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1KHO 678: The World is Hungry for Authentic Experiences | Isaac French, Live Oak Lake

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Get your free 2026 tracker sheet⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase Ginny's trio of books: Until the Streetlights Come On, Homeschooling, and 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book *** Isaac French grew up in a world that feels almost impossible now: no TV, no smartphone, real responsibility, deep community, and childhood measured in projects, skills, and time outside. In this episode, In this episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with the now widely known artist-builder and entrepreneur behind some of the most captivating stays in the country to talk about what that kind of upbringing produces—and why it matters. Isaac shares the stories behind restoring a 120-year-old train car, building Live Oak Lake, and designing spaces where nature is the amenity and hospitality actually changes people. It’s a conversation about raising capable kids, choosing limits that create freedom, and recovering a life with texture—craft, beauty, faith, family, and the outdoors at the center. It was one of Ginny's absolute favorite episodes to edit. You're going to love it! Learn more about Isaac and all he has to offer (including his newsletter that tens of thousands of people receive) here Check out Isaac's incredible storytelling abilities on his YouTube channel here Learn more about the Live Oak Lake project here Learn more about Rail Car 306 here Learn more about The Nook here Book a Train Stay!! Follow Isaac on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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