns, and not knowing where that will happen  Proximity to hospitals, if needed    The Roberts did not have everything perfectly planned out! Or ginormous savings. They didn't have a perfect scenario. Plus, Anna got pregnant! Anna says, if you have a dream or have this idea, just figure out the first step! Don't let fears and doubts get in the way. Just learn a little bit at a time. They worked so hard for this, and they did not have the perfect scenario. But they just made it happen!  Follow on IG, TIkTok, Facebook: @therobertswerehere  Recommendations:  Kids Ride Shot Gun – the seat (for younger kids) and tow rope for older kids. They use it for their 6-year-old. Great when you have big age ranges in kids, or lots of kids, or to be able to help kids keep up - https://kidsrideshotgun.ca  Listening to: American History Story Tellers – season 6 is all about National Parks     Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

We hope you can all avoid rattlesnake bites, and Brighton Peachy has tips for that, but in case you or anyone you know ever gets bit by a rattlesnake, we want you to know all the steps to take. Today's episode is very important! The more you know, the better prepared you can be.    Brighton Peachy, is a Wilderness EMT & a mom of 3 little boys (ages 5,4, and 1). Her family loves getting outdoors through climbing, backpacking, & mountain biking. They recently converted a van that they lived in for the summer as they travel across the country. Before kids, Brighton got her Bachelor's degree in Wilderness Rescue. She has worked as an EMT for the last 8 years in the ER and has also worked on Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Team. She teaches Wilderness First Aid courses to help people feel more prepared going into the backcountry.     Brighton is naturally very afraid of snakes. But learning more has made her feel more confident when coming across them. Summer is “peak” snake season in Utah.     Things You Can Do to Avoid Rattlesnakes and Their Bites:  Listen for the sound of a rattlesnake – they sound like a distinct rattle; try locate direction of rattlesnake, so you don't get closer  Stay back! – they can strike up to 5 feet and usually forward, so move back and diagonally (or sideways and back)  Teach kids not to approach (keep kids close) – practise this ahead of time  Do not throw rocks or sticks at snake – will cause the snake to attack more; it's also illegal to hurt a rattlesnake in some areas  Alert others! – determine if it makes sense to continue on adventure or not, because there will likely be more rattlesnakes  You cannot hear baby rattlesnakes, but they will usually hang out on rocks or between rocks, or in the cracks     If Someone Gets Bit by a Rattlesnake:  Move away so you don't get bit again; Stay calm and remain still - stress and tension can spread the venom (breathe and think of next steps)  Remove restrictive clothing, jewellery, shoes – swelling is common  Position bite below heart - so venom doesn't spread  Call 911 for help and/or to let hospital know you're coming – not all hospitals have the anti-venom and they need time to prepare  Carry the person who was bit or immobilize site – do not run, because again, we don't want to increase heart rate   Rinse with water and soap – ideally not hand sanitizer; this step can be done in ambulance or at hospital, or earlier if you're on a backcountry trip     Some No-No's After Rattlesnake Bites:  Do not suck out venom  Do not apply tourniquet  Do not apply ice  Do not drink caffeine or alcohol  Do not take blood thinning medications like pain killers  Do not increase heart rate  Do not try catch the snake    Do not let the fear of snakes keep you from getting outside! Be prepared.    Pendleton Blanket Recommendation (found at Costco):  https://www.pendleton.ca/    Podcast Recommendation: Out Alive     Follow Brighton on IG and TikTok: @brightonpeachy      Thank you to Keen Footwear for sponsoring today's podcast! Check out www.keenfootwear.com  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Its our Fathers Day gift guide! What are the hottest gifts for Fathers Day 2022? You should check out our top 10 guide. None of these are sponsored products just really cool stuff that should put a smile on Dad's face! Here are the links to some of our favorite products! Vacmaster 12 Gallon 5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac: https://vacmaster.com/12-gallon-5-peak-hp-wet-dry-vacuum/Smart Garage Hub | (https://vacmaster.com/12-gallon-5-peak-hp-wet-dry-vacuum/Smart Garage Hub |) M Q https://www.myq.com/products/smart-garage-controlP4 (https://www.myq.com/products/smart-garage-controlP4)https://www.myq.com/products/smart-garage-controlP4 | ( ) Leatherman FREE® Technology | Multi-Tools​​: https://www.leatherman.com/free-p4-585.html (https://www.leatherman.com/free-p4-585.html ) Boot Storage https://www.containerstore.com/s/closet/shoe-storage/chrome-metal-10-tier-rolling-shoe-rack/12d?productId=10029931 (https://www.containerstore.com/s/closet/shoe-storage/chrome-metal-10-tier-rolling-shoe-rack/12d?productId=10029931) Classic Shirts For Dad: https://trueclassictees.com Crescent Bolt Biter™ | Crescent Tools: https://www.crescenttool.com/featured-tools/crescent-bolt-bitertm (https://www.crescenttool.com/featured-tools/crescent-bolt-bitertm) Men's Waterproof Carbon-Fiber Toe Boots - Cincinnati 6" | KEEN Footwear https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-CINCINNATI-6-WP.html?dwvar_M-CINCINNATI-6-WP_color=1023222&cgid=work_mens_boots (https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-CINCINNATI-6-WP.html?dwvar_M-CINCINNATI-6-WP_color=1023222&cgid=work_mens_boots) Cocktail Lover - 64 - GrowlerWerks: https://www.growlerwerks.com/collections/growlers/products/cocktail-lover-64 (https://www.growlerwerks.com/collections/growlers/products/cocktail-lover-64) MEATER® | Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer | For BBQ & Kitchen Cooking https://meater.com/ (https://meater.com/) New Age Products Garage: https://newageproducts.com/ We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/)

