We lost a legend. And are absolutely gutted. In honor of the icon, the inspiration, the hero that was Hilaree Nelson, we decided to republish her 2019 Stokecast interview. Through this, please allow Hilaree to continue inspiring your next great adventure and your most fulfilling life.

On September 26, 2022, while skiing off the true summit of Mount Manaslu in Nepal with partner Jim Morrison, Hilaree Nelson was swept off her skis by a small avalanche that carried her off the south side of the face. Her body was found two days later. Hilaree will be missed, but her spirit and legacy will live on.

The Stokecast mini-series: Making Ideas Happen

Tune into the raw conversations and consulting sessions your fellow Stokecast listeners had with host Jonathan Ronzio and let your own ideas catch fire by hearing their business, marketing, and brand strategy questions get answered.

Featured this week: Haley Cotty, Explore More

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Jeremy Jones is a snowboarding icon. He's climbed and snowboarded down some of the world's gnarliest peaks, faces, and spines for the last two decades. And from his relentless big mountain pursuits came entrepreneurial dreams that shifted the landscape of the outdoor industry. 

Expressions of his artistry and desire to innovate on the edge include film projects like Deeper, Further, Higher, Ode to Muir, Roadless, and Purple Mountains. He's the founder of Jones Snowboards and has spearheaded the splitboarding revolution while also creating non-profit Protect Our Winters (POW) to champion environmental protection and climate policy.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses:

• What's at stake in the upcoming election
• The difficulties of getting films funded (especially when they tackle tough issues)
• Why mundane moments in the mountains are just as exciting as anything else these days
• Working with family and the Jones brothers business dynamic
• Entrepreneurship and innovation in the sport

Plus, our new favorite quote, "If it's not a screaming yes, it's a no," and a brief community Q&A with questions like what's your favorite adventure film and what really jiggles your jelly!? Seriously...

Reach out @thestokecast and let us know what you think of this one! 

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Redefine running with The Mirnavator. Mirna Valerio is the creator of the Fat Girl Running blog, author of A Beautiful Work in Progress, as well as a speaker, educator, and mother.

On this episode, Mirna takes us on her journey of becoming an ultra-runner, learning to be her own boss, advocating for representation in the sport, and...

- Jonathan and Emily have an exciting update on their lives and goals!

- Mirna's experience running this year's freezing wet Boston Marathon

- From growing up in Brooklyn to her life now, the importance of going outside and exploration

- How a health scare pushed her to rediscover running and an active lifestyle

- Her new series, Slow AF Trail Running Adventure Retreats

- How running clears the mind and helps promote creative energy

- Having a coach is a game-changer, but you should also be able to motivate yourself intrinsically

For the show notes, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/mirna-valerio

Do you know the difference between joy, awe, and stoke?

Veteran, climber, skier, star of Adventure Not War, Stacy Bare digs deep on The Stokecast to paint a thought-provoking picture of the ups and downs in his life and how he was able to reframe some of his darker defining moments.

Stacy also shares:

- How he puts himself in situations in which he needs to push himself out of his comfort zone (any why it's important to do so)

- His work with The Phoenix: A Sober Active Community

- Thought on privilege and the need for self-awareness

- The definitions and differences of joy, awe and stoke

- Using the 'stoplight' to figure out how to balance your life each week

For the show notes on this episode and ways to connect with Stacy, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/stacy-bare

Have you ever thought about going out for 2,000+ mile run? Do you think even if you had the physical strength, you could muster the mental stamina?

This week on the Stokecast, record-breaking distance runner, Joe McConaughy, shares what it takes to smash records on the world's longest trails.

Plus...

- How Joe came to be a runner, and even crazier, an ultramarathon trail runner

- Combining your passion with a cause (Run for Colin)

- What you learn when you dig deep

- Joe's journey on both the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail (to crush the speed records)

- How a positive mindset works wonders

- The importance of gratitude and having a support crew

- Jonathan also gets his first sub-5-minute mile right before we interview Joe!

