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On this episode, I release the full recording from our third ever live podcast show. It was filmed at the Just Trek Podcast 5 Year Anniversary celebration on Sat, April 5th at the Happier Cafe by TADAA.Coffee space in Frogtown, Los Angeles. The live podcast show featured an all star panel of previous podcast guests that included Joshua Walker (outdoor content creator + travel blogger), Nicole Snell (CEO of Girls Right Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense), Victor Martinez (Founder of The LA Trail Killers), and Jaclyn Cosgrove  (Outdoor Reporter at the LA Times), and myself as the moderator. It was an entertaining and impactful group conversation that definitely left a major impression on the audience. We chatted about what sparked their love for the Great Outdoors,  the importance of solo exploring, their most memorable outdoor adventures + travel experiences, and what the historic LA fires have taught them.  After the group discussion, we opened up a live Q&A to the audience so that everyone could join in on the fun and ask the guests their own questions and show them some love.________________________This episode is brought to you by HIGHLANDER Adventure. HIGHLANDER, a hiking event series that is present in 20+ countries worldwide, returns to Big Bear Lake, California for its fourth epic year from June 17-21.Choose your challenge - from 14 to 82 miles and experience between a 1-5 day hike through the majestic San Bernardino Mountains with all logistics and safety taken care of by the organizers. Use code “JUSTTREK_HL20” for 20% off any format (except Lyra). Trek on over to highlanderadventure.com and register now. Watch Youtube version on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55lmLs3oLbUEvent was in partnership with Happier Cafe by TADAA.CoffeeWe'd like to thank our event sponsors Parks Project, AllTrails, KEEN, Topo Designs, HIGHLANDER Adventure, Trail Threadz, Juneshine, Easyrider, and Parch.Follow our guest panelists on instagram www.instagram.com/joshyoutrippin,  www.instagram.com/adventuresofnik, www.instagram.com/vic_of_earth, www.instagram.com/jacinthewild.laSupport Just Trek on Patreon www.patreon.com/justtrekShop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shopListen to more podcast episodes on https://www.justtrek.netWant to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek

Joe Gibson, trail builder, writer, and Founder/Editor of Trail Crew Stories joins Maddie Pellman on Who Runs This Park: Park Enthusiasts Edition to dive into the hidden world of trail design. Joe's journey into the trail world began with a single volunteer day, leading to a career spent shaping the way people move through landscapes—often without them realizing it. He explains how great trail work is meant to be invisible, drawing a fascinating comparison between Disneyland's intentional illusions and the subtle deceptions that allow national park visitors to experience nature without seeing the engineering beneath their feet.We explore the art and science of trail building, from positive and negative control points to the stark differences between East Coast and West Coast trails. Joe shares insights from his early forays into writing about trails, his experience as project lead for The Parks Project coffee table book, and the whirlwind road trips he took to interview as many people as possible for his upcoming book. We also discuss the global rise of long-distance trails, including the Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia and Georgia, and the evolving role of trails as both recreational pathways and vital lifelines in the wilderness.We also talk about the threat trails and those that maintain them are under with regards to the recent layoffs in the park and forest service. As Joe says, it is a hard time to be a federal employee -- next time you see a trail crew member or a park ranger, tell them thank you! To write to your reps about the recent layoffs and to further protect our parks, here are a few resources: Tell Congress to Protect National Park Service StaffTell Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to protect national monuments from oil, gas, and miningTell Congress national parks are worth fighting forTell Congress to fund historic and cultural sites nationwideTell Congress to protect wildlife in national parksYou can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is produced by Maddie Pellman with music by Danielle Bees.

Check out our BRAND NEW SEGMENT, Park Enthusiasts, with Parks Project CEO and Founder, Keith Eshelman. Parks Project is an outdoor lifestyle brand with purpose. Parks Project gives back to conservation efforts focused on restoring habitats in our parklands and activates communities of volunteers to support parks. In only 7 years, what started as a one t-shirt business, has grown to an assortment of head-to-toe apparel and home goods and more than $2.6 million in donations to over 50 park conservatories, inspiring the next generation to leave it better than we found it.Keith, himself, is passionate about habitat restoration and making conservation accessible and cool. Prior to starting Parks Project, Keith was one of TOMS earliest employees, and it was there during a volunteer day in the Santa Monica mountains that he discovered the overwhelming backlog of much-needed funding to complete projects in parks and uncovered a need to educate the next generation of advocates. This episode dives into how Keith creates product stories with a purpose, his craziest moment in a national park, how Parks Project ran the E-Commerce experience for the National Park Service's Find Your Park Campaign and the brands he looks up to. Listen in!You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is produced by Maddie Pellman with music by Danielle Bees.

Good News Highlights: Breaking Records, Anti-Aging Discoveries, and Lost & Found SurprisesIn this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Highlights include: a Nigerian man breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest twerking session to raise mental health awareness, scientists at Imperial College London extending the lifespan of mice by inhibiting a specific protein, the Red Hot Chili Peppers collaborating with the Parks Project for their 25th anniversary, a discovery that tree bark absorbs methane, and amusing lost and found items at Denver Airport, including elk meat and a circular saw.00:00 Introduction and Guinness Record Twerking00:41 Anti-Aging Breakthrough01:21 Red Hot Chili Peppers' Yosemite Collaboration01:56 Trees Absorbing Methane02:25 Denver Airport Lost and Found Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!

Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum joins the KRMG Morning News with Dan Potter to discuss the latest Tusla Tech Hub and city parks grants and what that means for the future of the City of Tulsa.

Care about our planet? Motivated to live greener? Looking to meet other climate-minded folks in the Los Angeles area? Join us for a live AMA-style panel with Caleigh Wells and Candice Dickens-Russell at the Parks Project Discovery Center in Culver City. Tickets are only $10, and proceeds go to Friends of the LA River (Candice's org!). Get your tickets here. See you there!

