For The Love Of: Trade-offs We Make In Pursuit Of Our Passions podcast

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This athlete is dedicating 2025 to embracing the tradeoffs that come with a passion. Sydney Schroder is a professional snowboarder based in South Lake Tahoe. Originally from Texas, Sydney committed to a life and career in the snowboard industry 10 years ago and hasn't looked back. She now competes in free ride snowboarding at a high level, including the Freeride World Qualifiers while also teaching full time at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. We talk about: How tradeoffs are Sydney’s “secret weapon” while building her dream career Going all-in on focusing work and play on snowboarding Sydney’s changing relationship with competition and how it includes collaboration The realities of competing while working a full-time job Imposter syndrome as a pro athlete and instructor What it’s like working with a sports psychologist Tips for anyone thinking about following their dreams in snowboarding Episodes mentioned in conversation: Erika Vikander (freeride snowboarder) Adam Bernero (mental performance coach) Barrett Christy Cummins (Olympic snowboarder) Connect with Sydney: https://instagram.com/syd_schro TikTok: @syd_schro Twitter/X: Sydney_Schroder Make sure you join our free Substack (email list) so you can let us know what you think about the show! -- 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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How Artist and Rapper April Donovan Adapts Creativity and Accepts Limitations after A Traumatic Brain Injury 46:56

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When an injury limits how you can perform work, art, and creativity, how do you find joy? April Donovan, also known as the performer MC AP Real, is a rapper involved in three different musical projects as well as a formally trained artist, graphic designer, advertiser, and illustrator. April suffered a serious traumatic brain injury in 2018 that landed her in a coma for 10 days and is still affecting how she’s able to live and express herself today. We talk about: April’s motorcycle crash and initial injuries Constructing and reconstructing memories after a brain injury and coma What it was like moving back home after the hospital The impact a severe injury had on relationships and finances Adaptations April makes in order to pursue work and art with tough symptoms The realities of being a creative human with an invisible disability How April is sharing her life through music, writing a book, and art Make sure you join our free Substack (email list) so you can let us know what you think about the show! Hear from another guest who shared honestly about having a traumatic brain injury: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves to Find Gratitude and New Perspectives on Life Connect with April: https://www.behance.net/aprildonovan FUN NEWS! The show has led to some deep IRL conversations lately, so we want to dig into YOUR life… What are the trade-offs and pivots you’re pondering right now? Thinking about a career change? Money moves? Parenthood decisions? Send us an anonymous “letter” at www.fortheloveofpod.com/share and Jeni and Angie will give you our perspectives on a future mini-episode. -- 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Breaking Down Barriers to Nature for the Latino Community with Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo 44:01

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Access to nature is a fundamental right, and Vivianette is advocating for it in a creative way. Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo is a proud Puerto Rican, Latina, and madre living in Western North Carolina. With a passion for community resilience and adventure, she founded Latinos Aventureros to help others enjoy the fundamental right of access to nature. Her outdoor events and programs are a form of advocacy and community to create spaces of belonging and growth for others. We talk about: The branding of the word “adventure” and how for many, outdoors is just part of life Why Vivi moved from Puerto Rico to North Carolina as a teen mom The shift in her relationship to nature with the move Why hiking seemed like an unlikely hobby for Vivi and how she got started Quitting a job to have more time to build an outdoor community Founding and leading Latinos Aventureros, a hiking community for Latinos and BIPOC How outdoor community is a form of advocacy What folks in the continental US should know about Puerto Rico How we can all become advocates for our most important causes Make sure you join our free Substack (email list) so you can let us know what you think about the show! Connect with Vivi: https://www.facebook.com/ortiz.viv/ https://www.instagram.com/vivi.la.exploradora/ http://latinosaventureros.org/ Get more inspiring thoughts on community advocacy by listening to How to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor Adventures in a Changing Climate with Alpinist Graham. FUN NEWS! ✨ The show has led to some deep IRL conversations lately, so we want to dig into YOUR life… What are the trade-offs and pivots you’re pondering right now? Thinking about a career change? Money moves? Parenthood decisions? Send us an anonymous “letter” at www.fortheloveofpod.com/share and Jeni and Angie will give you our perspectives on a future mini-episode. AAAAND join us over on our free Substack to get episode and life updates from Jeni and Angie! -- 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Finding Freedom in Stability after Sailing across the Atlantic with Tina and Rhett Jacobi 1:03:18

