Unbeaten Path Podcast | Careers, Career Change, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Adventure, Travel

Sarah Newberry has 16 years experience as a sailing-athlete and coach. Recently she spent 4 years as a professional athlete in the Olympic sphere, and acted as full-time a training partner for the United States Olympic Team in the lead up to the 2016 Games. Established as one of the best female drivers in performance sailing in U.S. history, Sarah has won five National Championships, two North American Championships, and the ISAF World Cup Miami.

On today's Episode Sarah and I discuss:

• Why it was a big deal the first time Sarah said out loud she was going to fully commit to sailing
• What drives Olympians to dedicate their life to a sport where they are not getting paid or much notoriety
• Advice for someone struggling to take their first action step
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Tim grew up loving sports and was first introduced to the idea of being a sports journalist from a homework assignment in high school. He went on to attend the University of Michigan on an engineering scholarship, but he had grown a love for sports journalism, so he joined the school's newspaper. Tim catapulted working for Michigan's school newspaper to a job with the New York Times and his current role with Sports Illustrated.

On today's episode Tim and I discuss:

• Dropping his engineering major to focus on sports journalism
• Covering the Boston Marathon bombing
• Biggest lessons learned
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Website: https://www.si.com/mmqb/people/tim-rohan

You can find Tim at:

Twitter: @TimRohan

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Gabriel is the founder of Half Acre which is one of, if not the top craft brewery in Chicago. Today the craft beer scene is exploding, but that was not the case when Gabriel started Half Acre in Chicago a decade ago. Gabriel did not come from a business background. He was blowing glass professionally while living in Colorado when he fell in love with craft beer. He eventually moved to Chicago and founded Half Acre.

On today's episode, Gabriel and I discuss:

• The reactions of others around Gabriel when starting a craft beer business when it wasn't popular in Chicago yet
• The challenges they faced in the growth stage
• Advice for someone looking to make their first action step
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Half Acre's Website: http://www.halfacrebeer.com/

You can find Half Acre at:

Instagram: halfacrebeer

Twitter: @HalfAcreBeer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalfAcreBeer/?rf=134786726587196

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Lexi Dupont is a professional big mountain freeskier. She is a Freeskiing World Tour contender and has been featured in many films such as Warren Miller's Wintervention and Tracing Skylines. Growing up skiing since age two she has followed her passion and made a career out of it. Skiing has allowed Lexi to do some amazing things and make a difference using her platform.

On today's episode, Lexi and I discuss:

• Overcoming doubt
• How Lexi commits to her insane ski runs and how that translates to life
• How putting herself in extreme mental and physical situations allows her to excel outside of skiing
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Lexi's Website: http://www.lexidupont.com/

You can find Lexi at:

Instagram:  lexidupont

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexidupontskier/

Twitter: @lexidupont

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Jes Stockhausen is a self-taught freelance videographer and photographer traveling the world in his van, which acts as his home and studio. Jes developed a passion for nature early on. Growing his love for video and photography in college, Jes landed a job with Oakley upon graduation. This increased his skill set and shaped his career as a freelancer.

On today's episode, Jes and I discuss:

• Jes' decision to convert a van into his apartment/studio to travel the world for freelancing
• Some of his favorite places he has visited with his van/work
• Jes' biggest lesson learned from his journey
• And much more...

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Jes' website: http://jesstockhausen.com/

You can find Jes at:

Instagram: guyinthewind

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesstockhausenphoto/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

John Agnello is the founder of Snap Goes My Cap, a vintage clothing brand inspired by the style of the 80's and 90's. John started the business from his dorm room at the University of Dayton and grew the brand during his time there. He kept the business on the side while taking a corporate job upon graduating, but that did not last long. John bet on himself and went full time with Snap Goes My Cap.

On today's episode, John and I discuss:

• Growing the business in college
• Betting on himself and leaving his corporate job after 6 months
• Meeting Chance the Rapper and Wiz Khalifa the first time
• And much more…

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

John's website: https://snapgoesmycap.com/

You can find John at:

Instagram: sgmc_classics

Twitter: @snapgoesmycap

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Jeff Evans is a world-renowned adventurer, speaker, author, and medic. He has created a fascinating life built around helping others. Jeff led the first blind person to the summit of Mount Everest as well as assisted the Iraqi Special Forces as a medic on the front lines with their fight against ISIS.

On today's episode, Jeff and I discuss:

• The fine line between recklessness and following your dream
• Assisting the Iraqi Special Forces as a medic on the front lines against ISIS
• Lessons learned throughout his journey
• And much more…

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Jeff's Book: "Mountain Vision: Lessons Beyond the Summit"

Follow Jeff at:

Twitter: @Jeff_B_Evans

Instagram: jeff_b_evans

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountainvisionjeff/

Website: www.jeffbevans.com/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Jessica Cardin is a climber, traveler, and adventurer. After moving to the west coast and having many weekend trips exploring, Jessica and her boyfriend Mike realized it wasn't enough. They saved up for five years and eventually traveled South America for eight months.

On today's episode, Jessica and I discuss:

• Telling family and friends, they were taking a year off to travel South America
• Staying at a hostel for a month in Patagonia
• Lessons learned during her journey
• And much more…

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Jessica's Blog: https://travelsofjessandmike.wordpress.com/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Marty Travis is a farmer in Livingston, Illinois.  Marty along with his wife Kris and son Will manage Spence Farm which has changed the farming community around Illinois. They are the pioneers of the organic farming movement in the area that has changed the local food game in Chicago.

Marty has developed relationships with the top chefs and restaurants in the city that has turned into an excellent business for Spence Farm and many others. This is documented in the film "Sustainable" available on Netflix.

On today's episode, Marty and I discuss:

• How Marty's relationship with top chef Rick Bayless developed
• How Marty got involved in the Sustainable documentary
• What it's like to empower farmers and others around him
• And much more…

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ full show notes along with 3 key takeaways

Check out the farm's website at: http://www.thespencefarm.com/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

I have the pleasure of calling today's guest, Kyle Barrett, a friend. He is one of the big inspirations I had to start my own venture. Kyle left a successful start to a career in commercial real estate to move out to Denver, Colorado to launch Bighorn Apparel.

On today's episode, Kyle and I discuss:

• Kyle's time in commercial real estate and why working with business owners inspired him to start his own
• The key moments that lead Kyle to drive out to Denver and stay on a friend's couch while he figured things out
• How he came up with the idea to start Bighorn Apparel
• And much more…

Visit ubpath.com for full show notes along with 3 key takeaways

Find Bighorn on social media:

Twitter: @bighornapparel

Instagram:@bighornapparel

Bighorn Apparel Website: https://www.wearbighorn.com/

This episode is sponsored by the company we just heard about, Bighorn Apparel.

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.