Episode 164 – Investing In Our Nonprofits with Laurie Andrews of the Community Foundation
Laurie helped run the Jackson Hole Land Trust for 15 years and now she is the president of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. She is also an avid climber, ultra runner, and a lover of dogs.
In this episode, Laurie shares how her tenure at the Nature Conservancy brought her out to the Valley. She talks about the work she did with the Jackson Hole Land Trust and how it led her to her current role at the Community Foundation. Laurie describes what it was like to take on such a big position just as the pandemic was forcing closures and safety measures. She goes into the impact that climbing and outdoor recreation have had on her life and how she is driven to get out into nature to re-energize. Stephan and Laurie also discuss the importance of stepping up to support the community and what makes the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole truly unique.
Read MoreEpisode 78 – Life of a Jackson Hole Dude Rancher with John Turner
John was born and raised in Jackson Hole and is part of five generations of Turners in the Valley. John’s grandparents originally came out west with Brigham Young Brigade and started operating the Triangle X Ranch in 1926.
Read MoreEpisode 76 – How a Near-Death Experience Inspired Jack Hartpence to Build a Social Impact Company
Jack is the Founder and CEO of Powwater, a social business that helps create access to clean drinking water. Jack talks about the near death experience that inspired him to make an impact with his life. Stephan and Jack also talk about helping others, the importance of clean drinking water, and giving back to your community.
Read MoreEpisode 75 – Another Way to Experience Jackson Hole This Winter with Nancy Leon
Nancy is the founder and Executive Director of the JH Nordic Alliance, an organization that helps connect people with nordic activities in the winter months. Nancy made Jackson Hole her home over eleven years ago after living in working in Chamonix, Les Arcs, Sydney and Silicon Valley.
Read MoreEpisode 74 – One Family, Four Generations in Jackson Hole with Charlie Shinkle
Charlie was born and raised right here in Jackson Hole and is a 4th generation local. Stephan and Charlie talk about growing up in Wyoming, his family’s history, what it was like in Jackson Hole over 100 years ago and the isolation of winters past.
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