Inspire Campfire

In this episode, Ed Daniels, a Retired Science Teacher from Cape Cod, Massachusetts who enjoys an active lifestyle, joins us to share his story of how he and his wife Nancy forced retirement on themselves using what they had to make it happen and the adventure it led to in nature.

In this episode, Andrew Kicinski, a Data Analyst from Alexandria, Virginia with a passion for travel and adventure who has hiked and backpacked 36 National Parks and 26 State High Points to date, joins us to share his story of a 6-month, 19,000-mile road trip he took in his Subaru with his wife Lindsey and dog Kona.

In this episode and Part Three of our Bhutan series, Choening Dorji with MyBhutan, joins us alongside Co-Host Karen Darke to share her perspective on Gross National Happiness, a Bhutanese philosophy used by the government to provide for the well-being and happiness of the people.

In this episode and Part Two of our Bhutan series, Khedrup Rinpoche, the fifth successive reincarnation of the first Khedrup who lived and served Bhutan in the 1700s, the Founder and incumbent President of the Khedrup Foundation, and the head of the Sangchen Ogyen Tsuklag Monastery in Trongsa, joins us to share his personal journey and the spirituality of Bhutan.

In this episode and Part One of our Bhutan series, Krishna Kumar, Katie Oakley, and Karen Darke, join us to share the life-changing experience of traveling to the Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled high in the Himalayas and what many believe to be the last Shangri-La. Each had a strong desire to learn from this experience and hope to share that wisdom with you all today.

In this episode, Wes Lawson, General Manager at Jesse Brown’s Outdoors and Co-Host of the Carolina Outdoors Podcast, joins us to share his story of leading student trips along the Appalachian Trail, through Belize, and throughout the mountains surrounding Lake Yojoa, Honduras during his time at Hampden-Sydney College.

In this episode, Robert Holden, a New York Times Best Selling author of 13 books, master on themes of happiness, success and purpose, and the inspiration behind this podcast, joins us to share details about his new book, Higher Purpose, and the hero’s journey in his own life.

In this episode, Kolt Bell, an Anti-Fraud Professional by day and Off-Road Race Car Driver by night, joins us to share his story about a family legacy and three sons who committed to adventure in hopes of lifting their father’s spirits by following in his footsteps in one of the coolest, yet most dangerous races, The Baja 1000.

In this episode, Cassandra Hradek, a Success Manager at Doximity and Certified Precision One Nutrition Coach, and David Hradek, an Account Manager for IDEX Fire & Safety and avid soccer player, join us to share their story of recently completing the Tour Du Mont Blanc - one of the most popular long-distance hikes in Europe.

In this episode, Josh Daniel, a professional musician, singer, songwriter, and musical performer, joins us to share his story of how the pandemic affected his live performances and how he persevered by starting his Couch Tour Quarantine sessions.