Trail Breaker Podcast

My guests today are Abiel Gutierrez & Andres Santos, Co-Founders of Comun, a fintech company empowering immigrants and their families to achieve upward mobility through financial inclusion. We talked about why it’s important to help others carry the load; how a rapidly scaling business can co-exist with family, personal health, and playing drums in a band; and why you should always do the...

My guest today is Seth Besse, CEO of Undivided, a former junior world champion windsurfer, and a perpetual explorer of what’s around the next corner.  We talked about how Undivided provides an entire support system for parents raising kids with disabilities; how dyslexia and ADHD has influenced his personal, professional, and parenting path; and why waiting until you feel qualified is a...

My guest today is Rich Radford, Guide & Program Director of Biome Africa and Principal of The Garden Route Co. He’s also a naturalist, explorer, conservationist, wildlife photographer, and surfer. We talked about how the South African bush has influenced his landscape design company and new project, Biome Africa; how to use exploration as a means to environmental education and conservatio...

My guest today is Todd Turner, a 20-year veteran in the advertising space, creator of Wash-a-Pig, a creative training game, and Co-Founder of Up To Something. We talked about what Wash-a-Pig is and how you can support it, how everyone from creatives, to dance instructors, to leadership trainers can use it, and why your inner critic is always wrong. Learn more about Todd at:   Personal Li...

My guest today is Kelli Jones, Founder and CEO of NoSo Patches, a former therapist and accountant, and a life-long eclectic adventurer.  We talked about the importance of designing from a place of circularity, why sustainability is good for business, and how change happens faster when you’re having fun. Learn more about Kelli and NoSo Patches at NoSoPatches.com Connect with Kelli on Link...

My guest today is Katie Parson, Regional Vice President of Sales at Renaissance Learning; lover of dance, yoga, and most things outdoors; and mother to two young girls, affectionately dubbed the Blonde Mafia. We talked about how her sales career started at age 14 in her father’s coffee shop, why it’s so important to take steps to stand out, and why the people along your path matter so much. Follow...

My guest today is Carl Segerstrale, co-owner & operator of Surf NSR in Nicaragua, a former teacher, and a lifetime adventurer. We talked about how he successfully achieved something so many of us dream about (which is building a life on the beach in another country) and what it takes to build a business from scratch in Nicaragua. Find out more about SurfNSR at surfnsr.com Follow Carl on Instag...

My guest today is Kelly Halpin, a professional mountain runner, professional illustrator, and self-proclaimed nature nerd. We talked about creative ways to get kids outside, the juxtaposition of flow & perfectionism, and why it’s important to be able to “suffer well.” Find out more about Kelly at KellyHalpin.com Follow Kelly: Facebook: facebook.com/kelly.halpin.3 Instagram: @kyehalpin Full epi...

My guest today is Hope Meng, a Graphic Designer and Artist with a strong focus on custom lettering and typography. She’s also the creator of the Monogram Project, the TEXT/TILE Studio, and mother to two incredible humans. We talked about how she helps entrepreneurs develop timeless visual identities, the importance of personal creative projects, and her thoughts and feelings about her upcomin...

My guest today is  Brian Sloss , Director of Product Management at  HomeLight , former founder of  Disclosures.io  and a kelp pasta chef.   We talked about how coaching has influenced his career, his evolution from Product Manager to Founder, and what it's like when your company is acquired. For more info on HomeLight visit HomeLight.com Find Brian Sloss on LinkedIn :...

My guest today is Thomas Scaria, co-founder of Prysm, a group ownership platform using crypto technology allowing the 99% to pool their capital in order to buy blue-chip assets anywhere in the world.  We talked about what inspired Thomas to originally jump into the crypto space, how Prysm is leveling the financial playing field, and what DAO’s and NFT’s are. For more info about Prysm, visit p...

My guest today is Dr. Diana Partovi, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Founder of California Neuropsychology Services, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley.  We talked about her work as a neuropsychologist, the way she takes those skills to develop trainings for companies, and a fantastic program supporting neurodiversity at work that we’re partnering on.    Find out...

