Carol Hasse is a sailmaker in Port Townsend, WA. She's owned, designed, and made sails at Port Townsend Sails for nearly forty years. Kerry found Carol at her sail loft in Port Townsend. After a tour of the loft and nearby Marine Center, Kerry and Carol talk world adventure, choosing to hire all women, and guiding life principles. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-carol-hasse/

From the high desert back to the green side of the Cascades, Kerry rides through rain to make it to Eugene. Then, she turns north to ride through the Willamette Valley to Portland, OR. Along the way, she has a snake surprise, fun with hosts, and a few tailwinds. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-4-rain-snake-tailwinds/

Su Embree is president and principal of DHM Research, a research firm dedicated to brining accurate public opinion data to lawmakers and other big decision-makers.Kerry found Su at the DHM offices in Portland, OR. They talked about the importance of using numbers to tell as story and the fallacy of the work/life balance. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-su-embree/

Kaeli Casati is a builder, filmmaker, artist, and educator in Portland, OR. Kerry found Kaeli at her home in Portland, Oregon. Kerry and Kaeli talked about how the trades give Kaeli the ability to work when and where she'd like, so she can continue pursuing other creative endeavors. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-kaeli-casati/

Crystal Rutland is the president and CEO of Particle Design, a user-centered design firm partnered with Jaguar Land Rover, Intel, HP, and Dreamworks. Kerry caught up with Crystal at the Particle Design offices in Portland, OR. They talked about being a woman-owned engineering firm and how Crystal has structured her company to allow the best ideas come to market. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-crystal-rutland/

After an easy start, Kerry spends the next 13 days pushing hard. Riding north along Route 1 on the California coast, she finds remote beauty and  brutal headwinds. Turning inland to Ashland, Oregon, Kerry considers her options for crossing the Cascades. Eventually, she makes it to Bend to interview entrepreneur Kristin Luck. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-3-pushing-too-hard/

Kristin Luck started her career in market research at Lieberman Research Worldwide. From there, she started two tech companies, and now she helps other companies strategically scale for growth. Kerry found Kristin in Bend, Oregon and they talked about Kristin's guiding principles of seeking out challenge and learning new things. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-kristin-luck/

Before the Women Who Dare ride officially starts, Kerry makes a quick weekend tour. Then, she skis one last day and packs her belongings. Eventually, she hits the road! Riding from Fairfield, CA to Berkeley and then north to Petaluma and Inverness Park. Along the way, she finds headwinds, hunger, and three remarkable women.

Shannon Thompson is the founder of Shakti Rising, an organization dedicated to the development of girls, women, and communities. Kerry found Shannon in Inverness Park, CA during her second week of the Women Who Dare ride. They talked about having the courage to follow one's own path, how to build community, and the importance of being warm, willing, and open. For more, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-shannon-thompson/

Lila Singh is the founder of RISE Yoga for Youth, a nonprofit bringing yoga to schools in the San Francisco Bay area. Lila and Kerry met in Petaluma, California during the early stages of Women Who Dare. They spoke about building a calm space for yoga in a chaotic atmosphere and how to turn passion into a successful nonprofit. For more, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-lila-singh/