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Tim shares his mental health journey throughout 2024. Tim opens up about his struggles with apathy, suicidal thoughts, and the conflict between his professional role as a coach and his personal experiences. He discusses the importance of self-awareness and the tools he uses to manage his well-being, such as journaling and meditation. Tim also reflects on a transformative trip to India and his decision to walk across the country as a form of personal pilgrimage. The episode emphasizes vulnerability, acceptance, and the ongoing journey of mental health. Connect with Tim! Support his Walk Across America: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tims-walk-for-mens-mental-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timperreira/ Reflections on 2024's Mental Health Journey (00:00:00) Tim reflects on his past mental health experiences and the cyclical nature of challenges. Signs of Decline (00:06:40) Tim identifies habits that indicated a decline in his mental health around June. The Avalanche Effect (00:08:22) Tim describes the overwhelming feeling of apathy affecting his usual coping mechanisms. Coping Strategies (00:08:34) Tim outlines his toolbox of strategies to maintain mental well-being despite challenges. Experiencing Apathy (00:09:53) Tim discusses how apathy impacted his motivation and daily activities. Suicidal Thoughts Emergence (00:12:48) Tim reveals the onset of suicidal thoughts during a particularly difficult period. Past Experiences with Depression (00:14:01) Tim recounts his previous struggles with depression and its impact on his life. Turning Point in Career (00:15:03) Tim shares a pivotal moment that led him to reassess his life and priorities. Unexpected Urge to Jump (00:18:55) Tim describes a shocking moment of suicidal ideation while running across the Golden Gate Bridge. Understanding Suicidal Ideation (00:24:26) Tim discusses the distinction between wanting to end life and wanting to eliminate a part of oneself. Finding Hope in Struggles (00:25:25) He reflects on how his challenges might eventually help him and others. Living Misaligned (00:26:32) Tim shares his realization of living misaligned with his true desires and values. The Shift in Perspective (00:28:36) Tim describes a significant shift in how he perceives his emotions and struggles. The Concept of No Bad Parts (00:29:13) Discussion on the book "No Bad Parts" and how it influenced their understanding of emotions. Navigating Emotional Resistance (00:34:46) They discuss the impact of resisting emotions and the importance of acknowledging them. Hope Through Connection (00:39:51) The conversation touches on the importance of community and shared experiences in healing. Traveling to India (00:40:57) Tim shares his transformative experience during a pilgrimage in India. The Nature of Change (00:49:05) Discussion about personal growth and how experiences mold individual identities over time. Embracing Transformation (00:51:04) The importance of allowing change and letting go of old identities for personal growth. Non-Judgment and Freedom (00:51:58) Tim emphasizes the liberating feeling of being non-judgmental towards oneself and others. Loving Reality (00:53:09) Tim shares insights from Byron Katie's book about accepting reality as it is. The Pressure of Expectations (00:54:17) Speaker 1 discusses the stress of business growth and the importance of being present. Authenticity in the Journey (00:55:19) Tim describes his upcoming walk as a transformative pilgrimage for personal and mental health awareness. Preparation for Change (00:56:10) Tim shares the emotional significance and preparation for his journey ahead. Eulogy for the Old Self (01:02:51) Tim discusses writing a eulogy for his past self as part of his transformation process. Support for the Journey (01:04:10) Tim outlines how others can support him during his walk and the mission behind it.

The road to civilian life can be rough for transitioning service members. We talked with a Vietnam era veteran who is using the lessons he's learned after years of struggle to help others. He is Walking Across America in his fight to end Veteran Suicide. Inviting others to actually do something about this epidemic. The road to civilian life can be challenging for transitioning service members. We spoke with a Vietnam-era veteran who, after years of personal struggle, is now dedicating himself to helping others. Ron Zaleski is Walking Across America to raise awareness and convince others to take action to prevent veteran suicide. His website: The Long Walk Home is an active tool for veterans, mentors and those who want to join the fight against veteran suicide.

This episode of Spinal Cast highlights the transformative power of writing, community, and overcoming adversity. Our guests are Zach Foor, a rehab technician, and Greg Mans, a survivor of a C3 incomplete spinal cord injury. Their friendship began in 2020 at the Recovery Project, a neuro-specialized physical therapy clinic in Livonia, Michigan. Bonded by a shared love of nature, adventure and writing, Zach decided to hike across the United States, east to west, on the American Discovery Trail (ADT) in Greg's honor. He started on March 25, 2024 from Cape Henlopen, Delaware with Greg providing support including occasional in-person visits and virtual encouragement during his rehabilitation. At the heart of this shared journey is the Certain Steps Writing Workshop – an eight-week virtual program led by author and teacher Peter Markus. The workshop is designed for those affected by paralysis and their caregivers, exploring how writing can become a new form of movement. Both Zach and Greg have participated in the program and are now strong advocates raising funds to support another FREE workshop upon the completion of Zach's hike for those interested in participating. Currently Zach has paused his trek in New Albany, Indiana, for the winter, having covered approximately 1,400 miles so far. He plans to find work and save funds for the remainder of the journey with hopes of resuming the hike in the spring or the next year. To date, he and Greg have raised $3,000 for the writing workshop fundraiser. Godspeed, Zach! To follow Zach, read his journal entries, donate/sign up for the writing workshop go here:http://www.certainsteps.org/GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/certain-steps-writing-workshop?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerInstagram: @zach.foorFacebook: Zachary Foor More on Peter Markus, the writing instructor can be found here: https://oakland.edu/english/directory/markus/ Want to read more about Zach and Greg's story? Go here:https://www.hometownlife.com/story/life/2024/04/16/zachary-foor-plymouth-american-discovery-trail-greg-mans-certain-steps/73324567007/ Special thanks to Greg & Zach for being our guests! This production is a collaborative effort of volunteers working to create a quality audio and visual experience around the subject of spinal cord injury. A special shout out of appreciation to Clientek for providing studio space and top-notch recording equipment. Most importantly, thank YOU for being part of the Spinal Cast audience!Watch these episodes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40rLlxGS4VzgAjW8P6Pz1mVWiN0Jou3vMore about the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund - https://mcpf.org/Donations are always appreciated - https://mcpf.org/you-can-help/

My guest today is the incredible Mike Posner. Mike is a singer-songwriter, record producer, and poet. He has released four albums and is best known for his hit song "Cooler Than Me," which he wrote as a sophomore in college. He is also known for the smash hit "I Took a Pill in Ibiza," which is one of my favorite songs of all time and, as of today, has 1.9 billion streams on Spotify. He has written songs for Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Nick Jonas, Snoop Dogg, and many others, and has been nominated for a Grammy and various MTV Video Music Awards. As the author of the poetry book Teardrops and Balloons, he is also the only Grammy Award-nominated musician to walk across the United States on foot.00:00:00 - Introduction.00:02:57 - Lessons from family and mission-driven values.00:05:50 - A pivotal moment of change.00:08:45 - Entrepreneurial efforts during college.00:11:38 - Early interests and influences.00:14:36 - Challenges and motivational moments.00:17:31 - Discussing patterns of depression and emotional states.00:20:26 - Overcoming self-doubt and silly feelings.00:23:18 - Achievements: Walking across continents and Grammy nominations.00:26:15 - Socio-economic background and educational environment.00:29:08 - Reflections on personal achievements.00:32:08 - Rethinking career and life questions.00:34:56 - Balancing career aspirations with financial realities.00:37:56 - Academic experiences and personal capabilities.00:40:51 - Memorable encounters with celebrities.00:43:43 - Evaluating creative collaborations.00:46:40 - The power of visualization and goal setting.00:49:36 - Long-term commitment to music and personal growth.00:52:28 - Supportive family dynamics and early creative experiences.00:55:27 - Creative process and spontaneous songwriting.00:58:18 - Brief moments and lasting impressions.01:01:16 - Learning about the music business.01:04:11 - Recognition and personal identity in the industry.01:07:06 - Networking and spreading music through social connections.01:10:00 - Philosophical thoughts on happiness and external circumstances.Sponsors:Sandee | Bliss: BeachesWant to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website | Instagram | LinkedIn

On this episode of Our American Stories, when Ranger Kielak set out across America, many of his friends and family were concerned about the people he'd encounter along the way. It turns out, their concerns were unfounded. Here's Ranger with the story of the good and beautiful people he's encountered along the way, and why exactly he chose to do the walk in the first place. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every step tells a story, and nobody knows this better than Ranger Kielak, our latest guest and a holistic success coach embarking on a walking journey across America from Myrtle Beach, SC to Pismo Beach, CA. He sat down with me to share the rich tapestry of his upcoming journey. His philosophy intertwines the vigorous demands of professional growth with the essential elements of personal well-being, offering a blueprint for balance that many of us seek but seldom find. This episode uncovers the gears and guts of planning such a massive undertaking without a trail to blaze. Ranger breaks down his city-to-city strategy, bringing to the forefront the mental and physical endurance needed to conquer the daily rigors of a cross-country walk. He peels back the curtain on the meticulous preparation involved, from managing a demanding full-time job to the specifics of sleep arrangements under the stars. It's a testament to the tenacity required to transform lofty ambitions into concrete steps—quite literally. Finally, Ranger gives us a peek at the sprawling digital landscape he will navigate, sharing his story as vividly online as he does across the diverse American terrain. His tale will unfold across various platforms, from the candid spontaneity of TikTok diaries to the crafted narratives of LinkedIn, all to engage a community and contribute to causes close to his heart. So follow along, subscribe, and witness how Ranger's coast-to-coast footprints will leave imprints of inspiration, education, and meaningful change. Follow Ranger on his journey, donate, and find out more info HERE! Buy Ranger a coffee :) CLICK HERE! Connect with us: Drop us a line at enTICEingmedia@gmail.com Website and all projects: www.enTICEingmedia.com Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC  

Anton's Barefoot Walk Across America | The Hopeaholics PodcastGet ready for this: Anton is gearing up to walk across America barefoot to reduce depression and suicide rates to zero. In 2021, he shattered expectations by breaking the Guinness World Record—walking an astonishing 3019 kilometers barefoot along Australia's East Coast. And if that wasn't enough, in 2019, Anton achieved the remarkable feat of being the first and only person ever to walk barefoot to the base camp of Mount Everest! Anton's passion for mental health advocacy adds an extra layer to this already incredible story. Discover the motivation behind his epic walks and the impact he aims to create for mental health awareness. This episode isn't just an adventure; it's an exploration of breaking barriers and sparking meaningful conversations.Whether you've faced mental health challenges, are a supporter of mental health causes, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Anton Nootenboom's dedication is a call to action, urging us all to join him on the path to zero depression and zero suicides.Follow us on all our social media platforms down belowINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3DSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.com

Imagine stepping out your front door, not for your usual morning jog, but to embark on a cross-country trek that would forever alter the course of your life. This week, the indomitable Barbara Jenkins joins us to recount her extraordinary journey on foot across America, a narrative woven through her bestselling memoir, "So Long as it's Wild." As she shares the intimate details of her transformation from a life of poverty in the Ozarks to the wild, untamed paths from New Orleans to Oregon, we are transported across the landscapes that tested her endurance and fortified her faith.Her tales of close encounters—whether with the perilous forces of nature or the unpredictable dangers of human unpredictability—paint a vivid picture of a woman's resilience in the face of adversity. The wisdom gleaned from her experiences, encapsulated within the pages of her memoir, offers us a deeper understanding of the human spirit's capacity to confront the wilderness of both land and soul.The essence of this episode lies not just in the retelling of Barbara's incredible story, but in the inspiration and encouragement it provides to each of us on our journeys. Walking away, we are filled with a renewed sense of bravery and a reminder of the profound impact that sharing our personal story can have on others. Join us for a conversation that promises to stir the seeker within you and perhaps illuminate a path through your own wilds with the beacon of Barbara's unwavering faith and deep-rooted perseverance.Connect with Barbara: Barbara Jo Jenkins co-authored The Walk West (William Morrow) which became an international bestseller and part of the permanent White House Library. A nonfiction blockbuster, it sold 15 million copies, became a Reader's Digest condensed book, and was chosen as one of the most influential bestsellers related to American culture in the last 100 years.Jenkins lives in Tennessee and loves spending time with her family and friends.She enjoys traveling, painting, writing, speaking, cooking, floral design, creative projects, or sitting in the porch swing telling stories to her granddaughters, Josephine and Lyla.Website: https://www.barbarajojenkins.comInstagram: instagram.com/barbarajenkinswriterGrab her Enjoy the episode, everyone! How you can be part of the movement to equip women.1. Share the podcast!2. Leave a 5-star review!Here are the best ways for you and me to connect and grow together!Step 1: Subscribe to the PodcastStep 2: Join the Women of Purposeful Impact: Be the Proverbs 31 Woman With Leadership Growth Community > Join HereStep 3: Check out my membership here Step 4: Let's Connect: https://www.lemonprice.co/coffeechat"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." Mark 10:45 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share this in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. CONNECT WITH LEMON: Facebook Instagram Visit the Website Marketplace Ministry Checklist Sacred 60 Challenge Rooted Radiance Blueprint...

