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What connects a near-fatal October blizzard on Yosemite's Leaning Tower, the psychology of the nocebo effect, and revolutionary decarbonization in oil and gas? In this returning episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks re-engages with entrepreneur and rock climber Luke Hanley. Luke shares how climbing culture shaped his perspective on risk, the power of belief over biology, and how serendipity led him from cold-calling Fortune 100 executives with a basic Gmail account to leading impactful clean energy solutions.
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What happens when a 30-foot snowboarding fall forces a biochemistry student to pivot her entire life path? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Rian O'Donnell, Chief of Staff at 1089. Rian shares her journey growing up on a family compound in Greater Boston raised by a single-father lineman, living on the French Riviera during high school, recovering from a severe spinal injury, and developing a patented biofuel made from chocolate manufacturing waste. Together, they discuss resilience, cross-cultural relationships, and scaling sustainable technology.
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What can a 5,000-year-old healing tradition teach us about modern stress, relationships, and generational gaps? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Daddu Yogi, an Ayurvedic practitioner and owner of the Therapeutic Ayurveda Center in Boulder, Colorado. Daddu shares his journey from growing up in Varanasi, India, learning holistic medicine from his mud-wrestling grandfather, navigating a 700-guest traditional Indian wedding, and bringing ancient wellness practices to the West.
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What drives someone who achieved early financial freedom through real estate to leave Silicon Valley behind and pursue life as a Buddhist monk? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with James Tao for a deep dive into an unconventional life path. James shares his story of growing up in Silicon Valley with an immigrant father who survived China's Cultural Revolution, leveraging recession-era Boulder real estate for freedom, and embarking on a deep spiritual quest across Taiwan and Thailand. Together, they explore mystical meditation breakthroughs, the realities of monastic life, past life karma, and how tough mentors test our deepest attachments.
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What happens when you graduate with a degree in food science but realize you absolutely hate the corporate ladder? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Sam Krasoi, a Boulder native, barista, and musician who decided to prioritize daily happiness over a corporate title. Sam shares his journey from studying nutrition at Colorado State University to landing behind the bar at the Highland City Club in Boulder. Together, they dive deep into the power of music, the art of handling entitled customers with grace, and how a close bond with his family shaped his entire perspective on life.
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What does it take to design the massive, high-security gateways that connect our world? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with aviation architect Jesse Miller to pull back the curtain on the complex world of airport design. Jesse shares his journey from a childhood in Orlando to falling in love with the mountains of North Carolina, and eventually building a thriving career in Colorado.
Jesse shares a powerful alternative perspective on higher education, breaking down how he bypassed the traditional, debt-heavy Master's degree route by leveraging technical experience to secure his professional architecture license—and how he now mentors the next generation facing an AI-driven workforce. Plus, Howard and Jesse trade notes on local history, the hilarious urban legends surrounding Denver International Airport (DIA), and their shared appreciation for Colorado's unmatched craft beer scene.
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From Theme Parks to Mountain Peaks: Growing up in the midst of Orlando's massive growth before his family relocated to the rural beauty of Cashiers and Brevard, North Carolina.
The Mentors Who Sparked the Flame: How a middle school math teacher from Eastern Europe and a custom home designer (and former Navy Seabee) shattered the "remedial math" label and inspired a lifelong passion for blueprints.
The Power of Persistence: Why it took Jesse three separate attempts to break into architecture school at UNC Charlotte, transitioning from a rigid technical trade background to open-ended creative design.
The Anatomy of an Airport: The massive scale of modern aviation architecture, managing intense TSA security layers, and designing functional layouts for passengers rushing to catch their flights.
Gamely Navigating the System: A deep dive into Jesse’s non-traditional pathway to professional architecture licensure, proving that real-world experience can substitute for hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt.
Live Projects in the Works: Inside the multi-phase, 12-gate expansion at Asheville Regional Airport, cost-escalation management in Fort Lauderdale, and the brand-new concourse expansion in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Culture and Lore of DIA: A fun look at why Denver International Airport successfully leans into its own wild conspiracy theories—from lizard people to hidden underground bunkers—on its construction banners.
