Zosia Skiba is an Environmental Science graduate and a member of the Sustainability Network Organization (SNO), a nonprofit helping businesses and organizations throughout Big Sky become more sustainable. Zosia shares how SNO works with local businesses to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, encourage smarter transportation, and protect the natural environment. We also talk about wildfire preparedness, community partnerships, and why small actions often create bigger change than people realize.

Website: bigskysno.org

Instagram: @bigskysno

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Cyndy Reid is a health, fitness, and nutrition specialist with more than 35 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and build healthier lives. Cyndy shares why lasting health isn't about quick fixes or trendy diets. We talk about aging, mobility, nutrition, behavior change, injury prevention, and why small daily habits have a far greater impact than most people realize.Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or simply want to stay active for years to come, this conversation offers practical insights into building a healthier lifestyle that lasts.Website: https://www.cyndyreidfitnesslifestyles.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyndyreidfitness/https://mountain-mule.com/

Carson shares her journey from working as a housekeeper in Yellowstone National Park to managing an independent hotel in downtown Bozeman. Along the way, we talk about what genuine hospitality actually means, why boutique hotels create such memorable experiences, and how thoughtful design, local partnerships, and personal connections can completely change the way people experience travel.Whether you're planning a visit to Bozeman or simply appreciate great hospitality, this conversation offers an inside look at what goes into creating a place that truly feels welcoming.

Website: wandering-buffalo.com

Instagram: @wanderingbuffalohotelandlodge

Merri Ann & Jason are the owners of Biscuit Bandits, a Southern-style biscuit trailer serving homemade biscuits across Southwest Montana.They share the story of leaving Georgia, moving to Montana, building a food trailer from the ground up, and creating a one-of-a-kind menu inspired by family recipes and Southern hospitality.The conversation covers entrepreneurship, food trucks, Montana community, taking risks, and why homemade food still matters.Learn more:Website: https://rich-square-237540.framer.app/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/biscuitbandits247

Jessica Davison is the founder of Firebreak Management and a former U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter. Jessica shares what homeowners can do to better protect their homes from wildfire, why proactive forest management matters, and how her years on the fireline inspired her mission to help communities become more resilient before the next fire starts.The conversation also explores life as a wildland firefighter, mental health, forestry, insurance, and what every Montana homeowner should know about living in wildfire country.Learn more:Firebreak Managementhttps://firebreakmanagement.com

Ashley Powers is the founder of House of Mentra and the Montana Design Network.Ashley shares her journey from growing up in Alaska to building an interior design business in Montana and creating a collaborative community for designers, photographers, artists, and other creatives.The conversation explores entrepreneurship, interior design, creativity, community, Montana Festival, inspiration, and the importance of building spaces that help people connect and thrive.Learn more @ https://www.instagram.com/montanadesignnetwork/

Avery Patrick is the co-owner, vice president, and marketing director of Showdown Montana, the oldest continually operating ski area in Montana.In this episode, Avery shares the story of growing up around Showdown, helping lead the family purchase of the ski area, and preserving the authentic ski culture that continues to attract families, locals, and visitors from across the country.The conversation explores Montana tourism, family business, entrepreneurship, social media marketing, seasonal business challenges, and the unexpected impact Avery's personal storytelling has had on Showdown's growth. Avery also discusses Wild Women, the community she created to connect and support women building businesses throughout Montana.Learn more:

Showdown Montanahttps://showdownmontana.com

Wild Womenhttps://wildwomenofficial.com

Avery Patrickhttps://averyfrommontana.com

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Beth Brennan joins Mountain Mule Media to discuss Feral Feast, a new Montana event celebrating wild food, hunting, foraging, conservation, and community. 08/22/26 at North Bridger Bison in Wilsaw MTThe conversation explores ethical harvesting, where our food comes from, the value of in-person experiences, and why more people are seeking a deeper connection to nature and the food they eat.Learn more about Feral Feast at:https://theferalfeast.com

Lorca Smetana is an educator, resilience practitioner, farmer, speaker, and creator of resilience-building tools and games.Lorca joins Tim for a conversation about resilience, community, self-knowledge, grief, leadership, joy, and the metaphor that has shaped much of her life's work: the lake.Together they explore what fills us, what drains us, how we recover from life's hardest moments, and what it means to build resilient humans, families, organizations, and communities.This is a thoughtful conversation about being fully alive.Learn more about Lorca at:https://www.lorcasmetana.com

Andy Lear is a somatic mental health therapist, founder of Source Counseling Collective, and creator of Andy G. Lear Consulting.In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Andy shares his journey from working as a tree climber and line-clearance arborist to becoming a somatic therapist focused on helping people reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and deeper inner lives.Throughout the conversation, Andy explains what somatic therapy is, why so many people live disconnected from their bodies, and how learning to work with our internal experience can change the way we relate to ourselves and others.Learn more about Andy:

SourceCounselingCollectivehttps://sourcecounselingcollective.com

Andy G. Learhttps://andyglear.com

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