EP: 8 - Lindsay Kennedy and the Power of Peer Networks and The Great Outdoors

“If you’re gonna’ be a bear, be a grizzly!” Lindsay Kennedy is our featured Tinstreamer in Episode Ocho. She is a Professor of Practice at Texas Tech University in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. If Lindsay is your professor, count your lucky stars because success is on the horizon. All YOU have to do is chase it with the same fervor Lindsay attacks each day. If, like me, you graduated sometime long ago, before Facebook existed, you’ll wish you had a teacher like Dr. Kennedy. Lindsay is an exceptional javelina caller, bikepacker, angler, and she packs up a tent faster than you can say… Omaha! She teaches photography, writing, and a magazine class and is the director for Texas Tech’s MILE Program which focuses on leadership and professional development for students. She is also the co-director for Tech’s Bridge Adventure Program, which removes barriers to the outdoors and facilitates adventure for everyone.   We sat down in the Texas Tech Ag Comm conference room, surrounded by Lindsay’s photos and talked like old friends.  We define where West Texas begins and chat about the rugged and resourceful folks of the Llano Estacado. The conversation turns to Caitlin Clark and the exciting progression of women’s sports. Billy Strings, Powers Boothe, Barry Corbin and Codi Clark all get notable mentions in this episode. Lindsay and I take some time to gush over our bond by two great outdoor companies: Oveja Negra Bikepacking and Stio.   The show closes with me getting 90s country megastars, Tracy Byrd and Tracy Lawrence confused. I confess to Lindsay that in 1992 I rocked a mullet that put Billy Ray Cyrus to shame. (See picture in Instagram post.) This episode has something for everyone. It’s long, so you’ll probably want to split it up into two listens. It’s worth it. I promise. Lindsay will have you Carpe Diem-ing the heck out of your life.   Full Zen Ahead!   Special note: I make a few attempts to sing Time Marches On by Tracy Lawrence and Travelin’ Soldier by The Chicks in this lyrically challenged episode. My apologies.