The Occupation Wild Podcast

Who says big problems can’t be combated with small things, or in this case a burrito-sized adventure towel! Reese is an Idaho based white-water rafting guide turned entrepreneur. Distraught over the epidemic of microplastic in our waterways he was inspired to find a solution and founded Confluent Goods. An environmentally friendly solution to the traditional quick-drying travel towel, Confluent Good’s adventure towels are made from high-preforming natural materials, soft, quick-drying, dyed with natural materials like avocado pits and pomegranate skins, and best of all plastic-free!

In this episode, Courtney and Nick sit down with Reese to talk about how he got into running rivers, how working in the outdoors prepared him to start a company, our plastic and microplastic problem, and how all of us can be inspired to make a difference!

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How many of us have had a wild idea and really acted on it? Well, Mak Krogh of Bound for Nowhere had one! A road trip after college with her then-boyfriend and now-husband Owen made them realize they were more in love with being on the road than staying in one place. So they made a plan, bought a van, started working remotely, and headed out on the road! Thousand of miles and multiple vehicles later Mak and Owen are still on the road, working remotely, and inspiring a whole lot of people to get out there and live their adventure!

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast, Courtney, Nick, and Mak sit down to talk about the trials of tribulations of van life, picking the right rig, navigating a relationship on the road, building a remote business, and their future plans to take Bound for Nowhere international!

Listen on the site under the Nomad Corner, Apple Podcasts, of Spotify! #lifebeyond9to5

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A competitive athlete stumbles into his first yoga class and it turns his entire life upside down! Kyle Cassidy finds yoga, becomes a yoga teacher, buys a van, and ends up learning a lot about himself along the way! Proof that more than anything #lifebeyond9to5 is a mindset that can take you to some amazing journeys whether they be at the ends of the earth or in your own backyard.

In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Kyle sit down to talk about van life, trusting the universe, saying goodbye to societal views, and adventuring every day.

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What does it mean to leave the traditional for a life beyond 9 to 5? Chase Shumate knows! At 31 he left his stable career to jump into the unknown and work an outdoor camping job in Southern Utah! Now an international trip leader for Backroads he gets paid to travel and lead trips in amazing locations around the US and abroad. Working in places like Hawaii, Italy, Ireland and beyond, he’s redefining what it means to be successful. In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Chase sit down to talk about finding fulfillment, the love of travel, taking risks, and why you shouldn’t be scared to fail. Listen on Apple Podcasts or under the Nomad Corner on the site! #lifebeyond9to5

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We’re switching it up this week on The Occupation Wild Podcast! Nick Watts is hosting and interviewing Occupation Wild Founder, Courtney Condy. Courtney was a recent college graduate living and working in San Francisco and deep the corporate grind. A spontaneous trip to Nepal in 2015 changed the trajectory of her life forever when she and her trekking group were caught in a 7.8 earthquake two days away from Everest Base Camp. An experience that inspired her to quit her job, become an Adventure Travel Guide, and ultimately create Occupation Wild. In this episode, Nick and Courtney sit down to talk about escaping the 9 to 5, having an open heart to travel, the struggles of starting a business, meeting shamans in the desert, and the future of Occupation Wild!

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The Occupation Wild Podcast is back with Part 2 of Director of Client Relations, Nick Watts’ epic life journey! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 make sure you go back and listen to Episode 9. We pick up where we left off with Nick landing in Newcastle, Australia, after spending the last few months hitchhiking on sailboats. From building out a new van, more road trips, diving, and surfing around, Nick ends up feeling like Australia is the place he wants to call home, but things don’t always go as planned. In this episode, Courtney and Nick sit down to have a very honest conversation about the struggle of when adventure halts and life takes over. Listen on Apple Podcasts or in the Nomad Corner on Occupation Wild!

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We’re taking a break from the normal Occupation Wild Podcast to bring you a special episode where Courtney Condy and Nick Watts answer your questions! From how to get started in the industry, finding the confidence to travel solo, who’s the most adventurous between the two, what’s it’s like working for Occupation Wild, and many more! Listen on Apple Podcasts or under the Nomad Corner on the site and if your question wasn’t answered be sure to submit one soon. #lifebeyond9to5

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What was supposed to be a 5 month trip to New Zealand turned into an almost 5-year journey through the South Pacific for Occupation Wild’s Director of Client Relations, Nick Watts. From living out of vans, hitchhiking on sailboats, being adopted by a tribe in Vanuatu, and surfing Cloud Break, Nick’s 5-year adventure is a true nomadic travel tale. With twists, turns, and chance encounters, there are so many stories we had to split this episode into two parts! In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Nick sit down to talk about overcoming fears, hitchhiking on sailboats, embracing the now, and moving away from the con-nation. Listen on Apple Podcasts or in the Nomad Corner on Occupation Wild!

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As always The Occupation Wild Podcast is brought to you by Occupation Wild, your job board for the outdoor, adventure, and travel industry! Today’s episode is also brought to you by @gritmtbfestival, The Womxn-Only MTB Festival you’ve been waiting for!

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Gabe Dunham is a musher who runs a professional sled dog team and will be a contender in the Iditarod 2020! The Iditarod is an annual 1,000 mile long-distance sled dog race in early March from Anchorage to Nome up in Alaska! Mushers and a team of 14 dogs cover the distance of 1,000 miles in 8-15 days. When she’s not training and competing Gabe started her own company giving sled dog tours in Alaska and Montana. In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Courtney and Gabe sit down to talk about working outdoors, how Gabe got into dog sledding, how one preps, trains, and gets prepared for a 1,000 mile race, and living a life of adventure! Listen on Apple Podcasts or under the Nomad Corner on Occupation Wild #lifebeyond9to5

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As always The Occupation Wild Podcast is brought to you by Occupation Wild, your job board for the outdoor, adventure, and travel industry! Today’s episode is also brought to you by the Grit MTB Festival, The Womxn-Only MTB Festival you’ve been waiting for!

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Chris Whittaker is a modern-day Indiana Jones or in his words a “professional fun haver and good time enthusiast!” Currently working as a sea kayak guide in British Columbia he’s really done it all. From guiding in Tanzania, working as a snowboard instructor in Japan, and being flown out to Chengdu, China to DJ and see Giant Pandas! If you’ve ever felt like the traditional path wasn’t for you or have been curious how to get paid to travel full-time this episode is for you! Courtney and Chris sit down to talk about all things adventure travel, breaking into the guiding industry, nomad living, van life, and living life beyond 9 to 5.

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