Tales From The Trails

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Zumdahl, President & CEO of New Moms — a powerful social impact organization supporting young mothers as they build strong families and pursue economic mobility. Laura also leads Bright Endeavors, a social enterprise that creates paid transitional jobs for young women through candle-making. Laura shares her early journey into community service, what drew her...

In this episode, we explore the life and passions of John Potter, a dedicated tennis teacher and accomplished woodworker. With nearly five decades guiding students from their first swings to competitive college play, John has become a mentor both on and off the court. A USPTA Level 1 teaching professional, he is known for his focus on fundamentals, patience, and encouraging character development t...

Join us for a fun and eye-opening adventure with Rachel Fiorentino — nurse, life coach, and Tarot reader — whose journey blends science, intuition, and self-discovery. In this episode, we explore how Rachel connects her nursing background with Tarot, uncovering the deeper meaning behind symbols, archetypes, and the famous Fool's Journey, and how Tarot can help us tune into and trust our intuition....

In this episode, our community will learn about the adventures in following Christ led by our beloved Culture Care Steward, Karen Adjei. With a bachelor's degree in history (Asian American Studies) and a master's degree in library & information science, Karen's journey has beautifully weaved together her love for art, librarianship, faith and a calling to serve across cultures. Tune in to perhaps...

In this episode of Tales From The Trails, we explore the life adventures of my friend, Phil Farquharson.   Having a penchant for fact-finding, and logging to memory, enables Phil to share valuable and fun stories. We first discuss Phil's experiences growing up in Wisconsin and life lessons learned.   Then we talk about Phil's foray into geology studies from a life-changing summer when he had the e...

Join us for a fun conversation with my friend Elizabeth (Liz) Arnold, a trail runner and marathoner, running coach and yoga teacher.    Listen in as we discuss Liz's adventures in running, her dedication for completing over 20 marathons, the joy in coaching, and all the life lessons running can teach us – including the owl that made a surprise visit. The conversation begins with Liz sharing about...

Episode 002 – A conversation with my dear friend Debra Fine, a renowned expert in conversation and networking skills, a motivational speaker, and a bestselling author.   Listen to this great show to gain wisdom, many conversational tools, learn about the "magic sauce," and enjoy Debra's wonderful sense of humor. We begin the conversation discussing Debra's early life and establishing roots in Colo...

We kick off the Tales From The Trails show, in our very first episode, by welcoming Don Schwartz to our community.  His joy for life emanates from his lifelong adventures. We begin the discussion exploring Don's journey which began in his hometown of San Diego, CA. He shares how his youth led to shaping his life of adventure, passion for technology, and love for other cultures. Then we delve into...