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⛵ Can you honor security and adventure at the same time? Tina and Rhett Jacobi are a husband and wife team living in the Columbia River Gorge. They co-founded their business, Big Water Construction, after returning from a several months long sailing trip, including an Atlantic crossing. In the middle of the ocean, they hosted their own Zoom wedding from the boat. As artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs, they infuse passion and stoke into their everyday life. We talk about: What it’s like to build a small business with your spouse How Tina and Rhett intentionally designed their relationship from day 1 Intense moments from sailing across the ocean on a small sailboat The transition back to life on soil and immediately buying a house Blending art, construction, business, and adventure while dealing with the realities of life stress If you love the Jacobi vibes, listen to Rhett’s sister on the show: How Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led Tamara Jacobi to Run a Mexican Jungle Eco Lodge Connect with the Jacobis: instagram.com/bigwaterconstruction www.bigwaterconstruction.com FUN NEWS! ✨ The show has led to some deep IRL conversations lately, so we want to dig into YOUR life… What are the trade-offs and pivots you’re pondering right now? Thinking about a career change? Money moves? Parenthood decisions? Send us an anonymous “letter” at www.fortheloveofpod.com/share and Jeni and Angie will give you our perspectives on a future mini-episode. AAAAND join us over on our free Substack to get episode and life updates from Jeni and Angie! -- 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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The Journey of Addiction and Falling in Love with Recovery with Jason Russ 1:11:24

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FUN NEWS! ✨ The show has led to some deep IRL conversations lately, so we want to dig into YOUR life… What are the trade-offs and pivots you’re pondering right now? Thinking about a career change? Money moves? Parenthood decisions? Send us an anonymous “letter” ( via this form ), and Jeni and Angie will give you our perspectives on a future mini-episode. And now… 🎙️ Jason Russ is a lifelong musician and extreme sports enthusiast. His experiences with alcoholism and drug addiction led to the destruction of his material life and most of his relationships, as well as the near loss of his own life. Jason's life changed forever when he fell in love with recovery and sobriety, which helped him complete a motorcycle trip across the Americas. We talk about: Jason’s early dedication to extreme sports The onset and progression of alcoholism and addiction What addiction feels like and how it felt against his will The experience that shifted Jason’s life and led him to recovery Finding spirituality and a greater power that led to sobriety Reckoning with holding privilege while also being an addict A 2 year, 74,000-mile motorcycle trip across 17 countries Finding an energy greater than himself every day in recovery If you like the honesty and openness of this episode, you’ll love How Pro Kitesurfer Jason Slezak Stopped Chasing Highs to Avoid His Past Trauma and Changed His Approach to Sports and Mental Health. Connect with Jason: Jason’s website and resources: inspiredjourney.life Jason’s sound/lighting business in the Gorge: inspiredjourneysoundproduction.com Submit your letter for us to dig into in a future episode here: www.fortheloveofpod.com/share -- 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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How a Former Olympian Evolved Her Career Over Decades of Pro Snowboarding with Barrett Christy Cummins 1:01:46

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Pro athletes might look like they have ultimate freedom, but that lifestyle isn’t always what you think. Barrett Christy Cummins began her snowboarding career in the early 1990’s as the sport was starting to gain mainstream attention. From 1993-2003, she competed at the highest level, filmed movie parts and commercials, and enjoyed the perks of sponsorship with some of the biggest brands in sports. Barrett transitioned to roles in marketing and product development with her former sponsors after starting a family in 2004. 20 years later, she's launching into new challenges to stretch her vision and goals to new spaces. We talk about: Creating lifestyle goals instead of professional goals Moving west and deciding to pursue snowboarding in South Lake Tahoe Getting into snowboarding before the X Games and pre-Olympic snowboarding How competing with the boys drove her to perform Competition vs. collaboration with other women in sport Expectations for female athletes: being camera-friendly and a brand ambassador Keeping the fun in your passion when your passion is work Barrett’s Olympic experience and what she wishes she did differently Getting injured and deciding to start a family instead of competing What it’s like to have a snowboarding trick named after you Working with brands to make better gear Pro snowboarding “provided far less freedom than you would imagine” Building financial literacy and being intentional with money If you like snow sports, chatting about the Olympics, or digging into how to increase gender equity in sports, listen to Why Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in Freeride Snowboarding and Women’s Sports. Connect with Barrett: Instagram: instagram.com/barrettcc Website: barrettcc.com Financial services: camberwealthbuilders.com 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Our Big Life Trade-Offs of 2024: Personal Reflections on Work and Passion with Jeni and Angie 40:39