New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins sits down with Joel Madden on this week's episode of Artist Friendly. Jenkins is an LA-based writer who launched his career at the nonprofit Invisible Children and, in the ensuing years, has transformed into a bestselling author. He's released several books, including To Shake the Sleeping Self and Like Streams to the Ocean. His latest, Mother, Nature, is a gripping memoir that documents a mother-son bond, where they retrace a 5,000-mile route that his mother first traveled as part of the Walk Across America book trilogy. Jenkins also serves as the executive editor of Wilderness magazine, and his work has appeared in publications like The Paris Review and Playboy. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.  ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Brett talk to Jedediah Jenkins (Mother, Nature) about topics ranging from starter words on Wordle to the best time to eat donuts,  about complicated parent relationships, the nuances of LTRs, and everything in between. Jedidiah Jenkins is the New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self and Like Streams to the Ocean. A graduate of USC and Pepperdine University School of Law, Jenkins began his professional career with the nonprofit Invisible Children, where he helped orchestrate multinational campaigns to end the use of child soldiers in central Africa. His parents, Peter and Barbara Jenkins, are the authors of the bestselling A Walk Across America series. He is the executive editor of Wilderness magazine. Jenkins's work has appeared in The Paris Review and Playboy, and he has been covered by National Geographic.**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Barbara Jo Jenkins, best-selling author, national speaker, and a woman of incredible resilience. Barbara, widely known for her 3,000-mile walk across America, has translated her extraordinary journey into her riveting book 'So Long As It's Wild.'Barbara shares her story of her famous walk and how it impacted her life, leading her to stand strong even amidst challenges. Her powerful narratives have influenced and inspired people nationwide, earning her book a place in the permanent White House Library.Join in on an open and moving conversation as they discuss:Barbara's life, the transformative adventure across America,Her evolution as a best-selling author and her voice of wisdom acquired over the years.Exploring Barbara's transformative journey as depicted in 'So Long As It's Wild'Understanding the power of narratives and storytelling in shaping culture and personal growthLife insights garnered from Barbara's diverse roles in lifeReady for an episode filled with adventure, resilience, and inspiration? Tune in, and let's embark on your wild journey today!Connect with Barbara Jenkins:Official site: www.barbarajojenkins.comInstagram @barbarajenkinswriterSo Long as It's Wild: Standing Strong After My Famous Walk Across AmericaLinks to Check Out:Grab your copy of Rachel's best-selling book, Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-LoveCheck out some of Rachel's favorite things at iamrachelbrooks.com/favoritethingsDownload your FREE Confidence Booster GuideJoin The Confident Woman Community on Facebook here!Connect with Rachel:FacebookInstagramhttps://www.iamrachelbrooks.com

For Beyond 50's "History" talks, listen to an interview with Barbara Jenkins. She is famous for her three-year, 3,000-mile walk across America with her former husband. Their story became one of the most popular stories in the "National Geographic Magazine" as the cover story in August of 1979. They became "America's Sweethearts". Jenkins has broken over 40 years of silence by saying "International fame and good fortune followed until it evaporated into a trail of heartbreak, a thousand deaths, and my disappearance." She'll share perspective on what took place from the bayous of Louisiana to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit https://www.Beyond50Radio.com and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.

9/5/23: First, Harvey Silverglate, attorney for Trump's alleged co-conspirator, John Eastman; then, attorney John Pucci critiques Silverglate; Sen. Paul Mark on the Women's Heritage Trail and affordable housing; Double Edge Theatre's Travis Coe on Little Amal (a 12-foot puppet's) inspiring Walk Across America — to Ashfield; Michel Moushabeck & Tony Silva preview the amazing “Musicians for Maui” benefit and play live in the studio!

What would you do if God told you to walk across America? Zack and Randy are joined by Rick McKinney as he shares God's calling to walk across America. Rick shares how this calling impacted the lives of him and his wife and many others along the way. You can read more about how God used this endeavor in Rick and Jane McKinney's book "And So We Walked." And So We Walked: https://rb.gy/r9wol Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 258 - Rick and Jane's Walk Across America How would you respond if asked to do something you knew was impossible? Something so difficult, so crazy, so beyond your ability that it didn't even make sense. You'd dismiss it, forget about it and act like you were never asked, right? But what if it were God asking? What if you were absolutely sure that you had just heard God speak? This is that story. It is the story of ultimate Christian Evangelism. It is the story of life-changing adventure driven by a desire to share the gospel. It is the story of two very unlikely people who God asked to walk across America. They were to walk from one side of the country to the other, in every conceivable kind of weather, facing what seemed like insurmountable odds, taking every step together and accomplish it in just six months. As you read this memoir, you'll take each step with them, meet the people they met, hear the prayers they prayed, feel their pain and celebrate their victories. This is the incredible, true account of their once-in-a-lifetime, and how it transformed their lives forever. ORDER THE BOOK ---- BIG IMPACT VIDEO CHANNEL - You'll find free VIDEOS of our podcast interviews HERE SUBSCRIBE to the Big Impact Podcast for free! Apple - Google - Stitcher - Spotify - iHeart    

Rick and Jane McKinney took part in a life-changing adventure, walking from one side of America to the other. Together they battled weather, fatigue, and seemingly endless miles to complete the distance in just six months. On Bleeding Daylight, we explore why they decided to take on such an extraordinary quest. Their adventure sparked the book,  And…So We Walked: The Inspirational Story of a Couple's Walk Across America.   WEBLINKS Rick and Jane's Website Amazon Facebook

In this episode, learn how Rick and Jane McKinney learned to say yes to God before hearing the question. You will better understand from their experience how obedience to God is where a lot of our walk with God hinges. Rick explains their incredible story about their 6-month trek to share their faith and pray for our nation as they walked across America. While they walked 2,770 miles, over 5 million steps each, it was more about the stops and conversations than the steps they each took. Once described as “mavericks,” Rick and Jane have literally stepped out into the unknown to embrace God's call and have experienced God's presence in a way that only comes through a life of obedience. Whether planting and pastoring churches, traveling the world to perform concerts, building a house in Mexico, or traveling from village to village in India, they had followed God's voice as He led them forward, one step at a time, even when God asked them to walk across America! Their story of their walk with God is in their new book And … So We Walked: The Inspirational Story of a Couple's Walk Across America. This book and many other resources are available at: https://andsowewalked.org/. Previous podcast episodes you will enjoy: Episode #122 With Cancer So Prevalent, Why Do Churches Lack a Cancer Ministry? Episode #121 Advanced Tech Tools, Artificial Intelligence, and the Church Episode #120 A Retirement Hobby - Dennis Wiens Episode #119 Why Culture Listens Better to Artists Than to Preachers Episode #118 Generation Z and Their Apologetic of Action

Walk Across America? He did…  – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 168 with Jonathon Stalls  Jonathon Stalls (he, his) spent 242 days walking across the United States in 2010 and has continued to move alongside thousands of people for thousands of miles. He identifies as a 'walking artist' with his creative project, Intrinsic Paths. He also founded Walk2Connect in 2012. His work currently moves in the realms of pen and ink drawing, writing and poetry, storytelling with the Pedestrian Dignity project, economic and racial justice organizing, training walk event leaders, guiding meditative practices, and creating long-distance walking routes. His first book, WALK - Slow Down, Wake Up & Connect at 1-3 Miles Per Hour (North Atlantic Books) was released on August 16, 2022. He is gay/queer and resides primarily in Denver, CO. Visit IntrinsicPaths.com and "Intrinsic Paths" on Patreon.com to learn more about his creative work.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jonathon Stalls about walking across America.  Here are some of the topics covered on this week's show: - How you want a lighter backpack when you're taking longer hikes. - How your life doesn't have to revolve around how much money you're going to make. - How people of all ages walk across America and have built a community together. - How your body will find it's rhythm and communicate with you when something is off while you're walking. - How it's important to listen to body so it can train itself to do what you want it to do. Connect with Jonathon: Guest Contact Info Twitter@jonathonstalls @walk2connect Instagram@jstallz @intrinsicpaths @walk2connect @natlanticbooks Facebookfacebook.com/intrinsicpaths facebook.com/walk2connect Links Mentioned:IntrinsicPaths.com   Connect with Steven: Website Xeroshoes.com Jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter@XeroShoes Instagram@xeroshoes Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes

“The people that you share the experience with and the land that you are traversing are really the two most important things and how they make you feel.” Welcome everyone to the It Matters To Me Podcast, a show that seeks out the passions in all of our lives and the motivations behind why we pursue them. Today, my guest is Rickey Gates, professional runner and writer whose most recent book, Cross Country, is a first-hand account of his 2017 journey across the United States on foot. Rickey's career has always stood out to me not just because of his physical accomplishments but more due to his ability to bring a different, experiential side to running. His relationship with the sport has evolved over the years and with that has come a sincere wish to help others experience running that doesn't involve setting course records or finish line medals. For years now, Rickey has put together guided running trips that include, Hut-Run-Hut, which is a six-day, one-hundred-mile, Aspen-to-Vail mountain running adventure with a priority of fun over fast. If you've heard any of the other episodes with professional runners, you know I try to stay away from any sort of dialogue around training regiments or race-day nutrition because I believe that running can be so much more than a competition against a clock. And true to form, this was a conversation focused more on the personal growth a runner goes through over their career and less about the stats behind their name. Additional Links: Rickey Gates (Website): http://www.rickeygates.com/ Rickey Gates (Instragram): https://www.instagram.com/rickeygates/?hl=en It Matters To Me (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/adamcasey/ It Matters To Me (Website): https://itmatterstomepodcast.com/ Bus Run Bus: http://busrunbus.com/ Santa Fe Fastpack: http://www.rickeygates.com/santa-fe-fastpack Hut Run Hut: http://hutrunhut.com/ A Walk Across America: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122781.A_Walk_Across_America

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down to talk with Paul Ferraro to discuss his many long, long walks to raise money for Navy Seals: After a successful 30-year career in the tech industry, Paul Ferraro retired in 2014 and set his sights on walking across the United States from Virginia to California to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation. This 3,121-mile effort earned him recognition from both CNN and Fox News, along with many other local news outlets as he worked to complete the journey in 2015. In addition to the Walk Across America, he's made a trek from Ireland to Rome (2000 miles), walked the Camino de Santiago from France to Santiago, Spain (500 miles), and claims the most challenging walk of his life was from Miami to Key West (140 miles in 3 days). We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation. The Road I Chose Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Road-I-Chose-707649916000439 Website: http://theroadichose.com/ Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #backpacking #walkacrossamerica #theroadIchose

In Episode 9, my Christmas special. I picked up from the previous episode of the walking adventure just past Brady, TX. I then make it to Marble Falls, TX - my hometown, for Christmas of 1999. And I get a puppy to raise as I make the continuing trip up to Maine. I know that I will need to give my new hiking buddy some time to grow, so pause the walk for eight weeks and take up a few jobs to replenish my travel budget and replace my broken backpack.

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It's third and final episode in a series of three episodes about America: its history, its people, and its culture. This time around, I am looking at walking across America through the lens of the seminal travel memoirs A Walk Across America and The Walk West: A Walk Across America [...]

It's third and final episode in a series of three episodes about America: its history, its people, and its culture. This time around, I am looking at walking across America through the lens of the seminal travel memoirs A Walk Across America and The Walk West: A Walk Across America [...]

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's forty-forth President, Barack Obama!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:A Promised Land by Barack ObamaFor other books on Barack Obama (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com 

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's forty-third President, George W Bush!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Bush by Jean Edward SmithFor other books on George W Bush (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's forty-second President, Bill Clinton!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Bill Clinton: New Gilded Age President by Patrick J ManeyFor other books on Bill Clinton (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's forty-first President, George HW Bush!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Destiny & Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon MeachemFor other books on George HW Bush (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Subway Sean is his name and he is walking across America to raise money and awarness for a great organization that helps underserved and inner city kids experience the great outdoors. Sean is currently in Kansas and JJ got him on the phone.

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's fortieth President, Ronald Reagan!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Reagan: An American Journey By Bob SpitzFor other books on Ronald Reagan  (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's thirty-ninth President, Jimmy Carter!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:His Very Best: Jimmy Carter: A Life By Jonathan AlterFor other books on Jimmy Carter (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's thirty eighth President, Gerald Ford!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Gerald Ford: An Honorable Life By James CannonFor other books on Gerald Ford (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's thirty seventh President, Richard Nixon!THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Richard Nixon: The Life By John A. FarrellFor other books on Richard Nixon (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

Join Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they discuss our Nation's Thirty Sixth President, Lyndon Baines Johnson! THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast!  Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well.  Go to  www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Huge Thank You to our Sponsors:The Art PressIf you need custom made t-shirts for your team or organization, look no further than our friends here in Indy, The Art Press. You may have heard of The Art Press and their SUPER comfortable shirts through their parent organization, Vardagen. Derrick and the team will help you get your custom shirt order shipped anywhere quickly and easily at www.theartpress.com! INvetsLearn more about INvets and their mission to help veterans find great careers in Indiana at INvets.orgKenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereReading List:Lyndon B. Johnson: Portrait of a President By Robert DallekFor other books on Lyndon Baines Johnson (and all the other Presidents), check out Stephen Floyd's Journey Through Presidential BiographiesEPISODE MUSIC:Music in this episode was created by Ryan Ahlwardt and the intro/outro song is Granary. Check Ryan out where ever you stream or download your music, or at ryansongs.com

In this episode, Cohen and Josh take a look at the famous musical artist - Mike Posner. Posner is best known for his hits “I took a pill in Ibiza” and “Cooler than me”. However, he also took 6 months out of his life to walk across the U.S. in 2019. Cohen and Josh share his story from past to present and why doing something like this could be beneficial for everyone.