This week we are thrilled to have Katie Wightman, former Field Institute Director for the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, joining us for a conversation about the courage to revisit a dream from an earlier chapter in life, managing fear around trying something new, and how she finds wellness in the wilderness! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Katie Wightman worked for the Sequoia Parks Conservancy in Sequoia + Kings Canyon National Parks for 11 years and loved every minute. She had the privilege to work underground in Crystal Cave, organize the Dark Sky Festival, organize Science and Nature Camps for youth in the Central Valley, the backcountry Pear Lake Winter Ski Hut, and also Directed the Education Program for the SPC where she worked to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to connect with their public lands. Currently she is working on her Bachelor's of science in Nursing and is hoping to work in Emergency and Critical Care as well as continue in Wilderness Medicine. In her downtime she loves ultra running, amateur astronomy, and playing with her loving pup Sierra dog! IN THIS EPISODE: Katie and I sit down to chat from the historic Wolverton Service Camp in Sequoia National Park, home of the Volunteers in Parks Project in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks We are greeted by a yellow rumped warbler and a golden crowned kinglet - get pumped, birders! Katie shares about the relationships between the National Park Service and their official nonprofit partners. In the case of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, their official partner is the Sequoia Parks Conservancy. We talk about her transition out of Director of the Field Institute at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks and returning to a dream from an earlier chapter in life - nursing. How Katie finds wellness in the wilderness - and how trail running was a “very Katie solution” to getting far out in the backcountry in a limited amount of time. You're never too old to change your mind, and just because you fail at something doesn't mean you're a failure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wellnessinthewilderness/message

You're listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I'm your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals! Thanks for joining me for today's episode: Wheelchair Traveling with Ashley Lyn Olson. We chatted about credit cards, miles & points, traveling with disabilities, and destinations Ashley has visited. Ashley is an expert in wheelchair-accessible travel and started wheelchairtraveling.com in 2006. Ashley's website incorporates a plethora of travel guides for over 900 destinations contributed by more than 150 people with resources and tips for activities, attractions, hotels, tours, transportation, cruises, equipment, and more. Some of Ashley's favorite trips have been to Easter Island, New Zealand, and Portugal, and her Access 2 Parks Project has recently been formally recognized by and displayed in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Main website, including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/ Join me for in-person meetups I host in Willow Grove, PA: https://www.meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints/ SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/hurdygurdytravelllc SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Copy and paste the podcast RSS feed -- http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss -- to listen on your favorite podcast-playing platform!

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Dagny Zupin from Duke Energy to talk about how Duke Energy supports and services our community as well as what storm damage restoration from Duke looks like. Brandy Allen also joins us to give a mini update about the Wabash Avenue reconstruction project, Brickyard Nature Park, and Lincoln Park.  To get in contact with Duke Energy about downed powerlines call: (800) 228-8485 For text updates from Duke Energy, text REG to 57801 Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov 

In this episode we're doing a 7-figure clothing brand breakdown featuring the popular brand, Parks Project. This is a premium national parks inspired apparel brand. And while that may seem a bit too niche, their success states otherwise. We're going to be taking a look at their brand, their products, their website, and their marketing to see what they are doing so well so you can take inspiration from them to grow your brand. Let's go! #printondemandplaybook LINKS: Join the waitlist for 6 Figure Founder, 6figurefounder.com/coaching - The #1 community for ambitious t-shirt and apparel brand owners who are serious about building a profitable online business. Gelato Print On Demand network, 6figurefounder.com/gelato [use discount code: PODPLAYBOOK to get 60% off your first order when placed within 72 hours] THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING .. AND YOU CAN DO MORE! Here's how you can make a huge difference: Leave us a review on Apple Podcast Share your favorite episodes with others Repost this episode to your social media Tag us in your posts with #printondemandplaybook Invest in yourself and you'll never lose. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@6figurefounder.com FOLLOW: Adrian:- Instagram: @ecomlegendsacademy- TikTok: @adrianvonarx- YouTube: @adrianvonarx8513 Kerry:- Instagram: @kerryegeler- YouTube: @kerryegeler

Keith Eshelman is the co-founder & CEO of Parks Project. Parks Project, founded in 2014, came from the idea that we can all do more to support America's parklands. In the early days, Keith volunteered at trail days in local national parks—through this, he realized that there was a huge lack of participation from the next generation. To change that, he created collections of apparel and accessories that would further connect consumers with parks to raise awareness of the projects taking place daily around the country and give folks a story to wear that supports outdoor conservation.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:01] What are Parks Project's products?[01:33] Where the idea of Parks Project came from[03:00] The progression of Parks Project products [04:59] Finding customers through organic influence[07:00] Knowing that “We're onto something”[08:17] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io/connect[09:13] Sponsor: Sendlane sendlane.com/honest[10:39] Insider perspectives for launching a brand[12:33] Ecom vs wholesale buyers[14:01] The evolution of the brand[15:30] Advice for founders finding product-market fit[17:30] Manage your relationships with your customers[18:39] Getting featured by Fast Company[19:18] There's still much to do and learn[19:54] The wellness aspect of Parks Project[20:44] Where to find Parks Project[21:08] Keith's tips when going to parksResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeCelebrating America's National Parks with a line of apparel, accessories and home decor parksproject.usConnect with Keith linkedin.com/in/keith-eshelman-a972473Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectSchedule your free consultation with a Sendlane expert sendlane.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

This Earth Month... buy more stuff?!We're about to be bombarded with messaging about corporate climate initiatives. We'll have the chance to buy merch to "support" the planet. And we'll be incentivized to spend more so that a small portion can be donated to organizations fighting climate change.As you might expect, it's all marketing. Earth Month and Earth Day seem to have become another excuse for a sale.But we miss a key issue in our fight for change if we stop at the "greedy corporation" critique. In this short dispatch, I compare Panasonic's #CreateTodayEnrichTomorrow campaign to Parks Project's mission to do good, and I advocate for a systems-level critique that can penetrate do-good messaging to get to the heart of the problem.Footnotes: Panasonic's ad: Green Impact (with Michael Phelps) Panasonic CES 2022 Top Things to See The Entrepreneurs Helping Save U.S. National Parks via Forbes Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher ★ Support this podcast ★

Parks Project founder Keith Eshelman wanted to leave parks and trails better for the next generation. He created a mission-driven company that designs outdoor-inspired apparel and gear. Here, he shares how he grew the business to give back more than $2 million to parks.For more on Parks Project and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/parks-project-impact

The city of Dearborn is spending $30 million to improve and expand public parks. Plus, Slow Bar BQ announces new ownership structure, the cost of eggs at the grocery store is finally going down, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

A start-up apparel and accessories brand, Parks Project, has quickly become a staple for the fashion set, especially for those who love their National Parks.

