Great Outdoors Foundation
The Happy Disruptors Podcast
Creative thinker with an unconventional approach to your industry? You just might be a happy disruptor. Join your friends at the Great Outdoors Foundation for honest conversations about tackling critical issues — like conservation — with an uncritical disposition. If you like to smile and get things done, this is the podcast for you.
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Great Outdoors Foundation
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
LIVE: Mississippi River/Gulf Hypoxia Taskforce 09.07.2026 58:16
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, hear from experts at Athene Watershed26 in this live session on the Mississippi River/Gulf Hypoxia Taskforce. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Anniversary Special 25.06.2026 25:25
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Hannah and Katie reflect on one year of THDP, including top episodes, lessons learned, and favorite takeaways. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Understanding Water Quality & Quantity 18.06.2026 47:09
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Dr. Larry Weber, Director of the IIHR and Iowa Flood Center, joins Kaitie to discuss trends in Iowa's floodplains and watersheds as well as long-term resource management. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our partners, SCHEELS, for sponsoring this episode!
Conservation on the Farm 11.06.2026 32:33
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Matt and Eric Wahl join Hannah and Kaitie to discuss their family farm, implementing conservation, and the farming identity. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council 04.06.2026 44:20
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Ben Gleason, Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council Executive Director, joins Hannah and Kaitie to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities related to the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our partners, SCHEELS, for s...
Athene Watershed26 Preview: Stacked Benefits 28.05.2026 25:45
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Jen Cross, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Great Outdoors Foundation, joins Kaitie to preview the Stacked Benefits content track at Athene Watershed26. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Athene Watershed26 Preview: Science & Data 21.05.2026 29:31
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Melissa Campbell, Senior Project Manager, and Sara Carmichael, Project Manager, at the Great Outdoors Foundation, join Kaitie to preview the Science & Data content track at Athene Watershed26. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Athene Watershed26 Preview: Finance Solutions 14.05.2026 41:38
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Hannah and Kaitie preview the Finance Solutions content track at Athene Watershed26. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Athene Watershed26 Preview: Emerging Voices 07.05.2026 23:28
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Hannah Dake, Marketing & Communications Specialist at the Great Outdoors Foundation, joins Kaitie to preview the Emerging Voices content track at Athene Watershed26. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
A Force for Nature: CFPC 30.04.2026 24:36
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Addison McKown, Development Manager for the Conservation Foundation of Polk County, joins Kaitie to discuss the launch of the organization and its impact on conservation in the region. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Financing Conservation Solutions 23.04.2026 37:20
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Tee Thomas, CEO of Quantified Ventures, joins Hannah to discuss all things conservation finance. The two cover funding barriers, finance solutions, and the funder role landscape within the world of conservation. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Meet the Board Part VI 16.04.2026 22:10
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Joey Taylor-Moon, Vice President of Marketing for Hubbell Realty Company, joins Kaitie for the latest installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our partners, Williams & Jensen, for sponsoring this episode!
Meet the Board Part V 09.04.2026 18:58
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene USA & Athene Holding, and Karen Novak Swalwell, President & CEO of Francis & Associates, join Hannah and Kaitie for the next installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Meet the Board Part IV 02.04.2026 30:37
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Kurt Mumm, President & Owner of Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors, and Georgia VanGundy, Deputy Director of Iowa Workforce Development, join Kaitiefor the next installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Meet the Board Part III 26.03.2026 20:00
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Lauren Burt, Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Kemin Industries, joins Kaitie for the next installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our partners, Snyder & Associates, for sponsoring this episode!
Prairie Farming & the Conservation Ethic 19.03.2026 53:19
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Nicolas Lirio and Kent Boucher of the Prairie Farm Podcast and Hoksey Native Seeds join Kaitie to discuss conservation in Iowa, new markets, and the next generation of regenerative ag. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Transforming the Next Generation of Farming 12.03.2026 52:34
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Tanner Faaborg, owner of 1100 Farm, joins Kaitie to discuss his family's journey of transforming their property from CAFOs to speciality mushrooms, all while implementing conservation practices to revitalize the surrounding resources. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Conservation Solutions for Farmers & Landowners 05.03.2026 45:27
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Tommy Jones, Kyle Carstens, and Rebekah Jones join Kaitie to discuss how their unique owner-operator agreement allows them to jointly invest in conservation on their Fontanelle farm. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Parks & Restoration 26.02.2026 42:01
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Chris Lee, host of Parks & Restoration, joins Kaitie to discuss leadership principles through the lens of ecology. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our partners, Snyder & Associates, for sponsoring this episode!
Athene Watershed26 19.02.2026 33:52
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Hannah and Kaitie discuss Athene Watershed26, the Great Outdoors Foundation's new cross-sector summit tackling water quality at the intersection of conservation and agriculture. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Creativity & Community in the Workplace 12.02.2026 39:52
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Amner Martinez, CEO & Founder of Infinite Resources, and Laura Rodriguez, Creative Director of Amplified, join Kaitie to discuss creativity, community, and connection in the workplace. Hear more about value-driven leadership and serial entrepreneurship — and what it takes to be a Happy Disruptor. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Ou...
Conservation Foundation of Polk County 05.02.2026 30:13
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Cory Sharp and Bethany Wilcoxon, board members of the Conservation Foundation of Polk County, join Kaitie for a deep dive on the new fundraising organization and how it will continue to support the longstanding work of Polk County Conservation. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn...
Meet the Board Part II 29.01.2026 26:30
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Ben Arato, Associate Attorney at Wandro & Associates, joins Kaitie for the next installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Meet the Board Part I 22.01.2026 26:05
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Chris Costa, President & CEO of Knapp Properties, and Gene Meyer, former Mayor of West Des Moines, join Kaitie for the first installment of our series "Meet the Board." Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
FAQs with the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship 15.01.2026 36:44
This week on The Happy Disruptors Podcast, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, joins Hannah and Jen to cover some of the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship's most frequently asked questions. Listen in now! Remember to like and follow the Great Outdoors Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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