Life in Motion

In this episode we interview Kelsey Boyer of Save A Brain. Growing up in Pennsylvania, snowboarding consumed her life, and her parents couldn't have been more supportive. They traveled the East Coast, hitting all the local contests. Eventually it was time to chase bigger mountains out west. Kelsey landed in Mount Hood and decided to get more serious about competing. Soon she was in Breckenridge to give it one last shot. During that time she had 8+ head hits in a 2 month period. The final one left her brain bleeding, only she didn't know until 2 weeks later. She was experiencing no sleep and mood swings, but the doctors said everything was fine. Kelsey decided enough was enough and went to the ER for a CT scan. The results showed her brain was bleeding which required emergency brain surgery. Kelsey's road to recovery wasn't an easy one, but she persevered. This experience inspired her to start Save A Brain to provide education, encourage prevention and spread awareness of the long term physical and mental effects of traumatic brain injuries and concussions. If you've ever wondered how serious brain trauma can be, or why you should always bet on yourself during the hardest times, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,562 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 125 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Ben Sherman of Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Ben spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid. Not only did he love exploring nature, but he loved learning how to protect it. This curiosity led him to study biology and environmental science. After traveling the country to teach and perform research, Ben landed in Colorado, where he found Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. He was immediately impressed with the tangible impact they had. Now as the Education Director he's connecting people with the outdoors through education, restoration and conservation. With 1,304 volunteers, 67 different projects and 10,084 hours completed in 2022 alone, it's easy to see the difference they're making. If you've ever been curious about protecting the outdoors, or wondered why you should always surround yourself with passionate people, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 124 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Ashley and Lennon who are living full time in their RV. Growing up, they both loved the outdoors and were influenced by their parents to travel. It wasn't until 2008 that they met by chance. You could say it was love at first sight (more on that in the episode), and judging how things turned out it was fate. Soon they got married and began traveling the world together. Once COVID hit they realized all they needed was each other and turned to a minimalist lifestyle. After much planning, they sold everything, bought a RV and hit the road. There were some hiccups getting started, but they made the right choice. Now they're on a mission of hitting all 50 states as they please. If you've ever wondered what goes into living a life on the road, how to budget for it, or just want a good love story, then this one's for you!

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 123 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Lauren Pyle of Environmental Educators of North Carolina. Growing up in North Carolina, Lauren was no stranger to the outdoors, but fell into environmental education by accident. She went to school to be a biologist and ended up studying bats. Lauren loved her job and being outdoors, but was missing the human element. Then one summer she worked as a camp instructor and discovered nonformal education. She immediately fell in love with being able to teach others about the outdoors - in the outdoors. Fast forward to now, where she's the Director of Environmental Educators of North Carolina. They're helping build connections, offering professional development and promoting excellence within North Carolina's environmental educator community. If you've ever wondered how we all have a role in environmental education, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 122 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Brent Stubblefield of Join or Die Knives. Brent grew up in Alabama, eventually finding himself in Chicago to work in an inner city mission as a full time volunteer. His job was simple - keep their community shelter from falling apart. That's where Brent honed his skills in woodworking, masonry and more. As he learned the tricks of the trade, he picked up various hobbies and personal projects. Brent soon found himself gravitating to one thing in particular - knife making. He and his family moved to Richmond, which is where his hobby took on a full time role. Now at Join or Die Knives he's helping others enjoy the craft, while building a community around it. If you've ever wondered how your passion can be less of a career and more of a way to build community, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 121 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Tommy Corey who's an outdoor photographer, backpacker and storyteller. Growing up in California, Tommy had a natural love for the outdoors. At 12 his dad gave him a camera, but didn't know the impact it would have on his life. His photography evolved from casual outdoor photos with his friends to meaningful humanitarian projects. In his 20's Tommy felt that his creativity wasn't what it used to be and decided he needed to switch things up. How? By thru-hiking the 2,650 Pacific Crest Trail. It was exactly what he needed. Tommy even created a new project during the adventure, dubbed 'Hiker Trash Vogue' that featured fellow hikers he met along the way. If you've ever wondered how you can use your own passion to tell the stories of others, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 120 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Casey Willax who lives the dream through snowboarding, surfing, traveling and more. Casey grew up on the east coast, but didn't start snowboarding until high school. He was hooked. Weekend trips turned into competitions, and competitions turned into capturing the moment on video. Eventually Casey took on the video thing full time with his channel on YouTube - not to just share all the awesome things he was doing, but to help others see what's possible. Each episode shares travel tips, health tips, riding tips and more. If you've ever wondered why you should go all in on something you're 100% about and how you can use that passion to help others, then this one's for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,404 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 119 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Chris Holloway of Moore Overlanding and Off-Road Expo. Chris has always been an outdoor, car and gadget enthusiast - making the overland community a perfect fit for him. As his passion for off-roading grew, he realized that something was missing to bring that outdoor community together. Chris's solution? The Moore Expo. Now, each year they bring overland enthusiasts from all over the world to enjoy the passion they share. Taking it a step further they educate participants on gadgets, setups and survival skills. If you’ve ever been curious about the overland community, or just want to know where to start, then this ones for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $27,553 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 118 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Kathleen Neves of the YouTube Channel, The Hungry Hiker. Her first day hike was Half Dome in Yosemite - it was terrible. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. After that experience Kathleen decided to take a break from hiking, until her friends convinced her to get back on the trail. She caught the hiking bug once again - becoming obsessed with the Pacific Crest Trail. Kathleen set her mind to thru hiking the entire trail, spending months preparing and educating herself. It ended up being the best decision she ever made. Her experience inspired her to help other women get outdoors by creating The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System and offering tips on The Hungry Hiker. If you’ve always wanted to go thru hiking, but aren't sure where to start, then this ones for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $27,553 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 117 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we interview Katie McLernan of Beyond Boundaries, a nonprofit that believes adventure is for everyone. Growing up in the mountains of Charlottesville VA, Katie took the outdoors for granted. She decided to go to college at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond to get a taste of the city life. To her surprise she found herself missing the outdoors, but lucky for her it wasn't long until she saw that Richmond has a great outdoor community. A weekend camping trip inspired Katie to go all in - from hiking to rock climbing and everything in between. Soon after, she got involved with Beyond Boundaries, which allowed her passions to shine through. Now she helps veterans, individuals with disabilities, at risk youth and substance recovery programs explore the outdoors. If you’ve ever wondered why adventure is for everyone and how it can help everyone, then this ones for you!

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $27,553 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 116 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.