Dana is getting to know the difference between a good night's sleep and the last three decades while Jessica is sneezing her life away with fall allergies.  Dana questions how and why a certain actress is playing an icon in an upcoming biopic.  Jessica is infuriated by the laissez faire way restaurants are treating herbs as a garnish.  Excuse Me Corner takes a relaxing trip in a bus to promote sleep.  Oh Wow Corner is a boss we wish we all had right now granting the gift of a lifetime to the entire company.  Rave #1 is how to donate food this Holiday Season through the suggestions of Feeding America.  Rave #2 is the Parks Project, a collaborative effort made possible through donating a percentage of sales through products made by a number of companies to support our National Parks.   Feeding America - https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/thanksgiving Parks Project - https://www.parksproject.us/  

As an outdoor lover and CEO of Camping World, Marcus was immediately drawn to Parks Project, what's called a Mission-Based Business. Founders Sevag and Keith had a goal to start a business that would support them but also support America's National Parks. By selling mod graphic tees and other hip outdoor themed merch, they've donated millions to support National Parks. Marcus sees their potential but honestly tells them their lackluster sales pitch “sucks.” Enter Marcus's friend, award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien, who brings her journalism skills to tailor the guys' sales pitch into a love story that speaks to America's love for our precious park lands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prior to starting the outdoor lifestyle brand Parks Project, Keith was one of TOMS earliest employees. He was initially struck by discovering the overwhelming backlog of much-needed funding to complete projects in parks, and uncovered a need to educate the next generation of advocates. With that in mind, and taking key learnings from his previous ventures, he started Parks Project to show consumers that conservation can be cool and stylish. All of its products give back to specific conservation efforts focused on protecting our national parks. In only six years, what started as one t-shirt has now grown to dozens of apparel and home goods, and more than $1.3 million in donations to more than 50 conservatories that ensure the projects they're committing to make the biggest impact. Parks Project's mission is to protect and preserve our parklands for generations to come by educating, advocating, volunteering, and activating park supporters to get involved in conservation. To date, Parks Project has contributed over $1,200,000 to help fund vital projects in parks, paying it forward so we can leave it better than we found it. It's inspiring to see the results of Parks Project's work—2,822 native species planted in Muir Moods; 20,647 kids funded to visit a national park through the National Park Foundation; 58,800 meters of trail restored in Yosemite. Their goal is to fund 100 projects and log 100,000 volunteer hours in the next decade. ** Use Code: INMYHEART for 25% OFF! http://www.revo.com ** Use Code: TREATYOURSELF20 for 20% OFF! http://www.beyondfresh.com ** 10% OFF your first order! http://www.cloudwaterbrands.com

Welcome to Getting To The Truth In This Art. This week I have the pleasure of speaking with portrait and lifestyle photographer based out of Baltimore, MD Isaiah Winters.Isaiah is a documentary photographer and conceptual artist based in Brooklyn, NYC & Baltimore, MD. Focus on architecture, social landscapes, and analog photography assist in giving his work a nostalgic and romantic feel. I enjoy emphasizing certain aspects or colors within my work; to highlight the effects everyday light and composition have on all of us. He's also a member of TheBmoreCreatives team - they work to connect local artists and creatives with each other, highlight local businesses, and showcase Baltimore’s art scene!He's gravitated towards documentary photography and portraiture that tells a narrative. Currently working w/ archival and appropriated content from 20th Century.He's spent the last few years coming to terms with my own identity, and attempting to work through questions of what it means to be a Black male in today’s society. He believes that through more representation in the visual arts and beyond, we can work to empower our next generation of Black leaders.Some of these clients and partners include:Google, Moment, Baltimore Magazine, Baltimore Sun, Verizon, Budweiser, COACH, Samsung, Parks Project, K-Swiss, Bar Clavel, UrbanStems, Walgreens, Coca-Cola, HELP USA, UNIQLO, and Pursuit of Portraits Photo by TutesIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference and it's always nice to read kind words.Follow us on Twitter and  InstagramBe sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Using their backgrounds in apparel and marketing, Keith and Sevag launched Parks Project, a brand that donates its proceeds to conservation projects within our National Parks. But their clothes aren’t your typical park paraphernalia. Parks Project teams up with artists to create outdoorsy graphics with vintage vibes. With a unique model and huge success, Parks Project is making an impact and inspiring the next generation to take care of our public lands.Connect with Parks Project:WebsiteInstagramFacebookResources:National Park ServiceSeason Sponsor:FordEpisode Sponsor:Parks Project

What if every time you promoted your brand, the world became a little better place? For companies that incorporate giveback, it does. On this episode of Brand-Side, I talk with Abbey Robertson, Brand Manager at Parks Project, which helps preserve America's greatest landscapes apparel and homegoods. Abbey and I discussed: -How to balance a product message with a giveback story -Replicating the emotional experience of a brick-and-mortar store online -Why traditional approaches to influencer marketing may not work, and what does Find this interview and many more by subscribing to BRAND-SIDE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for BRAND-SIDE in your favorite podcast player.

