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Mastering Creativity and Commerce with Doug Nordberg of Nordberg Furniture

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

Release Date: 03/17/2025

Exploring Human-to-AI Conversations with Kwindla Hultman Kramer of Daily

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

We’re joined by Kwindla Hultman Kramer, CEO and Co-Founder of Daily. Kwin shares how his career has been shaped by a love for technology and building real-time communication platforms. He reflects on lessons learned from entrepreneurship, the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and his perspective on balancing optimism with realism as the future unfolds. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 01:40 Kwindla was inspired by his parents to pursue real-time video. 03:35 Daily began in 2015 to simplify real-time video and audio. 07:35 LLMs offer benefits but will drive major economic...

One Plus One Equals Four: The Power of Partnership With Lindsay Droz and Kristi Lord of L’AVANT Collective

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

We sit down with Lindsay Droz and Kristi Lord, Co-Founders of L'AVANT Collective, a company redefining luxury in the natural cleaning space. They share how personal motivation, health concerns, and a commitment to aesthetics sparked the creation of their brand. From balancing entrepreneurial grit with family life to championing collaboration among female founders, Lindsay and Kristi guide us through the origins of L'AVANT Collective, lessons from partnership, and what true fulfillment looks like in business and life. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 01:42 L'AVANT is born from a desire...

The High Cost of Hustle, and the Healing That Followed with Kateri Karp of CEO Coaching International

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

Kateri Karp, Director of Marketing and Communications at CEO Coaching International, joins us to explore her extraordinary personal and professional journey. From a fast-paced media career in New York to surviving multiple rounds of cancer — including emergency brain surgery — Kateri shares how she finds meaning, resilience, and gratitude in every stage of life. She also discusses the importance of open conversations about money, the value of supportive relationships, and how a major health crisis shifted her outlook on success, work, and true wealth. Key Takeaways: (02:15)...

How a NASA Scientist Found Fulfillment in Children’s Books with Kathryn Clark of the University of Michigan

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

Adjunct Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Aerospace Engineering of the reflects on her extraordinary journey through NASA, academia, and now children’s literature. She shares stories of launching science experiments on the space shuttle, landing an F-18 on an aircraft carrier, and inspiring the next generation through her books. Kathryn’s career path is anything but linear. It’s marked by bold moves, unexpected opportunities, and a deep passion for space and education. Key Takeaways: (02:22) Space shuttle launches and celebrity visits marked her early NASA years....

From Spy Missions to Strategy Labs: Designing With Intention with Janet T. Planet of INTERPLANETARY INC

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

We sit down with , Principal and Founder of ., to explore the powerful connection between personal creativity and professional innovation. From opera stages and fashion runways to global consulting and experience design, Janet’s journey is anything but ordinary. She shares how embracing curiosity, honoring constraints, and rewriting internal “shoulds” can unlock deeper purpose. Key Takeaways: (02:03) Janet begins in opera, then pivots to engineering and fashion. (04:25) “No bad ideas” gives way to focused creativity through constraints. (06:04) Virgin Voyages was...

The Power of Storytelling, Spaces, and Spark with Graham Veysey of Aspen Ideas Festival

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

, Executive Director and Producer of Aspen Ideas Festival, joins us to explore the value of building community and designing meaningful experiences. As a serial entrepreneur, Graham brings a multidisciplinary mindset to leadership and neighborhood development. He reflects on life lessons from public service, creative partnerships with his wife, and cultivating spaces where connection thrives. Key Takeaways: (01:49) Graham chases the energy, and now leads the Aspen Ideas Festival. (05:14) Chasing energy means turning meaningful ideas into tangible outcomes. (09:50) Shared stories spark...

Aligning Purpose and Profit in Climate Action with Matt Ward of 4WARD

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

We’re joined by , Founder and CEO of , a global platform connecting climate and sustainability innovators across industries. Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey from e-commerce ventures and manufacturing to purpose-driven work focused on building networks that accelerate climate solutions. He explains how his drive for impact led to creating 4WARD.earth, a platform that fosters collaboration between startups, investors, researchers, and corporates across 60+ cities. Through this work, Matt challenges conventional thinking around consumption, fulfillment, and the role of community...

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Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

Our host Nathan Mersereau sits down with , Co-Founder of , to discuss his journey into mental health advocacy following the loss of his son. Jason shares how this tragedy led him to create tools and programs to support families, schools, and companies in opening meaningful conversations around mental health. Jason explains how parents can take more ownership of their children’s mental wellness and how listening, without trying to fix anything, is the first step toward helping those in crisis. Key Takeaways: (02:18) Jason shares the story behind the creation of Tell My Story after...

How Near-Death Experiences Shaped a Life of Service with Jim Walberg of Compass

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

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Rethinking Aging: Healthspan Over Lifespan with Jennifer Garrison of Buck Institute

Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA

We’re joined by Jennifer Garrison, Assistant Professor at Buck Institute for Research on Aging and Co-Founder and Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality. Jennifer shares her insights on aging, healthspan, and the critical differences between male and female reproductive aging. She discusses how understanding biological aging can help improve long-term health and quality of life. Key Takeaways: (02:10) How Jennifer’s career led her to the study of aging. (03:49) The brain is the last frontier in biology. (07:41) The hypothalamus is one of the hotspots for...

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We’re joined by Doug Nordberg, Furniture Designer at Nordberg Furniture, on this episode. Doug started crafting furniture at age 12 and has become a celebrated designer in Cody, Wyoming. He reflects on the challenges of balancing art and business, the lessons learned from slow times, and the importance of financial planning in building a sustainable creative career. From embracing strong emotional reactions to his work to creating opportunities for innovation, Doug offers advice on living a fulfilling life as an artist.

Key Takeaways:

(01:37) Doug’s journey into furniture design began at age 12.

(02:23) The annual antler shedding cycle and its role in Doug’s work.

(05:07) Using early financial advice to shape an entrepreneurial path.

(07:16) Balancing artistry and business as both a designer and gallery owner.

(08:13) The importance of embracing strong reactions, even rejection, in art.

(10:55) Viewing slow business periods as opportunities for creativity and growth.

(13:59) The challenges of balancing passion with practicality.

(15:30) Advice for young artists: focus on passion and develop strong business skills.

(17:27) Defining true wealth as the freedom to focus on what truly matters.

Resources Mentioned:

Doug Nordberg -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-nordberg-8221a474/

Nordberg Gallery | Website -
https://nordberggallery.com/

Western Design Conference -
https://www.westerndesignconference.com

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