(From 08.07.21, Segment 2) The Carolina Outdoor Guys, Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson, are talking sandals this week! Sandals are a lot more important in the outdoor world than you think. When it comes to waterfall hikes, whitewater rafting, kayaking, or even just walking to your neighborhood pool, a sandal that protects you while offering breathability is essential! Bill and Wes invite Dave Alexander, from Keen Footwear, to share details about the company, the evolution of their products, and their most famous sandal called the Newport! Tune in to find out more about the history of sandals and Keen Footwear!

Hear from OIA's Director of Policy, Rich Harper, and members of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC) as they discuss the council's important policy role. In this conversation, Rich is joined by Sara Bowersox, Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance, KEEN Footwear; Ben Christensen, Vice President, Operations, Simms Fishing Products; and Jeff Tooze, Vice President, Global Customs & Trade, Columbia Sportswear.

A former magazine editor-turned-digital maestro, Kyle has also written for Outside, Men's Health, Men's Journal, VeloNews. He is obsessed with all-things online. As an expert in onsite optimization, email marketing, and digital brand growth, Kyle has successfully grown the online divisions of many well known brands, most recently surging online sales for Dr. Martens by increasing the web channel 38% year-over-year, doubling Speck Products' online sales within 18 months, and establishing many lifestyle brands in the marketplace, from OOBE Brand to Ariat, KEEN Footwear to Xterra Wetsuits.  He's also re-platformed many websites to be industry-leading sites, such as Chrome Industries, Hlaska, Nau, and more — even earning an Honoree Webby Award in the process for Best Practices along the way for Speck. His ability to massage the work of copywriters and art directors into a cohesive style and tone, and then mix it with the right audience and add a dash of sales is why Entrepreneur magazine once said of him, “Kyle made a career of growing online sales.” For more click here

In this episode veteran footwear recruiter Andy Shearer, the Director of Talent Acquisition at KEEN Footwear and former creative recruiter at both Adidas and Nike, shares memorable stories of discovering creative talent in unexpected places by celebrating the genius of outliers in the creative community. This episode was recorded on location at KEEN's world headquarters in Portland, OR.

