The Outdoor Entrepreneur
by Liz Landeen
How can I live, and make money, doing more of what brings me joy? How are others doing it? These are just some of the questions driving nature lover, and business coach Liz Landeen, as she interviews everyday entrepreneurs around the globe who have found ways to incorporate their love for the outdoors into their life and business. If you’re an entrepreneurial-minded outdoor enthusiast…this is for you!
Episodes
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#52. Carina Hamel: When Your Passions Collide to Create an Incredible Product
Meet Carina, co-founder of Bivo. As a former professional nordic skier, racer, and endurance aficionado with a passion for product development, her worlds collided when she realized there wasn’t a good solution for drinking water while riding. She broke the mold and made the first stainless steel...
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#51. Chad Quinn: Life on the Road, Falling in Love with Community, and Waking Up Happy
Meet Chad! Chad is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who’s titles include designer, professional photographer, real estate investor, and YouTuber. Chad lives full time on the road in his customer van, named Althea! As you’ll hear in this episode, Chad is inspired by the time and travel freedom to…
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#50. Vickie Leuenberger: Fueling your Dreams with Multiple Streams of Income
Meet Vickie! A digital nomad who escaped the cold Canadian winters to cruise the Caribbean on her sailboat. Vickie’s passionate about humans and relationships, which is why her area of genius is creating spaces where people can grow and connect through play. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur,...
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#49. Renee Patrick: Going Slow to Go Fast & Reading the Cues Around You
Meet Renee Patrick (@wearehikertrash). Renee is a triple-crown thru-hiker with over 20 years of experience planning, hiking, and improving long-distance trails. And as an environmentalist who’s a passionate outdoor enthusiast, she believes that long-distance hiking can deepen our relationship…
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#48. Kristin Hanes: Living an Alternative American Dream & Re-Cultivating Your Sense of Freedom
Meet Kristin, Publisher & CEO of The Wayward Home. Kristin is a former journalist turned blogger who lives part of the year in a DIY campervan and the other part of the year on her 41-foot sailboat. She started The Wayward Home back in 2017 as a way to highlight people living an "alternative"...
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#47. Allison Boyle: Following the Compass of Curiosity & How a Year of Saying Yes Changed Everything
Meet Allison, an Outdoor Educator, Life Coach, and CEO of @SheDreamsofAlpine. Allison teaches women how to use the skill of outdoor backpacking to become more confident, independent, and adventurous versions of themselves. As you’ll hear in this episode, Allison advocates that you don’t have to...
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#46. Shelby Stanger: Catching the Waves of Life, Saying Yes, & Starting Your Own Wild Idea Today
Today’s guest is Shelby Stanger, and I've been waiting over a year to interview her! Author of Will to Wild & Creator and Host of REI Co-op's Wild Ideas Worth Living Podcast. In 2016, Shelby created the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast, which she sold to REI Co-Op just four years later and she…
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#45. Chrystina Katz: Starting a Travel Talk Show, Being Gutsy, and Making Pivots Along the Way
Meet Chrystina Katz! In 2014 Chrystina sold almost everything she owned to travel the country in a truck and camper, visiting places she had dreamed to go since she was a child. Many called her solo traveling “crazy” and “gutsy”. Yet she did it anyways and had a blast along the way. With over 30...
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#44. Marisa OlGrady-Kessner: How 50 Days in the Wilderness as a Teenager Changed Everything
Meet Marisa, Founder and CEO of Grounding Source, which offers online courses and solo wellness retreats in the wilderness of Southern Utah for high-achieving women experiencing burn out. And as you’ll hear in this episode, her mission is to empower more women to put themselves first & to...
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#43. Tamara Jacobi: Building a Jungle Lodge in Mexico and Living as a Wildpreneur
Meet Tamara, Founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge, a treehouse style eco-lodge in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific coastline. She’s also author of Wildpreneurs, a book that shares lessons learned, alongside stories and wisdom from other free-spirited Wildpreneurs, revealing the joys and…
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#42. Brittany Coleman: Creative Funding for Your Business, Not Settling for Crappy Products, and Staying True to Your Values
Meet Brittany Coleman, Founder and CEO of @ToughCutieBrand, an outdoor brand on a mission to support women from the ground up, by making the best damn hiking socks around! Not only that, they’re helping women step into their authority on and off the trail, as well as increasing diversity in the...
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#41. Contemplations: Solo Episode March 2023
Curious what's currently going on in my head? Here you go! Join me for my latest mental musings, contemplations, and experiments related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business. May this episode land in whatever way best serves. ~ Liz ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen...
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#40. Georgia Grace Edwards: A Dorm Idea Turned Business, Crowdfunding and Capital, and Asking for Advice Versus Money
Meet Georgia Grace Edwards, CEO & Co-Founder of SheFly Apparel. After a summer spent working as a glacier guide in Alaska, Georgia Grace experienced one too many frustrating bathroom breaks in pants that weren't designed for her anatomy. Along with the whole SheFly team, they’ve taken the company...
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#39. Morgan Potts: When Shark Tank Calls and Turning a Whiskey Granola Dream into a Booming Business
Today's guest is Morgan Potts. Founder and Chief Dreamer at Granarly Snacks! In 2015, Morgan dreamt of combining whiskey with granola. She has since turned that dream into reality and is creating the gnarliest snack company in the world to power her life of passion. Life’s an adventure. Don’t be...
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#38. Dr. Natalie Bonthius: The Psychology of Survival, Wilderness Medicine for the Masses, and Virtual Versus In-Person Classrooms
Today’s guest is Dr. Natalie Bonthius. An emergency medicine doctor and the Founder of Survival Med. Dr. Bonthius combines her background in neuroscience with austere medicine, which the practice of medicine in resource-limited environments, such as the wilderness. As you’ll hear in this episode,...
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#37. Carrie Hoffman: Sobriety, Turning Travel into a Business, and Off-Grid Living
Today’s guest is Carrie! Owner of @BiggerLifeAdventures, which offers yoga and adventure retreats around the world that focus on recovery and healing. She also owns a retreat center and glamping site just outside of the Grand Canyon, called Grand Canyon Eco Retreat. Carrie is also a…
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#36. Noami Grevemberg: From Biologist to Digital Nomad, Healing Through Storytelling, Blurring the Line Between Work & Play, Building Community and Finding Support
Today's guest is Noami (@irietoaurora) A biologist who shifted her career and life to that of a digital nomad, a remote entrepreneur, a visionary creator, and a passionate community builder. Noami invokes the power of storytelling as a tool to breakdown barriers and cultivate intentionally...
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#35. 2022 Review and Reflections with Liz
Join me in this informal and playful episode as I reflect on the past year, what I've learned, what I'm still learning, how I've grown, and what I'm exploring and moving forward with in 2023. Here's just a few things I cover in this episode: Slowing down and listening Helpful Journal Prompts...
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#34. David Secunda: A Life Changing Trip to Yosemite, Difficult and Unexpected Pivotable Moments, Seeking High Caliber Mentors, and Listening to Your Inner Counselor
Today’s guest is David! Founder of Avid4 Adventure, which engages kids in active outdoor pursuits in a safety-oriented, environmentally responsible manner. David has built his career not only as a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and outdoor industry leader, but also as a parent and an educator. David...
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#33. Cat Ekkelboom-White: Working in The Alps, Creating Your Own Market, Building Your Future Business from Day One, and How Hiring a Business Coach Can Change Everything
Met Cat! An Alps & Dolomites Elopement Specialist & Photographer! Cat is a former ski instructor who moved to the Austrian Alps from the UK after falling in love with life in the mountains. After getting married, she started her wedding photography business, Wild Connections Photography, and she...
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#32. Jim Miller: Equity Through Action, Creating Safe Work Environments for All, and the Role Men Can Play in Making It Happen
Today's guest is Jim Miller. Co-Founder of Respect Outside, a business that provides solutions to the outdoor industry to increase gender equity and end sexual harassment and discrimination. As you’ll hear in this episode, Jim is a 30-year veteran of the outdoor industry and has a wide variety of...
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#31. Holly Priestley: #JustFxckinTry, Three Years in a Van, and Living Deliberately
Today’s guest is Holly Priestley. A coach, podcaster, writer, and creator, Holly supports those who are on quest to live more deliberate and authentic lives. Holly spent 3 years living full time in her van and traveling the American west. And as you’ll hear in this episode, it’s adventure and the...
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The Journey Series: A Month in Colorado Working from my Camper
I spent the month of September 2022 living, working, and playing from my 15 foot camper in Colorado. I was joined by my friend Mary (aka @TheJoyFormula) who has a 19 foot camper, 2 dogs and a cat. In this episode we talk about how this trip came to life, our favorite camping locations, how we…
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#30. Nicole Snell: Outdoor Self Defense & Safety, Solo Adventuring, and the Power of Public Speaking
Today's guest is Nicole Snell. An award-winning international speaker and self-defense expert specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, personal safety and empowerment. She’s the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense, a Lead Instructor…
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#29. Amanda Hatley: On Making Brave Decisions and Incorporating Mentorship into Your Business Model
Today's guest is Amanda Hatley! Owner and Director of She Summits Co, a mission-based adventure travel company that strives to foster self-confidence in women and girls through brave outdoor experiences. As an outdoor enthusiast herself, and with over 17 years behind her belt in the outdoor...
