Mountain Mule Media

In this episode, Blythe Beaubien, founder of Bigger Fish Unlimited, joins the show to talk about public relations, storytelling, and building brands in hospitality, travel, and lifestyle industries. Blythe shares her journey from journalism and crisis communications with the Philadelphia 76ers to running her own agency in Montana, along with lessons learned along the way. To learn more about Bigge...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Dee Metrick, Executive Director of REACH, shares how the organization supports adults with developmental disabilities in Bozeman through housing, employment, transportation, and lifelong care. Dee also talks about leadership, community support, and how endurance running has shaped his approach to difficult seasons of work and life. To learn more about REACH,...

In this episode, I sit down with Bryant Sterczala from RMC, a Destination Management Company helping groups pull off corporate events across Big Sky and Bozeman. We talk about what it really takes to run events in a place with limited vendors, tight timelines, and big expectations, plus why Big Sky functions like “islands” and why planning transportation matters. Bryant also shares parts of his pe...

In this episode, Zane Sigafoos joins the show to talk about leadership, company culture, and why growth often exposes deeper issues inside a business. Drawing from experience in both large corporate environments and smaller companies, Zane shares what he calls the human mechanics of execution and how clarity, trust, and alignment shape long-term success. To learn more about Zane’s work and Summit...

Aneta Orlik is the founder of Orrick Skin, a skincare practice serving clients in Big Sky, Montana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we talk about facials, clean skincare products, Montana dryness, collagen, and the one step Aneta says most people skip at home, toner. We also get into her popular “Glazed Donut Facial,” how different treatments match different skin needs, and why she...

Lewis is a firefighter with the Bozeman Fire Department and co-founder of 406 Paragliding, a Montana-based school focused on safe, intentional free flight. His journey into paragliding began with a lifelong desire to fly and evolved into a discipline rooted in preparation, patience, and awareness. In this episode, Lewis explains how paragliding works, how pilots train, and why Montana’s conditions...

Nick Russo is the co-founder of Dunzo, a boutique executive assistant agency that helps business owners reclaim their time and operate in their strengths. His work focuses on pairing visionary founders with operationally minded assistants who bring clarity, structure, and follow-through. In this episode, Nick shares why delegation is the highest-leverage move a business owner can make, how to iden...

Every properly mitigated home protects not just current owners, but future families for decades to come. Jeff sees this long-term impact as the true value of the work. Bozeman Radon is built to quietly do what needs to be done, without seeking applause. The goal is simple: leave homes safer than they were found and build a business that stands on integrity. To learn more about Bozeman Radon and Je...

Megan Brummel, founder of Wayfinders Leadership, works with team-centric leaders to build stronger, more self-aware workplaces. Her path from education to leadership development offers a grounded look at how presence, reflection, and intentional culture shape the way teams show up at work. This episode explores what it means to lead with clarity, navigate transitions, understand human behavior, an...

Aloys Scheer shares his journey from Michelin-starred restaurants and global hotel groups to building La Brasserie, a French-inspired bistro and winery concept in the heart of Bozeman. In this episode, he talks about the standards shaped by his years in Paris and California, the evolution of Montana’s dining scene, and what it takes to create a thoughtful, community-centered restaurant in Southwes...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Erin Groth, founder of Current Movement Studio in Bozeman, Montana. Erin teaches Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis — circular, breath-based movement systems that help people of all ages restore strength, flexibility, and balance. She shares her journey from corporate life in Seattle to rediscovering movement after developing rheumatoid arthritis —...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kelly Ramirez, founder of Elemental Leadership Coaching in Bozeman, Montana. Kelly works with entrepreneurs and founders to help them evolve as leaders—especially when their business success outpaces their personal alignment. They discuss the difference between “doing” and “being,” how to navigate fear and growth, and why the next level of...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Jessie Clark, owner and founder of Every Detail 365 in Belgrade, Montana. Jessie shares how he built a thriving detailing business from the ground up—starting with YouTube tutorials, a borrowed hose, and a determination to make something of his own. From mobile car detailing to aircraft work at Bozeman’s FBOs, Jessie’s story is a testament...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kathryn Bartlett and Nicholas Bromond of the Gallatin River Lodge, a one-of-a-kind destination that blends fine dining, authentic hospitality, and the spirit of Montana. Kathryn shares how the lodge has evolved from its roots as a fishing retreat into a full-service destination for travelers, locals, and corporate groups. Nicholas, the lod...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kinsey Harmon, co-founder of Tipton’s Tires , a Bozeman-based business that makes seasonal tire swaps simple. Kinsey shares how she and her husband Eric turned a local need into a community-focused startup—offering tire storage and delivery for busy Montana drivers. From learning the ropes of entrepreneurship to balancing work, marriage, a...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Amanda Diehl, founder of Sky Oro, a women-led co-working and community space in Bozeman, Montana. What started as a simple idea—to create a place where women could gather without pretense—has grown into one of Bozeman’s most inspiring stories of connection and resilience. Amanda shares how Sky Oro was built from the ground up through commu...

