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Lead & Live Well

Erin Cox & M. Scott Knox

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Friends and co-hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox have a question: how did you get to where you are? In each episode, they’ll sit down with a different leader in the social impact world to learn about their leadership journey. They’ll have wide-ranging discussions, with topics including career transitions, blending work and life, pathways to leadership, experiences with burnout, and when they had to “shake off the ‘shoulds’” to carve their own path forward. Hosted by Erin Cox and M. Scott Knox Ed ...
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The SnowBrains Podcasts interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge onto you, our listeners. With our listeners, we explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, snow science, medicine, nutrition, fitness, technique, and cutting edge adventure. The SnowBrains Podcast is hosted by professional freeskier, professional mountain guide, UC Berkeley Molecular Cell Biology graduate, and founder and CEO of Snow ...
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Season 5, Episode 84 Hilary Eisen is the Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance and is a passionate backcountry skier and ice climber. In her role at Winter Wildlands Alliance, she leads the organization's policy work, focusing on the protection of wild winter landscapes while advocating for quality human-powered snowsports experiences. …
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Season 5, Episode 83 This week, the Manging Editor of the Farmers' Almanac, Sandi Duncan, sat down with SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark to talk about all things long-range winter weather forecasting. The Farmers' Almanac releases a yearly winter weather prediction every August that signals the looming start of the ski season in North America. …
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Andrew McLean is a legendary ski mountaineer, author, inventor, and Big Mountain Scientist. In 2017, Powder Magazine voted Andrew as one of the "48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time." Andrew is one of the best ski mountaineers on the planet, having skied first descents on every continent and has been featured in a myriad of ski movies, including …
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Season 5, Episode 82 Jeremy recently became the CEO of the X Games and has been tasked with revolutionizing the company to create the first action-sports league. He is a former World Cup Freestyle Mogul skier who saw a number of World Cup wins and two appearances in the Olympics. At the same time, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder and …
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Season 5, Episode 81 Sam Anthamatten is a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide and one of the very best freeskiers on Earth. Sam competed on the Freeride World Tour, where he finished 2nd overall in his first season. Sam is very adept in big, steep, technical skiing, but he can do it all in the freeride style. Sam paired up with Jeremy Heights to c…
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Season 5, Episode 80 Anna DeMonte is a ski mountaineering athlete who in June 2024 captured the Women's Ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on 15,766' Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. 9,000' vertical backcountry days are normal for her and recently she has been average over 25,000' of human-powered vertical a week. The craziest part - she's only really bee…
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Season 5, Episode 79 Erin Sprague became Protect Our Winters' (POW's) CEO at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has spearheaded the organization and movement of outdoor recreationists fighting climate change. POW's mission is to "depoliticize the climate discussion and bring together those from all backgrounds to advocate for the outdoor spaces…
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In this episode of Lead and Live Well, hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox dive into a rich conversation with the executive director of the Community Foundation for Metro West. From launching his career at City Year to navigating corporate giving at Target, his story is a masterclass in blending intention with serendipity. Discover how he transformed cha…
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Season 5, Episode 78 Kai Jones has been in Teton Gravity Research films since he was 11 years old. He went pro at 12, signing with Red Bull, one of the most sought-after athlete sponsors in the world. He is now a mere 18 years old yet is one of the most famous freeskiers on the planet. He just released his first-ever documentary, Falling Into Place…
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Season 5, Episode 77 After spending over two decades in the non-profit and start-up spaces, Stephanie Cox took over as CEO of the National Ski Patrol with the goal of modernizing and advancing the organization. She has been focused on revitalizing the operations, recruitment, training, and inclusiveness of the National Ski Patrol while shifting the…
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Season 5, Episode 76 Ted Ligety is one of the most iconic figures in US Alpine Skiing. He's a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist as well as a five-time World Cup Overall Giant Slalom Champion. Ted dominated the World Cup between 2004-2018 with 25 World Cup wins and 52 podiums across five disciplines. This past October, Ted joined DPS Skis as the Head o…
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Season 5, Episode 75 This week, two representatives joined us from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) to discuss its current conflict with Park City Mountain Resort owner Vail Resorts. Katie Lips is the President of the PCPSPA and Quinn Graves is a business manager of the PCPSPA. In addition, Katie and Quinn highlighted what…
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In this special tribute episode of Lead and Live Well, we celebrate the extraordinary life and impact of Andrea McGrath, a beloved friend, colleague, and leader in the social impact sector. Andrea was a tireless connector, a beacon of positivity, and a true champion of ideas and people. Join us as friends, colleagues, and admirers share heartfelt r…
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Season 5, Episode 74 Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado's 54 14,000' peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado Channel 2 KWGN since 2005. Chris sp…