For the show notes on this episode and ways to connect with Joe, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/joe-mcconaughy

Professional rock climber, writer, and mom, Beth Rodden, joins Emily and Jonathan on to chat about:

- How and why Beth fell in love with climbing

- Creativity vs. competition and what’s changed about the sport for kids today

- Women in climbing and growing up without access to many female role models or any clear path to turning climbing into a career

- How barely escaping a kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan rocked the foundation of Beth’s confidence in climbing, her marriage, and mental health.

- Vulnerability vs. the conquerer’s mentality

- California’s yummy summer produce

For the show notes on this episode and ways to connect with Beth, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/beth-rodden

This week on The Stokecast, professional skier, unprofessional surfer, fisherman, fun haver, and co-founder of Arcade Belts, Cody Townsend.

Expect to walk away from this episode with your new life manifesto and a mission to live every day in more meaningful ways.

Jonathan and Emily chat with Cody about:

- How fun and happiness are the bedrock principles for all of his pursuits

- Why he chose to stop doing what initially brought him success as a professional skier and shift directions into inspiring new outlets

- How to dial in a pace that you can sustain (in the mountains, in life, in business)

- Identifying an opportunity, building an MVP, and scaling a startup

For the show notes from this episode and all the links, https://exploreinspired.com/cody-townsend

Father, climber, emcee, coach, Kris Hampton, reflects on his rise from rapper to rock climber to business owner and content creator. His journey wasn't always easy, and certainly, wasn't always focused.

In this episode, Kris recounts some of the most transformational experiences of his life, specifically when he learned to let go of ego in lieu of finding fulfillment in more personal challenges.

Once Kris seemingly got out of his own way, the pieces of the puzzle started to fall together. And his friends taking note of his success, starting asking for training plans. Power Company Climbing was born.

Kris has now trained thousands of climbers all over the world and dedicates himself to helping others break past their personal barriers, both mental and physical. That is, when he's not working on his own climbing projects or spending time with his family - for which he says scheduling is the key to keeping balanced.

For the show notes, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/kris-hampton

Professional ski mountaineer, adventurer, environmental and social activist, Caroline Gleich is not shy about battling demons.

Whether those demons are social media stalkers and trolls, or her internal voice of fear and insecurity, Caroline has become a champion of creating an open and honest dialogue around tackling personal and professional obstacles head-on.

Her unshakable positivity coupled with her drive to push limits in the mountains while protecting the places we play, make Caroline a powerhouse of inspiration that we were stoked to have on The Stokecast!

In this episode, we chat about skiing, mountaineering, and training for an ultramarathon, as well as the importance of humbling yourself with new challenges as a way to overcome personal and professional struggles.

For more from Caroline and the notes on this episode, visit https://exploreinspired.com/stokecast

Semi-Rad creator Brendan Leonard shares his story of developing a brand voice for the everyday adventurer and how he has been able, and continues, to turn his passions into art that pays.

With Semi-Rad.com, Brendan has dedicated his life to speaking to the simple joys of being regular in outdoor pursuits, focusing on the quirks and commonalities of experiences we share.

Learn how Brendan got his start, taking the leap from corporate life into the freelance world and eventually turned the side-hustle into the full-time paycheck all while climbing, biking, adventuring, and having fun. Also, Brendan weighs in on why he believes the concept of balance is BS.

Go to https://exploreinspired.com/brendan-leonard/ for the show notes.

Clare Gallagher rocked the ultra-running scene when she came out of seemingly nowhere to win the infamous Leadville 100 in 2016, slaying the competition and putting down the second fastest time in the race's history.

But Clare's story started long before Leadville and it's continued these past couple of years in a very big way.

In episode 3 of The Stokecast, Jonathan and Emily dig into:

- What drives Clare Gallagher as an ultra-endurance athlete

- How Clare's career as a runner evolved

- How Clare tricks her mind to keep moving even through discomfort

- What Clare's most stoked about for both her, and ultra-running's future

For this episode's show notes, visit www.exploreinspired.com/stokecast

Also, be sure to subscribe and leave a review to let us know what you love about The Stokecast so far!