About this episode My guest this week is Keith Eshelman, co-founder and CEO of the Parks Project. The Parks Project is a social commerce company in that they have created some of the most comfortable clothing you will ever wear AND they have donated over 50% of their profits to over 50 partners such as Yosemite Conservancy, Sierra Club, the National Park Foundation, and many more. After a weekend volunteering in the Santa Monica Mountains in 2014, Keith and his co-founder, both TOMS employees at the time, were struck by the challenges facing America's underfunded and underappreciated National Parks. They set out to harness consumer power to help support the enormous backlog of underfunded projects within the national parks system ​by creating collections of apparel and accessories that would further connect consumers with the parks they love. Within this episode you will hear quite a bit about the influence that Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS, had on Keith's journey. And that's the beauty of entrepreneurship…it's not a solo journey. It's also not an overnight journey, and more times than not…it's decades in the making. In this episode, you'll hear: How Keith was born in northern California and grew up around career professionals. He had a conventional path pursing education that would lead him to a successful job. He shares as a child he wanted to be a doctor and went to UC San Diego Medical School but left after sophomore year as he couldn't consume the detailed information required for med school. He graduated with a management science degree, minor in Spanish that allowed him to travel. He shares his love for Brands, but not only for their products but the whole company, and how he wanted to help companies that were making a difference. Before he joined Toms, we worked in London with Puma and OMD, usually in product marketing. When working at TOMS he experiences how a purchases can not only for fill the customer but help people and charities in need. Like Toms theory of purchasing a pair of shoes can give another child a pair for shoes. Keith shares how TOMS allowed him to have his first taste of entrepreneurship by being allowed to run popup shops. Keith explains his passion for recycling plastic in clothing like board shorts and wanted the product to have its own story. He shares how he found his problem and why he pursued founding Parks Project, and what he is doing to fix it. How he started his company from his garage and has been growing his team ever since. How Parks Project is empowering the next generation, and their mission is to leave it, as you found it. Keith shares how his company is here to build and innovate the product with useful recycling. Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → https://www.expressvpn.com/startupstory Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Park Project https://www.parksproject.us Hint Water Give Away https://mailchi.mp/thestartupstory/hint Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS This episode was made possible due to the support of our sponsor Grindology. Visit https://grindology.com/ to obtain founder-direct tactics and strategies.

Welcome to Gift Guide Podcast, the Sequel: Presents Requested. (Can you tell we’re a little slap-happy after recording these eps?) If you haven’t tuned in for part one, here’s the deal: We’ve got lots of ideas from small businesses, many owned by women and BIPOC, (and none from Amazon)—and we have thoughts on organizations to donate to in someone’s honor, too. Are you ready for all the thoughts? Great, let’s get into it. Oh, and if you just can’t get enough, our 2019 installments are here and here.   BROTHERS!   21 year old brother who has a new passion/major every week. Techie, creative, loves pasta. Grossy Pelosi merch: This Too Shall Pasta or Live Laugh Lasagna Designy pasta book: The Silver Spoon or The Geometry of Pasta Memoirs of people who found/made their own way: Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi, Just Kids by Patti Smith, and The Autobiography of Gucci Mane   Subscription to Courier magazine   Little brother, loves foreign affairs, about to graduate from college, very classic taste Subscription to Stranger’s Guide, The Atlantic, Monocle, or ProPublica A watch! Todd Snyder x Timex collab or Hodinkee for Swatches. Norse Projects x Hestra gloves J. Press Shaggy Dog cuffed hat   21 y.o. Lil bro who is way cooler than me. Into the outdoors, vintage jackets, anime. Hanafuda Flower Cards by Nintendo Atsuko long-sleeve Parks Project long-sleeve or hoodie Pallares pocket knife Anywhere Brewer by Alvaro Rodriguez   My 30 y.o. lefty anti-capitalist brother who secretly really likes buying things. Something Patagonia WornWear ReCrafted or Todd Snyder x L.L. Bean Patreon subscription for Chapo Trap House Leftie merch: Call Your Girlfriend The Scam is Structural Hat or Bernie Sanders Rage Against the Machine T-shirt Kura Kin sake club from Brooklyn Kura Donation to his local mutual aid organization     KIDS!   The 2-year-old that has everything—9 sets of Aunts/Uncles! A giant, mascot-style costume for an adult to wear—Elmo? Bear?  Kid audio player things: Yoto Player and Tonies Toy storage: Fabelab bear storage bag and Oh Noo toy wheelbarrow The Dough Project Donation to National Diaper Bank Project   Kids! Not little but not teens. Bonus for stuff that isn’t tech-based. PLEASE Cooking thing: Kid in the Kitchen by Melissa Clark or Bella Cucina pastry tart set  Box set of books: Roald Dahl or Puffin in Bloom  Something outdoorsy: Tubbs snowshoes, Hamboard shortboard, or cool roller skates by Chicago Skates, Impala, or Moxi Da Bomb Fizzers Tie-dye kit: Horizon Group unicorn tie dye bundle or Tulip tie-dye party Washi tape sets Twee sidewalk chalk Liewood domino set Mary Matson Double Happiness poster (edition of 50, signed and numbered)     TEENS!   