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Miriam Ortiz joins Scott and Erin on Lead and Live Well to share her remarkable leadership story, rooted in advocacy, empowerment, and a commitment to creating pathways for others. As a leader in workforce development and a passionate advocate for equity, Miriam dives into the challenges and triumphs of her career, the lessons learned from navigati…
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Season 5, Episode 73 Dr. Ethan Greene has been the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for almost 20 years and has worked with snow and avalanches since 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in Meteorology, a Master's in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Geoscience, with over 45 publications in the snow science world in addi…
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Johnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru The episode first aired on January 31, 2023. ⁠The guest is Johnny Collinson: John had climbed all of the seven summits by the age of 17, making him the youngest to have done so He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has c…
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Join Erin Cox and Scott Knox on this episode of Lead and Live Well as they interview Tracy Skelly, the dynamic founder of the Little Cocoa Bean Company. Tracy discusses her unique career trajectory, from her early days in theater to her impactful work in education and food access. She also delves into the creation of her business, emphasizing the s…
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Season 5, Episode 72 Dr. Brent Hogarth is all about flow state. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who specializes in high performance psychology, and the science of flow state. He holds a masters degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology with research focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation …
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Season 5, Episode 71 Dr. Bishara is a gut biome expert who has spent her career understanding how the gut is key to all things health, including weight loss, mental health, immune health, and optimal performance. In her most recent nationally bestselling book, ⁠The Gut Revolution⁠, she explores all of the ways that understanding your gut can change…
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Season 5, Episode 70 Josh Daiek hails from the Midwest but currently resides in Lake Tahoe and is one of the most rowdy badass skiers on the planet right now. Some of his most notable achievements include throwing a 100' backflip over Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and coming out with a brand-new film called Caldor. This episode of the SnowBrains p…
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“Downhill ski racing sure is fun. It’s like being your own race car, but there’s no frame around you to save you. It’s just aerodynamics, skis, a skin-tight suit – zip it up, pull up your tidy whities, and go for it.” – Tommy Moe My guest today is Tommy Moe. Tommy made the US Ski Team at 16 years old He started competing in the World Cup at 20 Tomm…
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"I don't think I have a lot of fear. I think I'm very respectful of the mountains and understand the danger that's inherently there. I think I have a healthy dose of awareness of the unpredictable nature of being in the mountains and snow conditions, but I wouldn't call it fear. It's more understanding that you're constantly putting yourself in unf…
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“I shit my pants in a helicopter once. Just like trying to press a fart out way too hard and maybe had a little something bad to eat the night before. We were forced to land the helicopter because the pilot got so pissed off.” – Cody Townsend Cody will appear on a new episode of The SnowBrains Podcast later this season, but until then, enjoy his gr…
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Join hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox in a thought-provoking conversation with Casey Johnson, a leader in the nonprofit world and current national leader at the GreenLight Fund. Casey reflects on her career journey, the personal and professional transitions she's made, and her experience building high-impact programs across multiple communities. The d…
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This podcast first aired on 11/9/21. Bjarne Salen - Filmer of "The Fifty" w/ Cody Townsend, Hardcore Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer, Philosopher My guest is Bjarne Salen. Bjarne is best known for his talents behind the camera. He filmed The Fifty Project with Cody Townsend, in which Bjarne documents Cody climbing and skiing the 50 Classic Ski Descents…
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Season 5, Episode 69 Noah Dines is a man on a mission to ski 3,000,000 human-powered vertical feet in a calendar year. He has already skied over 2.5 million vertical feet, breaking the record for most human-powered vertical feet skied in a single year. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforg…
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Episode 68 Paige Pagnucco is the new first female director of the Utah Avalanche Center. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying ab…
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Episode 66 Jim Ryan is a Jackson Hole-based free skier and mountaineer who has appeared in 4 Warren Miller and 3 Teton Gravity Research films. He is a super kind person with honest and deep insights into the world of skiing. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that tak…
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Episode 66 Dr. Kevin Stone is back, returning to the SnowBrains Podcast to talk about where the worlds of skiing and healthcare intersect. Dr. Kevin Stone is: a physician an orthopedic surgeon clinician researcher inventor founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation based in San Francisco author of multiple books, including Play F…
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Episode 65 Sven Brunso was proclaimed by Ski Magazine as the most photographed skier in history. He has appeared on the cover of over 135 magazines and been featured in over 2500 published photos. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head …
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Episode 64 Kyle Siegel is the Founder and Designer at Raide Research, a company that specializes in making tough, lightweight backpacks specifically designed for ski mountaineering. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club …
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Episode 63 Christian Pondella is: a top adventure photographer a senior photographer at Powder Magazine a photographer published in: National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, Maxim, FHM, GQ, Climbing Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, and more. a photographer with photos in commercial campaigns for: Red Bull, Pata…
