The Occupation Wild Podcast

You guys have asked and ASKED, so this week we’re switching gears and releasing a special How To Van Life episode with Occupation Wild’s CoFounder and Cohost, Nick Watts!  Nick has been living out of and building vans for the past 5 years, you might have heard Nick’s South Pacific and Van adventures in episodes 9 and 11, but in this episode, we dive deep into how to actually get started!  From tips on how to buy your first van, red flags to look out for, how to build, the pros and cons of van life, what to do and not do, as well as Nick’s lifestyle hacks for life on the road!  Take a listen and be sure to take some notes because you’ll be searching craigslist after this for your dream van and be ready to take off on an ultimate adventure!  

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Olivia Deihs is an outdoor industry career coach and founder of Women in Outdoor Work, who in her words is “obsessed with helping burnt out 9-5er’s leave their jobs and create outdoor careers they love.” Olivia started working in the outdoors in conservation with boots on the ground and chainsaw in hand.  As she moved up in her career and started assisting with hiring teams she became fascinated with the process and felt called to help others find rewarding work in the outdoors.  From 1 on 1 coaching to webinars and ebooks, Olivia has been helping countless women find and land their dream career in the outdoor industry! 

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down with Olivia to dive deep into landing the outdoor job of your dreams.   From getting clear on your career goals, resume and interview tips, common mistakes to avoid when going through the hiring process, and much more!  If you’ve ever wondered how you were going to actually land that job and finally live #lifebeyond9to5, this episode is for you! 

Olivia

https://womeninoutdoorwork.com/

Grab her remote work ebooks:

https://www.outdoorandtravelwork.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/womeninoutdoorwork/

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Black Lives Matter! 

Occupation Wild is not running a full-length episode this week in order to amplify black voices. 

Some podcasts we have been listening to that are having important conversations on social justice and racial equity are:

.1619 by The New York Times

.About Race

.Code Switch by NPR

.The Diversity Gap

.Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast

.Pod For The Cause

.Pod Save the People

We have donated to Black Girls Surf:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/blackgirlssurf

Other Organizations to Donate to:

Grassroots Law Project:

https://www.grassrootslaw.org/

Minnesota Freedom Fund:

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

Unicorn Riot:

https://unicornriot.ninja/

Dalton Johnson went to college to become a doctor and ended up as a van life dwelling adventure photographer!  Spending 200+ nights a year sleeping under the stars, he might just be the poster child for living life beyond 9 to 5!  Working with some of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry, his camera has taken him from remote peaks in the Eastern Sierras to 15-foot swells photographing surfers in the Pacific. It’s more than just photography and adventure for Dalton, his ultimate goal is to rewrite the American Dream by “inspiring others to design their lifestyles through rigorous introspection to consciously consume experiences instead of things.”

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down with Dalton to talk about how Conrad Anker’s advice changed his life, finding community while always on the go, turning a passion into a paycheck, Dalton’s favorite places to road trip, and how we can always design a life we want!

Dalton:

www.daltonjohnsonmedia.com

https://www.instagram.com/daltonjohnsonmedia/

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Stacie Vanags is a surfer, host of The Salted Spirit Podcast, mental health advocate, and ocean protector.   Prior to reluctantly moving LA with her husband in 2012, this midwest native did not have much connection to saltwater.  Looking to experience something different she tried surfing and despite almost dying her first time paddling out, once she caught her first wave she was hooked! Falling deeply in love with surfing and the ocean has inspired everything she has done since.  Serving as the Chapter Chair of Surfrider for 2 years, creating The Salted Spirit Podcast where she facilities conversations with “adventurous waterwomen crushing the female status quo, and living life on their own terms,” to hosting weekly Wellness for Waterwomen events.   

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down with Stacie to talk about protecting the places we love, being a late in life surfer, creating community for women in outdoor sports, and the healing power of the ocean! 

Find your dream outdoor job at OccupationWild.com 

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After five years of living on the road full-time in an RV, the Holcombe family takes van-life to a new level!  Passionate whitewater kayakers and professional photographers their lifestyle and work has taken them to some of the most spectacular places in North America and has allowed them to work with some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry.  Unlike other vanlifers, they have dreams to roam beyond North America, after shipping their 4x4 Winnebago Revel to Europe last year they now have their sights set on an around-the-world, overland adventure!  

Peter and Kathy Holcombe sit down with Occupation Wild to talk about balancing life on the road with their teenage daughter and a dog, whitewater kayaking, exploring places via our waterways, and turning your passion into a career! 

https://www.instagram.com/peterholcombe/

https://www.famagogo.com/

Chris Burkard is an award-winning photographer, director, speaker, and author.  Well-know for his unique and captivating photography and documentaries of hard to reach places and cold water surfing, his work leaves people inspired to better understand the world around them. 

Chris sits down with Occupation Wild to talk about his 10+ years as a creative, traveling as his education after dropping out of college, finding purpose beyond a paycheck, how adventure is STILL out there, and discovering that his voice can be just as powerful as his photography.

Elton Anderson was living a seemingly successful life working in sales when at 27 he picked up a camera and got a passport for the first time.  He quit his job, left to travel the world, became a well-recognized photographer and creator as the founder of Creators of Color and the host of Lens of Culture.  81 countries later Elton reflects on what a life of travel has taught him.

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down with Elton to talk about making the leap to live a life you want, the shift from traveling as an influencer to traveling with a purpose, the benefits of daily meditation, Elton’s favorite places in the world, and the power of letting go.

Clara Brown was 12 years old when she was told she might never walk again after sustaining a spinal cord injury at gymnastics practice. Determined not to let that hold her back and after several years of physical rehabilitation, she discovered cycling during her freshman year of college when she got her first modified road bike. Her love for biking led her to working for an active travel company after graduating college and then an invitation to a talent ID camp in Colorado Springs. Now a Pro-Cyclist for the US Paralympics Team she has numerous wins under her belt for her short time as a pro, she’s a 2-time world champion 🌈 and 6-time world champion medalist. She is currently chasing the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games!

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down with Clara to talk about overcoming injury, competing for Team USA, all things biking, Tokyo 2021 dreams, the training and fueling that goes into being a professional athlete, and Clara’s love for gummy bears! Listen on Apple, Spotify, Sticher, or under the Nomad Corner on the site! #lifebeyond9to5

Clara: https://www.instagram.com/clara.brownie/

U.S. Paralympics: https://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics

There are many different types of journeys, the journey to self might be the hardest. William Griffin is a life coach specialized in working with conscious entrepreneurs. Residing full-time in Bali, Indonesia his holistic and real approach to problem-solving and coaching has generated amazing results for his clients. For those stuck at home grappling with the next steps wether in a career change, leaving a toxic relationship, finally turning that dream into a reality, or just cultivating more confidence, this episode is for you!

In this week’s episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast, we go deep! Courtney and Nick sit down with William and talk about discovering your true self, the journey of overcoming fear, the power of authenticity, and the Occupation Wild Team get’s transparent on facing their biggest insecurities when it comes to starting a business and podcast.

William:

https://www.instagram.com/william__griffin

https://www.williamgriffin.co.uk