Late teen more responsible than me at 30 and already has the lined Birkenstocks. Olive & June manicure/pedicure system (or just the mani system) Watercolor sets: Beam Paints, LDBA Palette, Case for Making, or anything from Blick Original art from Caroline Kaufman Safomasi quilted bean bag Lorien Stern sloth rug or seal bath mat Lotta Blobs mirror Breda watch Alex Mill tie-dye cotton socks   17-year-old awkward tomboy who has NO opinions on anything she likes Book that might get her thinking about what she likes/where she’s going: In the Company of Women, Roadtrip Nation’s Roadmap book, Start Where You Are journal, or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Custom Converse or Vans If she has an iPad: Apple Pencil     BOSSES AND EMPLOYEES! Design-minded bosses (one male and one female)  Puzzles: Four Point Puzzles, Whiled, and Piecework  Mug that suits each of their aesthetics: Yowie and Mociun Design-y chocolate: Compartes bars or Vesta bonbons Design-y calendars: 2021 Stendig or Design Letters Astier de Villate notebook The Granite ceramic matchboxes   Male boss you have a crush on. Should seem to cost about $50 (but ok if it costs more) Signed book by his fave author: AbeBooks has a very good search tool, and 1stDibs is good for more coffee-table stuff. Body wash or soap that is just on the cusp of inappropriate—Musgo Real soap on a rope? Set of two glasses (subtle hint to have a drink together?!): Mia Craft beer glasses, Estelle Colored Glass, or vintage French champagne coupes, maybe with a bottle of something to drink, too. 65-year-old male boss who’s super successful, obsessed with Tesla and health and wellness Food innovation: Seemore Meats & Veggies sausages or Oishii strawberries Gossamer CBD in Dusk and/or Dawn Oracle olive oil Donation to Partnership for a Healthier America, Back on my Feet, or Fresh Air Fund  If this person is your dad not your boss: Oura ring or Theragun   18 co-workers. I’m their boss. Omsom sauces Pineapple Collaborative olive oil or pantry set Zazzle or Etsy mugs with superlatives     GRAB BAG!!!   37 weeks pregnant and just want to pick one thing to buy 25 of and call it a day. But what?! Five-year journal: One Line a Day, Hobonichi 5-year Techno, or Unbound Planner Plant: Holiday cactus from The Sill or herb collection from Bloomscape Il Buco Alimentari Sale Fiore or WAJD salt Planting a tree via Nature Conservancy Donations to No Kid Hungry or Heifer International    My dog walker who dresses like a Tim Burton character and is 22. $50 - $100  $$ Kule striped mask Something FUN, useful, and a little grown-up for home: Fredericks and Mae cutting board and Areaware table tiles   My mail carrier Gift card to a coffee shop on your route Thermos: super classic Stanley one or Zojiruchi ones in more colors  Lands’ End ear muffs Zippo 12-hour hand-warmer   I need special little things for neighbors/mail people/building managers! Seasonings: Momofuku seasoned salts, Burlap & Barrel spice set, or Westbourne spice trio with recipes Fancy hand sanitizer: Jao and MCMC Gift cert for a neighborhood spot that does lunch   Last gift idea, promise: a sub to Secret Menu.   Give Nutrafol a go for thicker, healthier hair—the code ATHINGORTWO gets you 20% off. Live that bidet life with Hello Tushy. 10% off and free shipping! YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Are you looking for fun, meaningful, functional, and mostly clutter-free gifts for your children or teenagers? You're in the right place! On episode 5 of the Nature with Kids Podcast, my husband and I talk about TONS of nature-themed gift ideas for holidays and birthdays. I hope you'll be inspired to consider some creative ideas and that our conversation inspires you to think about what gifts might show love and encourage your family as you enjoy nature.I listed as many items as possible below (as space allowed). For links, a complete list, further details, pictures, and the printable "Nature Date" certificate, visit naturewithkidspodcast.com/gifts.You can also go to Instagram @naturewithkidspodcast to see an IG Stories highlight with visuals and IG accounts for many of the items shared in the podcast.Mentioned in the episode:EXPERIENCE GIFTS- nature dates with a parent (a free, meaningful gift!)- tickets or membership to botanical garden, zoo, animal sanctuary- national parks pass- REI experiences- lessons: horseback riding, skiing, snowboardingGEAR:- winter gear: jackets, boots, hats, mittens- summer gear: swimsuit, Coolibar sun-protective clothes, wet suit, beach towels- Camelbak backpacks- family gear for camping or day trips- bikes, scooters, EZ Roller, fishing gear- survival items: the bandaids we like are Welly brandGIFTS FOR YOUR HOME- cozy winter area: fire pit, twinkly lights- window bird feeders (these ARE safe for birds!)- hammock, slack-line- indoor plants- outdoor gardening tools- mud kitchen, sensory table, water table- round swing- dome climber- compost binBOOKS AND MAGAZINES- novels: Trumpet of the Swan, Hatchet, Charlotte's Web, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Mr. Popper's Penguins, James Herriot's Treasury for Children- Sophie Mouse series- illustrated nature picture books- field guides for your area- magazines: National Geographic Kids, Cricket/Ladybug, Owl Kids, Ranger Rick, Nature Friend, All Creatures, Wildflower Girls, Crikey, Anorak, BBC Wildlife, All About Space, Wild Explorers Club, Wild and FreeFREE OR UNDER $5 GIFT IDEAS:- nature date- printable scavenger hunt or coloring pages + crayons- hot cocoa / s'more kit- bubbles, sidewalk chalk- seed packets- succulent or plant- Let's Read and Find Out- video slideshow- nature artwork- bird feeder or fairy garden kit- wrap up library books- rainbow prismsOTHER GIFTS- camera + SnapShop Online- animal figurines - Schleich, TOOB- navigation kit- investigation tools- nature craft supplies- National Parks: Andersen Design Group, Parks Project, SubPar Parks- tee shirts: Grins and Grace (moms)- donate to animal sanctuarySUBSCRIPTION BOXES- My Garden Box- Chickadees Wooden Toys- Little Naturalist Club- Think Outside- Wonderkin- Mud and Bloom- Wildchild- Matter- Freestone Fly Fishing Co- Cairn- The Camp Life- Nomadik- Green Up- Earth LoveBOARD GAMES- Junior Ranger Land- Sneaky Snacky Squirrel- Hoot Owl Hoot- Eeboo + Peaceable Kingdom games- Taiga- Hit the Habitat Trail- Cardline Animals- Wildcraft: Herbal Adventure Game- Bird Bingo- Nature + Ocean Anatomy PuzzlesFor links and more, visit: naturewithkidspodcast.com/gifts