My guest today is Wendy Chan, a senior business development executive at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a former X-games competitor in boarder cross, and a recent stroke survivor.  We talked about the important work her company is doing to combat the pandemic, why education has always been primary for her, and why it’s important to talk to strangers.  Follow Wendy on Instagram @jean_claudedam...

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Trail Breaker Podcast! Hoping you’ll have a chance to spend time with those you love and doing things that bring you the most joy. We’ll be enjoying family time, surfing, skiing, and eating too many gingerbread cookies. Wishing you and yours the very best and join us in the new year for more Trail Breaker episodes.

My guest today is Julie Dery, founder of Saltworks Creative and Saltworks Paper and the creative director for Outpost. She’s also on the board of Slow Food in the Tetons, a swimmer of high alpine lakes, and has an affinity for street art and pattern design.  We talked about her journey into and out of entrepreneurship, keeping your ego away from your happiness, and what “freedom” really looks...

My guest today is Jake Cohn, a professional skier, founder of The Locals Sale and SnowLocals, and a public speaker.  We talked about his most recent TED Talk “Think Beyond Your Labels”, how to keep great ski gear out of landfills, and his time both delighting and traumatizing small children as the skiing melon bear.  Find out more about The Locals Sale at LocalsSale.com Learn more about...

My guest today is Sam Alba, co-founder of Dagger, a modern CICD platform for Software Developers. Before starting Dagger, Sam ran the engineering team at Docker. He’s originally from France, but has been in CA since 2011. We talked about how managers are really a service to their teams, how it’s ok to leave a company and not ok to stay for the wrong reasons, and how when you start a company, every...

My guest today is Matan-Paul Shetrit, Head of Product for A.Team, a company where the world's top builders team up with growing companies in order to make better products, faster. Prior to A.Team, Matan was at Brex, Flexport, Square and Stripe and when he’s not at work, you can find him climbing or enjoying the outdoors with his wife and dog. We talked about how our best work happens when we’re pa...

My guest today is Michael Gaines, an executive coach, leadership trainer and consultant based in San Francisco, CA. We talked about why believing in people matters, the value of mentorship and why the “straight-talk express” is critical for growth. Follow Michael on Instagram @vangaines Full episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting Editing and social media support from...

My guest today is Jamie Campbell, founder of Catapult Adventure Vehicles, a Reno-based company creating sport and lifestyle specific vans capable of any adventure you can dream up. Catapult was born out of Jamie’s life-long love for the outdoors paired with creative skills he honed as a metal fabricator, custom furniture creator, and project manager.  We talked about how regardless of age, pu...

My guest today is Stephanie Thomas, Executive Director of the Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation (TCSAR Foundation), an organization she’s been a part of for the past 15 years. Her favorite parts of the job are supporting her SAR volunteers, brainstorming “what’s next” and working with community partners. When not on Search and Rescue duty, Steph’s exploring the mountains by foot, wheel or...

My guest today is Taylor Glenn, a people, landscape and outdoor photographer with a curiosity to explore new places and connect with new people. His work can be found in magazines like National Geographic, Outside, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired and in campaigns for companies like Subaru and Qantas. He’s also a climber, backcountry skier, hunter and father to Gracie, the “alpine panda.” We tal...

My guest today is Ben Roth, a multi-disciplinary artist working primarily with sculpture, furniture, and printmaking. He draws his inspiration from the natural world and tries to draw attention to the environments and systems that can teach us so much. He’s also an avid fisherman, trail-runner, and former restaurateur. We talked about how he found the “art world” that he could exist and thrive in,...

My guest today is Veronica Schreibeis Smith, Founding Principal and CEO of Vera Iconica, a global pioneer in wellness architecture. She’s practiced architecture on four continents and currently works, speaks, and leads think tanks internationally on the topic. She’s also a 4th generation Wyomingite who used to guide horseback trips into the wilderness.  She currently uses some of those same s...

My guest today is Brolin Mawejje, a snowboarding Olympic hopeful representing Uganda, a sponsored rider for Burton, and a medical student pursuing his MD.  He’s also passionate about history, learning to garden, and having the biggest positive impact he can have on the world.   We talked about his current focus on “transitions”, how snowboarding is his vehicle for impact, and his “s...