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Join Erin Cox as she flies solo on this episode of Lead and Live Well with guest Gaby King Morse, an influential leader with over 25 years of experience in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Gaby, now the President and CEO of the Center for Women in Enterprise, discusses pivotal moments in her career, from working in her family's business, to f…
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Episode #62 My guest today is Jessica Baker. Jessica has been a heli-ski guide in Alaska for over 20 years She's the 2000 North American Freeskiing World Tour Champion Jessica is a mountain guide guiding all over Earth as well as in the Teton Mountains of Wyoming with Exum Mountain Guides She's also the founder, head coach, and lead guide for Ski D…
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In this episode of Lead and Live Well, Erin Cox and Scott Knox interview Siobhán O'Riordan, a former teacher turned Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach and social sector consultant. Siobhán shares her career journey, highlighting pivotal moments influenced by both intention and chance. Ever an educator, Siobhán offers practical advice on unders…
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In this lively episode, Erin Cox and Scott Knox sit down with Naomi Roth-Gaudette, a dynamic leader in the social impact world. Naomi shares the captivating story of her leadership journey, from her early days as a PIRG organizer to founding her own consulting firm, NRG Consulting. Full of energy and wisdom, Naomi dives into the importance of commu…
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This episode of Lead and Live Well features a heartfelt conversation with Kamalah Fletcher, who brings over two decades of non-profit leadership experience to the table. Hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox explore Kamalah's story, from the challenges she faced in her early career to founding her own transformative agency. Kamalah’s reflections on turning…
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In this illuminating of Lead and Live Well, hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox engage in a profound conversation with Yi-Chin Chen, the Executive Director of Friends of the Children Boston. Sharing her remarkable journey from a high school dropout to a leading figure in the social impact space, Yi-Chin reflects on the pivotal moments, challenges, and me…
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In this insightful episode of Lead and Live Well, hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox sit down with Alex McCray, a seasoned veteran of the social sector with nearly 30 years of experience. Alex's dynamic career spans both the nonprofit direct service and funder sides of the sector and highlights his passion for education and the arts. Listeners will gain…
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Join us on this episode Lead and Live Well as Erin Cox and Scott Knox welcome the incredibly distinguished Dr. Melinda Day. Dr. Day's career has included leadership roles in organizational development, non-profit management, higher education reform, and workforce development. She currently serves as the Chief Impact Officer at the Food Bank of the …
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Welcome to Lead & Live Well! In each episode, friends and co-hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox sit down with a different leader in the social impact world to learn about their leadership journey. They’ll have wide-ranging discussions, with topics including career transitions, blending work and life, pathways to leadership, experiences with burnout, and…
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Dr. Kevin Stone - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Focused on Repairing and Replacing Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, and Ligaments to Keep People Active Episode #61 My guest today is Dr. Kevin Stone: Dr. Stone is a physician, orthopedic surgeon, clinician, researcher, inventor, and founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation in San …
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Dr. Daniel Swain - Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet Episode #60 My guest today is Daniel Swain: Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds co…
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Mary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Episode #59 My Guest Today is Mary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming *** This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll f…
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Harlan Sheppard - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 25-Years, Highway Avalanche Forecaster for Washington State, Hero's Journey Mindfulness Advocate Episode #58 My Guest Today is Harlan Sheppard Harlan has been a heli-ski guide in Alaska for 25-years He's also been a ski patroller at Stevens Pass, Washington Harlan is an avalanche course instructor He's be…
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Kevin Quinn - Points North Heli Founder, 20-Year Heli-Ski Guide, STOL Pilot, Former Pro Hockey Player, All-Around Certified Badass Episode #57 My guest today is Kevin Quinn, Kevin is the founder of Points North Heli in Cordova, Alaska He's been a heli-ski guide for over 20 yearsKevin is an avid STOL and STOL Drag small plane pilot He also played pr…
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Sophia Schwartz - Former US Ski Team Member, Pro Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mindfulness & Environmental Advocate Episode #56 My guest today is Sophia Schwartz Sophia is a former US Ski Team member who competed in mogul skiing She is a badass skier who stomps double backflips and ski the Grand Teton Sophia is a mentor at Coombs Outdoors where they …
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Dan Egan - Legendary Warren Miller Ski Movie Skier, Hall of Fame Inductee, Powder Magazine's Most Influential People, & Author Episode #55 My guest today is Dan Egan: Dan has been in 13 Warren Miller movies and was a big part of He has literally skied all over the entire globe In 2001, Powder Magazine called Dan one of the most influential skiers o…
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Steven Nyman - USA World Cup & Olympic Alpine Ski Racer With 20 Years of Experience on the World Cup Episode #54 My guest today is Steven Nyman Steven 1st skied on the World Cup at age 20 and got 15th in slalom in your first-ever World Cup race He's been ski racing on the World Cup since 2002 with 14 World Cup seasons Steven skied in 3 Winter Olymp…
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