On this week's episode, our host Nina Rupp is joined by Keith Eshelman, the co-founder and CEO of Parks Project. Keith recorded his segment from a yurt in his backyard (seriously... how cool is that?) and he and Nina explore everything about the standout for-profit business, which was created solely to give back to our national parks. Parks Project was featured in the Cassandra Daily Newsletter in a roundup of cause-oriented merch, and just hit a milestone of giving $1 million back to national parks back in August. Not only does each collection of Parks Project apparel help fund any number of projects in our national parks—including vital wildlife conservation efforts, trail restorations, visitor education and more—but the merch is dope: it's vintage-inspired (there's tons of 70's and 80's inspired graphics and details), taps into 2020's tie-dye craze, and is perfect for wearing around the house between those socially-distant outdoor adventures.

Ashley Lyn Oslon in her own words... At age Fourteen, I was paralyzed in a horrible car wreck that took the life of my father, crippled my mother and injured my younger sister. That one moment transformed my entire world, but it couldn’t dampen my spirit. I graduated high school on-time and received a full scholarship to the University of Southern California where I graduated with honors.wheelchairtraveling.com stats for 2020 After high school, a group of friends and I traveled to Greece. It was tough getting around, but for fourteen memorable days I had the time of my life. Years later, I went to Berlin and had a totally different experience with more accessibility. Those two trips lit a fire in me to discover more. I wanted to see the world! Now that I was paralyzed, I wondered, ‘what can I see and do now?’ After college, I first interned at an indie music management company followed by four years of employment at Wente Vineyards where I was the Executive Marketing and Production Assistant for the Concerts; performers George Carlin to Crosby, Stills and Nash to Ray Charles graced the stage. I quit this job in 2009 to go full-time with wheelchairtraveling.com, which I founded in 2006. The website was designed so that not only I but anyone around the world could share their travel experiences – from basic travel needs to thrill seeking adventures. Finding accurate accessible travel information is challenging and sometimes non-existent and I wanted to change this. Plus, we all have different interests, abilities, and things we are or are not willing to put up with, and all of these perspectives are needed to be represented when it comes to the world of accessible travel. The mission of wheelchairtraveling.com is to empower people with limited mobility, their friends and loved ones to access and experience the world of leisure and adventure travel. Breaking away from boundaries and testing our limits takes courage, which makes the journey of life all that more satisfying. That’s the main reason I founded wheelchairtraveling.com—to remove mental and physical barriers surrounding travel. My role at wheelchairtraveling.com has crossed over into many areas of life to empower people. I am an advocate for reasonable accessibility on many fronts from hotels to airplanes to city-planning to healthy lifestyle options. I’ve traveled to many countries on five continents, personally experiencing the diversity of accessible travel. I work with both the CA State Parks and the National Park Service to improve access to parks, which has been transformed into the May 2015 launch of the Access to Parks Project. In 2020, I traveled to New Zealand to assess access at parks across the country. I also lecture about accessible travel around the country for all different size groups, mentor newly injured people with spinal cord injuries, write for national magazines, am an ambassador for the Abilities Expo, and more. Ever since my injury, my eyes have been opened to the beauty of life, from the grandest of scales to the tiniest little parts. Now 15 years and a college degree later, I welcome life with open arms and remember that all journeys begin with an open heart.

Colin Hanks is our guest today, yes the Colin Hanks! Colin is on today, to discuss his company Hanks Kerchiefs and what led him down the path of becoming a business owner and a designer. We'll also cover his love of bandanas and the great charities they partner with, like the Parks Project. Along the way, we cover a little it of acting, a little bit of hockey, and a few other things, just because. Colin was a great guest and you won't want to miss this episode!

Twitter: @twpwkPatreonIn this episode we say adios to Trade Jose, discuss bitcoin scammers, understand why Away sent their co-CEO packing, rant about t-shirt economics, and follow up on the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. NewsTwitter and the big bitcoin scamTrader Joe's Working To Remove Product Branding Criticized As RacistAway says co-CEO Steph Korey will step down this year after her attacks on the mediaAway's toxic work environment T-shirt Pricing rant: Parks Project and Roots of FightFord unveils a track-only version of its Mustang Mach-E SUV with SEVEN motors that produce a tyre-killing 1400bhpRecommendationsHBO Series: I'll Be Gone In The DarkBook: The Billionaire's VinegarBook: Why Nation's FailShameless PlugsFor coffee drinkers:Mike's coffee company: Bookcase CoffeeFor investors:Jeff's software: The Bubble BoardFor restaurant managers:Mike's startup: Dashy DashFollow UsTwitter: @twpwkiTunesSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercast

We had a ton to celebrate this week, and we share all of the good news on this week's episode, which just so happens to feature a very special surprise guest. This is a fun one, so we hope you'll tune in. Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We opened a bottle of Mawby Us Brut. This bottle of Michigan sparkling wine is among the best bottles of Midwestern wine we've ever had. It's perfect for celebrations, but also is priced at a price that you can afford to drink for everyday wins as well. CONGRATULATIONS to Bridget's sister Shannon who delivered a beautiful new baby boy this week. We're so happy and excited for their entire family!We're very concerned about Kanye West. Fortunately, after recording, he issued an apology to Kim and the rest of his family. Hopefully he's on a path to a better place!Our special guest is Bridget's other sister Brittany who works for the Washington Nature Conservancy and worked very hard with a lot of other people to get The Great American Outdoors Act passed by Congress. We're so excited to see this bi-partisan legislation passed - congrats Brittany!Bridget highly recommends getting gifts from Parks Project for your nature loving friends. Nick extolled the virtues of having a library card - check out everything you can get at the Lake Geneva Public Library!Brittany shared Subpar Parks, an Instagram account that beautifully illustrates hilariously bad reviews of our National Parks.Bridget is going to be making some Beef Empanadas (or maybe chicken, because, you know Bridget) this week.And Nick is super excited about this Arrachera Taco recipe - just don't make it gringo style, please!In case you missed it, we released a special episode this past week with Laurin Mack, proprietor of The Conrad Seipp Brewing Co. We talked about how she brought back this extinct beer brand, some of the challenges faced, and lots more. You can listen in your favorite podcast player, or click this link to be directed to your favorite place to listen.Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy this week's episode, and please subscribe, rate us, review us, and share with your friends! Remember, you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel, and you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram for extra content, or drop us a line at hello dinnerplusdrinks com. We love your feedback and want to interact with you!Cheers everybody!

In this time where we're all spread out, why is it important that we still gather with other Christians? How do we even do that in this season of social distancing? Today on the podcast we're talking about what role the Church plays in this season, and how God's people can be hope to a world that desperately needs it. Thanks so much for listening, and a big thank you to our friend Will Hawk for joining us! You can find the resources mentioned in today show here: GOOD BETTER BEST: Take a Virtual National Parks Tour and check out Parks Project to support parklands! Save with Stories on Instagram The Life in 6 Words App from Dare 2 Share Thanks for listening! Keep the Faith, - Mitch

Host Norm Murray talks to Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the Port Credit Harbour West Parks Project, Mississauga's first Creative Craft Beer Festival and the Jennifer Lopez movie, "Hustler's" .