It started with one truck, a road through the Gallatin Canyon, and an idea about connection. In this special milestone episode, Tim Baldwin shares the full story of how Mountain Mule grew from a one-man transportation service into a Montana movement built on reliability, storytelling, and community. This isn’t just about business, it’s about what happens when you follow your gut, bet on yourself,...

Imagine getting your weekends back—no laundry piles, no folding, no stress. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Monica Hargis, founder of Laundry Liberator, shares how she turned a simple idea into Bozeman’s leading laundry pickup and delivery service. She and host Tim discuss:• How “we wash what you own” became a business model• Letting go of guilt and reclaiming time for what matters• Starti...

In downtown Livingston, Montana, a 1900 Victorian home sat forgotten—until McCall Vollum and her husband decided to bring it back to life. In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, McCall shares the story behind The Brickhouse Livingston—a painstaking renovation that turned a crumbling boarding house into one of the region’s most distinctive stays. They talk about:• Restoring a 1900s Victorian home...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Steven Harris-Weiel, founder of Stage Confidence in Bozeman, Montana. Steven shares how improv helps people break through fear, communicate authentically, and build stronger relationships both on and off stage. They talk about:• The real purpose of improv• Overcoming the fear of “messing up”• How vulnerability builds trust• Why communication starts with listenin...

What does it take to make Montana’s outdoors accessible to everyone? Tim visits with Crosscut Mountain Sports Center outside Bozeman to find out. From Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to mountain biking and huckleberry picking in the summer, Crosscut is redefining what community recreation looks like in Montana. Senior Director of Communications, Laurie Stahle, shares how the nonprofit...

Tim sits down with Hillary Folkvord, sixth-generation Montanan and co-owner of the Sacajawea Hotel, RSVP Motel, Farmer’s Daughters Cafe, and The Cottages at Bigfork, to talk about entrepreneurship, legacy, and building community through hospitality. Hillary shares her journey from growing up on a wheat farm in Three Forks to transforming Montana’s lodging and dining experiences. From no-seed-oil m...

In this conversation, Tim sit down withDrew Asaro, He shares his journey with Eagle Mount, a nonprofit organization that provides adaptive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. He discusses the importance of community support, resilience after injury, and the transformative power of adaptive sports. Drew emphasizes the role of volunteers and funding in sustaining Eagle Mount'...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Liz Shull, Director of Development at Warriors & Quiet Waters in Bozeman, Montana. Liz shares how the foundation helps post-9/11 combat veterans find peace, purpose, and community through Montana’s wild landscapes. From fly fishing and archery to photography, each program uses the outdoors as a teacher — helping warriors rediscover ide...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim talks with Allie Louise, a pastel artist based in Livingston, Montana. Allie shares how she left pre-med to pursue art full-time, combining the structure of her past with the creativity she discovered later in life. Her story is about discipline, reinvention, and finding stillness through the details. They discuss:How a structured mindset fuels creativit...