Hi everybody, in this episode, I’m talking with my old friend Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles. We grew up together in Essex County, New Jersey, and this is a conversation about what it means to keep moving — literally and figuratively — and to build a life that feels true.

We talk about taking the road that isn’t always straight, about purpose as something we practice rather than find, and how staying in motion can create its own kind of belonging.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live a life aligned with meaning — even when you can’t see the whole map — this one’s for you.

Off we go. 🎧

Chapters

(00:00:06) Opening: Purpose in Motion

(00:02:10) From Big Law to Big Meaning — The Leap to Charity Miles

(00:07:28) Building Impact: How Charity Miles Works

(00:09:25) Becoming a Podcaster While on the Move

(00:12:45) Why Every Step Tells a Story

(00:15:20) Many Miles, Many Stories — Purpose as Practice

(00:16:40) Talking Style Canoeing with Seth Godin: Ideas in Motion

(00:21:45) No Days Off — Redefining Rest and Routine

(00:22:49) What It Means to Live an Integrated Life

(00:24:48) The Fork in the Road: Choosing with Courage

(00:27:49) Habits, Rituals, and the Stories That Shape Us

(00:32:47) Naming Your Superpower

(00:35:00) Impact Starts Small: How to Begin Today

(00:37:18) Culture, Curiosity, and Creative Fuel

(00:40:35) Closing: The Miles Ahead

💬 What does “purpose in motion” look like for you?
Share your thoughts with me on Instagram → @im_here_too_podcast or @i_am_here_too______.

🎧 Home Is a Verb — two conversations about purpose, friendship, and belonging.

With old friends Gene and Amy, exploring how we stay connected to ourselves and others as we keep moving.

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