The Outdoor Entrepreneur

Today's guest is Chap Grubb! Chap is the founder and CEO of Rerouted, an online platform to buy, sell, & donate used outdoor gear. Chap wants his technology to be painless and easy, so he has more time to play outside.  That’s why he’s committed to creating simple e-commerce tools for local mom & pop used gear stores as well as gear heads to sell to a national audience. And as you’ll...

My 5 takeaways from attending my first Vanlife event @OpenRoadsFest . I met so many wonderful people while at the festival, and Brittany was one of them! Listen to @breathworkcaravan as she shares how she was introduced to living a nomadic lifestyle and what the journey's been like so far. *apologies for the audio not being great at some points and it skips for a few seconds here and there. I'm no...

Today's guest is Johanna! Johanna is a mother, proud Wisconsin girl, cross-country coach, and author.  In her book Awakening East, she shares the experience of moving with her adopted children for a year back to the land of their birth. In her second book, Edge of the Map, she crafts together the inspiring adventure story of the lives of trailblazing mountaineer Christine Boskoff and her part...

Today's guest is Emily! A podcast strategist and coach as well as a copywriter and editor. She’s also the host and producer of the @NatureUntoldPodcast, a show that tells stories of sobriety, addiction, and recovery within the outdoor community and industry. As you’ll hear in this episode, we cover the following, just to name a few: Sobriety in the Outdoors Doing a Time & Energy Audit Why You...

Today's guest is Juliette Ball. Owner of Ocean Love, a brand that lives to protect the ocean by reducing plastic pollution and helping us live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Juliette started her company years ago by organizing the majority of open water swimming / stand up paddling, and surfing events in Cape Town, South Africa.  It has since grown and now offer everything from eco-sw...

Today's guest is Eric. Polar adventurer, expedition guide, and educator, Eric has spent the past 25 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. Included in that list are the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole as well as a world record expedition t...

A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life. I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business. ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work with me at LizLandeen.com

Today's guest is Jennifer.  Co-Founder of Rogue Detection Teams where she is a Detection Dog Handler and a Field Scientist. Jennifer rescues shelter dogs who are fetch obsessed & trains them to locate odors on rare or endangered wildlife and other species for conservation science. As we’ll cover in this episode, Jennifer and her teams work around the world with a mission to bring the cons...

Today's guest is Taylor!  A professional photographer who specializes in adventure travel work with a sharp focus on landscapes and activity-based lifestyle imagery. With an international audience of nearly 400 thousand followers, Taylor has been able to craft and create impactful images that ignite a passion in his audiences to get outside, travel and gain a better understanding of the natur...

Today's guest is Matt, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Dave and Matt Vans . This Colorado-based company does it all, including designing, building, renting, and selling vans.  Dave and Matt Vans started with both purpose and passion, and as you’ll hear in this episode, they’re now sharing their love and connection to the van lifestyle with those seeking more fun, flexibility, and fr...

A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life.  I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business.  ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work with me at LizLandeen.com

Today's guest is Christine, author of the outdoor adventure memoir, Alone in Wonderland, which was selected as a winner of the National Indie Excellence Award. Christine was able to find herself through long distance backpacking, starting with a 650-mile section of the Appalachian Trail in 2015. As you’ll hear in this episode, Christine finds connection through nature, hiking, writing, and telling...

A series on what's going on in Liz's head as she journey's through this thing called life. I share my journal entries, random mental musings, contemplations, and experiments as related to creating an inspired and intentional life and business.     ---------------------- Follow me @LizLandeen Work with me at LizLandeen.com

Today's guest is Kristen, a Travel Blogger, Founder of Bearfoot Theory, and Creator of Open Roads Fest.  In 2014, Kristen decided to leave her life in Washington, DC in the marine conservation policy field. Wanting to travel and spend more time in nature, she realized her current career path was not in alignment with what she truly wanted. So, she started blogging as a way to document her jou...

Today’s guest is Stacey Stanger, Co-Creator and Owner of Cherry Clouds Oasis. After 20 years in the food and beverage and hospitality industries, Stacey found herself out of work in 2020 due to the pandemic. With her future employment unknown, she decided to make the most of the situation by combining her experience in hospitality with her love for vintage travel trailers and unique alternative ac...

After 13-years as a Registered Nurse, Mary decided to shift her focus and became her own boss as a Certified Health and Mindset Coach and Nutritionist, and the proud CEO of JOY 360° Coaching. With her many years as an RN, Mary saw firsthand just how short life is and she’s determined more than ever to help other women live their best lives so they can grow old with no regrets, just like she is! Fo...

Voted the "Greatest Outfitter on Earth" by National Geographic, Jim is the Owner of Espirt Whitewater.  He’s also a world-renowned leader in Swiftwater Rescue, has traveled to over 50+ countries, and is a vocal social and environmental advocate. In this episode we cover the following, just to name a few: Having Tolerance for Adversity Never Giving Up Discovering Your Spirit for Adventure Less...

Irene Yee (she/her) is a rock climbing and adventure photographer, a National Geographic Adventure contributor, and published in magazines around the globe, such as Outside, Climbing, and Alpinist, just to name a few! In this episode we cover a lot of ground: Turning a hobby into a career and doing it your way Working with creative challenges and rising above them The importance of representation...

Today’s guest is Ali Wines. Corporate lawyer turned writer, Ali works specifically with sustainable brands in the outdoor industry and beyond. She helps her clients tell compelling stories that inspire action and change, whether that's through purchasing a product, making a donation, or thinking about an issue differently. Ali’s jobs allows her to be deeply immersed in the outdoor community on man...

Daniel and Paige are the Owners of Wander Tears, a handcrafted, custom built teardrop trailer company, which also provides resources and DIY build out plans for those looking to do it on their own. Daniel and Paige, along with their dog Nola, are focused on helping others get outdoors affordably and comfortably. As you’ll hear in this episode, they’ll share the many lessons learned as they jumped...

Puja is the Founder and CEO of Drifted. A sustainable clothing company that combines both function and style for women who like to adventure and travel, designing clothes that can be worn on both the Trail and in Town. In her past life, Puja ran one of the largest Activewear stores in North America, and as you’ll hear in this episode, she’s now helping redefine the modern outdoor culture and influ...

I’m sharing some fun announcements and what to expect from The Outdoor Entrepreneur podcast in 2022.  And get ready, because I just may be coming to city near you! 

Candra is an international speaker, podcaster, and the Owner of Talking Forests, a digital marketing and social media consulting agency, with a focus on bridging the age, diversity, and sustainability gap between the communication and forestry sector. Candra is a proud military spouse, has traveled Europe for a number of years, and has created a career that allows her the ability to work from anyw...

Today’s guest is Brianna Boney founder of GnarlyGirl Fitness & Wellness. After graduating with her BS in Healthy Lifestyles Coaching and receiving her National Board Certification, Brianna started GnarlyGirl Fitness & Wellness in 2020. She helps female athletes build strong relationships with food, body image, and movement through habit change, sound nutrition, and smart training. She has...

In 2016, Tori decided to follow her heart and drive cross country to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Always passionate about paddling, she eventually started her own business, and for the past 5 years has successfully been the proud owner and operator of Dragonfly Kayak Tours, which offers guided sea kayaking tours and outdoor adventures for both adults and kids.  As you’ll hear in this ep...