Women's bodies are extraordinary and are not at all meant to be confined to the sizes of small, medium and large. But the fashion industry seems to continuously push this idea and define the female body to a letter on the tag of a shirt that doesn't even fit in the right places. However, this year, you can get your mom the gift of comfort and style in clothing that is size: her. RedThread is on a mission to smash the industry-standard sizes and remove labels. They have clothes that are specifically made for the consumer. With items from t-shirts and snap jackets to wide leg pants and even the essential little black dress. Consumers simply take 2 photos of themselves (that the team never even sees for privacy protection) which are turned into their EXACT measurements. The clothing is then custom tailored and sent within the week, with a LIFETIME coverage guarantee - because they know that bodies don't stay the same throughout a person's entire life. $20 OFF PROMO CODE: ash20 WEB: https://redthreadcollection.com/ FOLLOW: @myredthreads About: Meghan Litchfield, CEO and Founder of RedThread, is an inspirational digital leader with a proven track record of growing e-commerce brands, executing customized products operations, and leading high performing teams. Prior to founding RedThread, Meghan was the VP of Ecommerce at GoPro, from 2012 through 2017. Previously, she was VP of Ecommerce and Retail stores at Chrome Bags; Director of Merchandising at art.com and allposters.com; held roles as Manager of Strategy, Business Development, and Consumer Insights at Gap Inc.; and worked in consulting and consumer analytics at Deloitte Consulting and ACNielsen in London. Meghan is currently a Board Advisor to KEEN Footwear, and in her spare time, enjoys downhill skiing, contemporary dance, and ocean sailing. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, two kids, and their rescue dog, Sully. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Women's bodies are extraordinary and are not at all meant to be confined to the sizes of small, medium and large. But the fashion industry seems to continuously push this idea and define the female body to a letter on the tag of a shirt that doesn't even fit in the right places. However, this year, you can get your mom the gift of comfort and style in clothing that is size: her. RedThread is on a mission to smash the industry-standard sizes and remove labels. They have clothes that are specifically made for the consumer. With items from t-shirts and snap jackets to wide leg pants and even the essential little black dress. Consumers simply take 2 photos of themselves (that the team never even sees for privacy protection) which are turned into their EXACT measurements. The clothing is then custom tailored and sent within the week, with a LIFETIME coverage guarantee - because they know that bodies don't stay the same throughout a person's entire life. $20 OFF PROMO CODE: ash20 WEB: https://redthreadcollection.com/ FOLLOW: @myredthreads About: Meghan Litchfield, CEO and Founder of RedThread, is an inspirational digital leader with a proven track record of growing e-commerce brands, executing customized products operations, and leading high performing teams. Prior to founding RedThread, Meghan was the VP of Ecommerce at GoPro, from 2012 through 2017. Previously, she was VP of Ecommerce and Retail stores at Chrome Bags; Director of Merchandising at art.com and allposters.com; held roles as Manager of Strategy, Business Development, and Consumer Insights at Gap Inc.; and worked in consulting and consumer analytics at Deloitte Consulting and ACNielsen in London. Meghan is currently a Board Advisor to KEEN Footwear, and in her spare time, enjoys downhill skiing, contemporary dance, and ocean sailing. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, two kids, and their rescue dog, Sully. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

We are joined again by our good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear to talk about the glory that is tariff avoidance through the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In the new face of retail, Post Covid - things are weird. However, they still just manage to be especially brutal for footwear importers! Trade Compliance is hard enough without the added issue of having to classify the hardest product in the tariff ... Lucky for me, my good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear came to the show and shared her story and some insights. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Casey Sheahan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Simms Fishing LLC. Casey, a long-time outdoor industry veteran, came to Simms from his post as President of Keen Footwear. Prior to his 9 years with Patagonia and seven-year tenure at Kelty, he served as Vice-President of Marketing for Merrell Footwear and was Category Marketing Manager at Nike ACG from 1990-1994. In addition to his diverse footwear, apparel and equipment management background, Casey brings a breadth of skills to the fields of writing, marketing and sales. He has edited for several outdoor-inspired publications including Runner's World, Marathoner and Nordic World and was editor and publisher of POWDER Magazine in the late 1980s. He is aligned with a number of environmental organizations and served as President of the Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization of outdoor businesses whose membership dues support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas. In the past, Casey casey has been the senior advisor to Backbone Media in Carbondale, Colorado, and now serves on the advisory boards of Keen Footwear, Johnson Outdoors, Outdoor Research, Vibram SPA, and the 5 Point Film Festival. Casey is a lifelong skier and fly-fishing enthusiast. He has a personal affinity for cycling, paddling and all water-related activities, as well as backpacking, camping and spending time with his family. Please enjoy my conversation with Casey Sheahan.

Ari in the Air joins us again to talk about the world of paragliding. He spoke on his highlining adventures in episode 632. Listen to it here ( https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2020/04/ep-632-world-record-highlining-ari.html ). Ari is an immensely fascinating person who thinks deeply about the ‘why’ behind doing adventure sports. Even if you never plan to paraglide, Ari’s reflections are something we can all learn from and can enjoy listening too. Check out his podcast, Ari in the Air, anywhere you get podcasts. Instagram: @ariintheair ( https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Tsy8oB3f5/ ) Ariintheair.com ( https://ariintheair.com/ ) His collaboration with KEEN Footwear showcasing some paragliding: www.keenfootwear.com/ambassadors/blog-article-18043.html ( https://www.keenfootwear.com/ambassadors/blog-article-18043.html ) Get your body back to balance at CoCannaCare.com ( https://cocannacare.com/ ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In keeping with the company’s track record to give back to the community during times of crisis, KEEN Footwear implemented a program during COVID-19 called “Together We Can Help” that sent 100,000 pairs of shoes — about $10,000,000 — to workers on the front lines and families at home. Chris Heffernan, senior vice president and general manager for KEEN Utility and KEEN Outdoor, shared with CoatingsPro his views on how personal protective equipment (PPE) may change and what KEEN is doing to continue supporting the industry.

