The Common Stitch

Mason Strehl is an outstanding outdoor photographer, taught himself graphic design, self published his online field journal, and a few other surprise hats (like managing a hip hop group?!) Why? Because why not. When you do something because you love it or want to get better at it - it tends to work out! Check out his website below http://masonstrehl.com/ And if you want to start your own show - DM me! https://bit.ly/Iwanttostartapodcast

We're in a global slowdown and trust me, I know how confronting this is. We collectively aren't good at the slow down, especially those of us who define ourselves by how we play outside. ESPECIALLY if that includes adrenalin based sports! Embrace your inner kook on this and look at the slowdown just like anything else you've added to your toolkit. This will positively benefit everything you do in life... if you let it.  And for those of you looking to start your own podcast during this time - DM me! Press Play Podcast Course is 50% for a few more days! bit.ly/Iwanttostartapodcast

Issy, a professional kiteboarder based in Hood River, had a different upbringing than most, growing up on a coffee farm in in Kenya. She discovered the sport before college, attended one semester and decided to peruse kiting despite being new to the sport and having no gear of her own. She now competes on a professional level around the world!

We talk about discovering our own version of success, managing mental and emotional states, finding gratitude, and the wild ride of manifesting life on our terms.

Caroline Gleich is a professional skier, ski mountaineer, (who grew up in the midwest by the way), climate activist, advocate for women rising in the outdoors, boardrooms and life overall, and so much more. She's unstoppable.

In this episode we cover her childhood exposure to the skiing and the outdoors, her ACL injury and follow through with climbing Mt. Everest, and some of the dynamics with her teammate (now husband) Rob Lea.

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Ilanna started her photography journey at Momentum's "Exposure" summer photo camp, and now her photos are consistently found in publications like Forecast Magazine, showcase event's like the Deep Winter challenge in Whistler, countless marketing campaigns with brands, and so much more. 

We chat about how she got started, persistence, collaborating to make magic happen, and BEING your business back at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer tradeshow.

www.ilannabarkusky.com/

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Over the years Curtis found his way from Florida to Indonesia.

A traveler, surfer, scuba diver, biologist, environmentalist and now in charge of marketing and events at Drifter Surf and Cafe in Uluwatu, Bali - Curtis has a unique perspective of what it's like to be an environmentalist in a foreign country.

We talk about the importance of outdoor shops as a hub for the outdoor "drifter" community and the importance of being a "part-time fanatic" - to both protect AND enjoy these places.

This fall I spent a month in Bali and at the tail end of the trip, I was lucky to link up with Nyoman for a few dives!

Nyoman started his own scuba diving business which is nothing short of a miracle due to his family being of the lowest caste system in Bali. His mission is to pay forward good karma to the community for anyone desiring a job and a better life through becoming a scuba dive instructor.

If you fancy scuba diving yourself head over to Bali and visit http://letsdivetulamben.com/ !

Holy smokes a year?! Thank you to everyone for following along, to every guest thus far, and to Stanley for your support!  In this episode, I tell some wacky stories of the last month, what I've been up to in the radio silence (I promise it's worth it).  Be sure to swing by www.Stanley-pmi.com and use the code "common30" - let's get things that are built to last (on purpose). 

Anna Tedesco is all of that and a cup o' tea.

Skier, paraglider, dancer, mountain biker, kiteboarder, effortless cook, van-lifer, fun haver, fun giver, dancer, groover, the list is endless.

She tells all about moving west, building her van, sleeping in mechanics parking lots, co-founding the Wander Women Collective, AND she has been a pivotal role in getting this podcast started!

Embrace trial and error and keep rolling!

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