Professional adventurer, skier, activist, and storyteller Brody Leven speaks to his entrepreneurial beginnings and recounts his journey from the humble hills of Ohio to some of the world's biggest mountains, epic bike trips, and even the steps of Washington D.C.

For the show notes from this episode, visit www.exploreinspired.com/stokecast

What's that? 100 episodes?!? Holy Stokecast Batman! We did it. And to bring down the house for the 100th installment of stoke, please clap your poles together for Elyse Saugstad!

Elyse Saugstad is a professional skier, Freeride World Champion, female skier of the year, 5x best female performance, and one of the top women in action sports. She's a TEDx speaker and co-creator of S.A.F.E. A.S. (Skiers Advocating and Fostering Education for Avalanche and Snow Safety) Clinics. 

Learn more about Elyse at elysesaugstad.com and connect with her on Instagram @elysesaugstad

With deep love and the sincerest of stoke, your hosts 100 episodes in, Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

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Welcome to The Stokecast podcast by Explore Inspired! In this episode, get to know your hosts (Jonathan Ronzio & Emily Holland). Learn what inspired us to start this podcast, hear about the types of topics we'll be covering and the people we'll be speaking with. And, of course, Emily defines "stoke!" Thanks a ton for tuning in and embarking on this journey with us. We look forward to bringing you stories and tips each week to help you balance work, life, and adventure, and inspire you to take action! For this episode and more, visit www.exploreinspired.com/stokecast

Candice Burt loves to run... really, really far. But this elite ultrarunner is also the founder of Destination Trail — a race organization and management company known for its 200-mile series — as well as the host and producer of the Humans of Ultraruning podcast, and a single mom to two girls. Safe to say, Candice stays busy!

In this episode, learn how Candice combined a passion for running with an obsession for maps and creating routes to start her business Destination Trail. Explore how that's been the unlock to storytelling endeavors and additional creative outlets, learn how Candice fits all of this into her lifestyle, and what her company has been doing to pivot amid the pandemic. 

Lastly, and most importantly, get Candice's take on why your own ego is your hardest competitor both on and off the trail, and how she learned to let go.

To get involved in a virtual trail race or stay connected to Destination Trail, visit destinationtrailrun.com

To learn more about Candice, visit her website at candiceburt.com

Or connect with Candice on Instagram @runcandicerun

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

In this episode, American Hiking Society Executive Director, Public Lands Lover, JEDI in the Outdoors ally, and advocate for the hiking community, Kate Van Waes. We discuss the pandemic, finding purpose, discovering passion, and planning for the future. It's a good one!

Get involved with American Hiking Society at https://americanhiking.org/

Connect with Kate on Instagram @KVanWaesAHS or Twitter @KateVanWaes

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Kathy Karlo is the host of the popular outdoor podcast, For The Love Of Climbing, where she focuses on exploring concepts of vulnerability, healing, and personal development by way of pushing oneself in the wild. She's also the Executive Director of the No Man's Land Film Festival and contributing writer to Climbing Magazine and Alpinist.

In this episode, we, of course, get candid with Kathy and talk about how she developed her career and community by chasing authenticity and following joy to where she wanted to go.

Tune into her podcast here

Connect with Kathy on IG here

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio & Emily Holland

Two-time All-American Nordic skiing and cross-country racer, Stephanie Howes, is no stranger to pushing her boundaries. But her latest obsession and life's purpose she discovered, is helping you push yours. 

With a Master's in Exercise Physiology from Montana State University, a Ph.D. in Nutrition & Exercise Science, and a Top 3 ranking from Ultra Runner Magazine under her belt, Stephanie started her own coaching & nutrition business.

In this episode, we dive deep into how to manage and adapt to huge life changes like starting a business, moving to a new place, or ending a relationship. Plus, the science of sports nutrition, adventures in trail running, and more.

Learn more and connect with Stephanie at https://stephaniemariehowe.com/

Chris Winter is the Executive Director of the Access Fund. As the leader and operations manager of the organization works closely with the board of directors, staff, and partners to fulfill on Access Fund's mission to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment.