Andrew Eastman, Senior Recruiter at KEEN Footwear joins the podcast to talk about KEEN’s values, his journey to the outdoor industry and why KEEN is a different kind of outdoor brand.Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn and learn more about KEEN on their website!Watch his full presentation at Utah State University to the Outdoor Product Design & Development program.For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.Visit us at Highlandermag.com.Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.

Jeff Shapiro has been obsessed with birds and flight for his entire life. This obsession has manifested itself in many ways in his life. He started hanggliding in late adolescence, traveling the world competing and putting thousands of flight hours under his glider. But that was only the beginning, since then he’s become a falconer, training birds to hunt with him, a wingsuit base jumper, flying from tall cliffs high in the mountains with just his body, a mountaineer and ice climber, a paraglide pilot and now a proud owner and jockey of a bush plane. He’s also a husband and father. He’s been a lot of places, done a lot of things and has seen some shit. He’s a friend of mine, we were both sponsored by KEEN Footwear for a number of years. I was lucky enough to be with him during a base jump off the Monkey Face at Smith Rock years ago. He’s a mentor to me, he has a deep knowledge of the weather and free flight, risk and mitigation. He lives in Missoula Montana. In this episode we talk about bush planes and the road to piloting them, where they can take you and whats special about them. We talk about taking risks amidst a global pandemic, giving the best version of yourself to the world, we mention Will Gadd, the differences between free flight and powered aviation, the evolution of wingsuits, how they work and what flying them in the mountains is like. We talk about risk management and parenthood and a lot more. Please support this show by sharing, subscribing and by leaving a review! It helps! Support by donating! 100% listener supported show. www.paypal.me/ariintheair Thanks to everyone who has listened, shared, donated and encouraged me on this podcast. It means a lot to me, I’m so grateful. So much good stuff coming up. Stay tuned!

Ashley Williams is the Senior Director for Global marketing at KEEN Footwear.

Episode 56 features Elsa Clements, Senior Compliance Specialist and Dana Bannister, Partner Services Representative at KEEN Footwear, and they both lead KEEN’s Green Team.

On today’s show, I speak with DeWayne Dale about how receiving a pair of Air Jordan 3s when he was 9 led to him pursuing his love of sneaker design and eventually getting paid to do it for a living.Thanks so much for listening to the show this week. Find out more about DeWayne and get access to all of our episodes on our website at claimastories.com and while you’re there please give us a review. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram @claimastories.Host: Bimma Williams Executive Producer: BJ FrogozoProducer: Adrian Anaya Thank You: Oilang Maui & Kate Williams

In this Widen Customer service podcast, we hear from Robert Noble, Digital Asset & Media Manager at KEEN Footwear. Rob is a Video Post-Production Workflow and Digital Distribution Specialist with excellent Project Management, problem-solving and communication skills. His experience includes pulling disparate assets together to simplify digital media workflows and reducing the “number of moving parts,”. Rob has worked with brands such as Disney, Summit, Marvel, NBC-Universal and Netflix. He leads projects to assimilate, analyze, and present technical information for inter-departmental needs.

In this Widen Implementation podcast, we hear from Robert Noble, Digital Asset & Media Manager at KEEN Footwear. Rob is a Video Post-Production Workflow and Digital Distribution Specialist with excellent Project Management, problem-solving and communication skills. His experience includes pulling disparate assets together to simplify digital media workflows and reducing the “number of moving parts,”. Rob has worked with brands such as Disney, Summit, Marvel, NBC-Universal and Netflix. He leads projects to assimilate, analyze, and present technical information for inter-departmental needs.

Kristina Smith is the Global Digital Marketing Director at Keen Footwear. Where she's responsible for all direct-response marketing and Marketplace Marketing activity. Including the target to double the active email list in the next 2 years! Keen are a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer of performance footwear. Established in 2003 they've already donated more than $15m to non profit organizations and causes around the world. We chat email marketing list growth, Google Adwords, Native Display and much much more. This is an episode packed with actionable marketing ideas. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this episode, I Zoom in Megan Harris and we chat about AI, machine learning and its impact on public education. Megan Harris is Managing Director of SYZYGY North America, a digital marketing agency partially owned by global communications powerhouse WPP. SYZYGY serves as global digital agency of record for brands such as Avis, Budget, and KEEN Footwear and provides creative, technology, and media services to many other brands. Previously, Megan lived and worked in London, where she headed media for Razorfish in the EMEA region and sat on its Board of Europe. She won numerous awards for her work with Starwood Resorts, Ralph Lauren, and Mondelez. She started her digital career in as an Account Manager in Razorfish's Chicago office in 2006 after brief but enlightening stint in finance at Deutsche Bank. Megan earned a Journalism degree from the University of Oregon. A gifted communicator and thoughtful millennial leader with deep insights into digital marketing, online brand reputation, and the emerging use of new technologies in marketing, Megan has delivered keynotes and sat on executive panels at numerous conferences and events, such as: Advertising Week Europe, Advertising Week New York, CMO Insights Summit, Digiday Programmatic Summit, Digital Travel Summit, Luxury Interactive Summit, Microsoft Digital Marketing Summit, PRSA New York, and The Internationalist Think Tank. Follow Megan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meg_a_nomics

