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We are on a mission to collect wisdom nuggets. Our goal is to spotlight people with stories concerning honesty, courage, love, transcendence and everything in between. If we sit down with the right people, ask the right questions, we will come away with a piece of their wisdom to launch ourselves on our own hero's journey. Whether you're listening on your morning commute, or lounging on a Sunday morning, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and join us in our journey to collect wisdom nuggets.
Episodes
Shawn Eckles is a touring guitarist and songwriter and guitarist/vocalist for "Andy Frasco & The UN," a Colorado based harmonic funk and rock band.
Casey Russell is a multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist for Colorado based Funk / Soul / Jam band "The Magic Beans."
Dave arrived to Vail from a small town in Kansas with ambition, drive, and integrity. Dave started with nothing except for his work ethic and built one of the most successful landscaping companies in the Vail Valley. He exemplifies the importance of living by your values and setting the bar high.
Mike is a rising star and singer-songwriter. His experiences on the road as a traveling musician across America and the globe have transformed his songwriting and life.
Dante is a co-founder of Underscore Ave - a creative platform connecting creatives to paid opportunities. Dante and his team are driven by the belief that creative people should not have to sacrifice their dreams of pursuing creative work to corporate 9-5 jobs.
Murray is the CEO and Chairman of Horizon Kinetics, a financial investment and research firm with billions of dollars under management. Murray is a human encyclopedia, author, and was an early investor in bitcoin, investing more than $700,000 in bitcoin in 2015. In this episode, you will learn about multiple economic theories, cryptocurrency, and individuals through history who have found intriguing ways to financial prosperity.
Ken Schanzer, former president of NBC sports, played a key role in negotiating NBC's acquisitions of the Olympics, NFL, Nascar, and the Kentucky Derby. Ken shares the story of his career, the principles and values guiding his success, and provides a mini-lesson on how to lead effective negotiations.
Bratzo is the Executive Director at My Future Pathways, a non-profit supporting the education of low income students in the Vail Valley through scholarship, mentorship, life coaching, and personalized attention.
Vail Valley Citizen of the Year, Ann Smead shares stories about being one of the first female system engineers at IBM and the first female partner at a commercial real estate development company managing over four million square feet. Ann oversaw the real estate portfolio of Kaiser Aerospace & Electronics Corp and the University of Boulder's Aerospace Engineering Science's Department is named after Ann and her late husb...
Dale went to college at 13 and graduated with two masters degrees by the age of 21. He oversaw the MRI lab at the University of Oregon and is currently developing machine learning software at a science technology company in Salt Lake City. We debunk some common misconceptions and myths about the brain, examine the sometimes faulty frameworks underpinning scientific discovery, philosophy, and the reasons you should stay away from co...
David is the CEO and Founder of Greyledge Technologies, a biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine. He is also a social media fitness influencer, and entrepreneur.
Mike is the founder of Bain Capital Ventures, the venture capital arm of Bain Capital, a private investment firm that manages $120 billion worldwide. Mike sits on nine company boards, contributes to multiple nonprofits and is a father of four.
Dave is the founder of D10, a broadcasted athletic contest where the winner is crowned "Wall Street's Best Athlete." Money raised through these events supports pediatric cancer research, for which $15 Million has been raised. Dave is also founder and CEO of Orchestra Macrosystems, a digital assessments platform used by the Department of Defense to optimize human performance.
Vignesh is an intriguing entrepreneur with international experience and knowledge. He shares important moments from his business and personal life in this engaging interview.
Lauren Dow is a mental heath advocate, writer, and proponent of vulnerability and self-love.
Alex and Sam were part of a team that canoed to the Arctic Ocean. They paddled through some of the most remote waterways in Canada over 51 days.
Joel is a professional bmx biker and stuntman.
Taylor is a rising star in the film and audio industry. She's played a significant role in the production of trailers for major feature films including Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Coco, Baby Driver, The Jungle Book... Her work has appeared on outlets worldwide, including The National Geographic, NBC, the Discovery Channel, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, Forbes, The Rolling Stone, and many prestigious film fest...
Self-improvement is a never-ending battle.
Owners of Dave & Matt's Vans, a 16+ employee company, share with us their story behind starting a Van conversion business (converting Vans to tiny homes on wheels) in the Vail Valley and their outlook on the future of a minimalist lifestyle.
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