Taylor Mac (who uses “judy”—lowercase sic—as a gender pronoun) is the author of The Hang (composed by Matt Ray); Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus; A 24-Decade History of Popular Music; The Fre; Hir; The Walk Across America for Mother Earth; The Lily's Revenge; The Young Ladies Of; Red Tide Blooming; The Be(A)st of Taylor Mac; and the revues Comparison is Violence; Holiday Sauce; and The Last Two People on Earth: an Apocalyptic Vaudeville (created with Mandy Patinkin, Susan Stroman and Paul Ford). Mac is the first American to receive the International Ibsen Award, is a MacArthur Fellow, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, a Tony nominee for Best Play, and the recipient of the Kennedy Prize (with Matt Ray), the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a Guggenheim, the Herb Alpert Award, a Drama League Award, the Helen Merrill Playwriting Award, the Booth, two Helpmann Awards, a NY Drama Critics Circle Award, two Obie's, two Bessies, and an Ethyl Eichelberger award. Philanthropic/Activist Causes: The LGBT Asylum Task Force

Highways, roadways, and railways isolate animals, prevent them from reaching needed food and water, cause genetic isolation, and make populations vulnerable to natural disasters. And as you'll hear today, the impacts go much deeper, and sometimes in surprising directions. But wildlife crossings go a long way towards mitigating this damage.My guest Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation and Save LA Cougars tells the astonishing story of how a Los Angeles mountain lion named P-22 triggered a cascade of support leading to one of the most ambitious wildlife crossings ever conceived. This crossing, called the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing at Liberty Canyon, is about to break ground over the 10 lane US-101 highway.Beth tells how P-22, with support from amazing people like Beth, helped the second largest city in the USA wake up to the fact that we need to find ways to coexist with nature. We also discuss some of thedetails of wildlife crossing design. For example, she discusses the pros and cons of overpass crossings vs tunnels and culverts, and how design can be used to influence animals to use the crossings. And of course, the specific wildlife protection goals influence the design, too.Beth also describes many surprising ways that wildlife crossings help improve ecosystems and the food web. Even plants need connectivity, and some bird species are negatively impacted by highways - and these crossings aim to help.Beth Pratt has over 25 years experience in environmental leadership, and is currently the Executive Director of the California Region for the National Wildlife Federation. Beth previously served as Vice President and CFO at the Yosemite Conservancy, and also serves on the board of Outdoor Afro.If that wasn't enough, Beth authored the book “When Mountain Lions are Neighbors”, which was highly influential in my progression as a nature advocate. Beth and her work have been featured in the media, including a recent piece in the LA Times by Louis Sahagún, who coined the term The Age of Wildlife Crossings.You can find Beth online at bethpratt.com, on Twitter @bethpratt, and on Facebook @bethpratt1. And of course, you can also find P-22, the talented mountain lion that he is, on Twitter @p22ofhollywood and Facebook @p22mountainlionofhollywood.More links and photos in the FULL SHOW NOTESRelated Episodes and Content#20 Dr. Yiwei Wang#35 Ben Goldfarb#37 Dr. Stuart Weiss Dr. Merav Vonshak's newt roadkill awareness effortsBooksCougar: Ecology and Conservation by Maurice Hornocker, Sharon NegriHeart of a Lion: A Lone Cat's Walk Across America by William StolzenburgWhen Mountain Lions are Neighbors by Beth Pratt OtherAnnenberg FoundationPuma Profiles - recommended by Beth SaveLACougers.orgThe Badger and Coyote VSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/naturesarchive)