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“Life is a series of trade-offs.” “Never a failure, always a lesson.” “Did you see this photo of my cat?” We’re sharing our OWN honest reflections of the year, highlighting the top trade-offs we both made in 2024. You’ll hear about: Reckoning with the dark side of social media: do the costs outweigh the benefits? Where do you go online without Instagram? Jeni now has something to nurture other than 1,000 houseplants. She’s a Crazy Cat Lady now! The scariness yet magic of delegating. Outsourcing is a spectrum, not a binary. What the f*ck is Jeni doing with her life? Unemployment vs. funemployment. Being a Good Times Monster vs. disciplined (or being both) Our BIG ESCAPE ROOM ANNOUNCEMENT that everyyyybody’s asking about Some big appreciations and perhaps changes to this show? Calling all listeners! Yes, you! Could you do us one of these as a holiday gift? Pretty please with a cherry on top? 1- Send an episode you love of FTLO to a friend so we can reach new folks. 2- Tag us on your Instagram Story with a recommendation to list. 3- Let us know if you’d like more “solo” (duo?) episodes, or weekly episodes. 4- We’re looking for partners to support the show! Got a brand who’d be a great fit? 5- Send us your recs for guests! We want a more diverse range of voices. We absolutely love you and send you the brightest vibes as we enter 2025. See ya soon! 👋Connect with us: Angie's new Substack Jeni on Instagram Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. -For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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How a Corporate Accountant Discovered Canada’s Deepest Cave with Explorer Katie Graham 52:05

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What does training for spending weeks deep underground teach you about the rest of life? Katie Graham is a passionate cave and canyon explorer who discovered Canada’s deepest and second deepest caves. This feat was showcased in the 2023 documentary film “Subterranean.” Katie is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and president of the Alberta Speleological Society. As a former accountant, she left her corporate gig to spend more time underground. We talk about: Is it caving, or spelunking? The pressure of working deep underground, especially with a film crew Breaking her leg days deep in the cave and self-evacuating for 3 days Hauling tons of heavy gear for weeks just to spend minutes in a cave section The mundane monotony of training for expeditions Finding balance between celebrating milestones and the training grind The mental game of cave diving Burning out with a passion and how to add fun back into it The scary days that kick your ass are the ones that matter most Why Katie started professional accounting and why she later quit The nuance of her team being kicked out of a village on a caving trip to Mexico The effects of living underground for weeks and manipulating your own circadian rhythm Making cool cave suits! PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love How Sunny Stroeer Transformed Her Corporate Skills to Advance Gender Equity in the Outdoors and Combining Art Forms and Identities with Drag Raptress Samuel Thrower, AKA Slutashia Connect with Katie: Subterranean Film Katie on Instagram 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Approaching End of Life through the Lens of Vitality with Adventure Filmmaker John Waller 1:11:36

16 weeks ago1:11:36

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What does it mean to uncage your own soul and find vitality, even in challenging periods of life? John Waller is an award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and adventurer. After founding the video production company Uncage the Soul in 2004, he dedicated his career to capturing wild and serene landscapes, as well as the stories of the people who call them home. In 2020, John was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. This inspired him to pursue a life filled with purpose, vitality, and a deeper appreciation for the natural spaces he has long admired. We talk about: How award-winning Uncage the Soul productions came to life Traveling the world after college and gaining comfort in the unknown and getting a “social education” Dedicating 16 years of life to his company while wearing all the hats The decision to end Uncage the Soul towards the start of COVID-19 pandemic and trying to personally separate himself from his business Going to a doctor after 10 years and learning he has terminal cancer The emotions and shifts that come with a life-changing diagnosis and how John’s experience as a producer helped him find support Releasing an aversion to accepting help from others Using psychedelics as a way to access a deeper side of himself Learning to swim with instead of against the current of life What John is afraid of as he approaches the end of his life Mending the Line : Uncage’s film about fly-fisher Frank Moore PSST! If you like this episode, did you know we have over 30 other conversations with people who have lived big lives and made trade-offs to pursue their passions? We've spoken with a former Hollywood star who moved to Kentucky to open a preschool, an adventurer who lost a toe while guiding on Mount Rainier, a drag queen who found empowerment by embracing an alter ego, and a pro ice climber who continues to adventure as a mom of twins. Find all episodes at www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes . Explore John's work: Uncage the Soul Productions 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Redefining Opportunity for Women in Afghanistan and Pakistan with Marina Legree of Ascend Athletics 55:20