Access Fund is on a mission to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment. In this episode, learn how you can help. But also, hear how the pandemic has impacted the fund, and how they plan to tackle reopening of our protected, and precious, climbing areas.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

Learn more about the Access Fund

Becca Cahall is the co-founder and CEO of adventure media company Duct Tape Then Beer. 

DTTB is known for projects such as The Dirtbag Diaries, Safety Third, Running Thoughts, Solar Detroit, Big World, Follow Through, and This Is Bears Ears. From podcasts to virtual reality and everything in between, Duct Tape Then Beer has been on the forefront of immersive storytelling in the outdoor industry, not allowing impactful narratives to ever be confined to one medium.

In this episode, we dig into Becca's beginnings, how she accidentally co-founded this media powerhouse, and how she thinks about building teams, decision-making, and the creative process.

Learn more at https://www.ducttapethenbeer.com/ 

Alex Strohl is a Madrid-born, French photographer, based in Whitefish, Montana. His work is characterized by his extraordinary travels and instead of creating contrived scenes, Strohl creates authentic moments and captures them as they unfold before him—continually blurring the lines between work and life. 

Strohl's photography has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Gentleman's Journal; his client lists includes dozens of household names. He is the founder of Strohl Works, creator of The Nooq, and Co-Founder of Stay & Wander.

Connect with Alex on Instagram or learn more about his work and projects at alexstrohl.com

Xavier de le Rue is a world-renowned big mountain snowboarder raised in the Pyrenees and based in Verbier, Switzerland. This three-time Freeride World Tour champion helped establish big mountain snowboarding as we know it, systematically ticking off some of the steepest and most mind-boggling descents in the world.

His film projects include This Is My Winter, White Noise, The Sky Piercer, and you’ve seen him featured in Jeremy Jones’ Deeper, Further, Higher series or on epic magazine covers for Transworld and White Lines.

He’s also constantly pushing the boundaries of product design in the sport, leaving his innovative mark on boots, bindings, and even whistles. Now, Xavier is focusing on sharing his knowledge of the steep, gnarly, and deep in his How To XV YouTube series.

In this conversation, we get a more casual Xavier tuning in from his mountain home amid the quarantine to share candid stories, family moments, and his truest motivations.

Learn more about Xavier and his pursuits at xavierdelerue.com

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Tune into the raw conversations and consulting sessions your fellow Stokecast listeners had with host Jonathan Ronzio and let your own ideas catch fire by hearing their business, marketing, and brand strategy questions get answered.

Featured this week: John Doherty of Credo and Single Geared

Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic magazine photographer, Ami Vitale, has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.”  In 2009, after shooting a powerful story on the transport and release of one the world’s last white rhinos, Ami shifted her focus to today’s most compelling wildlife and environmental stories.

Follow Ami on Instagram @amivitale

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Learn what Mario Molina and Protect Our Winters are working on to rally the Outdoor State and bring our community together for a passion-centered purpose—to combat climate change and protect the places we love to play.

Explore the work of POW Alliance athletes, creatives, scientists, and brands, and learn what actions you can take, even from home, even amid the global pandemic, to pursue progress and turn your passion into action.

About Mario Molina:

"An avid alpinist, snowboarder, mountain biker, guide, and life adventurer, Molina previously served as international director at The Climate Reality Project, where he designed the organization’s climate leadership training and oversaw its post-Paris Agreement international strategy. Prior to his work at Climate Reality, Molina led strategy and programs as deputy director at the Alliance for Climate Education (ACE)."

Join the conversation in The Stokecast member Facebook group

Get involved with POW at protectourwinters.org

Coping with Rapidly Changing, Challenging Conditions!

Big mountain climber and Alpenglow Expeditions founder Adrian Ballinger, professional rock climber Emily Harrington, ski mountaineer and activist Caroline Gleich, and pro skier Angel Collinson discuss the adventurer’s perspective on coping with rapidly changing, challenging conditions as it relates to the outdoors and the world as of 2020.   

This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast.

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

(Watch the episode at youtube.com/c/jonathanronzio)

Resetting Intentions When Goals Go Out The Window!

Pro skier and The Fifty Project creator Cody Townsend, Flash Foxy founder Shelma Jun, Tiny Home Adventure creator Andrew Muse, and adventure photographer Scott Kranz give their perspectives on what happens when big goals get interrupted and intentions must be reset.  

This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast.

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

(Watch the episode at youtube.com/c/jonathanronzio)

Transitions and Transformation During a Crisis!

Mountain athlete TJ David, travel influencer “Renee Roaming” Hahnel, entrepreneur Nick Dio, and pro skier Hadley Hammer discuss transitions and transformations during moments of crisis.   

This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast.

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

Time, Pressure, & Productivity!

Professional skier Michelle Parker, mountain endurance athlete Jason Antin, Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall, and Range founder Jeanine Pesce come together to talk about balancing time, pressures to be productive, and how to enjoy the moment.  

This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast.

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

Departure from the Comfort Zone!

Ultrarunner Mirna Valerio, adventure skier Brody Leven, mountain bike coach Lindsey Richter, and filmmaker Max Lowe muse on their life/work decisions amid a pandemic, speaking to professional pivots and harnessing stoke!

This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast.

Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.

So, the world looks a little different since The Stokecast took a break. In fact, the world looks like the inside of your house right now! 

While the next season is not yet kicking off, we felt it was the right time to do our normal quarterly report—discussing goals across work, life, and adventure, and how the coronavirus quarantine has affected it all! For us, and for you. 

We hope you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and happy. We hope that in a world of uncertainty you are gaining new perspectives and finding new purpose. We appreciate you. Please, stay home, and let's get through this together!

Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland

What are your biggest goals for this shiny new decade and how are you going to make them happen?

In this first episode of 2020, Emily and Jonathan reflect back on the past decade and year and talk through their goals and priorities for the New Year.

Plus! After 82 weekly stoke-filled episodes, Emily and Jonathan have decided to take a little pause to revamp and restructure The Stokecast and make it even better. Tune in to hear more about what’s coming up.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/stokecast-episode-82

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

The Stokecast mini-series: Making Ideas Happen

Tune into the raw conversations and consulting sessions your fellow Stokecast listeners had with host Jonathan Ronzio and let your own ideas catch fire by hearing their business, marketing, and brand strategy questions get answered.

Featured this week: Erik Lara, DIY Climbing Holds

Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He has been on expeditions all around the world, traveling through over 80 countries by bicycle, boat and on foot. In 2012 he was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers Of The Year.

Alastair has completed numerous epic human-powered journeys all across the globe. But after becoming a father, he realized that heading off into the wild for months at the time just wasn’t a viable option anymore.

That’s when he started exploring the concept of microadventures—shorter, more local adventures that still offer an escape to the wilderness but without the need to ski to the South Pole or go live in a cabin in Patagonia.

As an author, speaker and creative, Alastair is all about trying to encourage people to get outside and leave their comfort zone. This quest is what inspired his latest creative project, the ‘Living Adventurously’ Podcast.

In this episode, Alastair talks about the process behind writing and publishing his latest book, The Doorstep Mile. He also shares his tips on leveraging social media to engage with your audience, building momentum towards your dreams, creating habits that stick and building adventure into your busy daily life.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/alastairhumphreys

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Andrew Drummond is a New Hampshire-based mountain athlete specializing in backcountry skiing and SkiMo racing. He is also a race director, ski and running events organizer and the owner of Ski The Whites, a New Hampshire-based alpine touring ski shop.

Andrew has become known as the go-to backcountry skiing expert in the White Mountains and attributes this to spending as much time as possible challenging himself in the mountains, challenging himself to do things that maybe hadn’t been done before, and also investing time in sharing his experiences.

