Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa on Bikepacking, Storytelling, and Building an Intentional Life

Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa is a filmmaker, photographer, endurance athlete, and bikepacker whose work grows out of long days on the road and a deep curiosity about people, place, and movement. Before starting a career in consulting at a big firm, Adam completed his first bikepacking journey across the U.S., an experience that quietly reshaped how he thought about effort, vulnerability, and direction. He went on to work in consulting for two years, but that early journey never really left him.In this conversation, we talk about Adam’s early influences, the years between that first bikepacking trip and the work people know today, and the decision to leave a secure career to start over creatively. We explore bikepacking historic routes in Peru and Brazil, endurance sports as a form of self-exploration, partnership on the road, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories about people and places that are often misunderstood or overlooked. This is a conversation about curiosity, uncertainty, and learning how to build a life that feels honest over the long haul.Follow AdamInstagram @adamonthegoadampawlikiewicz.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing, and signing up for my newsletter at pathspodcast.com to get updates on new episodes.Connect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts