Abigail Lovas is an all-around badass. At a young age she listened to her intuition and took steps towards her dreams, becoming a certified yoga teacher in India at 18 years old. We talk about her passion for yoga, cooking, traveling and how she formed a healthy mindset and daily practices that serves as the foundation for everything she does.

I left the conversation inspired and reminded of the power that curiosity, passion and purpose have when they are aligned.

Follow Abigail: https://www.instagram.com/abigaillovas

Mike Amsel is a photographer, podcast host and videographer. This episode was recorded for episode 4 of Manual Focus, Mike's new podcast.

We talk about mental health, failure, starting down a creative path and a ton more.

Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_amsel/?hl=en

Pierce Klinke is a cinematographer, photographer and adventurer based in Sun Valley, Idaho. Today, I get to tap into his knowledge and experience on the podcast.

In today's conversation we talk about:

• How adventure sports keep things in perspective

• Myths that hold us back

• Dealing with failure

• Mental health and "me time"

• The beauty of the road trip

…and a ton more. Thank you for being a part of this community and coming to check out the pod! Happy Valentines Day :)

Pierce on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pierceklinke

Last spring William Duvall loaded up his full-size pottery wheel and 100 lbs. of clay into his car and set out on a mission. His goal: drive from Seattle to LA, then head east, making pottery in the most scenic and creative places along the way. His coast-to-coast-to-coast trip lasted several months and resulted in more than just an incredible experience. Using video and time-lapse, William documented his process and shared the adventure with his online community, family and friends.

Today, William calls in from Helena, Montana where he is assisting another potter with production, learning in an apprenticeship manner. We talk about his road trip, how he got interested in pottery, the importance of having a craft, and a lot more.

How we met:

William is part of the Lewradoo lineage- Lewis Radow, who was the 5th ACP episode guest introduced me to Hunter Goodrich (episode 26). Hunter and William grew up together and remain close friends to this day. I mention this because it's a testament to how collaboration and connection with one person can lead to more opportunities, cool people and knowledge.

Ben Dhiman is a writer, adventurer and storyteller. Growing up in Ohio, Ben felt like his lack of experience prevented him from having something to say. So he packed his grandfather's backpack and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail.

He caught the adventure bug and spent most of his 20s working intensively to support his trips around the world. As you'll find out, Ben's version of "adventure" is a little more intense than what you might be used to.

We also talk about his experience living off the grid in Hawaii as well as traversing the Himalayas on foot, intentionally seeking high mountain passes to increase the challenge. All in all I learned a lot from Ben and am so stoked for you to hear Ben's stories too.

"A good travel suggestion is a dance lesson from God."

- Kurt Vonnegut

Check out some of Ben's Great Himalaya trip here: https://cheetahimalaya.wordpress.com/

Find Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/american_cheetah/

Zak Kosher is back for round 3 on the Adventure Creator Podcast. Zak is the founder of Nectr Social, a social media marketing agency in Seattle.

Topics of conversation include:

• dealing with change

• working for free

• Growing a business

• The value of walking

• Internet censorship/the first amendment (the right to free speech)

As always, it was a pleasure to talk with Zak. I always leave our conversations energized and inspired. Check out @nectrsocial on Instagram and our newest collaboration: TheSymphonyCo.com, an information sharing platform designed to help you live a balanced, fulfilled life.

Brian Meldrum is a music producer from New Hampshire. We talk about pursuing a craft, creating a healthy mindset, the ups and downs of being an artist and a ton more. I learned a lot from Brian today and I'm happy to be sharing this with you today!

Check out Brian on Instagram, Tik Tok and Spotify here: linktr.ee/kiidbriian

Chevelle Walker is a trainer and coach in the Greater Seattle Area. Chevelle's passion for athletics and curiosity about the human body has fueled a lifelong journey of learning and inspired the foundation for his business, CESP Athletics.

This episode is powered by The Symphony: TheSymphonyco.com

CESP Athletics: CESPAthletics.com

Chevy on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cesp_athletics/?hl=en

Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/?hl=en

For episode 50 I join Matthew Collamer on the Mindful Creative Podcast to talk about my path and passions. We discussed a number of chapters in my life and I shared perspectives and stories at length and in full detail unlike the first 49 episodes of ACP. I had a blast talking with Matthew and I am stoked to share a bit about myself to celebrate 50 episodes!

Season 2 coming soon for The Mindful Creative Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3SbjPBh3nJ9l9ufUkjCTkn

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcreative_podcast/

We Are All Souls

As one of Guadalajara's first female long boarders, Alondra Gonzalez Orozco found a community that nurtured her soul and allowed her to align with her values. We talk about some of the pivotal moments that allowed her to become her current self, seeing others as souls regardless of identity, surrounding yourself with positive energy, differences between US and Mexican culture and how our adventure in Nayarit has been this year (Alondra is my partner for those who don’t know).

One of the most powerful understandings Alondra has taught me is that seeing others as souls allows us to have more empathy and compassion for one another. We are much more than our gender, profession, religious affiliation or whatever it might be- we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

All in all I enjoyed this conversation and I think it begins to shed a light on who Alondra is.