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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 11 MIN

Episode 74: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush - Endeavoring in a Male Dominated Industry

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“Hard work, low pay." So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes. Tia talks about hunting stereotypes and the integrity and intention of hunting and guiding in a male dominated industry.Want to hear the whole interview?Click Here to support Ten Minute Travels by Subscribing to our Travel Tribe Membership through Patreon.With your subscription, we will send you a private link, so you can hear the entire interview. Want to learn more about Ten Minute Travels? TenMinuteTravels.comWant to join the Ten Minute Travels Newsletter? Ten Minute Travels Newsletter

“Hard work, low pay." So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes. Tia talks about hunting stereotypes and the integrity and inte...

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