Inspire Campfire

Inspire Campfire

Welcome to Inspire Campfire. A podcast where ordinary people tell their stories of extraordinary adventure. These are campfire stories meant to inspire the rest of us to light the fire within, get outside, follow our dreams and return to tell our own stories. Ready? Let’s strike the match…

Episodes

April 29, 2024 56 mins

Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery with Tom Turcich, who set out on a quest for meaning by walking around the world. In 2022, Tom achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the 10th person on record to complete this epic journey. Spanning 38 countries over the course of 7 years and covering a staggering 28,000 miles, his adventure is nothing short of extraordinary.

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On this special Earth Day episode, we’re joined by Mike Silvestrini, Partner and Co-Founder of Energea - a company that makes investing in renewable energy accessible for everyone. Mike’s love for adventure has taken him all over the world including time spent with the Peace Corps. Through these experiences, Mike began to develop passion and skills within renewable energy initiatives to bec...

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Frank Wiseman, an acclaimed salesperson, lifestyle coach, and health advocate. In this captivating conversation, Frank takes us on a transformative journey of physical healing, recounting his remarkable experience scaling a mountain on a distant continent armed only with shorts and guided by the legendary Wim Hof. Get ready to be motivated and upli...

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In this captivating episode, we are honored to welcome back two remarkable individuals, Karen Darke and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, as they unite to embark on an extraordinary journey. Karen, a Paralympic gold medalist and intrepid adventurer, defies limitations with her awe-inspiring exploits across seven continents, despite being paralyzed from the chest down. Joining her is Dr. Gladden, a disti...

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In this episode, we're accompanied by "Outback" Mike Atkinson, who recounts his two-month survival journey aboard a dugout canoe along the Great Barrier Reef. Mike, known for his recent participation in the survival reality show Alone Australia, boasts a diverse background as an adventure filmmaker, former military pilot, and the author of the newly released book, Modern Day Castaway.

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In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Goldman to talk about the sport of Adventure Racing, which is highlighted in the new movie, Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg. Sarah is the Community Programs Director for the North Carolina Outward Bound School, who has proudly served as a firefighter, police officer, and adventure racing participant and coach.

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In this episode, we're joined by the adventurous Moondog Roop, who unveils his fascinating journey and introduces us to the exhilarating world of thru-skating. Offering a fresh perspective on long-distance adventuring, Moondog recounts his experiences traversing the 800-mile Florida trail and numerous other epic trails. Get ready to be inspired by his remarkable tales and his innovative app...

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In this episode, Lucy Barnard, an Aussie in pursuit of becoming the first woman to walk the length of the Earth, joins us to share her story of the active 30,000 km trek from the southernmost point of South America to the highest point of Alaska with her companion, Wombat, an Australian Cattle Dog.

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In this episode, Jillian Morris, the founder and president of Sharks4Kids - an educational organization that brings together scientists, educators, conservationists, and professional videographers to help create and inspire a new generation of shark advocates, joins us to share her story of studying the ocean and her respect for the marine animals to which she has dedicated her life.

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In this episode, Angela Maxwell, an author, solo adventurer, and inspirational speaker, joins us to share her story of walking across 4 continents, 14 countries, a handful of islands, and over 20,000 miles over 6.5 years. She shares her stories of tragedy and triumph, of courage and calamity, as well as those of humor, heart, and humanity.

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In this episode, Ryan Prentiss, an arborist, coffee enthusiast, bike fanatic, and constant student of life, joins us to share the story of his bike tour from San Francisco, California to Peru and how he learned to adapt to the unexpected. Ryan is living the adventure life with a passion for experiencing adventure himself and as an outdoor guide and educator for others.

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In this episode, Philip Lhamsuren, a passionate adventurer, writer, and father who has been roaming the ‘abandoned roads’ of the world since 1997, joins us to share his story and adventures exploring Amazonia. He is joined by Marina Danailova who joined him on a recent trip in the jungle.

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In this episode, Shelby Stanger, creator and host of the podcast, Wild Ideas Worth Living, an REI Co-Op Studios production and author of, Will to Wild, joins us to share her story and talk about soul seeking, second chances, and success that we can find through a little adventure as life’s antidote.

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In this episode, Clint Bertucci, the founder of Travr - a travel company that brings together incredible destinations, bucket list experiences, and like-minded travelers, joins us to share his story and how we can seize the opportunities inside each moment.

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In this episode, Michele Tyburski, the creator of Hiking After 50 - a social media brand that reminds us that it’s never too late to become active and enjoy the outdoors, joins us to share her story of finding hiking as a release and a trigger for transformation while overcoming her fear of heights.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Fornal, an international explorer, cultural detective, filmmaker, award-winning writer, and the host of Unexplained and Unexplored on the Discovery and Science Channel. Listen in as he shares the incredible story of completing the first long-distance swim of the Nares Strait in history.

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In this episode, Adam El Azab, an award-winning photographer and the Founder of How2Egypt - a Travel Buddy business that lets you experience Egypt as a friend, joins us to share his story and all of the amazing things Egypt has to offer.

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In this episode, Taylor Grist joins us a second time to share his story of committing to what he started and summiting Mount Everest. His first attempt was cut short due to his Sherpa team coming down with Covid days before he was set to summit.

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In this episode, Hannah and Mark Ollenburger, Creators of Bears Den Essentials - a knitwear label for those who love being outside where the wild things are, join us to share their story of leaving city life to answer a call to nature and more fully experience their love for the wild, wildlife, and each other in Montana.

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In this episode, Alfredo Aliaga, his daughter Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau, and Julian Coiner, who just returned from a quest to set a new World record that would make Alfredo, at age 92, the oldest person to hike the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, join us to share their story about their hike that covered 24 miles in 21 hours.

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