After taking a break from the corporate world, Andrew decided to design a life and career around his passion for the mountains and for alpine touring. It took a few years to figure out exactly what this would look like but in 2016 Andrew started ‘Ski The Whites’, a community and shop dedicated to outfitting backcountry enthusiasts with the proper gear and resources for the wild experiences they craved. He also organizes skiing and trail running events and recently launched the ‘Weekend Beta’ podcast via a Patreon page.

In this episode, we talk to Andrew about leaving the traditional path to pursue your passion, establishing yourself as an expert in your field, starting an online reseller store and running a business without losing sight of your original goal, and even some of the barriers to the backcountry from a cost and safety perspective.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/andrewdrummond

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Tara Kerzhner is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer and accomplished rock climber.

Tara is originally from Oregon where until about five years ago she worked a “traditional” marketing job while pursuing her two passions, climbing and photography, on the side.

Eventually, she took a leap of faith and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time photographer and cinematographer. Tara now works across the globe shooting some of the world’s best climbers for renowned outdoor brands like Arc’teryx and The North Face.

Tara shares her tips and lessons on getting into outdoor photography, developing relationships with brands, valuing your work as a creative and the process of pitching creative projects to brands.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/tara-kerzhner

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Nicole Handel is a Vermont-based adventure athlete who has designed her life in a way that enables her to balance her full-time marketing job with her many outdoor pursuits. Whether it means going camping on a weeknight, waking up early to hit the slopes before work or going trail running over lunch – Nicole is constantly striving to get the most out of every day.

After a break-up a few years ago, Nicole decided to start saying yes to more things – even things that scared her. Her willingness to try new things and to follow through has led her to become an avid outdoor athlete and brand ambassador.

In this episode, Nicole shares her insights on a wide range of topics including overcoming imposter syndrome, managing a full-time job with other pursuits, going backpacking with your dog and building an engaged audience and community on social media.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/nicolehandel

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Jason Antin is a New England native who now calls Colorado home with his wife Jenny and daughter Avery. The Beat Monday co-host is obsessed with outdoor endurance challenges, big efforts on tight timeframes with great friends, and strives to achieve the ultimate work-life balance.

From football, Fidelity Investments, and a career as a police officer to climbing and running around the world with a show on Outside TV, Jason's story is an inspired pursuit of what makes you feel most alive.

Between working with early-stage start-ups with business development and strategy, to training and guiding clients eager to explore the mountains, Jason's professional life is built around cultivating and contributing to an enthusiastic outdoor community.

Off the clock, Jason enjoys moving quickly in the mountains over all mediums that mother nature shares with us whether that be trails, rock, ice or snow. Long days in the mountains with plenty of smiles is what he's looking for.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/jason-antin

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Chris Ronzio started his first real business when he was 14, but his entrepreneurial career began long before that. 

Learn about Chris' journey from lemonade stands and car washes to a nationwide video production company, and now, a software that helps small businesses build their playbooks and train their growing teams—Trainual. 

Alongside his business endeavors, Chris has been managing Type 1 diabetes since 7 years old and shares how this disease has impacted his motivation and entrepreneurial drive. 

Plus, Chris shares a humbling story of barely being able to run 2 miles just two years ago, In contrast with completing his first half Ironman just last month. 

Chris also happens to be host Jonathan Ronzio's big brother and business partner! This is a fun episode. Hope you enjoy it!

Today, adventurers Liz Sampey and Rob Bart leave on a one-way ticket to Pakistan to begin a human-powered journey across the Himalayas in winter. On bikes and a packraft, the two will travel from Pakistan to Nepal, and it's a mystery even to them exactly how long this voyage will take.

How do you develop even remote comfortability with the extreme unknowns of expedition life? And how do you design your lifestyle and career in a way that allows you to take off for an undetermined amount of time to pursue an adventure dream?

This episode explores the mindset it takes to chase both expeditions and entrepreneurship, how Liz and Rob have planned and prepared for their journey ahead, and the steps you can take to infuse a little more uncertainty into your life to achieve your own impossible.

