Grayson Harris

The Dirt Path

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

The Dirt Path Podcast celebrates those who choose to live and work differently. The world pushes us toward the "highway" of conventional jobs and lifestyles. But some brave people choose the "dirt path," with no signs or lights guiding the way. We interview these "dirt path trailblazers" to uncover: What led them to the path? Their biggest challenges and actionable tips for the "dirt path curious." This show is for anyone unaligned with their current job or lifestyle, seeking motivation to make a change. New episodes: Wednesday 6am EST (Video available on Spotify and YouTube)

Author

Grayson Harris

Episodes

5 - Entrepreneur Energy, the Networking Ladder, and Community: Russel Gonzalez 14.01.2026 1:18:57

From not knowing what GPS is, to making it into a successful business. Quitting a promising 9-5 career to being invited to the G20 as a decorated entrepreneur. Trailblazer Russel Gonzalez, or Mr. Merida, has made a big name for himself in the Yucatan state in Mexico as an entrepreneur. Russel is the only Yucatecan to be featured in Forbes three times, attended the G20 twice, and is constantly work...

4 - Digital nomad as an Electrical Engineer, Crafting your own New Role, and Betting on Yourself: Grayson Harris 07.01.2026 1:00:34

Entering the dirt path for calculated risk-takers, doing it one step at a time, with intention, to achieve the life of your dreams. In this episode, the roles are switched as your host, Grayson Harris, sits in the interviewee chair to share his story. Grayson has an incredibly unique journey in being the only person to curate their own path in becoming a digital nomad while in operations as an ele...

3 - Creating a World Class Bakery, From Italy to Maine, and The Art of Pastry: Simone Laboa 31.12.2025 1:12:46

A behind the scenes look at what it takes to become a world class bakery and a refreshing reminder of seeing someone fueled by true passion at work. Trailblazer Simone Laboa is an award-winning pastry chef who operates Solo Pane e Pasticceria, a world class Italian bakery in Bath, Maine. His path entails working just about every job in the kitchen in Italy, immigrating from Italy to the US to open...

2 - The power of your personal brand on LinkedIn: Paige Goldstein 24.12.2025 1:37:15

From using LinkedIn in high school to get jobs, to building a brand that attracts opportunities, and becoming THE LinkedIn thought leader around spirituality and authentic personal branding on LinkedIn, this episode highlights the true power of an authentic personal brand on LinkedIn while living your life to the fullest as a digital nomad. Today's trailblazer is Paige Goldstein, who has made...

1 - Sailing the Atlantic, Building a Business as a Couple, and Selling it All: Ed Hamilton 17.12.2025 1:08:07

From sailing the Atlantic with nothing to building a thriving life and charter business in Maine, the inaugural episode of The Dirt Path Podcast is jam-packed with motivation, raw honesty, and lessons on finding love and purpose at any stage of life. Today's trailblazer is Ed Hamilton, an entrepreneur who began his "dirt path" journey in his early 20s when he chose to sail the Atlant...

0 - Introduction to The Dirt Path Podcast 16.12.2025 8:37

Introducing The Dirt Path Podcast! In this intro episode your host, Grayson Harris, answers a few of the basic questions around the podcast: What is the dirt path? Who is this podcast for? Who am I as your host? After listening, navigate to one of the full interview episodes whose dirt path interests you the most and enjoy! Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to the Dirt Path Podcast (00:28) What is the di...