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. A leader in industrial design, entrepreneur Martin is the founder of KEEN® Footwear and Focal Upright™. Sculptural form and natural structures inspire his design aesthetic, helping him create many of the market trends and innovative products used today.

Ashley Williams is the Director of Global Brand Activation for KEEN Footwear. In this episode we discuss KEEN's value driven culture, how to break into the footwear industry, KEEN's loyal fan base and how they utilize that passion through their ambassador program.

Andy and Matt are joined by Rory Fuerst, Jr., lead KEEN Designer and Director of Innovation at Fuerst Innovation Labs, as he explores the vision behind UNEEK, from design and prototyping to full commercialization.  This cutting-edge shoe has changed the way our industry thinks about footwear construction, production, and fit. Jasmine stops by to explore the return of the use of velcro in all types of shoes in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Our mission is simple: make work play in spaces across the globe. You have to work. You probably have to work in an office. But you do not have to be bored and uncomfortable. Focal Upright empowers you to break free from your sedentary lifestyle, embrace your humanity and add a little play into your day, as well. The human body evolved to move throughout the day. The human mind evolved to be creative through play. It is about time your office environment evolved to meet the needs of the modern worker through better design and better tools. Martin is the founder and head of design. As CEO, he does whatever it takes on a daily basis, but is happiest working on the steady stream of innovative products for the company. Keeping up with his thoughts (and prototypes) is his biggest challenge, regularly leaving a trail of flotsam in his wake. Martin is perhaps best known as the founder of KEEN Footwear. He enjoyed a long career as a footwear designer before turning to designing furniture. Martin is a graduate of the Industrial Design program at the Ohio State University. He has received numerous awards for his work and is a frequent speaker at design and entrepreneurial events. As often as he can be, Martin’s on a sailboat, bike, or paddle board. http://www.focaluprightfurniture.com https://www.facebook.com/FocalUprightFurniture https://twitter.com/focalupright

“Our wilderness areas and our national parks we all know as the places where we have those iconic outdoor recreation experiences.” - John Sterling   John Sterling, the executive director of The Conservation Alliance, joins us to discuss the dangers our federally managed lands face today. John Sterling served as a board member of the Conservation Alliance, at Patagonia in the late 90’s for 7 years. From there, he left to find a way to fund a full time staff position at the Conservation Alliance, which eventually came together in 2005 due to a partnership with Keen Footwear. John helped put together a process for laying out an economic rationale for preserving public alliance in wild places, which got business leaders to go out to Washington D.C and lobby for wilderness bills.   Bulletpoints   There are members of Congress on the Republican side that don't believe in climate change and are openly hostile to conservation The study that OIA (Outdoor Industry Association is now the foundation of the conversation about the value of lands–the value of outdoor recreation for our economy One of the biggest concerns is that you do have members of Congress whose ideas are very well thought out in total contradiction to our values and what we want to accomplish on public lands We need to ensure that members of Congress that do want to give away federal lands to the states or back out of climate change deals, don't have their way Many people take our public lands for granted The federal government manages on our behalf, millions of acres of land under the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), the foresters, the park service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service It's an official plank in 2016 Republican party platform to transfer federal lands to the states There is value in having all of our federal lands managed by one entity - That's how you can ensure that there's consistency in management States cannot run budget deficits - If there is a forest fire in Oregon, and they have to fund putting that fire out, it would bankrupt the state almost overnight Polling usually shows somewhere in the mid 70s for: "Yes, we need to preserve this public land system" We are at a political moment where if you care about your public lands, you have to get engaged in the effort to ensure that that system stays intact   Links   The Conservation Alliance:ConservationAlliance.com Outdoor Alliance Protectourpublicland.org Bureau of Land Management: BLM.gov Outdoor Industry Association: OutdoorIndustry.com  

Martin Keen comes from a long line of craftsman. Martin's father was known to build furniture and both his father and grandfather made shoes. It is no surprise that Martin followed in their footsteps. After going to industrial design school and experiencing many injuries in a sailboat, Martin designed a sandal with protective toe gear for sailors. His successful design led to the creation of Keen Footwear, a company that still exists today. While Martin was working as a designer and a consultant for other companies, he realized that his creativity suffered when he was sedentary. He began tinkering in his barn and built an upright seat device that kept him energized by correcting his posture. The first prototype was created in 1995 but Martin didn't launch Focal Upright until 2012. Today Martin and his wife, Mary (who appears as a surprise guest in this episode!), continue to build Focal Upright Furniture with the help of Venture for America Fellows. In total, Focal has hired 6 Fellows and continues to be an amazing partner to VFA. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about Martin's journey from shoe designer to furniture designer and why standing isn't the answer.

