Mountain Mule Media

What makes someone trust a business? It's probably not a commercial. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, I sit down with Ian White, co-founder of Bozeman Radon & Mold, to discuss much more than radon mitigation. We dive into podcasting, authenticity, education, long-form conversations, and why teaching people often creates stronger businesses than simply trying to sell them. Ian also s...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, leadership coach and facilitator Emily Wolfe shares how better questions lead to better conversations, stronger teams, and more thoughtful leadership. We discuss facilitation, Clean Language, entrepreneurship, journalism, regenerative business, imposter syndrome, and why creating the right environment often matters more than having the right answer. If you&#...

Elizabeth Kraus spent more than a decade investing in startups as a venture capitalist, but she eventually realized the biggest difference wasn't the money. It was the people. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Elizabeth shares what she learned from working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, why meaningful conversations matter more than small talk, and how she's now investing her time into helpi...

Rebecca Pearson is a depth psychologist, executive advisor, and founder of Yellowstone Wellness in Bozeman, Montana. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Rebecca shares how her lifelong relationship with horses shaped her understanding of trauma, leadership, and human behavior. We discuss mental health, why so many high-performing people still feel stuck, the limitations of the traditional ther...

Trent McMurtrey is an entrepreneur, former Marine and Army chaplain, and the founder of Battle Worn Legacy, an organization dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and business leaders through faith, leadership, and community. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Trent shares the journey from building an international business to losing nearly everything during COVID. We talk about ent...

Anders Schopp is a photographer, filmmaker, fly fishing guide, and hunting guide whose work focuses on telling authentic outdoor stories through powerful visuals. Anders shares how he's turning a passion for photography into a career, why the smallest details often tell the biggest stories, and how photography, videography, and filmmaking can create emotion that lasts long after the moment is...

Zosia Skiba is an Environmental Science graduate and a member of the Sustainability Network Organization (SNO), a nonprofit helping businesses and organizations throughout Big Sky become more sustainable. Zosia shares how SNO works with local businesses to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, encourage smarter transportation, and protect the natural environment. We also talk about wildfire pre...

Cyndy Reid is a health, fitness, and nutrition specialist with more than 35 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and build healthier lives. Cyndy shares why lasting health isn't about quick fixes or trendy diets. We talk about aging, mobility, nutrition, behavior change, injury prevention, and why small daily habits have a far greater impact than most people realize....

Carson shares her journey from working as a housekeeper in Yellowstone National Park to managing an independent hotel in downtown Bozeman. Along the way, we talk about what genuine hospitality actually means, why boutique hotels create such memorable experiences, and how thoughtful design, local partnerships, and personal connections can completely change the way people experience travel. Whether...

Merri Ann & Jason are the owners of Biscuit Bandits, a Southern-style biscuit trailer serving homemade biscuits across Southwest Montana. They share the story of leaving Georgia, moving to Montana, building a food trailer from the ground up, and creating a one-of-a-kind menu inspired by family recipes and Southern hospitality. The conversation covers entrepreneurship, food trucks, Montana comm...

Jessica Davison is the founder of Firebreak Management and a former U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter. Jessica shares what homeowners can do to better protect their homes from wildfire, why proactive forest management matters, and how her years on the fireline inspired her mission to help communities become more resilient before the next fire starts. The conversation also explores life as a...

Ashley Powers is the founder of House of Mentra and the Montana Design Network. Ashley shares her journey from growing up in Alaska to building an interior design business in Montana and creating a collaborative community for designers, photographers, artists, and other creatives. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, interior design, creativity, community, Montana Festival, inspiration, and...

Avery Patrick is the co-owner, vice president, and marketing director of Showdown Montana, the oldest continually operating ski area in Montana. In this episode, Avery shares the story of growing up around Showdown, helping lead the family purchase of the ski area, and preserving the authentic ski culture that continues to attract families, locals, and visitors from across the country. The convers...

