EP 126: Nathan Pettijohn - Author, Talent Manager, and Entrepreneur
Release Date: 03/24/2022
EP 131: Vivian James Rigney - Author, 7-Summits Mountaineer, and Executive Coach
Inside The Adventure
Vivian James Rigney is an accomplished mountaineer who’s climbed all 7 summits as well as the President and CEO of , an executive coaching consultancy, where he’s helped implement leadership development initiatives for some of the world’s leading companies and their executive teams. Vivian is a renowned speaker and expert on mindset and behavior, whose talks and presentations have inspired audiences across the world. favorably compares Rigney’s new book to Into Thin Air, where his book , uniquely combines Rigney’s hands-on and reflective approach with extreme adventure and a raw,...
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EP 130: Mike Lewis - Director of Marketing at Zeal Optics
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Based in Boulder, CO, Mike Lewis has worked in the outdoor and action sports industries for more than 20 years. He currently oversees Zeal Optics' brand globally, focusing on driving demand for their sunglasses and goggles, as well as helping his retail partners sell through engaging, creative marketing strategies, content, and storytelling.
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EP 129: Nick Norris - Co-Founder and CEO of Protekt Products
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Nick Norris (@nick_norris1981) is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross-Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command — SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) as Officer...
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EP 127: Mina Okpi - Founder of Black Outdoor Adventurers (BOA)
Inside The Adventure
A few years ago, Mina noticed a consistent pattern of very people of color taking part in outdoor recreation sports so she decided to help change that by creating the BOA, Black Outdoor Adventurers, in October of 2015, to bring diversity into the outdoors. Mina believes that everyone should enjoy life beyond the concrete jungle and do the things that truly enrich our lives. Her goal is to help more people of color discover this world, be open to the power of nature to heal our burdens, and gain a new perspective on life, one outdoor adventure at a time. A little About BOA: We are an...
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EP 126: Nathan Pettijohn - Author, Talent Manager, and Entrepreneur
Inside The Adventure
Nathan Pettijohn is an author, talent manager, and entrepreneur. Nathan is a contributing writer for Forbes on topics relating to what business leaders need to know about innovations in media and technology. Nathan is also the coauthor of a short tactical guide, Zen and the Art of Admin Tasks, about outsourcing administrative work. His newest book is a travelogue called Travels With Hafa.
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EP 125: Erin Hogue - National Geographic photographer
Inside The Adventure
As a National Geographic photographer, writer, creative director, artist, speaker and adventure seeker, Erin is a force to be reckoned with. Whether snowmobiling in Whistler, camping in Alaska, repelling down cliffs or hanging out of a helicopter, Erin will do whatever it takes to capture the seemingly impossible. Erin’s been awarded an X-Games Gold Medal for Action Sports Photography, was selected as an O (Oprah) Magazine insider, and is one of the official Sony Alpha Females. Erin works with clients including Oakley, Red Bull, and more.
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EP 124: Jonathan Cedar - CEO and co-founder of BioLite
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Jonathan Cedar is the CEO and of BioLite, a social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and markets advanced energy products for off-grid communities around the world (outdoor + emerging markets). With roots as an engineer (previously working for SmartDesign), Jonathan co-founded BioLite after inventing a cleaner-combusting cookstove that produced 99% fewer smoke emissions than traditional, open-flame fires. After taking the to a combustion conference, Jonathan realized the positive impact his product could have on lives in emerging markets as smoke from traditional open flame fires leads...
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EP 123: Scott Marshall - President and Chief Executive Officer at Semester At Sea
Inside The Adventure
Have you ever dreamed you could go to class while sailing the sea, watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean, or stare up at the Mediterranean stars? Well, with Semester at Sea you can! Whether in class, studying, or engaging in shipboard activities, students are always a few steps away from friends, the ocean, and a global perspective in learning and life. In Scott's role as the President and CEO, he’s responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial well-being of the Institute for Shipboard Education and the Semester at Sea program. Scott earned his Ph.D. in...
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EP 122: Patrick Von Känel - Professional Paraglider Pilot + 2nd place Finisher of the 2021 Red Bull X-Alps
Inside The Adventure
No matter the situation, Patrick is ready to take off. Whether it’s a 5000-meter jump from a helicopter over the Eiger or a detailed lecture about the lessons of his magical moments, his backpack is always full of new experiences and ideas. As the 2nd place finisher of this year’s Red Bull X-Alps alongside the longtime uncontested dominator of recent years, Chrigel Maurer, Patrick understands the impact of teamwork to break boundaries. From his early days as a kid stealing his parent’s paraglider to becoming one of the world’s top pilots today, this is the story of how Patrick defied...
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EP 121: Elliott Lyons - Founder and CEO at EnVision
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Elliott Lyons is the founder and CEO of EnVision, a revolutionary visualization app. Elliott’s mission is to empower people to ‘go for it’ - whatever the ‘it’ is. Through the EnVision app he hopes to bring the tool of visualization to the wider world, giving people a powerful opportunity to help them fulfill their potential and achieve a meaningful vision for their life. Elliott is passionate about creating cutting-edge technology, loves to get out in nature, and is an Ironman triathlete in his free time. Before founding EnVision, Elliott built App Magna, a mobile app company,...
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