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Marina Legree has an educational background in international affairs and public policy and has spent over two decades living around the world and working with international aid agencies. In 2015, she founded the nonprofit Ascend Athletics, which redefines opportunity for women in Afghanistan and Pakistan through mountaineering based leadership training and community service. We talk about: Marina being assigned to work in Afghanistan starting in 2005 and the country becoming a home for her A crash course in modern politics of Afghanistan and the 2021 Taliban offensive The assumptions people made about an American woman in her 20’s living in Afghanistan (including people in the US military thinking that she was a spy) Language to examine in politics: “third world,” “expat” vs. “immigrant”, and Afghans aren’t Arabs Living with restrictions on women’s movement and outdoor time, and how that led Marina to start Ascend Athletics Working within the parameters of local culture and religion to encourage girls in the mountains Resettling 134 Afghans around the world after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 (which was antithetical to Ascend’s mission but an ask of the girls in the program) Feeling more unsafe living in DC or working with the US Army than after the Taliban gained power in Afghanistan Living in Maine and having a family while leading international work Why the world needs more women in government and international leadership PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love Why Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in Freeride Snowboarding and Women’s Sports and How Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led Tamara Jacobi to Run a Mexican Jungle Eco Lodge Connect with Marina and Ascend Athletics: https://ascendathletics.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ascendathleticsngo 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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Bjarne Salén on Balancing Risk and Reward in Adventure Filmmaking 57:24

21 weeks ago57:24

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When you watch epic ski films, do you ever wonder about the person behind the camera? Bjarne Salén is an adventure documentary filmmaker, photographer and entrepreneur originally from Sweden and currently living in Hood River, OR. Over the past 15 years, he’s traveled the globe to create documentaries, short films, and photographic works. Bjarne has directed and produced films for brands like Salomon, Oakley, Patagonia, and the North Face. In 2021, Bjarne founded Bjarne Builds, a van conversion business that has since evolved into creating tiny homes and now a new signature line. He continues to share stories from around the world through his work, including The Fifty Project ski series. We talk about: The evolution of Bjarne’s adventure filmmaking over the decades from stoke to story The realities of combining passions in skiing and film, when 90% of skiing is for work Being the talent vs. filming the talent, when both roles require elite athleticism The Fifty Project with Cody Townsend and why Bjarne doesn’t give a sh!t about 50 ski lines The trade-offs of working expeditions: bad weather after long travel, missing loved ones, and managing unpredictable money How Bjarne tries to turn his brain off from thinking about work and being present instead What you need to accept around time and effort if you want to be an adventure filmmaker Bjarne’s van conversion business pivots Not being able to get funding for an incredible story Bjarne’s views on using social media as a creative The climate crisis and its effects on The Fifty ski lines Risk management and facing death in the mountains PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life Balance. Connect with Bjarne: https://instagram.com/bjarnesalen 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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How Ryan Devlin Embraces the Struggle of a Multipassionate Lifestyle 59:02