Beth Brennan joins Mountain Mule Media to discuss Feral Feast, a new Montana event celebrating wild food, hunting, foraging, conservation, and community. 08/22/26 at North Bridger Bison in Wilsaw MTThe conversation explores ethical harvesting, where our food comes from, the value of in-person experiences, and why more people are seeking a deeper connection to nature and the food they eat. Learn mo...

Lorca Smetana is an educator, resilience practitioner, farmer, speaker, and creator of resilience-building tools and games. Lorca joins Tim for a conversation about resilience, community, self-knowledge, grief, leadership, joy, and the metaphor that has shaped much of her life's work: the lake. Together they explore what fills us, what drains us, how we recover from life's hardest moments,...

Andy Lear is a somatic mental health therapist, founder of Source Counseling Collective, and creator of Andy G. Lear Consulting. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Andy shares his journey from working as a tree climber and line-clearance arborist to becoming a somatic therapist focused on helping people reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and deeper inner lives. Throughout the conversation...

Riley and Tim explain how SWMBIA works to support builders, contractors, tradespeople, and businesses connected to the housing industry through education, networking, and advocacy. They discuss current housing trends in Gallatin Valley, why costs remain high, how regulations impact development, and the role local organizations play in helping shape housing policy. They also share how SWMBIA suppor...

Tim sits down with Amy McGann, founder of Unbridled Form. Amy helps business owners uncover the deeper identity behind their work and bridge the gap between who they know themselves to be and how they're perceived by the world. Learn more about Amy and Unbridled Form:https://unbridledform.comInstagram:@unbridledformMountain Mule Media connects Montana businesses and the people behind them through...

Vince Blanton is the owner of Blanton Contracting, a Montana-based commercial, multifamily, and custom home builder serving the Gallatin Valley. In this episode, Vince shares the journey from starting with a single employee to building a growing construction company, the lessons learned through rapid growth, and the mindset shift required to move from founder to CEO.Learn more about Blanton Contra...

After years as head chef at Blackbird Kitchen, Kenan launched Buen Provecho to pursue his own vision, combining traditional Mexican cooking techniques, handmade tortillas, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients into a food truck built around craftsmanship and hospitality. Learn more about Buen Provecho:Website: https://provechobzn.com Instagram:https: //www.instagram.com/provecho_bzn/ Mountain-mule....

Tim sits down with Andrew Stone, owner of Vali Air Service in Livingston, Montana. Andrew shares his journey from military aviation to launching his own flight school, what it takes to earn a pilot's license, and why Livingston's challenging wind conditions help create better pilots. Whether you've always dreamed of becoming a pilot or simply love aviation, this episode offers a fascin...

Tim sits down with Owen Lang, owner of Black Pot Distillery in Bozeman, Montana. Owen shares the full process behind building a whiskey distillery from the ground up, including federal approvals, Montana liquor laws, barrel aging, single barrel whiskey production, and the science behind distilling. Owen also discusses building Hydro Iron Works, working in the trades for over 35 years, and why skil...

Tim sits down with Callie Kazakoff, founder of Big Sky Tutoring in Bozeman, Montana. Callie shares how she started Big Sky Tutoring at 17 years old before even moving to Montana State University, how the company has grown into a team of 14 tutors, and why mentorship and relationship-building matter just as much as academics. Big Sky Tutoring:https://bigskytutoring.infoFollow Big Sky Tutoring:Insta...

Jessica Dehn is the founder of Dino Drop-In, ABC Dino Academy, and Explore Montessori Academy in Bozeman, Montana. In this episode, we talk about Montessori education, parenting, childhood development, emotional regulation, entrepreneurship, and raising capable, independent kids in the modern world. Jessica shares the story behind Dino Drop-In, why Montessori philosophy resonated so strongly with...

Tim sits down with filmmaker Nnamdi Kanaga of Nnamdi Kanaga Studios to talk about his journey from Nigeria to Montana, adapting to life far from home, and how storytelling through film can connect people across cultures. They discuss grief, healing, identity, and the universal themes that allow people from completely different backgrounds to emotionally connect through storytelling. Nnamdi also sh...