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Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Long Shot Leaders tell the stories and secrets of leaders, Innovators, entrepreneurs, and various hi

Episodes

Total: 510

His extraordinary journey and a multifaceted entrepreneur whose resilience and creativity have propelled him from a challenging childhood to entrepreneurial success, Michael Stein.

2024/3/6

Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he

Explore the remarkable journey of Skiing and Olympics, a Colorado native, as she shares her extraordinary evolution from growing up on a ranch near Glenwood Springs to becoming a professional ski racer, Alice Mckennis Duran.

2024/3/5

Alice McKennis, born and raised in western Colorado, embraced a childhood filled with skiing and hor

A remarkable journey to world championships in skiing, coupled with her dedication to mastering the sport's mindset, is illuminated through personal anecdotes and reflections on parenthood, Lorraine Huber.

2024/3/4

Lorraine Huber is recognized as one of the strongest and most experienced female big mountain skiers

He started his entrepreneurial journey at 13 and later became the CEO of GreenPal, an online platform like Instacart but for lawn mowing services, Bryan Clayton.

2024/2/27

Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal an online marketplace that connects homeowners with

A remarkable journey, tracing his path from the heartland to various entrepreneurial pursuit and the eventual hurdles culminating in personal bankruptcy, underscoring the profound growth and resilience born out of adversity, Hunter Durham.

2024/2/20

Hunter Durham, a resilient and enterprising young individual, embodies a journey marked by the peaks

His journey into the world of photography, shedding light on his evolution from sports photography to a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation, David Chancellor.

2024/2/13

David Chancellor is a multi award-winning documentary photographer. His work brings him across the w

She found fulfillment as a climbing guide, valuing the opportunity to share her knowledge and teaching climbing involves patience, emphasizing safety, using breathwork, and offering reassurance during climbs to ease fears, especially with beginners, Heidi

2024/2/6

Heidi Wirtz is one of the country’s few prominent female adventure climbers. She has been climbing f

Her courageous decision to participate in the survival TV show "Naked and Afraid" demonstrates her toughness and adaptability, Stacey Osorio.

2024/1/30

Stacey Osorio hails from Southern California but moved to Idaho with her family. Her father's busine

Unveils her journey from a car accident that altered her perspective to becoming a record-setting mountain climber, Jenn Drummond.

2024/1/23

A car accident in 2018 left Jenn Drummond awestruck and emboldened. Rescue workers couldn’t imagine

A Journey from Gymnastics Closure to Climbing Heights, Balancing Athletics, Dreams, and Career Paths, Lisa Chulich.

2024/1/16

Lisa Chulich, born in Olympia, WA, began as a gymnast before excelling in rock climbing and volleyba

Understanding how to create effective customer journey maps, identifying touchpoints, pain points, and moments of interaction across various channels to optimize the overall experience, Ali Cudby.

2024/1/9

Ally Cudby, a Washington DC native raised by a real estate agent father and a graphic designer mothe

Blending teaching and photography, explores nature's tales while connecting with students, transitioning from a chalkboard to mountain peaks, Joey Starr.

2024/1/2

Joey Starr is a a photographer and school teacher. He grew up in a low-income household near Seattle

A tale of cultural fusion, philosophical exploration, and a passion for healthier living, Mika Shino.

2023/12/26

Mika has a diverse background in culture, diplomacy, art, and business. She spent 15 years at UNESCO

A remarkable journey from family's entrepreneurial heritage to groundbreaking ventures in fintech, navigating through successes and setbacks, Daniel Marcos.

2023/12/19

Daniel Marcos, CEO of Growth Institute, is a pioneering force in online education for C-level execut

Multifaceted ambitions merge his career goals with the vision for Terrapin Station Entertainment, aiming to reshape entertainment by embracing diversity and transcending traditional boundaries, Jonathan Shank.

2023/12/12

Jonathan Shank has continuously forged pathways within the live entertainment industry, actively see

Carving His Snowboarding Path, Influenced by Family and Fueled by Passion, Lucas Foster.

2023/12/5

Lucas Foster, hailing from Telluride, Colorado, embodies an accomplished career as a snowboarder, sh

From Green Bay to Goals: A Journey Defying Expectations in Soccer, Lessons from the Field, and Creating 'Rise and Shine' for Holistic Learning, Jay Demerit.

2023/11/29

Jay Demerit is an American retired soccer player who played as a center back. He played college socc

Pedals, Pixels, and Life's Lens: Journey Through Passion, Perseverance, and Professional Evolution is an inspiring narrative that delves into the multifaceted odyssey, Jeff Seckendorf.

2023/11/22

Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long adventurer, filmmaker, and educator with extensive experience in vari

A National Geographic Explorer Journey Behind the Lens with the Captivating Host of 'Animals Up Close' on Disney+, Bertie Gregory.

2023/11/15

Bertie Gregory, a dynamic 30-year-old British wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, c

From the Ring to Life's Toughest Battles: A powerful story of resilience and determination and his remarkable journey from the fighting ring to overcoming life's greatest challenges, Phil Dunlap.

2023/11/8

Phil Dunlap, a martial arts legend, carries the torch of the Kachin arts from Northern Burma, a line