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Embracing a Debt-Free Alternate Path: Professional success in highly regulated technical fields doesn't always require an expensive graduate degree; deliberate, hands-on experience remains a powerful tool for career longevity.
The Reality of Team-Based Architecture: True architectural execution is never a solo project. It demands deep cross-collaboration between structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, alongside commercial concessions designers.
Design with Human Intuition: Exceptional public space architecture must anticipate human stress. Great airport layouts guide anxious travelers naturally toward their destinations—and their bathrooms—without creating claustrophobia.
Workplace Adaptability in the Age of AI: As technology shifts architectural workflows, professionals must focus on robust technical development and field experience to maintain their competitive edge.
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Could the secret to preventing Alzheimer's and strokes be hiding inside your gums? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Miller, a board-certified periodontist and partner at Boulder Periodontics. Liz shares her journey from a small town outside Austin, Texas, through a grueling 12-year path of higher education and professional residencies, to landing her dream practice in Boulder, Colorado. This eye-opening conversation bridges the gap between oral care and systemic health, exposing how a hidden bacterial pathogen affects the brain and body. Liz also dives into the stressful realities of modern corporate dentistry, the heavy financial burden confronting young practitioners, and her inspiring vision to launch a local nonprofit to serve low-income and homeless populations.
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Please like and share this episode if you are ready to rethink your daily healthcare routine and support expanding critical medical access to those who need it most!
What possesses a fourth generation Boulder native, water litigation attorney, and former Alaskan commercial fisherman to write some of the most bone-chilling supernatural thrillers on the market today?
In this gripping episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks catches up with local author and lawyer Matt Query to dissect his fast-paced journey from anonymous Reddit horror writer to Hollywood success.
Matt pulls back the curtain on his collaborative writing process with his brother Harrison, revealing how their breakout novel Old Country landed a massive film deal, and drops a major secret about his latest book, Blood Trail (which is a modern-day Western reimagining of Bram Stoker's Dracula set inside the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club). From surviving terrifying moose charges in the backcountry to learning survival skills from a fabled mountain man on Magnolia Road, Matt breaks down how a lifetime embedded in the rugged topography of the American West feeds his literary imagination.
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Please like and share this episode if you are ready to venture past the paved roads and explore the darker, wilder side of the Rocky Mountain landscape!
Will artificial intelligence make your degree obsolete? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Kubs Lalchandani, a seasoned technology attorney, co-founder of Lalchandani Simon PL, and candidate for the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Kubs shares his journey as a first-generation American growing up in Boulder, balancing his father's strict rules of straight A's and competitive sports, and graduating from Cornell Law. This timely conversation unpacks how universities can adapt to the shifting AI economy, manage multi-billion dollar public budgets, and use corporate mediation to heal town-and-gown friction. Kubs also discusses his deep passion for animal welfare as the co-owner of a specialized veterinary cancer clinic in South Boulder alongside Dr. Karen Oberthaler.
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YouTube: Howard Snooks - Model/Actor
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Is your living space actually keeping you healthy?
In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with residential architect Lisa Kisner to discuss her groundbreaking concept of "Dewellness". This design philosophy explores how architecture, biology, and human longevity intersect right inside our homes. Turning 50 marked a massive shift for Lisa, inspiring her to become radically selective about her projects and to begin writing a book dedicated to making wellness architecture accessible to everyone. From her mother’s incredible survival story as a 1945 Ukrainian refugee who became a mid-century electrical engineer, to her husband's miraculous 25-year triumph over a terminal medical diagnosis, Lisa's perspective on design is rooted in deep resilience. This conversation covers everything from the structural mechanics of aging in place to the philosophy of absurdism.
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YouTube: Howard Snooks - Model/Actor
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Please like and share this episode if you are ready to stop just surviving your environment and start designing a home that actually helps you thrive!
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