A leader in industrial design, entrepreneur Martin is the founder of KEEN® Footwear and Focal Upright™. Sculptural form and natural structures inspire his design aesthetic, helping him create many of the market trends and innovative products used today.

Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear. After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the mission to make work play. On this show, we talk about creativity, the difficulty of corporate innovation, and building businesses. Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How we’ve changed the physical features of our species through footwear and chairs Building the best products are typically born of your own need What it’s like working with your spouse to build a business How to get into creative flow The 110% of starting a business How  awareness of your feelings and thoughts can help you be more productive Martin Keen’s AHA moment after September 11 How to minimize your risk by doing your homework The power of feedback Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are Why being cheeky and a little irreverent can be a good thing in a conservative market Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Email:  martin@focalupright.com Twitter:  @MartinKeen Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) Support:  info@focalupright.com Keen Footwear Venture for America Program Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks...

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is one of the most treasured celebrations of conservation in the outdoor active lifestyle markets. The organization literally inspires activism through film, and the 2016 traveling film festival kicks off on Earth Day in San Francisco. What a fitting venue for the global premiere of KEEN Footwear's Live Monumental documentary film. I have the privilege of interviewing Wild and Scenic's Melinda Booth and KEEN Footwear's Kirsten Blackburn in this very special episode of The Intrepid Entrepreneur podcast. Listen in and learn how both of these amazing organizations use their reach and impact to affect awareness, activism and positive change.   The Live Monumental documentary chronicles KEEN's cross-country road trip advocating for the protection of 3-million acres of public lands – no small feat. KEEN and Wild and Scenic invite all of us in to become part of the movement to protect America's precious public lands – there's a lot of awareness and action that must happen before President Obama leaves office this year. Get outside and enjoy our public lands and get your family and friends to do the same! You can't believe in and protect something you haven't experienced, as Kirsten Blackburn of KEEN says in this podcast. Please share this podcast with everyone who appreciates America's natural environment and sign the digital petition at LiveMonumental.com.   Full Show Notes: IntrepidEntrepreneur.net/Keen

KEEN Footwear's Linda Balfour shares the vision of the brand's Live Monumental initiative, which embodies the entrepreneurial spirit found everywhere in the KEEN culture and Portland, Oregon headquarters. KEEN's Live Monumental is all about building grassroots support for protecting America's wild spaces. What does success look like? Well, the KEEN Effect team has a goal of amassing 100,000 signatures on a petition that they'll drive into Washington D.C. (the end point of their road tour) on Sept. 23, to activate the Obama Administration to permanently protect three million acres of public lands! See the shownotes page for more details and how to sign this petition online and share it with your friends and family!

This week, John Trotter joins the podcast. John is the founder and creative director of Forty Forty Agency, a San Francisco brand consultancy and creative agency that has worked with both consumer and team sports brands such as the Washington Nationals, DC United, NFL Players Association, Keen Footwear and more. Prior to founding Forty Forty Agency, John was a senior designer at Nike and design director at Landor. The interview takes a deep dive into the strategic side of sports branding discussing sponsorship and the cross-pollination of consumer brands with sports brands, as well defining the vision and identifying core values of a brand. The two also talk about a few great examples of branding and design work aiding in the recruiting side of college athletics. Discussion includes the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and Nike's ambush marketing campaign behind it. With Forty Forty Agency being headquartered in downtown San Francisco, of course conversation cannot avoid the startup scene and how there is a great opportunity for products and software in the sports vertical. Mentions include: John Trotter on Twitter Forty Forty Agency 1996 Atlanta Olympics Nike Ambush Marketing Campaign Malcom Grear Designers Mary Zalla, Global President of Consumer Brands, Landor The Washington Nationals - Nattitude Campaign Oregon Gridiron Seattle Seahawks Nike Uniforms Behind-the-scenes There Can Only Be One - NBA Campaign by Goodby Silverstein & Partners My next guest is independent designer & illustrator, Matt Stevens. Matt works with brands outside of sports such as Facebook, Pinterest and more, however he is most known for successfuly raising money on Kickstarter to fund his side project, the MAX100 Project, a book and posters containing 100 illustrations in different styles of the iconic Nike Airmax 1.

