Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

🎙️ Episode Title The People You Meet: Adventure, Connection, and Finding Meaning in Travel with Melissa Rodway 🌍 Episode Summary In this episode, Rick sits down with traveler, author, and former radio host Melissa Rodway to explore the deeper meaning behind adventure travel. From her childhood experiences in small-town Canada and a formative year in Australia to trekking through jungles in Southe...

🔥 Episode Summary If your marketing feels busy but not effective, this episode is for you. Rick sits down with brand strategist Jessica Dodson to unpack why most founder-led brands don't actually need more marketing—they need clarity . From aligning your brand story to simplifying execution, Jessica shares how stepping back can help you move forward faster. You'll learn how to cut through the noi...

Kris King tells us all about planning a visit to Livingston and Yellowstone Episode Overview What if you could experience Yellowstone National Park without the crowds—and pair it with a vibrant arts scene, authentic local culture, and year-round adventure? In this episode, Rick sits down with Chris, Executive Director of the Livingston Business Improvement District and Explore Livingston, to uncov...

Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, joins Rick to share how a simple frustration on the trail turned into a successful outdoor gear brand. Drawing on his manufacturing background, Josh breaks down what it takes to design durable products, scale production, and compete in a crowded market. They also discuss hard lessons from supply chain disruptions, the importance of systems and customer educatio...

Kevin Paulson talks about Outdoor Story Telling, Tradeshows, Hunting, and more Episode Summary Kevin Paulson joins Rick Saez to talk about growing up in a U.S. Forest Service family, how hunting shaped his life, and the path that led him from guiding and outfitting to founding HuntingLife.com and later stepping into the role of Executive Director at AGLOW Outdoors. Kevin breaks down what "authenti...

You deserve an unforgettable Moroccan adventure. Today I'm talking with Azdean Elmoustaqiim from Destinations Morocco , your guide to a seamless and authentic tour.  Show Notes In our latest podcast episode,  Speaker A  sat down with Azzedine Elamustakim from Destinations Morocco for a journey through the magic of Morocco. If you're dreaming of vibrant souks, sweeping deserts, epic mountain climbs...

In this episode, Rick sits down with Paul Gagner, an outdoor industry veteran and co-owner of Dreamland Safari Tours. Paul's four-decade career spans retail, sales rep life, and leadership roles at iconic outdoor brands, and his current work is helping guide the reimagined Outdoor Retailer show. Show Notes Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 543 Paul Gagner: Reimagining Outdoor Retailer,...

In this episode, Rick Saez sits down with Maren Hamilton , an outdoor industry marketing expert known for helping iconic brands like The North Face build communities that genuinely connect — not just "engage." Show Notes Maren is a  SHORTY Award winner , an Oregon Outdoor Alliance board member , and the founder of Outdoor Industry Coffee and Coworking . She's also led social strategy at brands lik...

Welcome to episode 541 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday conversation about podcasting with Howard Fox and Emanuel Rose.   Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subscribe,   rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter   HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here:   rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Show Notes Howard Fox https://w...

Welcome to episode 540 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday Replay of episode 495 with Will Schafer. Will is the Founder of Altisnooze, The Sleep Aid for High-Altitude. This week, on episode 495, I'm talking with Will Schafer, founder of ALTISNOOZE. The First-of-its-kind sleep aid for high-altitude. After struggling for years with sleeping during alpine adventures, Schafer came to...

Welcome to episode 538 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday Replay of episode 501 with Earl Hunter. Earl is a motivational speaker and founder of The Unity Folks™. Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. Today, on episode 501, Earl B. Hunter, Jr. from Black Folks Camp To make a second visit to The Show. is the Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too — a marketing...

Welcome to episode 539 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. Today, on this replay episode, I'm talking with Casey Hanisko. Casey is a distinguished leader in adventure travel. She's the former President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association and an executive coach helping tourism leaders navigate change. Recognized among the "50 Most Important Women in Travel," she shares her expertise t...

