The Jalapeño

Ian Ridgeway is on a journey, hard at work developing his company, FUEL (Foundation for Underway Experiential Learning). Aiming to build a 115-foot steel schooner, Ian will take gutsy students all over the world as crew members. In this episode, Ian elaborates on his vision and the incomparable gift of learning through outdoor adventure. http://www.thesteelschooner.org/

Take care of your health so you can take care of your life. Riki Bryan will show you how. Riki is the owner of Hardboiled Holistics, a fitness speakeasy in Brooklyn where he coaches and guides his clients toward physical strength and mobility. With ambitions spanning beyond physical training, Riki plans to use HB as a step toward his larger goal to create a lifestyle rehabilitation retreat. In this episode, we discuss the importance of exercise and how consistent movement and a clean diet can have healing effects on mental health, addiction, and more. Please enjoy.

What drives your creativity? Pierce Meehan is a visual artist working with materials related to 'aquaculture'. His latest focus his surf panel series, inspired by his southern California roots and love of family. In this episode, Pierce discusses his inspirations, aspirations, and roundabout way of ending up where he is now. Enjoy!

Why does reading matter? Ted Thompson, author of "The Land of Steady Habits", shares ideas on how reading stories can spark our potential.

Rob Herschenfeld is a jack of many trades. Woodwork, metalwork, building, design, restoration - Rob has mastered them all. His design firm Ar & Dee is active in Brooklyn and Manhattan, sought after for creative strategy, taste, and dedication to quality. He has a diverse and well-known list of clients, having worked with groups like Pilgrim Surf + Supply, Roberta's Pizza, Brooklyn Roasting Company, Russ & Daughters, and Upright Brew House. In this conversation we discuss the importance of collaboration, Rob's background, his creative tastes, apprenticeship, and the values he hopes to pass on to his children.

What does it take to be a good leader? This question and more are explored in this episode. George Casey, Jr. is a four star General who served 41 years as an American soldier, eventually leading as the 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Known for his integrity, candor, and humor, General Casey is widely credited with restoring balance to the Army during one of the most unusual periods in political and military history, and in leading efforts to keep the army relevant in the 21st century. He is on the board of directors of a number of veteran services groups, continuing to be a leading advocate for military families, wounded soldiers, and survivors of the fallen. He now teaches at Cornell's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and he also lectures to leaders at companies like Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, and General Electric.

Cory Schneider is the starting goalie for the New Jersey Devils. The day before his last game of the 2015-2016 season, Cory and I discussed his background and what it takes to excel as a teammate and a leader. Thank you for listening. For more information check out: www.thejalapenoshow.com