23 weeks ago59:02

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This man has played many a serial killer on TV, but he's way more down to earth than his characters may appear. Ryan Devlin is an entrepreneur, rock climber, rad dad, and actor best known for his roles on shows like Veronica Mars and Grey's Anatomy. In his words, he’s “just trying to fit it all in.” He's also the host of The Struggle Climbing Show, one of the most popular rock climbing podcasts, where he explores the intersections of climbing and personal growth. We talk about: Why Ryan is fascinated with “the struggle” and how it shapes his popular podcast When Ryan knows it’s time to shake it up and make a pivot in life Countering failure by embracing a beginner’s mindset The arrival fallacy that so many humans face Mental vs. physical challenges of outdoor adventures (running 100 miles or sending a 5.15) The difference between being an actor and a celebrity Moving from Hollywood to Kentucky and opening a forest school Acting is listening (even if Ryan tends to play creepy murderers on TV) Ryan’s tools for keeping all the plates spinning in a packed life The One Line a Day Journal Ryan got Angie and Jeni hooked on PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love these: How to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor Adventures in a Changing Climate with Alpinist Graham Zimmerman Managing Expectations in a High Pressure Academic Environment with Dr. Hannah Prather Connect with Ryan: https://instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow https://www.instagram.com/ryandevlinoutside https://www.youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: 1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . 2 - Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) 3 - Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . 4 - Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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How Sunny Stroeer Transformed Her Corporate Skills to Advance Gender Equity in the Outdoors 1:00:16

25 weeks ago1:00:16

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Ever get the urge to throw all your stuff in an Astrovan and leave your corporate job for good? Sunny Stroeer is a record setting adventure athlete and entrepreneur known for her feats in extreme sports and her work in outdoor adventure media. She runs two adventure guiding services and the nonprofit Summit Scholarship Foundation. Sunny combines her corporate career background and Harvard MBA with her current work as an athlete and storyteller to be an advocate for gender equity in the outdoors. We talk about: Spending 5 years at Harvard after getting rejected at first Realizing that she needed far more adventure time than her corporate work could allow A 43 hour-long workday, and what burnout felt like to Sunny The changing value of time and money when you shake up your work Adulting is real. (Sad!) We have to say no to incredible opportunities sometimes. Feeling both angry at and grateful for an employer at the same time Running two guiding services and a nonprofit on top of her own adventures Reciprocity in scholarships: They’re not just for winning recipients Sexism and microaggressions on Aconcagua Balancing competition with collaboration for Fastest Known Times Body image when your body is a tool for adventure Finding harmony with her husband in a packed life The realities of athlete sponsorship and income The Iditarod Invitational: being the first woman to complete the 1,000 mile race on skis PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love these: Why Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in Freeride Snowboarding and Women’s Sports What Kayaking and Paddleboarding Taught Anna Levesque about Fear, Confidence, and Mental Agility The Trade-offs of Seasonal Work, Shifting Identities, and Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Katie Crafts Connect with Sunny: Sunny on Instagram: instagram.com/sstroeer Sunny’s website: www.sunnystroeer.com The Summit Scholarship Foundation on the web www.summitscholarship.org and on Instagram: instagram.com/summitscholarshipfoundation AWExpeditions on the web www.awexpeditions.org and on IG instagram.com/awexpeditions Dreamland Safari Tours on the web www.dreamlandtours.net and on IG instagram.com/dreamlandsafari 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: -Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! -Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) -Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

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Would you take a job that has you stand in a fiery pit that’s been burning for decades in the Turkmenistan desert, rig a rope across a boiling lake, and put yourself in the middle of Tornado Alley? George didn’t take the job– he made it, and he took his camera with him. George Kourounis is a National Geographic Explorer, storm chaser, science communicator, and host of the Angry Planet TV series. He's been to all seven continents and over 80 countries to photograph some of Mother Nature's most elusive and dangerous phenomena. We talk about: -The logistics of being ready to cross the world at a moment’s notice -Funding big adventures and relying on Mother Nature to make a living -How George broke into media and started the Angry Planet TV series -Why George hates the words “influencer” and “content” and the impact of technology on the news cycle and media -Identifying as a nature junkie but not an adrenaline junkie -The Gateway to Hell expedition with a Guinness World Record of being the first person to set foot at the bottom of this burning pit of gas -Capturing disasters that blur the line between natural and human influence -The FOMO of missing a big storm or event and the pressure to create media for others to enjoy or learn from -When your work is less of a job and more of a lifestyle -A scary bat experience where George’s inner organs could’ve turned to Jello (oopsie) -The essence of exploration in 3 words PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love this one: How to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor Adventures in a Changing Climate with Alpinist Graham Zimmerman Connect with George: -George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george_kourounis -George's website: http://www.stormchaser.ca/ 👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: -Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! -Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! ( https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) -Connect with Angie on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/angvswild ) and Jeni on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/jenistembridge) . Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of. ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins , the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show. For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕…

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

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12 Great Conversation Starters for Your Next Dinner Party 59:08

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