Customer Obsession with Charlie Herrin In this episode of the CrossLead podcast, host David Silverman speaks with Charlie Herrin, President of the Technology, Product, Xperience organization within Comcast Cable. They focus on the leader's role in creating a compelling vision and building a narrative in support of it. Charlie talks about his obsession with the customer and how technology can meaningfully improve a customer's life. He also discusses his personal routines and leadership development philosophy as well as his approach to leading change at scale and how you measure progress.“For me, innovation is not feature matching. Innovation is making someone's life better.” – Charlie Herrin [14:26]“People need to have purpose in what they're doing and it's not just a job. It's not just working on technology. It's not just writing code or creating a design. You're doing it for an end goal.” – Charlie Herrin [18:59]“The role of the leader is to lead and to model the behavior they want to see.” – Charlie Herrin [22:47] Resources A Walk Across America by Peter JenkinsCenter For Creative LeadershipTeam of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman and Chris FussellThe Outsiders : Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William Thorndike Want to discuss some of these topics directly with Dave? Join the CrossLead LinkedIn Group. Episode Transcript DaveWelcome to the CrossLead podcast. I’m your host, Dave Silverman at CrossLead. We exist to help teams, individuals achieve and sustain optimum performance. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Charlie Herrin. Charlie serves as the president of the Technology Product Experience Organization within Comcast Cable.When I first met Charlie in 2015, he had just transitioned to the role of leading the customer experience division. He knew the team tasked with the largest NPS implementation in North America at the time. In today’s episode, we focus on the leader’s role in creating a compelling vision and building a narrative in support of it. We talk about his obsession with a customer and how technology can meaningfully improve a customer’s life. Charlie discusses his personal routines and leadership development philosophy. We talk about his approach to leading change at scale and how you measure progress. A proud father, husband, outdoorsman, an amateur photographer. Charlie’s humility and empathetic leadership style makes him a truly world class leader. Thank you for tuning in. Hope you enjoy the conversation that I have with my friend and mentor Charlie Herrin.Good morning, good afternoon, welcome to the CrossLead podcast. Today, we’re joined with Charlie Herrin, who serves as the president of technology product experience for Comcast Cable. Today we’re going to talk about leadership and we’re going to go back and talk about the leadership development from Charlie’s perspective over his career. So, Charlie, thanks for joining us today. I really appreciate you being here now.CharlieThank you. David, it’s good to be here and appreciate it.DaveSo let’s, let’s go through your life journey and example of leadership, but take me back to where you grew up in, and some of those are formative early experiences in your life.CharlieI grew up in a town called Ponca City, Oklahoma. My dad was a chemist and Conoco had their big R&D facility there. So it was a good town to grow up in a lot of opportunities for kids. Oklahoma was, you know, like most kids, I was sort of bored of where I grew up. I was really, really focused on backpacking and camping.I had read a book called Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins, and it really, I just woke me up to the idea of outdoors because my dad is not an outdoorsman.DaveHow old were you when you read that book?CharlieI was 13 and 13. It’s actually I read the National Geographic articles. That he wrote first and then. And then read the book. But you know, that got me into scouting, which I joined largely because they were going backpacking. In New Mexico, and I wanted to do that. And my other passion was soccer. I play a lot of soccer. I was I’m old enough to remember it was actually the first time they had. Started in my city. So I was like on the first team.But I spent a lot of time doing that. And so I was always outside. And when I went to college, which was at the University of Washington, it was largely to go to the Pacific Northwest again. I had this kind of bug for being in the outdoors, and I just wanted to to be someplace where I could experience a lot of adventure that way. Toyed with soccer at the University of Washington, but they’re far better than I am. So I did not go down that path.DaveSo when you got to when you got to Washington University. Talk about, you know, what was your major? I know you were an economics major, but talk about how that sort of shaped you from a from a leadership perspective.CharlieYeah, I went in to college thinking I’d be a history major and kind of pre-law kind of thing and was a pretty good writer. And that’s sort of what I was drawn to. But I ended up taking some economics classes and microeconomics classes. And I was just fascinated by the idea of. Evaluating how consumers make decisions, which is essentially what the, you know, that’s essentially what microeconomics is. Again, I just loved it. And so I kind of really leaned in. But I think from an early point in my life, I was fascinated with the idea of what consumers wanted and how they evaluated their options. And and I think that has served me well. I actually think as I got into the product game. And and consumer experience game and things like that. Is give me a lens that I think a lot of people just don’t use or maybe think about as a first lens. And that’s always my first lens is, you know, how would this benefit me as. A consumer and how would this benefit my family as a consumer? How would this benefit, you know, consumers in my community? And so it was a really formative for me.DaveYeah, it’s amazing that your college major actually was relevant to your job. So I was an oceanography major in college and other than the fact that I like to surf and I was a navy seal. There wasn’t a lot of overlap there.So the fact that you actually took core lessons from that and were able to apply it to to your to your world is pretty remarkable. You come out of university. And what was your first job out of college?CharlieWell, my first job, actually, I thought I was still going to do pre-law. I had taken the LSAT and done extremely well and kind of was off to going to go to law school. Just on a whim I interviewed at Andersen within was Andersen Consulting, its Accenture now. I remember that I took the interview because I was really tired of eating 19 cent boxes of macaroni. I was really, really living on the edge in terms of finances, and I thought, Well, you know, my assets are good for five years and I’ll just go to this interview. But I didn’t really care because I’ve been accepted to law school. And so I just. Sort of answered. However, I wanted to answer.It was a little bit like that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza sort of says the opposite of everything he thinks he should say. And it works for him, and it worked for me. They call me back and said, You hired the guy we hired. And so I went into Accenture Anderson at the time as a developer because that’s how they started everyone.You know, it’s interesting to me, but I found out pretty. Quickly I was in a great developer, but when I was really good. At was requirements and interfacing with with the clients. And again, I think that sensitivity to what they really wanted and needed and being able to add value there. That’s really what drove me. And so I was there for the typical two years and then hired on at McCaw Cellular. Which was the client I was working at. It was exciting. It was an exciting time.DaveAnd when was this, roughly?CharlieWell, this would have been about 94, I heard. OK. Yeah, yeah. What I loved about it was, I don’t know if you guys remember, but you know, in the early, early days of mobile. It was seen as a huge luxury and car phones and the big Motorola brick phones and the average consumer was sort of on to it yet.But I remember in employee orientation there, they showed a video where they told the story about what people really want. And how important communication is and how how important mobility is. Sort of the nomad. They kind of pinned it into, you. Know, we love travel, we love kind of moving around. It got me to really think about an inspiring vision about what you’re doing and how you’re sort of aligning to Age-Old truths about what people have always wanted. It opened up for me the idea of narratives. I mean, I could keep going. I mean, AT&T ended up buying us that I again was able to start to craft why that was good for them, how that can bring mobility really to the mainstream and got to work on some really interesting projects to to do that.It also showed me some things I didn’t. Want to ever do, which is like gigantic meetings. I remember going with b four of us and like 50 others. At the end of the introduction, the introductions alone would take half an hour. But but that got me to really start to understand teamwork and bringing together lots of different disciplines.And I was there for a few years and then I then I came to Comcast.DaveThen you came to Comcast. Mm-Hmm. Yeah. Why did you come to Comcast? What brought you there?CharlieWell, I mean, like, like a lot of people that have been fortunate in their career, I had some great mentors. And one of the mentors I had was a guy named David, and he had come from a McCaw cellular at AT&T and had come over to what at the time was Comcast Cellular business. They ended up selling part of that off. And he went to had the broadband business, and he called me up and he said, You know, you should come over here. It’s just like mobile. You know, mobile was in the beginning seen as a luxury, but.I really think this can can impact people’s lives. And so that’s that’s what really. Got me over again. Just this notion of technology. Improving people’s lives. It’s really been a constant theme in my career.DaveYeah, you’ve been at sort of the vanguard for that in some massive spaces, so what year was it that you went over to Comcast that like late nineties, early 2000?CharlieYeah, it was a 96.DaveAnd so broadband internet was it was just sort of appearing on the yeah, on the landscape.CharlieYeah, it really was. And, you know, we didn’t have it at the time. There was no self install option we had was one of the people on the team that were that were driving that project. It was early, early days. No retail to speak of certainly wasn’t mainstream. So again, a lot of that playbook that we had in mobile could be applied to to to this technology and this value proposition for customers.DaveSo you get to Comcast, what’s your first job when you, once you’re there?CharlieBut my first job was business development, I think director of business development you know, at the time, the cable companies had a venture with together. With this group called. At Home, and it was in the heyday of the internet. The first heyday of the. Internet, I should say. And so it was a lot about you know, establishing relationships and things like that but when at home faced financial difficulties and ultimately disbanded.I was given the task of trying to figure out what our portal was going to be. Email, all of that because I’d had some coding background at Accenture, you know, as a business development that you do a lot of those kinds of things. So we decided to go it alone and stood up our own portal and email, and it was really hard. But that’s ultimately what became. The seed for what became a lot of our interactive properties and and ultimately our product development teams and approach was that interactive group.DaveAwesome. So who is your competition then when you were going to what was it? That was it the Microsoft and Google of the world?CharlieOr, you know, it was AOL, you know, they were huge.I remember, I remember, you know. You know, why are we trying to do this? Let’s just do a deal with AOL and be done and I’m like, you know, look, we’re installing this stuff. It’s a great touchpoint for our customers. Let’s, let’s hold on to it and see what we can do, and sure enough. You know, we could compete there and we won by focusing on what we were trying to do, which was connect up homes and connect people to a vastly bigger world through broadband internet. And it was a little less about, you know, being the portal. It was, it was, you know.Sure, we had one, and we made money on it and things like that. But the real focus. Was just connecting this home, and then we started to put services on top of our portal like. Video and flash players and things like that that were really exciting. That gave us a lot of confidence to go kind of further into the interactive space.DaveAnd then from Biz Dev, what was your next stop in your career?CharlieLet me think. Well, I mean, it became product, essentially. You know, I was running the product. Yeah, it was, you know, running Comcast portal and interactive properties. And, you know, the features that went along with them, which at that time were things like email and personal web pages and stuff like that. And then that evolved into. You know, are you working on the TV products and working on the Infinity Home products and things like that? But it was it was definitely start to run product teams and user experience teams.DaveI think when I met you, you just come out of having run the Xfinity program, which at the time was the most successful product that Comcast had launched, both from an experience standpoint and just from a technology innovation standpoint. Maybe maybe talk about that experience and how that sort of shaped everything you’ve done since.CharlieYeah, I think, you know, when we decided to redefine television and really put the experience and delivery up in the cloud, which we call our X1 experience.I did not start that. That was already started by some really smart folks. But what I did do as I was brought in, we put a new UI on it and we spent a lot of time trying to solve, you know, the discovery and content and put that in quotes that customers have, which is there’s so much on how do I really kind of get to it quickly? How do we make it really welcome and an advanced sort of experience versus what existed before? And so I did run that product team and to your point, that was really successful. You know, I still think it’s one of the better UIs out there, and we really did it by focusing on the content itself and our Mission. Our mission was, A: to put a TV in every pocket, so we focused a lot on the streaming and, and mobile pieces.It was B: to get you to your content that you want faster. And so we spent time on search and discovery and different ways to do that. Whether it’s, you know, rotten tomato listings or whether it’s we had some really cool ways of searching, and then adding things like the voice remote ultimately was sort of the last thing that I was I was involved with.And also looking at that screen as kind of more than what’s on TV like, you can use that screen to, you know, see your security cameras, you can use that screen to interact with customer care, and that’s still something I believe strongly in. We’ll keep, we’ll keep doing that.But the focus and the mission that I gave the team was literally and we headed it at the beginning of every meeting. This slide was like, we’re here to change people’s lives and we’re here to to implement our version of innovation. And for me, innovation is not feature matching. Innovation is making someone’s life better. It can be complex technology that does that. Or it could be something as simple as, you know, sticky coats. But the focus is, you know, making life better and that the job of a good product person.I used to tell this story. My youngest bet you’ve met, Mave.She was four or five and she was opening this present, you know, excited like a kid always is. And she said, I never knew I always wanted this. And I thought it was proof that that’s exactly what a good product person should be doing. And so this idea that we’re constantly trying to figure out ways of making someone excited about what they’re using and have them to start to think like. I can’t imagine my life without this, like, what did I do before? It’s just such a… it was such a, It still gets me super excited just thinking about it. And so and so that is my passion and spent a lot of time there and, nd based on that success. They said, Hey, we have another problem for you, which is the customer experience piece that we’ve been trying to turn around for a while. Could you come in and and Focus on that? And I remember when I first got that gig, lots of things. First of all, that’s where I met CrossLead and you. But I remember getting a lot of questions like, Well, look, you’re not the customer care guy. Like, you don’t have customer service experience. Why are you in this role, right? And my point of view was. Well, customer service is what happens when the experience breaks. So we’re going to go fix the experience which is in the product. It’s in the sales journey, it’s in all of those things. And how do we make those things better so that customer service is reserved for this truly important times when you need it?And look, we’ve got a lot. We’ve got a lot to go for sure. But we made good progress. And what attracted me to that opportunity with Neil Smith, who brought it to me was it was really the chance to change our influencer culture. I wouldn’t say change because I think that the Comcast has always been really focused on customers and wanting to to do right by them. But it was a chance to influence a culture so that you could put some of the metrics around customer experience a little more, you know, in the decision making, in the business. And so that was really, I view that as sort of my experience with sort of culture and bringing people along together, like how do you bring, you know, tens of thousands of people along on this journey and get them to think about it similarly and value the same things? And then recently, I’ve been back in the product world looking back in the product.DaveYeah, yeah, yeah, it’s a remarkable story I remember. I remember the first time I came downstairs on a weekend when I told my kids they could go watch a show and I just sort of marveled at how they navigate it to a show and I’m like, My son can’t read into that voice remote. Was like, I think I was hacking the system by just talking into it. And he was like, Yep, that got me to the the picture. I wanted and then was able to click and much to my horror. I was like, Wow, you know, he’s now fully exposed to the whole world pretty quickly. So to the extent that you want your product to work for a five year old like mission accomplished, that was pretty, pretty remarkable.Go back to the vision statement. I think that’s really I think that’s a really interesting point to dig out on a lot of times, you know? You know, part of the role of the leader is to inspire people towards a new vision. The fact I’d love to hear more how you think about the repetitiveness, how often you to do that, to sort of actually unlock that capability set for an organization?CharlieYeah, I think what I learned was a lot of us, I think, make the mistake we put. We we put effort into these mission statements. Maybe you see them once or twice a year. You know, you couldn’t walk around the halls of those companies and ask them with what the mission statement is, what they’re there to do. Why are they there? And here’s similar things you’d hear very, very different things. I don’t know if you always hear the exact same thing. But I learned that pretty early on, Jim Barksdale was the president at McCaw Cellular, and he brought a lot of things from his time at FedEx. In terms of how you shape culture. And I just remember being struck by how everyone embraced it because they used it all the time because they saw it was in front of them all the time.And so when I was really trying to build out a product culture at Comcast. The idea that people need to have purpose in what they’re doing and it’s not just a job, it’s not just working on technology, it’s not just writing code or creating a design. You’re doing it for an end goal, and having an inspirational end goal is A: important so that everyone’s excited about what they’re doing. And B: is something I learned from from you guys. Having a common mission. And a common understanding allows you to make better decisions down in the trenches and within the teams. And so that to me, was was was really important. And what I found is you just can’t do it once in a while. You literally have to repeat it all the time, which is like all my own hands. Yeah, all the time. You can’t say it enough. And so I’ve taken that to heart and really think if you’re going to try to build a different culture, really get people to live up to your mission, they have to see it constantly. It can’t just be at the budget time or on a poster in the break room. You really need to sort of reinforce it and show that you’re living it and show that you’re excited about it.DaveYeah, no. 100%. If you think about the probably the most influential leadership lesson from from these last couple of experiences at Comcast, maybe tell a story around it that really helps, helps, helps the audience personalize it. If you could.CharlieI probably should have thought about this a little more. I mean, there’s so many. I’m the kind of person that thinks about these moments, and I just dwell on them all the time. I will say one thing I learned about what two things one is I was in my early forties because before I really am in my early fifties now, before I really realized that leadership was a discipline, you could practice and try different hats on. I assumed prior to that the people were either natural leaders or they weren’t.And yeah, and so I went through some leadership courses and Center for Creative Leadership was one. And I realized, you know, it’s. It’s it’s a lot about what you’re saying to the team, how you’re listening to the team. It’s a lot about communications and you should try some things.And so I forced myself in these all hands to try to be a better speaker to try to, you know, I tried a lot of different things. And so that’s one: one is that, you know, I came to realize that leadership was something that you could practice and you should look to others, read books about it and etc. I just it wasn’t in my sort of DNA at that time. It is now. And one of the there’ve been so many great leaders that I’ve worked for, but one that stuck with me because he was very different was Neil Smith, and what I remember from him was sort of just an unwavering courage and optimism about the mission and just extreme focus.But done in a way that was very friendly and collegial and collaborative. I remember when he offered me this role. He said, I think this is going to be a lot of fun. It’s also going to be really hard. And so, you know, I’m thinking to myself, OK, Neal. He’s a seal, former seal. So if he says something’s going to be hard, it’s going to be really hard. But that got me excited. And I remember that.DaveWhat do you mean by hard Neal? I wonder if we have the same scale for what that means.CharlieExactly. But I remember the look in his eyes that he’s genuinely jazzed about it, and that was the moment I flipped as like, OK, I’m all it. And so.DaveThat’s great.CharlieLeadership vision or leadership principle, I learned from that and, there were others, obviously great, great mentors. I’ve had the fortune to work for. But I just took that to heart and said you know what? The role of a leader is to lead and to model