Today on episode 537, I'm speaking with Heather Physioc. Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Heather and I are both members of the Outdoor Writers Association. Hey Heather, welcome to the show. Today, Rick talks with Heather Physioc .  Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Facebook     Twi...

Today, Rick sits down with Cincinnati-based climate science and outdoor writer Jessica Baltzersen, whose passion for storytelling has taken her from bison-filled islands to moonlit rainbows and community gardens making a difference in urban food deserts. Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subscribe,   rate, review, and share! Show Notes Show Notes Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I'll be...

Show Notes: Turns out you just need the right info, a bit of courage, and maybe someone to teach you to swim in Bali (true story). Hugo's hostel conversation led to a whirlwind of new friendships, wild adventures, and eventually, a career that let me hopscotch the globe, bank some serious cash, and design a life I didn't want a vacation from. Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subs...

  Show Notes Today, I'm talking with  Nicole Blaser , an accomplished outdoor educator, adventurer, and co-founder of the Karuna Project . Nicole shares her inspiring journey guiding expeditions from Alaska's glaciers to Nepal's wild rivers, and reflects on the powerful role that compassion and connection play in outdoor leadership. Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subscribe,   r...

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Jeff Wilser—author of eight books, public speaker, and host of the AI Curious podcast. Show Notes What Happened: I used to think I had life figured out. I had a solid job as a financial analyst at Intel—great salary, smart people, secure future. Until one day, I opened a spreadsheet that was supposed to "plan...

Scott Kaier makes his second appearance on the show today. You can his first vist way back on episode 232 in August 2020. As President of Formidable Media, Scott helps a select group of clients build their brands globally through tailored marketing services—public relations, custom content, paid media, and social support. As Senior VP at Green Threads DPP, Scott also leads efforts around the EU's...

On this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Tyler Pierce—a lifelong outdoorsman, mountaineer, and bowhunter whose love for adventure began early among the Colorado Rockies. From summiting his first 14er at age twelve and surviving eight knee surgeries to building his own supplement brand, Panglossian, Tyler shares how the outdoors shaped his resilience...

Making Impact Products Affordable: "So we had margins that were acceptable in retail and that enabled us to reduce the margins to get those lights and power banks to people that needed them at localized pricing" Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I'll never forget the time I heard that our solar lanterns helped two warring factions in rural Africa literally bury the hatchet. They were both receiving our li...

 Today I'm speaking with Seth Quig. Seth is a seasoned outdoor professional with over two decades of experience in outdoor education and international adventure travel. Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subscribe,   rate, review, and share! I didn't pay rent for nearly 10 years. Seriously. I was either crashing in guard houses, sleeping in a tent, or living out of my truck between...

I had a great conversation with Dr. Rachel Graham: Adventurer, scientist, and founder of MarAlliance. She's dedicated her life to protecting sharks, rays, & ocean wildlife by empowering local communities from Central America to Madagascar. Her story just might change how you see the sea.  Brought to you this week by  The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love th...

On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, Rick welcomes Camilo Ortega, an adventure guide, experience designer, and passionate advocate for responsible travel based in Colombia. Brought to you this week by The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Love the show?  Subscribe,   rate, review, and share! Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: When I first met th...

Eugene Buchanan drops by for a deep dive into a life built around rivers, paddling, and epic adventure. He's a former editor-in-chief of Paddler magazine , founder of Paddling Life , a Fellow of the Explorers Club , a renowned author, and a man whose stories span over 30 countries and six continents. Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I never planned to make a living from rivers. In fact, if you had asked...

On this episode, Rick sits down with Hannah Tranter, project manager for the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative in Zimbabwe. With years of experience in environmental science, sustainability, and education, Hannah shares her inspiring journey into conservation—from childhood fascination with wildlife to hands-on work with rhinos, elephants, and local communities. Facebook     Twitter     Inst...