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#28. Chap Grubb: On Creating a Trusted Online Marketplace to Revolutionize the Used Gear Industry
Today's guest is Chap Grubb! Chap is the founder and CEO of Rerouted, an online platform to buy, sell, & donate used outdoor gear. Chap wants his technology to be painless and easy, so he has more time to play outside. That’s why he’s committed to creating simple e-commerce tools for local mom &...
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The Journey Series: My First Vanlife Festival
My 5 takeaways from attending my first Vanlife event @OpenRoadsFest. I met so many wonderful people while at the festival, and Brittany was one of them! Listen to @breathworkcaravan as she shares how she was introduced to living a nomadic lifestyle and what the journey's been like so far....
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#27. Johanna Garton: Unconventional Paths, Doing Things You Find Interesting, and Finding Flow as We Age
Today's guest is Johanna! Johanna is a mother, proud Wisconsin girl, cross-country coach, and author. In her book Awakening East, she shares the experience of moving with her adopted children for a year back to the land of their birth. In her second book, Edge of the Map, she crafts together the...
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#26. Emily Holland: Sobriety in the Outdoors, The Impact of Having Your Own Podcast, and How Brands Benefit by Aligning with a Podcast
Today's guest is Emily! A podcast strategist and coach as well as a copywriter and editor. She’s also the host and producer of the @NatureUntoldPodcast, a show that tells stories of sobriety, addiction, and recovery within the outdoor community and industry. As you’ll hear in this episode, we…
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#25. Juliette Ball: Tips on Working While Traveling, Why Everyone Should Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and Ocean Love
Today's guest is Juliette Ball. Owner of Ocean Love, a brand that lives to protect the ocean by reducing plastic pollution and helping us live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Juliette started her company years ago by organizing the majority of open water swimming / stand up paddling, and...
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#24. Eric Larsen: Following Your Interests to Find Your Path, Why You Should Become an Expert, Building a Business After Cancer, and the Wonders in Your Own Backyard
Today's guest is Eric. Polar adventurer, expedition guide, and educator, Eric has spent the past 25 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. Included in...
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The Journey Series: The Full Moon, Having Fun and Making Money, Checking in on Your Friends, and Feeling Grateful
A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life. I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business. ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work…
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#23. Jennifer Hartman: Rescue Dogs Turned Wildlife Heroes, Conservation Detection & Science, The Challenges of Owning a Business, and Living a Nomadic Lifestyle
Today's guest is Jennifer. Co-Founder of Rogue Detection Teams where she is a Detection Dog Handler and a Field Scientist. Jennifer rescues shelter dogs who are fetch obsessed & trains them to locate odors on rare or endangered wildlife and other species for conservation science. As we’ll cover…
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#22. Taylor Burk: Growing an Authentic Following, Lessons Learned from Failing, The Packup Trip Generator App, and Why You Should Visit Patagonia
Today's guest is Taylor! A professional photographer who specializes in adventure travel work with a sharp focus on landscapes and activity-based lifestyle imagery. With an international audience of nearly 400 thousand followers, Taylor has been able to craft and create impactful images that…
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#21. Matt Felser: Van Life for Everyone, Balancing Work with Play, and Living What You Love
Today's guest is Matt, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Dave and Matt Vans. This Colorado-based company does it all, including designing, building, renting, and selling vans. Dave and Matt Vans started with both purpose and passion, and as you’ll hear in this episode, they’re now sharing...
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The Journey Series: Trusting the Process, Praising the Proof, and Watching Versus Waiting
A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life. I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business. ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work…
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#20. Christine Reed: Finding Yourself Through Hiking, Becoming a Rugged Outdoors Woman, Being a Writer, & The Value in Sharing Your Story
Today's guest is Christine, author of the outdoor adventure memoir, Alone in Wonderland, which was selected as a winner of the National Indie Excellence Award. Christine was able to find herself through long distance backpacking, starting with a 650-mile section of the Appalachian Trail in 2015.…
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The Journey Series: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Body, Creative Callings, Whittling Wood and Playing the Drums, and Playing and Having Fun
A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life. I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business. ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work…
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#19. Kristen Bor: Blogging in 2022, Running a Successful and Profitable Business, Realities of Working from the Road, and Why Consistency and Perseverance Matter
Today's guest is Kristen, a Travel Blogger, Founder of Bearfoot Theory, and Creator of Open Roads Fest. In 2014, Kristen decided to leave her life in Washington, DC in the marine conservation policy field. Wanting to travel and spend more time in nature, she realized her current career path was…
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#18. Stacey Stanger: Leaving the Restaurant Industry, Starting a Business on a Budget, and Reframing Fear and Risk
Today’s guest is Stacey Stanger, Co-Creator and Owner of Cherry Clouds Oasis. After 20 years in the food and beverage and hospitality industries, Stacey found herself out of work in 2020 due to the pandemic. With her future employment unknown, she decided to make the most of the situation by...
