In this episode, you’ll meet Claire Smallwood- an absolute delight of a human who co-founded SheJumps. This 501c3 organization empowers and supports women and girls to enjoy the outdoors through hosted events, educational clinics, and fundraising climbs.

We cover a wide range of topics from the budding origins of SheJumps to her studies of language in Senegal and her competitive success in free skiing

Claire shares How SheJumps transitioned from a website that profiled and showcased unsung women heroes in the outdoor industry to the life-changing organization it is today.

During the building period, Claire earned her living as a private chef. And then came the pivot: creating a film that catapulted the nonprofit from a grassroots effort to a full-time gig for Claire & her co-founders, with the nonprofit experiencing a 200% growth in just one year.

Claire talks about imposter syndrome, building the right board for the foundation, and chasing a dream that would inevitably provide access to the beautiful backyards of the world to thousands of women and girls every year.

This episode highlights the life-altering moment that John Micek, a journalist with decades of experience under his belt, pivoted from a successful position with a top performing news organization to leap into the unknown and become the lead editor of a non-profit news site, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. John shares insights into his service as a member of the fourth estate and how the winding, twisting road of life will often lead us to destinations we could have never anticipated. 

After being unexpectedly fired from a sales job, Harold Hughes shares his story of taking a drastic life pivot- from overcoming adversity to executing calculated risks, and moving forward with a dream of entrepreneurship- and doing so without a plan B. Harold knew his startup idea was worth cashing in on and pursuing.  So, BandwagonFanClub, Inc. a secondary event ticket marketplace, was born. Since then, Harold has never looked back. Now, just a few years later, Bandwagon has upscaled to international heights, serving as a B2B identity infrastructure technology company- changing the game for personalized fan experiences all over the world. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and delighted by Harold's humble enthusiasm and contagious tenacity.