Find the show notes at https://exploreinspired.com/liz-and-robs-himalayan-journey

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

29-year old Professional big mountain skier Angel Collinson has shattered industry ceilings since she hit the scene. The first female skier to land both the opening and finale segments in a TGR film and the first woman to win Powder Magazine's "Best Line" award.

Raised on the slopes of Alta ski area in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon, her and her brother Johnny (also a professional skier on The North Face athlete team) spent their youth splitting time between ski resort employee housing and living out of a van chasing backcountry adventures for family fun.

In this episode we talk all things skiing and stoke of course, Angel's sibling dynamic in the professional sphere, as well as how to overcome your own worst critic—yourself.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/angelcollinson

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Rickey Gates is a Salomon sponsored runner, writer, and storyteller. He is the author of the upcoming book, Cross Country, written about his run across America—a project titled Transamericana that is also set to become a feature film. He is the creator of the Hut Run Hut retreat series, in its 7th year, as well as the Bus Run Bus guided adventure series in its 2nd year. 

In this episode, Rickey talks about how he fell in love with running, how its influenced his life at different moments, and the inception of his projects and the momentum they've created. Additionally, Rickey weighs in on learning to live on almost nothing, why waiting tables and seasonal employment shaped his career aspirations and opportunities, how to smile through frustration, and why you need to start talking to strangers.

For more: https://exploreinspired.com/rickeygates

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Nicole Deboom is the Founder and CEO of Skirt Sports, a former professional triathlete, host of the Run This World podcast, founder of the Running Start nonprofit, a wife and a mom. How does she have the time? Tune in to find out.

Also discover how Nicole continues to evolve both personally and professionally with business pivots that feel more akin to a startup than a 15 year old apparel company, and the confidence factor to tackle any tough challenge ahead.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/nicoledeboom

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

The Stokecast mini-series: Making Ideas Happen

Tune into the raw conversations and consulting sessions your fellow Stokecast listeners had with host Jonathan Ronzio and let your own ideas catch fire by hearing their business, marketing, and brand strategy questions get answered.

Featured this week: Angela McCurren of Outdoor AngVentures

Simeon Baker is an Aussie made musician and photographer who dove head first into his passions, and the world.

With little but a guitar and a dream, he up and left Australia, moved to London, and now spends his time playing music on the road, on the streets, and of course on YouTube and Instagram, while traveling in a T5 Van and photographing the world along the way.

Learn what it takes to lean into your talents and the unknown, and embrace the attempt to build two somewhat lives into one.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/simeonbaker

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

From his high school dive team to the infamous cliffs of Colorado's Casa Bonita, and eventually to making a living as a professional cliff diver, content creator, and waterfall guide, Travis Sims is obsessed with pushing his personal and professional limits while building a community around cleaning up the places we play. 

Learn how Travis created a career out of jumping off massive cliffs and why he started the annual "Cliff Cruise" waterfall clean up tour.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/travissims

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

It's an Emily and Jonathan episode ya'll! And after 68 of these stoke-filled inspiration sessions where we initially set out to tackle the concept of balancing work, life, and adventure while having fun and making a difference, we've just come to the conclusion that real balance is total BS. Tune in to hear what we mean!

Plus! Don't miss the top Explore Inspired backcountry camping tip, and The Travel Stack travel resource directory.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/imbalance

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Andrew Muse is a professional multi-sport athlete, content creator, and social media influencer who consistently generates compelling and high production value content with his adventure dog Kicker by his side. 

In this episode we explore the circumstances of his youth, how an unstable family dynamic influenced his yearning for the wild west, the reason many of the most dramatic or impactful moments of his life happened when he left no other option on the table, and how the true meaning of adventure and stoke can be found in the companionship of a dog.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/andrewmuse

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired

Graham is an award-winning professional climber and well-recognized film maker in the outdoor industry. He works as a producer and the director of development with Bedrock Film Works through which he his able to utilize his extensive logistics, rigging, marketing and media expertise while maintaining his role as an athlete in the outdoor industry.

Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/grahamzimmerman

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

Editor: Chris Plante

Presented by: Explore Inspired