Meet Kelli Hess; Executive Director of Home Resource. From recycling cans as a kid in Great Falls to an internship at the YMCA, Kelli realized she could receive a double paycheck by working hard in the non-profit sector helping people.

Check out their fundraiser event: https://www.homeresource.org/event/bolts-and-bicycles-forever-home-in-missoula/

Learn more about Home Resource: https://www.homeresource.org/

Meet Stuart Thurlkill; from journalism to photography, he's always been interested in the WHY. He's worked across the globe in a variety of industries and has always said yes to whatever open door comes his way. All those experiences have led to some incredible opportunities and stories along the way.

Check out Thurlkill Studios: https://www.thurlkill.com/

Check out more of his photography: https://www.stuartthurlkill.com/

Meet Jennie Yang; raised in the east, Jennie saw her parents work hard. After a successful career building teams and working as an executive, having her own children changed her perspective and Chief Mama Officer was born. Now on a mission where toxic workplaces no longer exist, mothers’ gifts, time, and wellbeing are honored, and success is measured by human growth, rather than profit.

Check out Chief Mama Officer: https://www.chiefmamaofficer.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieyang

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@chief.mama.officer

Meet Chris Cobb; after grinding through working multiple jobs while getting into coaching, he joined Montana when Travis DeCuire became the head coach. Now in his 12th year, he has been key in the Griz's success.

Check out the rest of the Griz schedule: https://gogriz.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

You met Mike Nugent for a brief moment back in Episode 8 when he was campaigning for mayor but there’s a lot more to Mike than just his political involvement. As an avid Griz fan he hosts the Griz Fan Podcast, working a full time job in Real Estate with Berkshire Hathaway, being an owner Paradise Falls, on city council and still finding time to raise a family. Mike is a busy guy and does everything he can to help Missoula thrive and be a community people want to be in.

Meet Christine Kowalchik; from Kennebunk, Maine, she has called Missoula home since 2013. Quitting dance after an instructor told her she wouldn't make it due to her appearance, Christine's career has blossomed since. Creating a studio made for EVERYONE because as she puts it, "the body is meant to move."

Check out her studio: https://showtymeacademy.com/

Meet Ryan Frey; from the sticks of Washington to a stint in the Peace Corps, he has had quite the journey before landing in Missoula. Ryan’s latest endeavor, Upslope Group, is a company with a unique way of building homes to help tackle the housing affordability crisis.

Check out Upslope Group: https://www.upslopegroup.com

You met Ryan Montgomery back in Episode 105 where we talked all things Lords of Dirt. We brought him back to hear more of his personal story and how he came to start Montgomery Distillery. Ryan has traveled the world and back and has some great stories of everything he's been through.

Learn more about the distillery: https://www.montgomerydistillery.com/

Meet Dylan Spradlin; raised in a loving family of educators, with compassion and care for others shaping every step of Dylan’s journey. After reading The Secret Life of the Unborn Child by Thomas Verney, Dylan recognized a calling and a purpose in supporting early development.

Learn more about Dylan’s unique approach to child development and therapy: https://www.familyinsightstherapy.com/

Meet Rex Wolferman; after finding success in the corporate world, he needed to make a change after hitting his limit. A unique opportunity came up to purchase some port-a potties and Ponderosa Portables was born. Rex has found incredible success because of the high quality service he provides.

Check out Ponderosa Portables: https://ponderosaportables.com/services