Life in Motion

In this episode, we sit down with Shahne Belveal of Trips for Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides educational biking programs for under-resourced youth. Shahne's journey from exploring his hometown in California on a bike to studying geography in college to working with outdoor education programs has led him to his current role with Trips for Kids. Through the organization's vario...

In this episode we chat with Shep Roeper of Beyond Boundaries, a non-profit organization that provides adaptive outdoor adventure programs for individuals of all ability levels in Richmond, Virginia. Shep's journey began after he worked at an adaptive sports camp in California and returned home to find no similar programs in his community. Instead of accepting the situation, Shep and Kyle Burn...

In this episode we chat with Colton Chorpenning, co-author of "What The F Is Next". Colton grew up in the great outdoors of Colorado, spending his time snowboarding, fly fishing, camping, and exploring all that the world has to offer. After finishing college, he took a two-year trip around the world, embracing the digital nomad lifestyle and seeking new experiences in every new location....

In this episode we chat with Chris Christie, coach, adventurer, and creator of The Mill, a new social platform that inspires new adventures while also doing some good. From skiing and fly fishing to walking from North Carolina to Maine with his adventure pup, Chris shares his passion for being outside and inspiring others to do the same. Including the bond he created with his son through the outdo...

In this episode, we sit down with Sonya and Necota Staples of Staples InTents. Their story is one of resilience, love, and the transformative power of the great outdoors. Sonya and Necota discovered their love for camping and overlanding during a difficult time in their marriage. Despite a less-than-ideal first camping experience, they realized that they could control their own happiness, and thei...

In this episode, we talk to Brian Bell, the founder of Keep Virginia Cozy. What started as a small group of friends cleaning up trash in their favorite outdoor spaces has now turned into a community of passionate volunteers who have collected over 100,000 pounds of trash. For Brian, it's not just about cleaning up the environment, but about creating connections with the natural spaces that we...

In this episode, we sit down with Favia Dubyk, a professional rock climber, physician, cancer survivor, and American Ninja Warrior contestant. Growing up below the Mason Dixon Line, Favia didn't discover her passion for the outdoors until med school. It was during a family visit that she stumbled upon rock climbing, and quickly fell in love with the sport. However, a couple of years into med s...

In this episode we interview Christina who started Girls Outdoors Club. Christina grew up in Colorado but surprisingly didn't enjoy the outdoors as a kid, even though her parents put her on skis before she could walk. It wasn't until college that she truly reconnected with nature, using hiking as a way to reset from the stresses of classes. It became more than just an escape when she decid...

In this episode we interview Phebe Lahout, who grew up in America’s oldest ski shop and now oversees marketing at Seirus. During high school when Phebe wasn’t running around Lahout’s Ski Shop in New Hampshire, she could be found downhill skiing. Rather than following the family footsteps after graduating, she attended The University of San Diego. She was outside of her comfort zone, but was up for...

In this episode we interview Brooke Widmar, the Education Outreach Coordinator of James River Basin Partnership. Join us as we dive into the world of environmental education and learn about the amazing work being done by them. Brooke's journey with the organization began in fifth grade, when she attended one of their Watershed Festivals. Today, she works with schools and local organizations t...

In this episode we interview Randell Green, the host of the Any Given Runway Podcast. Join us as we explore Randell's fascinating journey, from growing up in a rural town outside of Phoenix to attending Arizona State University and becoming addicted to new experiences. Randell's passion for travel and learning has taken him to dozens of countries, and has learned more through his travels than his...

In this episode we interview Laura Rodriguez (she/her) and Mary Traylor (they/she) of Justice Outside. Growing up in LA, Mary always loved the outdoor access it had to offer. They also enjoyed experiences at an immersive outdoor camp, which influenced their future. Prior to becoming the Director of Programs at Justice Outside, Mary was an educator. This opened their eyes to the lack of outdoo...

In this episode we interview California's Deputy Secretary for Access, Katherine Toy. Growing up in San Francisco, Katherine has always loved the state of California and its outdoor resources. As a Girl Scout she enjoyed camping trips and learning survival tactics, but enjoyed being a leader while making a difference in her community the most. Then there was history. After finding an old...