the behavior they want to see. And I think he did that really well. And so it doesn’t serve a leader. Well to sort of get down or get exasperated or, you know, they really got to show that. They are excited about what they’re doing and confident that it can be done. And so that’s one lesson I’ve definitely taken, I take it to heart.DaveTalk to me about your personal habits, like how you sort of set yourself up for your day, for a week, for your month, for your for your year. Are there specific things that you do that are so unique to you that may be perceived as quirky?CharlieNo, I would say, yeah, I do have a bit of a habit of it’s quirky now, but it’s it’s what I don’t have is, I think, what I aspire or aspire to.Which is sort of you probably wake up early and work out really hard and get your day going. I do that in spurts. And actually during this pandemic, I’ve been pretty good. So my day typically starts at five or earlier. I sleep less as I get older. But and I’m not a kind of guy that can get up right away at work. I’m just not. And so the one habit that I do have, which my wife teases me about, she calls it puttering around. But you know, I get my coffee. I read some email and I always I always read the news or watch the news, BBC or something like that or NBC.For me, it’s just having an hour and a half of quiet time to kind of think about the day. And actually a lot of the stuff I think about. I process emails and stuff like that but a lot of this stuff I think about is what we’ve talked about a little here today, which is like, how am I going to sort of. You know, support the narrative I’m telling in the meetings that I have today? You know, where where are there opportunities to influence, you know, towards the mission of what we’re trying to do?It’s a bit of a reminder of really what I’m all about and what I’m here to do I love that. And then, you know, it’s awesome. And then, you know, I have during, especially during Kovner, because I’m not an early morning workout person. I did start blocking seven to eight to work out, and so I’ve been pretty good about that, but other than that, I do have a lot of like quirky habits or. I find a lot of quirky habits, but not on a daily basis But now and then, I’m a big fan. Like, I’ve got four kids and in the evening, you know, try to get as much done. During the day so that I can have some time with them. You know, we’re big, big family dinner, people.DaveOh, that’s great. That’s great. If you go back to your early days as a as a scout and I know, I know you’re very successful, you went on to to to get your Eagle Eagle Scout badge. Maybe talk about what was like one of the core takeaways that you still live today from from those experiences is as a child.CharlieYou know, I would think, well, first of all, I was again very focused on the camping aspects of being a scout. So to me, it was it was about getting a bunch of skills that I wasn’t going to be able to get from from my dad. And know I would say. And I went on. My son is an Eagle Scout. I went on to help with his troop. I would say what I took from it was a notion of civic responsibility and just just the idea of. You know, doing things for your community I did not. And we’ve talked a lot about it. I did not go on to serve in the forces or anything like that, which has been a minor regret of mine but I do. Feel like as a, as a person in society, we we owe something to the community.And I think that scouting experience fostered that and then I would say as an adult leader in the scouts when my son was in it, when I was amazed by is just how accomplished and. Thoughtful these young men and women can be. And the potential is so much greater than I. Think we give kids credit for. And so I was I was.Truly inspired by the accomplishments of some of these, you know, 16, 17, 15 year olds in terms of what they knew about.DaveYou know.CharlieEverything you know, they just attacked it and with such a curious mind. And so that was that was really inspiring to me.DaveYeah, it’s awesome. I mean, obviously, the hope he prepared peace plays and it sounds like he’d do that every morning. I love the fact that you connect. You take the time to be thoughtful about your day in looking at the various interactions you’re going to have and saying, All right, how do I take that, that vision and weave that into these meetings? That’s that’s that’s that’s extremely thoughtful, makes a ton of sense and probably a practice that everybody could probably apply.CharlieI think you can take that into sort of your your your goals, too. Again, I’m a big believer in keeping track and keeping score. And so every quarter when it I say my goals were how my grading myself and I, you know, send that to my boss. And one, it helps the scope creep. It helps to remind your boss. What you said you were going to do. And two, it keeps you honest and it makes you a person of your word and transparency. Look, I’m not. I’m not getting this a goal done.CharlieAnd for these reasons, but I think it’s important to constantly revisit what you’re where you’re trying to do.DaveYou talked earlier or we’ve talked earlier about, you know, the importance of teams and sort of your your sort of development around those concepts specifically in this role because I think it was it was interesting. I think to be good for the audience to hear kind of unique is that position because you weren’t really in charge of anything, right? But you had influence over sort of everything. And so you really had to work in that distributed almost team of teams and time. Maybe maybe talk a bit more about, you know, some of the key things you took away from trying to drive a transformation from a centralized resource with a very strong incumbency in that, you know, and the respective silos and disciplines of the organization?CharlieYeah. And to me, that was a really fun moment, actually. And I’m not. Saying that’s just because I’m on a CrossLead podcast. But as you know, the story was you guys had given me the. Galleys of team of teams to read, and I was always away on a vacation and so I had this role and I had some ideas of things I wanted to do the piece that I hadn’t figured out as like, how am I really going to get all of these different disciplines to to chase the same vision and figure out how to do that?And in reading that book. I was so excited, like I wanted to leave vacation right away because for me, it unlocked the idea. That you can create a shared consciousness in greater context around a mission with some pretty simple communication tools.Some simple sort of team decision making tools and so that was an, you know, you were there. As we launched. You know what we called the forum, which was our sort of our company once a week meeting where we invited everyone to participate. And what it taught me was the context is so critical to the teams making decisions and it can turn things from adversarial. Into sort of pure alignment with just understanding a little more context and that’s that’s something I’m really driving.As I focus on teamwork now. Very smart folks on the team are very focused on their area of the business, not coming together regularly to understand other people’s parts of the business. This notion of a quarterly business reviews where everyone sits in and again, I pull those lessons from from CSX that. If you really want to give people the license to do what you want them to ultimately do, you need to give them full context and a very clear mission that we all agree on. And once that happens, magic because, you know, it just starts running itself. That’s what I learned. You know, one of the things that I chose, why I chose. The NPS system to implement was not sure. The score is important and the question is important. But to me, there were two. Factors that were the most important that I wanted to kind of get into the culture one was the idea of.Following up with customers calling them, you know, getting more feedback from them and using that rich, rich data to wine solve their problems, but then start to really look at it at a.DaveIt initiated their own priorities.CharlieYeah, I mean, I think it’s really easy to to look at machine data and believe your own data. You can’t argue. People’s perception because that’s what they have, you know, and so that’s important to have their perception is as a measure or marker of where they are with your brand. The other component and the most. Exciting component was this notion of Ian, the employee NPS about what you’re doing. And what you do in that process. You use. Surface, you have them surface at a very local level issues that are keeping. Them from accomplishing the mission. When you address them. And what I liked about NPS is it put everyone at a senior leadership team. On notice and accountable for solving those problems.They have to to, you know, because we elevate them, we track them we make sure everyone knows them.And it’s basically an insurance policy to make sure you’re listening to your to your employees because they know what to do. They want to do right and they know how to solve the problem, and you’ve got to sort of listen to them. Yeah.And so that was that was really important. And I think the whole stakes. Journey also taught me just the importance of, you know, your frontline workers in terms of listening to their ideas and trying to make their job easier so they can do the job that you want them to do, which is take care of the customer. And that, to me, is. More important than any kind of score is. That we have a system now and when I walk I guess I haven’t walked through the halls in a while, but when I used to walk through the halls. The things that made me the most proud about that. Whole period of my career was hearing. People in meetings talking about in peace as part of their decision making or product feature or whatever, and it’s in every single meeting, in every single function, you know, legal, finance. Billing and that to me was OK. It’s part of our DNA, is part of our culture. That’s the most proud thing I have of that whole period.DaveYeah, that’s a great example of culture change right there. You know, being on a sort of management and it’s hard to quantify culture, oftentimes it’s sort of like oxygen. You don’t really notice it until it’s missing, right? When you get that, when you get those insights just by walking around. We used to call it troop in the line, right? You go out and they’re in their foxholes, in the front lines and just sort of hear what the men and women are talking about. And and when you hear them repeating back narratives that you’re trying to push at the top, you feel you feel great.CharlieYeah.DaveWho say it’s not important who I am and what you’re saying. And that’s great. It’s awesome. OK? As you think about. So I mean, that’s a good segue way into the last year and a half have been incredibly challenging for a lot of people. And I know, you know, specifically the work environment I’d love to hear, you know, specifically how you guys have sort of dealt with the pandemic and and how you’re thinking about your team and Asia as it sort of return to work opportunities, startups and how you’re thinking about best practice coming out of that?CharlieWell, the first thing is we’ve always placed. Employee safety as a as a super high priority. So that is guided everything for us. And so early on, you know, it was like, All right, how do we keep our employees. Safe and. Still try to. Accomplish the things we want to do as a business and get customers hooked up to, you know, because now they’re even more focused on on staying connected. So one of the things I’m really proud of is we moved, you know. Tens of thousands of employees to work from home within 60 days. And we did it in a secure way with a scalable VPN and a lot of creative technologists and just hard elbow grease to get that done. And with with the idea that we can make them productive and happy at home.And not place them in harm’s way by having them come in to sort of open floor plan call centers and things like that. So that I think going in, we didn’t know how easy or hard. Well, we knew it’s gonna be hard. We didn’t know how successful we were going to be, but we were very successful. And I think the employees reflected. That terms. We love that you’re focused on us, that you’re focused on our safety and health. And then talking about doing.Doing a good job and as a as an employee. And I just think that that was. Such a proud moment for us to be able to do that. The other the other one was, you know, again, some the network performed really well amidst a huge surge in traffic, and we were able to deploy some really smart technology and AI into our network to to make sure that it continued to do that.And so I think it showed us that preparing your core. Assets and applying technology in a smart way, you know, for these unexpected moments is just so critical. So we learned that about ourselves as we think about. Coming back to the office. You know, first of all, working remotely. And using the software we use as Microsoft Teams. Just I think it surprised everyone. We how good it was in terms of being able to. Accomplish our goals, launch products remotely, you know, gather as a team to to make decisions, and it’s just really positive experience.And so as we come back into the office because we do feel like, you know. The collaboration and co-location and things like that are very important will be. Will understand how to be more flexible. But I think what it’s. Taught us is the importance of distributed locations. How do you include, you know, your, your development centers. In. India or Israel or Denver and really bring the teams together? That’s been a lesson we’ve learned. But I think as we go back, we are looking forward to getting. Back and being together and driving those that teamwork. But we’ll have some tools, some extra tools. To be even more connected and even more flexible, and we need to be.DaveAwesome. Yeah. You know, it’s interesting. I was having this conversation with some, some other executives recently as they think about navigating this. And I think a lot of a lot of people, specifically, they’re in a position to make decisions around this are sort of wrestling with, is it back to five days or is it only going to be a hybrid or whatever else? And you know, my my thought is once people learn a new skill and learn new muscle like they’re never going to go back to exactly the way it was just going to have an expanded toolkit to do stuff. And I still think the most effective form of communication is in person face to face. Yeah. So for those you know, those really, you know, high, impactful sessions that are needed, just they’re still going to be a requirement to do that. But I think we’ve all learned that there’s the ability to sort of operate, like you said, in a distributed manner, be effective going back to, you know, the team, a team story for a second. You know, we we set up our physical infrastructure around the globe realizing that the majority of the people that need to be involved in the night’s operation. We’re not going to be physically present, not because of some pandemic, just because of. Right, right. The laws of physics and distribute. So we actually designed our spaces with that in mind, meaning like we knew that most of our conversation was going to be have to be in a virtual setting and the people in the room were important, but you know, it was trying to. Index to make sure they were inclusive was what I love about what I love about how teams and when you go to fully virtual is not everybody has the same experience because they’re through a common platform coming back to some hybrid model where you’re going to, you’re probably going to have a scenario where. You got some people in the room and other people out of the room, but you still got to get the same thing done. It’ll be interesting to see how people people sort of navigate that, but that was like, you know, a critical insight because it was just a constraint that existed for us. So it wasn’t an option to get it the other way.CharlieYeah, I think two things. one is we’re also sort of retooling our rooms for this notion of a more inclusive environment with remote workers, whether they’re individually promoting or. Or, as I mentioned, one of our dev locations that. The key one of the things that we’re doing, which. Is the key thing that I think everyone feels like they really missed was especially on engineering side, it was this kind of whiteboarding. I think that virtual whiteboard. Is just as hard. As you get your whiteboard there. So one of the things we’re doing is. Setting up cameras on the whiteboards and we’ll see. How we’re going to how that goes. And we’re going to we’re going to start going In some of us just to test it out here and a little bit.But I do think I think the second thing is, I think all of. The participants of a meeting are going to be a lot more in tune with the fact that there are remote folks. Prior to COVID, we had have all these sort. Of we try to have these rules of, Hey. If you’ve got someone remote, don’t forget to ask them their opinion. You know, we had these, you know, don’t close that meeting without asking anyone on the phone, you know, their thoughts. That kind of thing, because we were trying to reinforce this notion of, don’t forget. And I think. That will be a problem anymore. So I’m looking forward to.That better, better team cohesion. But it is going to be, you know, we don’t know yet. We’re going to learn. Our way through it. Like, think most like most of your companies?DaveAwesome. So to last question. first of all, what are you guys working on now? Like, what are your top, you know, key priorities and you know, on your own leadership development, like what do you what do you kind of like focusing on are finding the time to read or think about now?CharlieWell, as I as I set up the structure, it’s really trying to figure out how do I drive more contextual, better alignment with the teams, including some of our stakeholder partners? That’s like not a new problem, but it’s I’m sure that we are persistent or that you’ve always got to work on and you can always get better at. And I think it doesn’t get better without a very. sIntentional way of doing it. So I’m looking at some training to help with that.You know, I think, you know, a lot of that. We did a lot. Of listening sessions with our DNI efforts. Listening sessions are actually part of NPS. We call them huddles. So some of the training I’m looking at. Is how to have conversations. How do you have really honest, hard conversations, but not in an adversarial way? And there’s. There’s some good. Material out there, so I’m going to be kind of focused on that. And then the second thing we’re focused on is how do we really set our. Ourselves up for the future of what the home is going to be and spending a lot of time really looking at really, really where customers are going to want home? How are they going to?What kinds of entertainment are they going to want and getting. Back to some some strategies? One of the things I’m interested in doing.Is is driving sort of a ten year strategy cycle within the group. A lot of companies will do five year plans or three year plans. And how do you sort of have a rolling ten year kind of plan on on again?Less about the finances, but more about where.Consumer trends are going to be and how do we really make sure that we’re applying our innovation and our resources in a smart way to make sure that those are seen and worked into our products in a real way?So those are sort of the two big.Sort of new cultural things I’m working on.And then other than that, we’re going to keep driving.Connecting homes, you know, and people, whether it’s some of the mobile products we’re launching now.Or.We’re going all broadband and some of our new forms of entertainment, you know, it’s just it’s a busy, busy world as you as, you know, lots of product changes. But it’s.Exciting. And so, you know, continuing.To focus on what we want to do and not kind of chasing what others are doing is always about.Also making sure that you’re staying true to what you think you can build as is key to me.DaveThat’s great. That’s great. What’s the most recent like book you’ve read or the movie you’ve seen or show you’ve watched or something? That’s that you found interesting that maybe the audience could benefit from?CharlieYou know, I was trying to look at I was trying to look up the title of this book I read, I will get it to you. But it was really about.Successful leaders and CEOs.And how they thought about.Capital allocation.Again, I apologize. I can’t think of the title I need to look at because.DaveThe main theme in a couple of months. The main thing was, look here eight CEOs. And they were some of the most successful CEOs in history. And they may not have been the high flying ones you’ve heard of. But they really return shareholder value because they thought constantly about how they were allocating capital and just sort of the thought process that they went through and I think that is increasingly. Something that I’m certainly spending more time thinking about as well because you do, you have to shut down. Some things to start new with new things, and that’s hard. But you know, the people that either through instinct or. In this case, you know, just really good studying of where things are going. They’ve been able to make those those choices. So I apologize. I don’t have the name of the book, but all I know.Is we’ll make sure we capture it in there and in the of notes. That’s awesome, though. It’s awesome, and I think it makes a ton of sense, you know, thinking about prioritization and how you make some decisions about, you know, at the local level.But then at the more strategic level where you’re at, it really comes down to where are you going to make that capital wise and in bringing out the right process that’s actually driving that ten year vision you’re talking about is is. Really important. Try. Thanks so much for taking time with us today. We really appreciate it was awesome having you on the CrossLead podcast. Any final thoughts or comments?CharlieNo. Again, I appreciate and honored that you asked me to participate. I’ve learned so much from listening to others. Talk about their experiences. Certainly learned a lot from you.Just how hopeful can be helpful to someone again. The notion of high performing teams and how you organize that is is, to your point, it’s a persistent problem. So I think you’re doing good work and it’s critical.DaveIf the listeners want to learn more about you or follow you. Is there even a way to do that given your own position? Yeah, people are going to love this question.CharlieYeah. And honestly, you know, I’m not active on the social media platforms, so I think you probably just need to look for. I know that, you know, I’ve got some some of my keynotes out there. You can watch them. And, you know, once COVID kind of gets better and we’re traveling more, I’m sure I’ll be. I’ll be doing some conferences and things like that.DaveAwesome. All right. Well, thank you, Charli.e. I really appreciate you spending time with us today.CharlieLikewise. Thank you.Daveone more thing before we finish the episode, the CrossLead podcast is produced by the team at Truth Work Media. I want to make this the best leadership podcast available, so I would love to get your feedback. Our goal this season is to have authentic conversations with special operators, business leaders and thought leaders on the topics of leadership and agility. If you have any feedback, suggested topics or leaders that you want to hear from these, email me at contact@crosslead.com. If you found this episode interesting. Please share it with a friend and drop us a rating until next time. Thank you for joining.

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How much good can a person do by going for a walk? It turns out, a surprising amount.Scientists will tell you that the level of success a social media-based charitable project reaches has to do with something called the “network effect.” Here at Verizon, we can tell you that the effect is even greater when it's done with the best network in the world.As host Andrew Testa explained, our story for today's episode of Up To Speed began last fall when Verizon launched its Call For Kindness campaign. It kicked off with messaging in our retail stores, Kindness cards, corporate partners, murals painted in cities across the United States, and a study measuring the state of kindness in America. And most importantly, a pledge signed by more than 9,500 people to perform an act of kindness.Then in the spring, we heard about two brothers who had just walked across New Jersey. Aiden and Louis Ardine had lost their restaurant jobs in the pandemic and had set a goal of walking across America to raise money for small businesses and restaurant workers.Now this was an act of kindness if there ever was one! And since the V Team loves supporting small businesses and keeping people connected when they need it most, we pitched in to support the Ardines and their journey.

Baltimore's low income renters will get help staving off eviction under a new law.  Mayor Brandon Scott has assembled a work group to address reforming the city's annual tax sale. The US Deputy Secretary of Housing paid a visit to Baltimore today. A local labor union is calling for the boycott of a Maryland hotel. Plus we're going to check in with a local doctor who's been literally walking across America to raise awareness of medical errors.  And as we head into the weekend, our City beat reporter takes us back to local music venue Ottobar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jonathan joins Mike to talk about his walk across America from 2013 to 2016. He and his best friend Trevor walked over 8,000 miles while encountering joy, trials and relying on The Lord. This episode is in memory of Trevor Heinrich (1993-2019)https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=a%20church%20of%20usSupport the show

A few years ago, two men were walking down the streets of Springdale, Arkansas. They were pushing a baby stroller full of items and carrying some home-made poster board signs.Hours later I would meet them at a local restaurant. Their journey was to walk across America to raise awareness for children in afterschool programs.Logan Mayberry joins Bucket List Living with Brad Norwood to tell the story of what it's truly like to walk across America. From a near death/kidnapping experience, to meeting other people also on a mission to conquer the country on foot, Mayberry tells it all. 

Anna Kiraly is a visual artist, set and video designer. Her collaborations include set design for CHEKHOV LIZARDBRAIN, ISABELLA, and PAY UP with the Pig Iron Theatre Company, set design for TIME'S JOURNEY THROUGH A ROOM with Dan Rothenberg/The Play Co., set and video for CITY OF NO ILLUSIONS, BURNISHED BY GRIEF, THE GOLDEN TOAD, MARCELLUS SHALE and FLIP SIDE with the Talking Band, set design for WALK ACROSS AMERICA (with Taylor Mac/The Talking Band) and MISALLIANCE, PARADISE PARK and THE CASTLE with Tina Brock/IRC. Other recent and past productions include set for THE SEAGULL at Colgate University, set/video for TRANSLATIONS and UBU (with S. Fogarty for Barnard College) and DOG AND WOLF (J. Randich at 59E59), installation design for 36 PEAKS (with S. Sunde at the Baryshnikov Arts Center), THE GARDEN (N. Canuso Dance Company), costumes for KAFKA FRAGMENTS (P. Sellars at Zankel Hall).She was awarded a NYSCA 2021 grant for set design for a Beckett collaboration with Sharon Fogarty (in progress). She is a recipient of the Arts Link Grant, the NEA/TCG Program for Designers and the TCG New Generations (with the Talking Band). Her "noir" multimedia pieces THE QUAKE (at Ideal Glass), SLOW ASCENT and UFO (St. Ann’s Warehouse) won the Jim Henson Foundation’s support. Anna has collaborated with universities and colleges such as Barnard/Columbia, Fordham, The New School, Smith, Montclair, Lehigh and Colgate and designed for opera productions (AOP, Hungarian Opera, Zankell Hall) and concerts (YPC/ New York Philharmonic). She is an adjunct lecturer teaching Scenic Design and Media at Barnard College/Columbia University.~~~~~~~To explore past episodes of Into the Absurd, visit our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pg/Idiopathi...​ORThe IRC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​And while you’re there, be sure to SUBSCRIBE, so you don't miss any future episodes.

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2,632 miles, 127 days, 9 states, and 5,264,000 steps later Mark finally completed his Walk Across America! On our final episode Mark talks about his last days reaching the Pacific Ocean, the 5 most important lessons he learned throughout his expendition, and answers an array of questions sent in! This episode is definitely going to pull on your heartstrings as the gang reminisces on the best memories over the past four months. Make sure you tune in to get one last serving of Mad Mike's burgers! Thank you to everyone who supported this Podcast and Mark's journey across the country! You can keep up with what Mark is doing postwalk and even make a donation to the gofundme on his Instagram @chuck14111 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Sixteen challenging weeks later and Mark has finally made it to Los Angles! Though he has not finished his walk, only 12 more miles stand in his way from completing his goal. In this week's episode of Mark's Walk Across America, he joins Mike and Iden live from Orange, California. Tune in as we talk about his last remaining days, play an intense game, and get a surprise guest appearance towards the end! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Mike Posner Talks Climbing Mt. Everest, “Please Don't Go” Trend & His Walk Across America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Mark's Walk Across America, live from Yucca Valley California Mark, joins Mike and Iden to talk about finally ending his walk. April Fools! Mark still has a few more weeks ahead of him but he does talk about crossing over to his 9th and the final state of California. He also talks about some weird coincidences as well as some Joshua Trees! Tune in as it's getting juicy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Mike Posner Talks Climbing Mt. Everest, “Please Don’t Go” Trend & His Walk Across America

On Oct. 2nd, 24-year-old Grace Nesseth, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and 26-year-old Matt Grooms, from Boise Idaho, began a 2,700-mile “Walk Across America” to raise money & awareness for non-profit, “Time in a Bottle.” The couple started their adventure in California, destined for South Carolina. On March 10th, they arrived in their 8th state, Mississippi, having already raised a total of $36,000. In this interview, you'll hear the stories of their amazing journey so far.The Camping Show is broadcast live Wednesday's at 6PM ET.The Camping Show TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Camping Show Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The Camping Show Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

In this episode, Zach is joined by Debi Nadler, the Managing Director of the Drug Epidemic Awareness Walk Across America. The two discuss why she started the Drug Epidemic Walk Across America and how they have pivoted during the pandemic.

After a week off, Mark's Walk Across America is back! Live from Globe, Arizona Mark joins Mike and Iden from his 8th state. The boys get a health update from Mark as well as a bunch of stories like meeting a celebrity, taking a dip in some hot springs, and sharing some moments with the Apache Tribe. Also, you guys will get a snippet of musical genius and co-host Mike English's new EP Cycles! Tune in as you don't want to miss this special episode. #bestiesforlyfe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Like Streams To The Ocean is about examining the things that make us who we are and getting to know ourselves, our stories, and the decisions that shape our one and only life. Jedidiah Jenkins is a travel writer, entrepreneur, and the New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self. A graduate of USC and Pepperdine University School of Law, Jenkins began his professional career with the nonprofit Invisible Children, where he helped orchestrate multinational campaigns to end the use of child soldiers in central Africa. His parents, Peter and Barbara Jenkins, are the authors of the bestselling A Walk Across America series. He is the executive editor of Wilderness magazine. Jenkins’s work has appeared in The Paris Review and Playboy, and he has been covered by National Geographic.

In episode #59 of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon talks with Oscar winner and director Fisher Stevens about his new film Palmer starring Justin Timberlake streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Then Kyle talks with multi-platinum artist Mike Posner about his incredible career, his Walk Across America, if there will be a Mansionz 2, his new album Operation: Wake Up , his new song Momma Always Told Me and so much more.Visit http://www.PopCultureWeekly.com for all of the latest and watch the Mike Posner interview video here: https://www.facebook.com/realkylemcmahon/videos/340006890484261/Follow PCW on:Twitter @PopCulturePodcaInstagram @PopCultureWeeklyFacebook @PopCultureWeekly

If you have been into Long Distance hiking for any amount of time you have probably heard of a Triple Crown hiker. This means that a hiker has completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. Jester's guest today, Mary Davison, has completed the Triple Crown as a Section Hiker. The unique aspect about this for Mary is the fact that she started the quest to do so at the age of 60 and finished at the age of 76. Mary has written a book about her Triple Crown titled, "Old Lady on the Trail - Triple Crown at 76." She has also written and released a second book titled, "Aren't You Afraid?" about her section hiking on the American Discovery Trail. As you will hear, Mary is an inspiration and continues to hike and has plans to be out on the trails again very soon!       Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking Connect with Mary Davison: https://maryedavison.com/ Trail Journals: https://www.trailjournals.com/journal/23571 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.davison.520562 Mary's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGDMJF8/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 American Discovery Trail (First Coast to Coast non-motorized Trail): https://discoverytrail.org/ Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Across-America-Peter-Jenkins/dp/006095955X Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: hikingradionetwork.com Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Scott wrote this bio... Scott Grierson Age 53 Grew up in a modern log cabin in Bass Harbor Maine and still live adjacent to the Family Land. Grew up as country boy fishing, shooting rats, raising rabbits, pigs, playing in the woods, etc.... The son of educated parents and naturalist and adventurer father Stanley O Grierson. Spent my senior year of high school as a foreign exchange student in Peru. After that went back several times in 85, 86, 87 while also dabbling in college..Spent big blocks of time in Peru 94-2004. First AT through hike started spring of 1988. Turned 21 on the Trail. Previously had read a book called Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins as a kid. Was talking about that with a buddy winter 88 and he mentioned the AT which I hadn’t heard of before. About a month or so later I was off for Springer Mountain. I learned quickly and was a strong hiker and would sometimes do big days like the whole State of Connecticut in a day, over 50 miles. . First thru hike took 6 1⁄2 months and came easy to me. Did another 1,500 AT miles in 89 which I eventually pulled together in sections by 1994. Speed Hike was in 1991. 55 days 20 hours and 34 minutes. I have walked the entire AT as a purist by the white blazes three times, several other sections some multiple times and have knocked out more that 10,000 miles of backpacking around the world over the years. I wanted to really challenge myself after the first AT time Sought a life and death struggle with a beast. I showed myself and the world at that time that I was who I thought I was. After that and getting to know David Horton, ended up trying ultras. Did well with that too and finished over 15 of them including the Hard Rock 100. Have spent long periods of time in the Peruvian jungle where I met my wife and the future mother of our sons in a little village along the Upper Amazon. Have guided in Peru and led an expedition over the interfluvial divide between Peru and Brazil hacking our way across truly wild rain forest with machetes and then built our own canoes to paddle out to Brazil. Taken my family on adventures like paddling from one side of the Everglades to the other, sections of the AT in winter when our oldest were 4 and 6 and most recently spent 6 months on the 3,000 Kilometer Te Araroa Adventure Route in New Zealand. For fun we go camping here in Maine all season sometimes in survival mode living off the land, building our shelters, harvesting wild game, clamming, snow caves, etc... One of my goals as a young person and still to be honed to this day is to be a “Great Outdoorsman”. That is the pinnacle of outdoor competency to me and it is all about being one with nature and the natural world. I am more comfortable eating grubs and beetles in a thatched roof hut or sleeping on a frozen lake than I would be in a white painted apartment or office somewhere. To me knowing how far or fast I or someone can cover ground is no different than a coyote or other wild animal knowing the same. What is my range in the backcountry?, how fast can that terrain be covered?, how much food do I need?, how long can I stay out? That is part of being a great outdoorsman. Everyone challenges themselves on a hill, mountain, section of trail, etc.... Knowing what each of us can do in the narrow aspect of how fast one can cover huge distances in the wilds is personally and collectively of value. Moving fast through the mountains is but one component and aspect of being a skilled outdoorsman. I work on many skills. Wild food harvesting, survival, knowing the plants, animals, seasons, being able to lead others and anything that brings me more in tune with the natural surroundings. Many outdoor people rush to get back to a bed and hot shower. I work hard in town so I can stay out as long as possible and sleep on the ground,bathe in a streams, lakes, oceans and eat wild foods.

Iden and Mike sit down with Mark to discuss his plans for the walk across America. They ask him about his reasoning for attempting the walk, what he is doing to prepare, what gear he will be taking, his biggest fears, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Mike Posner's Mindset On His Walk Across America (Ep. 502) "It never gets easy. The whole way, it hurts. But your mind gets better at dealing with things that aren't easy." Subscribe here to get The Aux sent to your inbox every morning: https://www.auxoro.com/the-aux FOLLOW AUXORO (INSTA): https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/FOLLOW AUXORO (FB): https://www.facebook.com/auxoromag/FOLLOW AUXORO (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/AuxoromagFOLLOW AUXORO (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoroAUXORO NEWSLETTER: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceAUXORO MERCH: https://www.auxoro.com/storeWEBSITE/BLOG: https://www.auxoro.com/AUXORO PODCAST (guest conversations): https://www.flow.page/auxoro

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review! -KFC and Feits speak on the controversy of the 2015 Barstool Rundown clip and how it was handled. -(18:00)We discuss how the our quest to make it the year of mental health has been near impossible. -(28:00) Kanye is "running for president" -(34:30) KFC is determined to #FreeBritney Spears -(46:00) Cam Newton to the Patriots -(56:30) David Price opts out of MLB season -(1:02:00)Patrick Mahomes secures the bag -(1:11:30) Hamilton review -(1:20:30)Top 5: Hamilton Songs -(1:34:30) Voicemails -(1:57:18) Interview with Mike Posner discussing the success of his music career and his journey walking across the United States. Let us know what you think on twitter: @kfcradio @kfcbarstool @feitsbarstool @mikeposner Check out daily clips on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KFCradio

Jeremy Schulz a professional drummer for over 20 years walked 3,100 miles from NY to Northern Cali for a anti-bullying campaign with the organization fight for the forgotten

“It was a moment of achievement that I have never felt before.”  Jeremy Schulz is a repeat guest on this podcast. He is an instructor for his own virtual teaching practice called Beats From The Core. His main focus with this is to empower people through the power of drumming and music. Jeremy has battled Tourette’s Syndrome through learning the instrument many years ago when he was a teen. He noticed that by learning how to communicate through the drums it calmed his stuttering. We discussed all of this in our first interview over a year ago. However, today we are talking about his walk across America to raise awareness against bullying. Jeremy decided to align with the “Fight for the Forgotten” foundation that was created by MMA Heavyweight fighter, Justin Wren. Jeremy decided to walk from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA. His walk would be just over 3000 miles and would take nearly six months to complete. His walk was completely unassisted and in this interview we hear about the difficulties he faced, his experience with people along the way, and how this walk helped define himself and his purpose. This episode consists of three interviews. The first interview is a short ten minute chat on the day that he left the Brooklyn Bridge. The second interview took place in Arkansas and finally the third part was recorded roughly one month after he completed his walk in California.   You Will Hear About…. Why Jeremy decided to walk across America. Our inner commentary and how to grow through difficult situations. The dichotomy between people’s behaviour towards others online versus in person. Stories about Jeremy’s mishaps and close encounters with possibly life-threatening situations. What Jeremy learned from his walk. How Jeremy is adjusting to regular life again after the walk. The feelings Jeremy had when he walked upon the Sundial Bridge.   Why Should You Listen? This episode really focuses on Jeremy’s journey and the inner growth experienced by taking on such a massive challenge. It is very conversational with respect to Jeremy’s observations about the people he met and how people do in fact come together and unite when they witness someone with a strong will to do good. I would also say that this episode proves that by taking a leap of faith we grow as a result.    Jeremy’s Socials Instagram Facebook Website   Drumeo Gab’s Socials Instagram Facebook

Singer Mike Posner is currently on a Walk Across America releasing a song in each state he crosses (he actually started his journey in Asbury Park, NJ!). While on his walk he was bitten by a rattle snake and air lifted to a nearby trauma center. He luckily received the anti-venom treatment in time but wasn’t able to walk for a few weeks. We dive in with Kevin Hewitt, M.D., Vice Chairman of Emergency Medicine for the Emergency & Trauma Center at Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center. He shares more about what to do when coming into contact with venomous snake bites and other various animal bites.

Jeremy Schulz recently finished a "Walk Across America" In which he teamed up with Justin Wren of "Fight For The Forgotten" to raise money and awareness for bully prevention. Six months after leaving the Brooklyn Bridge, walking roadways through the country, he finished his trek at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. Being a victim of bullying himself as a child, this cause spoke to him, and felt passionate to do his part. He also owns an online drum school called "Beats From The Core" and a newly launched coffee company called "Beans From The Core". Jeremy's website is www.beatsfromthecore.com where you can inquire about drum lessons, buy his unique coffee blends, and view pictures from his Walk Across America. If you would like to donate to the cause, You can access his gofundme page and search "Beats For A Cause - A Walk Across America" His instagram is @beatsfromthecore_

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In this episode, Brett Dupree discusses the importance of telling a story when connecting to the audience. He figured this out during his Kickstarter addiction. He is willing to pay $100 for a Kickstarter, but rarely buys one of those games in the store. Then he interviews the inspirational Shawn Anderson, who talks about going the extra mile. He has walked across six countries in the last 5 years to inspire people to go the extra mile while looking for the most inspirational stories during his tripShawn is a #1 ranked motivational author, unlimited thinker, and lifetime entrepreneur with a history of inspiring others. A seven-time author, Shawn is also the creator of Extra Mile Day...a day recognizing the power we each have to create positive change when we "go the extra mile." (On 11/1/18, 553 cities made the declaration and recognized local extra-mile heroes.) Shawn walks his talk. Besides having inspired tens of thousands through his speaking and writing(including an inspirational speaking tour in the Philippines attended by 20,000 attendees), Shawn’s built a million-dollar company, pedaled a bike solo across the U.S. (twice), and created adventures in 45+ countries including having walked across six countries in the last five years (England, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy and 750 miles around Shikoku, Japan.) He will be walking 450+ miles across his 7th country (France) in July 2019. Still...he believes his greatest adventures and success are waiting to be lived. Extra Mile Day & Extra Mile America History: In 2009, in order to symbolize the "go the extra mile" message, Shawn Anderson (a non-bicyclist) pedaled 4,000 miles ocean-to-ocean, interviewed 200+ people along the way whom had been identified as having gone the extra mile, and then gave $10,000 of his own money to the people and organizations whose stories most inspired him. As a part of that cross-country extra-mile ride, Extra Mile Day (11/1)......a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, our organizations, our communities and ourselves when we "go the extra mile"... was created with 23 inaugural cities. The momentum of this unique day has continued to build each year since, and on November 1, 2018, 553 mayors and cities made the "Extra Mile Day" declaration and recognized people who are "going the extra mile" to make a difference in volunteerism and service in their community. Facebook:

Don't miss an exclusive interview with Tom Griffen, who walked from California to New York as a way to connect with all types people throughout America. The episode also previews the kickoff to the Running Zone Foundation Series race, the Firecracker 5K that happens on July 4, 2019 at Front Street Civic Center. Join in the fun!

By Davy Crockett  Both a podcast episode and a full article In previous articles, stories were shared about various walks across America in the 1800s. In 1909 Edward Payson Weston, the most famous American Pedestrian of the 1800’s made his transcontinental walking attempt in the twilight of his walking career, at the age of 70. His amazing walk captured the attention of the entire country and was the most famous transcontinental walk across America in history. Edward Payson Weston (1839-1929) was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 15, 1839. He was not particularly strong as a boy and took up walking to improve his health with exercise. When he was 22, on a bet, he walked from Boston to Washington to witness the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln, covering 453 miles in about 208 hours. In 1867, he walked from Portland, Maine to Chicago, about 1,200 miles, in about 26 days. That walk brought him worldwide fame. Over the next few decades he was a professional walker and took part in many indoor multiday races. He gained more fame when he went and competed in England in 1876. Later in life, Weston gained intense attention in America in 1907 when at the age of 68, he again walked from Maine to Chicago and beat his 1867 time by more than a day. Since 1869 Weston expressed a desire to walk across America. Many had claimed that they accomplished it. Finally, in 1909 he decided he would make his attempt starting on his 70th birthday. Here is the story of his famous 1909 transcontinental walk. Plans In January 1909, Weston publicly announced his plans to walk across the continent from New York to San Francisco. He intended to accomplish it in 100 walking days, taking off Sundays each week. Including some planned side trips, he intended or the distance to be 4,000 miles, meaning that he would need to average walking 40 miles per day. In 1909 there weren’t any paved roads across the country, just some pavement in the cities. His route would be on dirt road “turnpikes” and on railroads. Along the way he wanted to deliver lectures, and give walking demonstrations, probably for money. Because of all the past fraudulent transcontinental walks by others, he wanted witnesses to keep him under surveillance to verify his accomplishment. It was recognized by the press, “Several alleged walks across the continent have been heralded from time to time, but their accuracy has been so vague as to be valueless for records of bona fide achievements.” At first Weston planned to walk from New York to Seattle and then head south to San Francisco. For his past long point-to-point walks, he had used horse carriages as crew, but the horses would wear out. This time he made plans for an automobile to go along with him. He wanted his route to include bridges, with no ferries, so he could walk every foot of the way. He purposely wanted to boycott going through Cleveland because in 1907 he was treated poorly by city crowds and didn’t receive what he thought was proper protection for that walk. Instead of bringing camping gear with him in the automobiles, he felt confident that lodging would be found in towns each night across the country. Among his planned provisions to always have on hand would be eggs, tea, meat, and plenty of ginger ale. He also wanted to have ice with him at all times, and included plans for blankets, extra shoes, and changes of clothing. As the day approached Weston changed route plans. Instead of heading to Seattle, he planned to head to Los Angeles and then north to San Francisco. He planned send daily updates of his walk to the New York Times by telegraph. Those updates are the primary source for this article The Start The crowd at the start Weston started his transcontinental walk on his 70th birthday, on March 15, 1909, at the General Post Office in lower Manhattan, in New York City. He was late to arrive at his planned start time at 4:15 p.m. which worried many,

Mike Posner performs MOVE ON and I TOOK A PILL IN IBIZA (LIVE) on LIVIN' LARGE! He also talks about his songwriting process and being more truthful in his words. After writing a "one hit wonder", he discusses how that affected him mentally and why he's chosen to walk across America for the next year. Really genuine dude and super lucky to be able to share this episode with YOU! DROP A LIKE & RATE US 5 STARS!! Subscribe to the podcast on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/x/N6CN FOLLOW Mike Posner: https://www.instagram.com/mikeposner HIS NEW SONG "MOVE ON":https://youtu.be/A2CwZ1UTSSAFOLLOW ME: Instagram: @MarkDohner (https://www.instagram.com/MarkDohner) Twitter: @MarkDohner (https://www.twitter.com/MarkDohner) Facebook: @MarkDohner (https://www.facebook.com/MarkDohner) Snapchat: @dohnz The conversations are getting VERY interesting on the Podcast so make sure to SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jedidiah Jenkins is a travel writer, entrepreneur, and Instagram personality. A graduate of USC and Pepperdine University School of Law, Jenkins began his professional career with the nonprofit Invisible Children, where he helped orchestrate multinational campaigns to end the use of child soldiers in central Africa. His parents, Peter and Barbara Jenkins, are the authors of the bestselling A Walk Across America series. He is the executive editor of Wilderness magazine; his work has appeared in the Paris Review and Good magazine; and his journey was covered by National Geographic.

In this episode, Mike is joined by Patrick Rhone and things get deep. Patrick has followed sketchnoting since Mike coined the term, and he uses sketchnoting every morning in a very different way. This is the perfect episode for anyone who would love to sketchnote but doesn't think they can (and it's a great discussion for the long time Pro too). RUNNING ORDER Intro Patrick's sketchnote journey A sketchnote travel book Meeting different people Why do people sketchnote? What puts people off sketchnoting and how to overcome that One-and-done vs the two-step Drawing the same thing again and again Playing the long game - slow, steady, and then sudden bursts The pilot class of the Sketchnote Workshop Sketchnote morning pages and defeating The Resistance Find the bird 3 Tips Tools Get rid of the special LINKS Patrick's website - http://www.patrickrhone.net Patrick's books - http://patrickrhone.com The Cramped - http://www.thecramped.com The Palm Tipsheet - http://palmtipsheet.org Moleskine - https://us.moleskine.com/en/ Peter Jenkins, A Walk Across America - https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Across-America-Peter-Jenkins/dp/006095955X/therohdesignwebs “Ideas not Art” stickers and buttons - https://www.zazzle.com/sketchnotes Rob Dimeo - https://mobile.twitter.com/Rob_Dimeo Sermon sketchnote group on Facebook - https://facebook.com/groups/1676824095864634 Morning Pages - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ Steven Pressfield - https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Pressfield The War of Art - https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/therohdesignwebs TOOLS Pocket Moleskine Sketchbook - https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Sketchbook-Pocket-Plain-Black/dp/8883701054/therohdesignwebs Retro 51 Tornado - http://www.retro51.com/fwi_tor_classiclacquers.html Uniball Signo - https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-Signo-Retractable-0-38mm-Ultra-Micro/dp/B01MYWUMPQ/therohdesignwebs Hobinichi Techo 2019 Diary - https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2019/yokoku/ 3 TIPS Find the bird Keep and revisit a notebook with your repeated practice Don't be afraid to keep learning - YouTube is great CREDITS Producer: Jon Schiedermayer Show Notes: Chris Wilson SUPPORT THE PODCAST Buy one of Mike Rohde's books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off - http://rohdesign.com/books PAST PODCAST SEASON LINKS Season 1 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1 Season 2 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2 Season 3 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3 Season 4 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4

Days 67-68. Tom is dealing with the stillness of days off and discusses the miles ahead. Will Tom be able to go the next 120 miles without the police hassling him? Tom discusses managing personal relationships, loneliness, social media, and being present while on the road. Also, license plates.   *Additional Message from Joel (Tom's brother/MWL editor) - As you may or may not know Tom finished his Walk Across America yesterday!  I am aware of how behind I am on this podcast but I am committed to completing it. I have piles of recordings queued up and ready to build into episodes for you all.  So keep following along as I digitally catch up with my brother and his 205 days of walking from LA to NYC!  Thanks for your patience!