What’s this? A holiday gift guide?! You bet. We solicited your Qs for hard-to-shop-for loved ones on Instagram, and we have so very many thoughts. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for here, tune in next Monday for the second half, huh?   The linkage:   For pretty/cool playing cards: Look to Fredericks and Mae, Joe Doucet for Areaware, Parks Project, Frank Lloyd Wright, or Woman Cards (there’s a women-in-tech deck, too)       For coworkers (like, $10-$15!): Alpaca keychain, Areaware Little Puzzle Thing, R.P.S pencil case, or Wary Meyers soap      For bosses (like, under $25!): A plant from a nursery or The Sill or a Fort Standard for Areaware totem candle   For employees ($50-ish): Tortuga bookends, Poketo glass straws, or a gift certificate—think a manicure (Tenoverten in NYC, LA, Austin), a massage (The Now in LA), a facial (Heyday in Philly, NYC, LA), or food/drink (Sweetgreen, Blue Bottle, etc.!)   For (but of course) work wives: An experience for you two to do OOO, like a concert, a flower-arranging class, or a workout adventure   For dads, brothers, and men in your life with no hobbies: Snake River Farms wagyu beef, Oceanbox seafood, a leather belt that you get monogrammed by your local cobbler, Glerups slippers, Kingston Wine Co. subscription, Patagonia Houdini or Action Works donation, or a digital subscription—specifically crosswords (NYT or The Inkubator), The Athletic, or Audm.   For the families of significant others when you’re not sure if you need to get them something: holiday bread! We like panettone from From Roy, babka from Breads Bakery, and stollen from Big Sur Bakery.   For a new significant other: A ~fun date~. Sporting event tix! Pottery class! What have you!   For the sig other who loves natty wine, cooking, and the REI sale (under $50, plz): Snowpeak camping dishes/utensils, Pok Pok Som drinking vinegars, Mama O’s kimchi kit, or Victoria tortilla press     For the professor husband jealous of his fashionable Brooklyn friends but wears mostly sweats: Well, then, nice sweats, like ones from Saturdays (reverse fleece in particular), Norse Projects, Entireworld, and Todd Snyder x Champion. Or Taylor Stitch or Alex Mill clothes.   For Alice Waters–adjacent moms: Alice Waters Masterclass, Hudson Valley Seed Co. seeds, Permanent Collection something, The Floral Society market tote, or a citrus tree      For fancy stepmoms: Hill House Home monogrammed washcloths (or anything from this brand, really), Caroline Z. Hurley cloth napkins, or Brown Parcel Press calendar    For cooler, younger sisters-in-law: Hysteria by Happy Socks socks, Lunya silk scrunchie, Piecework puzzle, Thompson Street Studio coasters, Machete anything, Hay jug      For suburban sisters-in-law not into too-cool Brooklyn-y stuff: The Floral Society flower frog, Leah Goren pet portrait, Illustrated Bookshelf art (or mug!), Book of the Month club (or books sourced with NPR’s Book Concierge), Parachute or Eberjey robe, Creekside Farms herb wreath   Get 50% off your first Feals order! Try 45 days of Acuity Scheduling for free! Give the InfinitiPRO by Conair Texture Styling Hair Dryer a go! YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Joining Matt in this podcast:- Russ Towers, Second Gear- Ferrell Alman, RoanlineRetail shops with two different business models.Second Gear, which just celebrated its 15th year, is a consignment shop for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. They also sell dealer samples and a selection of new items such as maps, guide books, sunglasses, and hammocks. Outdoor gear (mountain sports related) on consignment include camping and hiking items such as tents and backpacks, boating gear, and biking gear. Apparel for men, women, and children includes shoes, hats, and seasonal clothing items for outdoor adventures. Second Gear supports a different local nonprofit each month with 1% of their sales and in-store events. Since opening, Second Gear has paid out over $3 Million in consignment fees, and donated over $30,000 to local nonprofits.Roanline is a marketplace for outdoor clothing and accessories for women and men. They seek out up-and-coming and established brands who have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and social responsibility. These brands are made by (and for) outdoors-people and have fascinating back stories, compelling founders and a meaningful commitment to giving back to our natural world. Roanline's offerings for cool, fashion-forward outdoors products for women is top notch - items that are well made, fit beautifully, and last. (Alice owns quite a few items from their shop.) Brands included in their shop include Free Fly, Cotopaxi, Klean Kanteen, KAVU, Parks Project, Howler Brothers, Astral Footwear, and United By Blue. They started with an online shop and pop-up space on Haywood Road a couple holidays ago. The online shop continued while they moved into a year-round physical shop next to The Hop West and Instant Karma (also above The Black Cloud.)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

Today's guest is Daphna Sebbane, a Graphic Designer from Austin TX. Daphna is a big part of the AIGA community in Austin, she tells us all about the design scene there. We talk about how Daphna was brought up around astrology and tarot and how they influence her designs today. She also tells us about the first time she really started noticing design was on CD album cover art. We talk about the project she is most proud of being a recent one for the Parks Project. They raise funds to support projects in National Parks across the US. Daphna also loves hiking and has a goal to hike in all the National Parks across the US.

Today's guest is Daphna Sebbane, a Graphic Designer from Austin TX. Daphna is a big part of the AIGA community in Austin, she tells us all about the design scene there. We talk about how Daphna was brought up around astrology and tarot and how they influence her designs today. She also tells us about the first time she really started noticing design was on CD album cover art. We talk about the project she is most proud of being a recent one for the Parks Project. They raise funds to support projects in National Parks across the US. Daphna also loves hiking and has a goal to hike in all the National Parks across the US. 

Laurie Young stepped into her daughter Meghan's world by joining her on a trek to Annapurna base camp in Nepal. Together they pushed through every challenge that presented itself while learning that limits are flexible and the mother/daughter relationship is more fluid than we think. Woman featured in this episode: Meghan Young and Laurie Young Hosted by Gale Straub Made with support by Aunt Fannie's, Benchmark Maps, Parks Project, and Ritual Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear How a mother/daughter relationship evolves over time The ways a big goal can help one in recovery for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) The ways TBI symptoms can manifest Why Laurie and Meghan wanted to hike to Annapurna base camp together What training for altitude and strenuous hiking was like All the unexpected things that happened on the trip Why Meghan wanted her Mom to feel the accomplishment of achieving their goal How their trip had its challenges but was ultimately a privilege What mother and daughter learned about each other abroad Resources Meghan Young: Instagram & Portfolio Laurie Young: Instagram Sponsor Websites and Codes Benchmark Maps: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES' for 20% off your order! Aunt Fannie's Parks Project: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES' for 15% off all discountable apparel and accessories! Ritual: Use code 'EXPLORE' at checkout for 10% off your first three months Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