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#17. Mary Giordano - Cultivating Joy and Growing Old with No Regrets
After 13-years as a Registered Nurse, Mary decided to shift her focus and became her own boss as a Certified Health and Mindset Coach and Nutritionist, and the proud CEO of JOY 360° Coaching. With her many years as an RN, Mary saw firsthand just how short life is and she’s determined more than…
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#16. Jim Coffey - Having Tolerance for Adversity, Never Giving Up, and Lessons on Creating a Long-Lasting Business Doing the Things You Love
Voted the "Greatest Outfitter on Earth" by National Geographic, Jim is the Owner of Espirt Whitewater. He’s also a world-renowned leader in Swiftwater Rescue, has traveled to over 50+ countries, and is a vocal social and environmental advocate. In this episode we cover the following, just to name…
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#15. Irene Yee - Breaking the Mold, Working with What You Have, and Doing Things Your Own Way
Irene Yee (she/her) is a rock climbing and adventure photographer, a National Geographic Adventure contributor, and published in magazines around the globe, such as Outside, Climbing, and Alpinist, just to name a few! In this episode we cover a lot of ground: Turning a hobby into a career and…
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#14. Ali Wines - Pivoting your Career, Following Your Creativity, the Power of Telling Stories to Inspire Change, and the Japanese Concept of Ikigai
Today’s guest is Ali Wines. Corporate lawyer turned writer, Ali works specifically with sustainable brands in the outdoor industry and beyond. She helps her clients tell compelling stories that inspire action and change, whether that's through purchasing a product, making a donation, or thinking...
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#13. Daniel & Paige Doherty - Finding Freedom & Comfort on the Road, Helping Adventurers Get Outdoors Faster & Affordably, Building Strong Online Community, and Dynamics of Working with a Partner
Daniel and Paige are the Owners of Wander Tears, a handcrafted, custom built teardrop trailer company, which also provides resources and DIY build out plans for those looking to do it on their own. Daniel and Paige, along with their dog Nola, are focused on helping others get outdoors affordably...
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#12. Puja Seth - Redefining the Modern Outdoor Culture, Finding Style and Function on the Trail, Creating Communal Spaces, and the Importance of Mental Agility
Puja is the Founder and CEO of Drifted. A sustainable clothing company that combines both function and style for women who like to adventure and travel, designing clothes that can be worn on both the Trail and in Town. In her past life, Puja ran one of the largest Activewear stores in North...
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#11. The 2022 Vision for The Outdoor Entrepreneur Podcast
I’m sharing some fun announcements and what to expect from The Outdoor Entrepreneur podcast in 2022. And get ready, because I just may be coming to city near you!
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#10. Candra Burns - Diversifying Voices in the Forestry Industry, Building a Business as a Military Spouse Overseas, and Finding Opportunities & Resources
Candra is an international speaker, podcaster, and the Owner of Talking Forests, a digital marketing and social media consulting agency, with a focus on bridging the age, diversity, and sustainability gap between the communication and forestry sector. Candra is a proud military spouse, has…
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#9. Brianna Boney - Fighting Perfectionism to Find Purpose and Beauty in Entrepreneurship
Today’s guest is Brianna Boney founder of GnarlyGirl Fitness & Wellness. After graduating with her BS in Healthy Lifestyles Coaching and receiving her National Board Certification, Brianna started GnarlyGirl Fitness & Wellness in 2020. She helps female athletes build strong relationships with…
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#8. Tori Ayres - Taking a Leap into Uncharted Waters
In 2016, Tori decided to follow her heart and drive cross country to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Always passionate about paddling, she eventually started her own business, and for the past 5 years has successfully been the proud owner and operator of Dragonfly Kayak Tours, which offers...
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How can I live, and make money, doing more of what brings me joy? How are others doing it? These are just some of the questions driving nature lover, and business coach Liz Landeen, as she interviews everyday entrepreneurs around the globe who have found ways to incorporate their love for the outdoors into their life and business. If you’re an entrepreneurial-minded outdoor enthusiast…this is for you!
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