Testimony interview with Big Jim. From 34 years of Addiction to on fire Evangelist! 34 years of addiction; Generational curses in Jim's life; Rejection and abandonmnet; Hatred towards God and Christians; Fighting and beating people up; How this life affected his children; The family he didn't even know he had; Jim's Supernatural encouter with God; Psychotic Blackout changed Jim's future; Doctor says Jim is going to die; Jim's desperate search for help; The Road to Damascus moment; Supernatural deliverance! ; Jim meets Alex Peters; Tragedy inspires another turning point; Developing a relationship with God; Jim's discusses transformation; The walking war room; Inception of the Walk Across America ; Jim's Plan verses God's Plan; A Jesus encounter in Tennessee; Supernatural provision - #Faith ; Jim's Faith is tested ; Heroine Highway shocking Overdoses; Apathy of Churches and their communities; Minnesota Recovery Network; Jesus Based FREE Recovery programs; Big Jim's Walk Foundation; The Million man army; Camp Redemption ; www.bigjimswalk.com ; www.facebook.com/officialbigjimswalk ; Contact Marisol Lozano at; 423-364-7856 ; http://conradrocks.net

Testimony interview with Big Jim. From 34 years of Addiction to on fire Evangelist! 34 years of addiction; Generational curses in Jim's life; Rejection and abandonmnet; Hatred towards God and Christians; Fighting and beating people up; How this life affected his children; The family he didn't even know he had; Jim's Supernatural encouter with God; Psychotic Blackout changed Jim's future; Doctor says Jim is going to die; Jim's desperate search for help; The Road to Damascus moment; Supernatural deliverance! ; Jim meets Alex Peters; Tragedy inspires another turning point; Developing a relationship with God; Jim's discusses transformation; The walking war room; Inception of the Walk Across America ; Jim's Plan verses God's Plan; A Jesus encounter in Tennessee; Supernatural provision - #Faith ; Jim's Faith is tested ; Heroine Highway shocking Overdoses; Apathy of Churches and their communities; Minnesota Recovery Network; Jesus Based FREE Recovery programs; Big Jim's Walk Foundation; The Million man army; Camp Redemption ; www.bigjimswalk.com ; www.facebook.com/officialbigjimswalk ; Contact Marisol Lozano at; 423-364-7856 ; http://conradrocks.net

Jim Ostdick discusses his new book "Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America", that covers his 3,300 mile cross-country walk that loosely followed the American Discovery Trail, from Lewes, Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The walk was on behalf of the REACH San Benito Foundation, with a goal to raise awareness of a new park and trail system to connect San Benito County, California to America and America to San Benito County. http://palominodream.blogspot.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, aired live on Nov. 10, 2017. Discover San Benito County, California with Juli Vieira – CEO of the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. Jim Ostdick – Author of ‘Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America’. Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick discusses winter activities at Pinnacles National Park in Central California. www.BigBlendRadio.com

Back in 1993 on World Youth Day, Saint Pope John Paul II challenged young people to hit the road and get out on the highways and byways to spread the Gospel of Life. A young man named Steve Sanborn heard that call and decided to do something. In the summer of 1995, Steve and some of his fellow students at Franciscan University of Steubenville organized a pro-life walk across America covering 3,200 miles in 11 weeks. Seeing the overwhelming support they received on their mission, Steve founded a non-profit – Crossroads – which has been organizing walks each summer ever since. As of today, over 1,000 young people have witnessed to millions of Americans as they crossed the country in dedication to this cause. Tonight, we’re joined by two walkers who finished their cross-country trek today. Emily Ouillette and Cliff Hearn join us to talk about their experiences this summer, the people they encountered, and the mood of the country towards this issue.

State Senator Julie Morrison of Illinois's 29th District is our guest this month. Julie discusses her career path, how best to get involved in local government, and how she gets some of her ideas for legislation (hint: visit her office!). Other segments on our April show include information from youth librarian Julia Frederick about the library's new Discovery Kits available for checkout. Then, in our brand new segment, our “Local History Corner,” librarian Anne Jamieson shares two hilarious spring-time animal stories from Deerfield's past. The animal theme continues with our staff picks segment: Acquisitions Assistant Tom Walsh recommends The Heart of a Lion: A Lone Cat's Walk Across America by William Stolzenburg. Comments and feedback: podcast@deerfieldlibrary.org. More info at http://deerfieldlibrary.org/podcast. Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest Music in Local History Corner: https://archive.org/details/1950sJazzTrumpetGreats

Jim “Palomino” Ostdick talks about completing his approx. 4,000 mile walking journey that mostly followed the American Discovery Trail, from Lewes, Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The walk was on behalf of the REACH San Benito Foundation, with a goal to raise awareness of a new park and trail system to connect San Benito County, California to America and America to San Benito County. www.ReachAcrossAmerica.org

Jim “Palomino” Ostdick calls into Big Blend Radio from Colorado, to give an update on his 4,000 mile walking journey on the American Discovery Trail, on behalf of the REACH San Benito Foundation with a goal to raise awareness of a trail system to connect San Benito County, California to America and America to San Benito County. Keep up with Jim's trek and campaign at www.ReachAcrossAmerica.org

Barbara Jenkins is a bestselling co-author and traveler who received the attention of National Geographic Magazine with a cross country trek she took with her ex husband back in the 70's.  Don't be fooled.  This woman is as vibrant today as she was back then.  Barbara is a natural born storyteller who is all about the power of saying "yes" and she joins us today with wisdom to spare.  When adventure came knocking, Barbara Jenkins answered. And it wasn’t just any adventure--but one that would take her on a walk across America and change the trajectory of her life forever.  Some of you may be familiar with the New York Times best-sellers Walk Across America and The Walk West, written by Barbara and her then-husband, Peter Jenkins. In today’s interview, we get a glimpse behind the curtain into the story behind the stories, and the wisdom that Barbara has gathered along the way. Barbara has faced numerous challenges throughout her life: being hit by a car, walking pregnant across a mountain range in a blizzard, and then eventually raising three children as a single parent while simultaneously navigating a writing career on her own. Barbara’s story of resilience, extraordinary adventure, empowerment, and perseverance is a reminder that struggle is essential to growth. That even after one door closes, another door will open in due time if you’re willing to keep your head up and keep doing the work.

This episode features Adonis and Alissa, trainer and client who appeared on the latest Fit to Fat to Fit TV show from A&E. Their partner workouts focused not only on weight loss but on muscle building and strength training. Adonis says “building muscle means more than a number on the scale.” They became fast friends and will be starting a YouTube channel which will highlight his workouts and her delicious recipes. Listen in to hear how you can follow Adonis’s “Walk Across America” to combat obesity. And, tune in every Tuesday on A&E for another inspiring episode of Fit to Fat to Fit. If you like our podcast, please subscribe & leave us a review in iTunes. We really appreciate it!   Key Takeaways: [5:08] Adonis was 310 pounds before fitness changed his life [9:09] Gaining the weight showed Alissa I was on the journey with her [11:14] I watched him at rock bottom [13:35] We became friends as well as workout partners [16:13] It’s a big responsibility to save someone’s life [21:22] Our partner workouts focused on weight, as well as shape [25:15] Alissa & Adonis’s nutritional intake and diet changes [30:34] Alissa is able to talk about her weight loss activities since the show [35:07] Adonis is happy to report he is maintaining and building his muscles [37:15] Fit to Fat to Fit is only 4 months old, most of the other shows last a year [37:50] How to follow Adonis’s “Walk Across America” for obesity [41:53] The Lightning Round   Sponsors: Dollar Workout Club Hylete - Special Fit2Fat2Fit offers   Mentions: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit 2Fitathome @2fitathome @bodybyadonis Adonis Hill @alissakane

Our pilgrimage to Lourdes, France continues and we welcome to the Luxurious Corner Booth an old friend to the Cafe, Frank Ryan, a Knight of Malta. Frank tells us about his incredible journey walking across America and helps us to see that the Church is really doing very well!

Today's guest walked across America and lived to tell a TED Talk about it. Nate Damm took seven months to walk across fourteen states, clear across the continent of North America, and in this conversation today I cannot wait to ask him, "Why? Why would you do this?" And what came out of the experience? Including a book, Life on Foot: A Walk Across America. And a guide, How to Walk Across America for anyone who dares to follow in his literal footsteps. A Quick Preview: What compelled Nate Damm to walk across the country The most trying experiences and best stories that he encoutered How he felt when he accomplished Explore Further: NateDamm.com Nate's guide, How To Walk Across America Life on Foot, Nate's book Nate's talk at World Domination Summit in Portland: Nate Damm on Walking Across America: A World Domination Summit 2012 Attendee Story from Chris Guillebeau on Vimeo. Nate's TEDx Talk Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 139: Walking Across the United States with Nate Damm appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

On this special episode of Shark Dropper, Kyle, John, and special guest Jonathan talk to Robert about his recent "Walk Across America" journey. What inspired him to do it? How did he prepare? What things did he see on his trip? Check out part one of this multipart series!

THE LONGEST WALK 3 (Reversing Diabetes) Feb 14 - July 8, 2011 The Longest Walk northern route 2011 is being organized by Chris Francisco, Navajo from Shiprock, N.M., living in Portland. This is a 5,000+ mile Walk Across America to bring awareness of the devastating effects of diabetes and how it can be reversed by changing our entire diet and lifestyle! This disease is at epidemic levels across America, and throughout Indian Country. LW III will hold community talks along the way about reversing diabetes, and heart disease. They will be advocating for major changes in eating habits, while promoting beneficial exercise programs. The goal is to REVERSE DIABETES AND RAISE THE CONSCIOUS OF AMERICA THAT WE MUST HALT THE WORST DIET IN THE WORLD! The Longest Walk 3 is welcoming a NORTHERN ROUTE from Portland, Oregon to Washington DC!! Chris Fransisco will be leading this route. CONTACTS: Goodie Cloud, National Coordinator The Longest Walk 3/Reversing Diabetes 2011, (218) 209-0232 ndn_queen_bee@yahoo.com Tatanka Banks, t.banks2010@yahoo.com President, Dennis Banks Co., (952) 220-9046 Northern Route: Chris Francisco, (503) 515-6239 indigenouswalkabout@yahoo.com Dennis J. Banks, Ojibwa Warrior, nowacumig@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001440316542 http://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr/activity/871fe984dfbe4d4aa7141d426aa6d829 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAUU0XMeDt8 http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2010/08/longest-walk-2011-reversing-diabetes.html http://evanscraig.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/for-your-wellness-today-longest-walk-3-northern-route/

THE LONGEST WALK 3 (Reversing Diabetes) Feb 14 - July 8, 2011 The Longest Walk northern route 2011 is being organized by Chris Francisco, Navajo from Shiprock, N.M., living in Portland. This is a 5,000+ mile Walk Across America to bring awareness of the devastating effects of diabetes and how it can be reversed by changing our entire diet and lifestyle! This disease is at epidemic levels across America, and throughout Indian Country. LW III will hold community talks along the way about reversing diabetes, and heart disease. They will be advocating for major changes in eating habits, while promoting beneficial exercise programs. The goal is to REVERSE DIABETES AND RAISE THE CONSCIOUS OF AMERICA THAT WE MUST HALT THE WORST DIET IN THE WORLD! The Longest Walk 3 is welcoming a NORTHERN ROUTE from Portland, Oregon to Washington DC!! Chris Fransisco will be leading this route. CONTACTS: Goodie Cloud, National Coordinator The Longest Walk 3/Reversing Diabetes 2011, (218) 209-0232 ndn_queen_bee@yahoo.com Tatanka Banks, t.banks2010@yahoo.com President, Dennis Banks Co., (952) 220-9046 Northern Route: Chris Francisco, (503) 515-6239 indigenouswalkabout@yahoo.com Dennis J. Banks, Ojibwa Warrior, nowacumig@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001440316542 http://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr/activity/871fe984dfbe4d4aa7141d426aa6d829 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAUU0XMeDt8 http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2010/08/longest-walk-2011-reversing-diabetes.html http://evanscraig.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/for-your-wellness-today-longest-walk-3-northern-route/

Mark Klodzinski talks to a military reporter about walking across America to raise money for the Warrior's Wish Foundation, b-roll at the end. Produced by Sgt. Jason Alvarez. Also available in high definition.

Kim Denmark has been walking across America for 68 months now, witnessing for the homeless, the poor and for God, ever since being called from her deathbed by God. She's an inspiring person on an amazing journey.