In this episode we interview Kate and Brooke of Jacob's Chance. Kate started Jacob's Chance 15 years ago after seeing parents with their kids on the baseball field instead of in the stands. As she got closer she saw they were down there because the children had disabilities. Kate realized she had taken for granted being able to proudly watch her own kids from the stands. Why couldn't those pa...

In this episode we interview Meg Carney of Outdoor Minimalist. Growing up in Minnesota Meg spent time with her family exploring the outdoors. During college she expanded those adventures to things like rock climbing and backpacking. After graduating Meg found herself working within the outdoor industry and always writing. Not only for publications such as Field & Stream Magazine, but for herse...

In this episode we interview Justin Yoder of LGBT+ Outdoors. Growing up in a small town in Missouri, Justin was no stranger to the outdoors. Always camping and exploring, his love for being outside continued to grow. He also had a love for Africa - with Nat Geo being to blame. Justin decided to start a nonprofit to support the children of Africa while combating Aids/HIV. Shortly after he 'came out...

In this episode we interview Nicole Hamel who is a hiker, explorer and traveling nurse. Growing up in Massachusetts, getting outside to ski and snowboard on the White Mountains was a norm. She even hiked Mount Washington at only 6 years old. As Nicole got older, she lost interest in the outdoors - at least until college. A group of friends doing the New Hampshire 48 invited her on a hike. Uncomfor...

In this episode we interview Colin Harris of Take Me Outside. Growing up in Canada, Colin had a great appreciation for its vast landscape. He was also inspired by Terry Fox's story; the man who ran across Canada to raise awareness for cancer. This inspiration turned to a dream, and eventually a reality. But Colin wanted to raise awareness for something else - outdoor education. He f...

In this episode we interview Sydney Williams of Hiking My Feelings. After being a recently diagnosed diabetic and quitting two jobs, Sydney hiked atop a mountain in hopes to find the answers she was looking for. Rather than stunning 360º views, the only thing to see were clouds. Still, Sydney felt a certain calm. The reason? Because instead of eating and drinking her feelings, she w...

In this episode we interview Alex Bailey of Black Outside. As a kid Alex fell in love with the outdoors every time he visited his grandparent's farm and helped in their garden. There was just something about getting his hands dirty. During summer break in college he decided to be a camp counselor and the experience transformed his lens on the power that nature has on youth. One day while chas...

In this episode we interview eco-explorer Mario Rigby. Born in Turks & Caicos, Mario spent his childhood in Germany, before moving to Toronto as a teen. The city changed his perspective of the outdoors, until one day he decided to walk the length of Africa. While training, he reconnected with nature, much as he did on the island with his brother. But what inspired him to take on such...

In this episode we interview Berkeley Bryant of Blue Sky Funders Forum. Growing up in Texas, Berkeley spent a lot of time running around outside. In middle school she stumbled upon Sea Camp, which took her love for the outdoors to the next level. With her mind set on being a marine biologist, things took a turn when Berkeley realized she didn't want to study nature - she wanted...

In this episode we interview Caulin Donaldson aka TrashCaulin, who's on a mission to keep Florida beautiful by picking up trash everyday. So how did it all start? Growing up in Florida, Caulin fell in love with the ocean and sharing it with vacationers. But there's one thing he couldn't understand while renting out cabanas and jetskis. After commenting that Caulin had the best job ever working on...

In this episode we interview Lexie Gritlefeld of California Outdoor Recreation Partnership. Lexie grew up in California and through hiking, trail running and alpine skiing, naturally fell in love with the outdoors. In college she became disconnected with the outside, but that all changed when Lexie and her dad hiked Mt Whitney together. Getting back to what she loved so much as a kid was exac...

In this episode we interview Jade Harvey of The Outdoor Learning Store. Growing up England, Jade spent her childhood exploring its beautiful green spaces, along with those in Europe. Once she got older, Jade and her dad visited the Grand Canyon, where she became fascinated with how it was formed. She decided to study geology at university and through her learnings felt even more connected with the...