"If I can contribute to the design world, something that might exist long after I'm gone, that's a win for me...Sports Fonts was a part of that". This week I'm speaking with typeface and logo designer, Kristopher Bazen. Kris is currently a senior apparel designer at J. America. He also recently founded Sports Font Foundry, an online store and typeface foundry targeting the sports industry. From getting kicked out of high school to battling cancer, Kris has a very inspiring story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles in life to get where you want to be professionally and approaching your career from a different mindset. Before founding Sports Font Foundry, Kris spent time at Reebok, Adidas - Sports Licensed Division and Old Hat Creative honing his branding and illustration skills. In this interview, Kris shares advice for getting starting from scratch in the sports industry, diversifying your skillset, learning to sell good design to clients, the importance of sketching and more. Kris also touches on his sports logo design process and custome typeface design process. We also take a question from twitter as @ScottdeFasselle: "If you had to start from scratch—no one knew you & you hadn't worked in the industry, how would you get started?" Mentions include: • @KrisBazen on Twitter • Sports Font Foundry • J America • Pro Football Hall of Fame • Washington Wizards Logo • Old Hat Creative • Joe Bosack: Episode 2 • Lost Type • Hoefler & Co. • TOMS Shoes • Warby Parker • Chris Gardner • The Pursuit of Happiness • Dave Ramsey • Harley Creative (future guest) • Frazer Davidson, Field Theory Sports Branding (future guest) • Weapons of Mass Creation My next guest is John Trotter, founder and creative director of strategic sports branding agency, Forty Forty. John was a former designer at Nike and design director at Landor before founding his firm which works with brands such as the Washington Nationals, NFL Players Association, DC United, Keen Footwear and more.

When Kamp Grizzly, a Portland advertising agency, contacted me to be involved in a video production in the Bay Area, I thought “oh well, it’ll be 10 seconds in a small clip on kids and nature.” Out of curiosity I emailed back and received an offer to be part of a video product for Keen […] The post Frog Mom Shoots an Ad for KEEN FOOTWEAR Hiking Shoes appeared first on Frog Mom.

An interview with Time Magazine reporter and author Pico Iyer From a very young age  Pico Iyer has had a close personal relationship with one of the worlds great spiritual and political leaders. In 1960 his father a professor of philosophy and a student of world religions was among first westerners to seek an audience with the Dalai Lama.  Traveling from his home in England Iyer's father journeyed  back to his native India to meet the Dalai Lama then around the age of 24.  In their conversations the Tibetan Buddhist ruler in exile and Iyer's father discussed ancient mystic wisdom that had been unavailable to the outside world for centuries. And with the exchange of a single simple gift, they also established a connection between the Dalai Lama and Iyer that now spans almost 50 years. "At the end of his conversation with the Dalai Lama in 1960 he said 'I have this little three year-old boy back in England and he was already quite interested in the story of your dramatic flight from Tibet into India'," Iyer said.  "And so the Dalai Lama, with his great gift for the perfect gesture found a photo of himself when he was 5 years old and sent it to me. And so from the time I was three I had this photo of this little boy, 5 years old, already ruling 6 million people. I didn't understand who or what the Dalai Lama was. But I could make a contact with this little boy sitting in this place. And I could see all the responsibility he had. So in that sense I grew up with the image of the Dalai Lama and stories of the Dalai Lama from the time I was a little boy." From the gift of that photograph to their first meeting years later Iyer and the Dalai Lama have been become good friends. And through the course of his career as a journalist Iyer has cultivated a deep insight to the philosophy that has guided the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict between China and Tibet. In his new book The Open Road: The Global Journey of the 14th Dalai Lama Iyer shares his view of the spiritual and political path we all take to find peace in our lives and the world in which we live. Music by Jake Shimabukru This recording from season 1 of the Joy Trip Project was originally brought to you thank to a generous grant from KEEN Footwear. Also thanks to our current sponsors, Recreational Equipment Inc, REI and Patagonia. We don't take money from just anyone. Sponsors of the Joy Trip Project support our mission of an active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and community involvement. Support us by supporting them. Find links to their web sites on ours at JoyTripProject.com Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast help spread the word by posting a link to it on your Facebook page. Or send it as a tweet to your followers on Twitter. Social media is vibrant exchange of ideas join the conversation by becoming engage. Post your comments the Joy Trip Project blog or send us an email to info@Joy Trip Project.com. Share your stories. share your passion for outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. You just might inspire our next Joy Trip together. But most of all don't forget to tell your friends. Until next time take care.

An interview with Time Magazine reporter and author Pico Iyer From a very young age  Pico Iyer has had a close personal relationship with one of the worlds great spiritual and political leaders. In 1960 his father a professor of philosophy and a student of world religions was among first westerners to seek an audience with the Dalai Lama.  Traveling from his home in England Iyer's father journeyed  back to his native India to meet the Dalai Lama then around the age of 24.  In their conversations the Tibetan Buddhist ruler in exile and Iyer's father discussed ancient mystic wisdom that had been unavailable to the outside world for centuries. And with the exchange of a single simple gift, they also established a connection between the Dalai Lama and Iyer that now spans almost 50 years. "At the end of his conversation with the Dalai Lama in 1960 he said 'I have this little three year-old boy back in England and he was already quite interested in the story of your dramatic flight from Tibet into India'," Iyer said.  "And so the Dalai Lama, with his great gift for the perfect gesture found a photo of himself when he was 5 years old and sent it to me. And so from the time I was three I had this photo of this little boy, 5 years old, already ruling 6 million people. I didn't understand who or what the Dalai Lama was. But I could make a contact with this little boy sitting in this place. And I could see all the responsibility he had. So in that sense I grew up with the image of the Dalai Lama and stories of the Dalai Lama from the time I was a little boy." From the gift of that photograph to their first meeting years later Iyer and the Dalai Lama have been become good friends. And through the course of his career as a journalist Iyer has cultivated a deep insight to the philosophy that has guided the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict between China and Tibet. In his new book The Open Road: The Global Journey of the 14th Dalai Lama Iyer shares his view of the spiritual and political path we all take to find peace in our lives and the world in which we live. Music by Jake Shimabukru This recording from season 1 of the Joy Trip Project was originally brought to you thank to a generous grant from KEEN Footwear. Also thanks to our current sponsors, Recreational Equipment Inc, REI and Patagonia. We don't take money from just anyone. Sponsors of the Joy Trip Project support our mission of an active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and community involvement. Support us by supporting them. Find links to their web sites on ours at JoyTripProject.com Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast help spread the word by posting a link to it on your Facebook page. Or send it as a tweet to your followers on Twitter. Social media is vibrant exchange of ideas join the conversation by becoming engage. Post your comments the Joy Trip Project blog or send us an email to info@Joy Trip Project.com. Share your stories. share your passion for outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. You just might inspire our next Joy Trip together. But most of all don't forget to tell your friends. Until next time take care.

Shattered. The broken pieces of a world torn apart by war and a planet devastated by greed and corruption lie scattered at our feet. In her new book, “Finding Beauty in a Broken World” poet and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams brings together the tattered fragments of our times into a literary mosaic of peace and reconciliation. From the charred ruins of the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on 9/11, to endangered prairie dogs of Utah, to the creation of a memorial to the 10s of thousands who died in the Rwandan genocide, Williams constructs an image of hope for a brighter future, a journey toward a time when human beings and the world they inhabit coexist with love and compassion. This podcast is brought to you thanks to a generous grant from KEEN Footwear makers of shoes, bags and socks designed to take you wherever your Hybrid Life leads. visit www.keenfootwear.com

Shattered. The broken pieces of a world torn apart by war and a planet devastated by greed and corruption lie scattered at our feet. In her new book, “Finding Beauty in a Broken World” poet and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams brings together the tattered fragments of our times into a literary mosaic of peace and reconciliation. From the charred ruins of the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on 9/11, to endangered prairie dogs of Utah, to the creation of a memorial to the 10s of thousands who died in the Rwandan genocide, Williams constructs an image of hope for a brighter future, a journey toward a time when human beings and the world they inhabit coexist with love and compassion. This podcast is brought to you thanks to a generous grant from KEEN Footwear makers of shoes, bags and socks designed to take you wherever your Hybrid Life leads. visit www.keenfootwear.com

The world of highlining is often misunderstood as simply walking from one point to another across a thin webbing hundreds of feet in the air. While it is that, it’s so much more. Ari does an amazing job illustrating, even for the totally unfamiliar, the thrill, focus, and adventure of being out there on the line.Most of the episode revolves around him and his friend’s ridiculous accomplishment of highlinging 2 km across an abandoned asbestos mine in (appropriately enough) Asbestos, Quebec. The project was huge, ludicrous, and completely awesome. Enjoy. Video on the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2ya3oLHaYInstagram: @ariintheairHis colaboration with KEEN Footwear: www.keenfootwear.com/ambassadors/blog-article-18043.htmlPersonal website: ariintheair.com