Interview with Sevag Kazanci Founder of Parks Project “It was this reality that man, this is a hustle, you just don’t show up with a phenomenal idea and people buy into it…” Sevag and Parks Project partner Keith Eshleman left their jobs at TOMs bringing with them the buy-one-give-one model idea in an effort to donate a portion of their sales to the National Parks. This interview covers everything from running a small clothing production out of his parent’s garage, to being at the social media forefront during the government shutdown demonstrating how to handle the lawlessness at the parks. Sevag (and his epic beard) talk about how he took his background as a skater and blended that SoCal edge with a vintage 80’s look to make his National Parks gear look super cool for the over 330 million visitors to our public lands each year. IG @thefriendlybeard, @parksproject Website https://www.parksproject.us/ GOOD AF Podcast hosted by Matthew Nadu is sponsored by Good Guy Wellness

Thinking on how a brand maintains relevance in the market? Same for us, always. For this episode, we went to our friends over at Parks Project to speak on the topic. Listen in as Sevag Kazanci, Co-Founder of the brand, speaks to their approach to being a giveback brand, and 5 key things they do to maintain relevance in the market. Learn more about Parks Project -https://www.parksproject.us/

Hello friends! Today my beautiful sister, Hillary Glaze joins me to bring you our Christmas Gift Guide! We have selected several items that we not only LOVE, but they all give back in one way or another! Also, each and every one is offering YOU a special discount for a limited time, using the code BEAUTIFUL. -> Most of these are only good through next week, so listen up to hear more about these awesome gift ideas and then get SHOPPING! Here are links to all the shops and organizations! https://www.etsy.com/shop/AriseCreations Arise is offering YOU $5 off from December 5 - 15! http://harvest-ethiopia.shoplightspeed.com Harvest is offering YOU 20% off between December 3 - 15! wwww.beadsofgood.org Beads of Good is offering you 10% off between December 5 - 12! www.dulcededonke.com Dulce de Donke is offering you 5% off until December 14! --> THESE 5 ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE IN-STORE ONLY!! At Blue 7 (7518 N. May Ave; OKC 73116) Blue 7 is offering 20% off on each of THESE ITEMS now until December 20! Use code BEAUTIFUL at check out. 1) Kammock products 2) LYNT SOCKS 3) Parks Project shirts 4) Seed Co. Jewelry 5) Project Social T items. You guys!! As you can see we have such a great list of items for you to purchase and they all give back!! We would also LOVE for you to consider the following four organizations if you are looking for year-end or monthly giving opportunities: www.http://criointernational.org www.http://rdic.org https://www.house-of-healing.org www.karisadoptionfund.org

Sevag Kazanci talks with Cody about giving back to the wild places that inspire campers and backpackers (and looking great while you do it!) Parks Project works with top-notch designers to create products that won’t become “landfill gear.” Those products (t-shirts, hats, candles, etc.) are sold and a huge portion of the proceeds supports a specific … Continue reading How Parks Project saves Joshua Trees →

Sevag tells us how he and his team started The Parks Project to provide much needed resources to parks. It all began with a work day in a local park. Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Sevag tells us how he and his team started The Parks Project to provide much needed resources to parks. It all began with a work day in a local park. First Exposure to the Outdoors I was born in Turkey but moved here when I was like three and grew up in the Southern California area surfing, skating, snowboarding doing all that stuff. So that's where that background is from. My first job out of college was at O'Neil clothing. I got a job doing sales support and customer service. I didn't expect to be in apparel or outdoor clothing or anything like that. I just took it as a random job after I graduated I ended up loving it. We were having surf breaks at lunch and had a mini-ramp out front, it was great. Things we talked about Parks Project Toms Tim Ferriss Santa Monica Trail Council National Parks Foundation Joshua Tree Conservancy California Conservation Corps Sierra Club Grassroots Alliance California Wilderness Coalition Outdoor Industry Association Other Outdoor Activities Skateboarding Camping Favorite Books SGB Let my People Go Surfing- Yvon Chouinard (audio book) Best Gear Purchase under $100 Topo Designs Backpack Goal Zero Lantern Apps, Tools, Podcasts Asana- iPhone   iPad Dropbox- iPhone  iPad Connect with Sevag info@theparksproject.us  

Bill Sycalik left a good job, an apartment and came up with an idea: Run a marathon in all 59 US national parks. We go deep in this interview. Listen up. Health Made Simple Meal Plan System! (by Sid and Matt Frazier, the No Meat Athlete) MY NEW BOOK!!! Raising healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, ...

This week is a short episode to provide updates on what is going on with Park Leaders. Thank you for the great feedback about the episode with Betty Soskin. It was a delight to interview her, and I am pleased you liked it as well. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, you don't want to miss it. I have some upcoming trips. Perhaps we can meet up? I will be in Dallas in early August, and Asheville, NC in October. If you live nearby, and would like me to visit your park, get in touch. Or, if you would like to set up a speaking engagement, it would be fantastic to give a presentation about parks for you. The People of Parks Project is going away soon. If you have not had a chance to lend your voice, you can do so here. Would you like to be a contributor for Park Leaders? I have two opportunities for you. First, I am going to start including articles on the website. If you would like to contribute an article about parks, get in touch. I could use your help. Second, I want to include stories from Park Rangers other than myself on the Park Leaders Show. If you have a story you would like to share, reach out. Let's get your story on the show. Have you checked out Creating Disney Magic yet? Creating Disney Magic is a show I do with Lee Cockerell. It is a weekly show about leadership, management, and customer service. There is plenty of value packed into the 15-minute episodes.

A common theme from the People of Parks Project has been a frustration with communication between leadership, admin staff, and staff in the field. When I hear the same thing come up often I know we need to lean into it a little bit more. I know this isn't a problem I could properly address on my own, so I called in the help of some friends. Joining me for a special panel discussion episode of the Park Leaders Show are: Ray Bivens- Director of Delaware State Parks, Eric Watilo- Region Manager with Washington State Parks, and Sarah Milbourne-  Park Manager with Maryland State Parks. Each member of this panel was selected to give the panel three layers of park management to offer insight on how to improve communication. Ray, Eric, and Sarah have also been previous guests on the Park Leaders Show, so I understood they would each offer valuable ideas for you and your park. You can help shape future episodes of the Park Leaders Show by participating in the People of Parks Project. By answering a couple of short questions, you can help me understand what subjects will be most valuable to offer on the Park Leaders Show.