Episodes - The Jackson Hole Connection

Episode 61 – The Life of a Solopreneur with Rose Caiazzo

By Stephan C Abrams | 11/07/2019 |

After 10 years in the corporate world, Rose decided to take her life in a different direction and became a guide for Backroads. Her first assignment – Jackson Hole. In this episode, Stephan and Rose chat about the development of social media, pursuing your passions, and living as a solopreneur.

Episode 60 – Protecting the Future of Climbing with Armando Menocal

By Stephan C Abrams | 10/31/2019 |

Armando is a third generation Cuban American, Civil Rights Lawyer, avid climber and co-founder of the Axis Fund, which helps climbers across the world. Over the past several years Armando has spent his summers climbing in Jackson and winters back in Cuba.

Episode 59 – Painting with Gunpowder with Danny Shervin

By Stephan C Abrams | 10/24/2019 |

Danny is a father, husband, entrepreneur, artist and founder of Paint with Gunpowder. Danny is part of a 5th generation Jackson family. A few years ago, Danny decided to give up his steady bank job to focus on his art full time.

Episode 58 – Native American History in Jackson Hole with Ivan Posey

By Stephan C Abrams | 10/17/2019 |

In this episode, Stephan and Ivan talk about growing up on a Reservation, what has changed over the decades on the Reservation, American Indian Heritage and keeping tribal traits alive.

Episode 57 – The Art of Facilitation with Frances VanHouten

By Stephan C Abrams | 10/10/2019 |

In this episode, Stephan and Fran talk about emotional intelligence, mediation, the importance of listening and the power of a deep breath.

Episode 56 – Living the Van Life with Toby Busch

By Stephan C Abrams | 10/03/2019 |

Toby is a nomad, van life expert and YouTube star. Toby worked in the Grand Teton National Park at Colter Bay and Signal Mountain for 20 years before selling his possessions and moving into his van full time to travel the country.

Episode 55 – Connecting Kids to the Power of Bikes with Scott Fitzgerald

By Stephan C Abrams | 09/26/2019 |

Scott is a long time Jackson resident who recently decided to venture down to Bentonville, Arkansas to promote Buddy Pegs and their mission of helping kids develop a love of cycling at an early age.

Episode 54 – Training to Be Balanced with Augie Hernandez

By Stephan C Abrams | 09/19/2019 |

Augie is an entrepreneur, trainer, coach, and Founder of Training To Be Balanced – a fitness and performance facility located in Jackson. Augie ventured out to Jackson Hole almost 20 years ago for a job opportunity.

Episode 53 – How To Adopt A Mindset For Achieving Your Goals with Tim Walther

By Stephan C Abrams | 09/12/2019 |

Tim is an entrepreneur, motivator, author, extreme athlete, and Founder/CEO of Grand Dynamics – the company behind The Ultimate Towner and the new Jackson Hole Scavenger Hunt. Tim had his first taste of living the dream when visiting his brother during college and made Jackson his home the winter of 1995.

Episode 52 – The Importance of Being Assertive with Aaron Feinberg

By Stephan C Abrams | 09/05/2019 |

Aaron lived the ski bum lifestyle in Jackson before moving out to San Francisco and starting his consulting and coaching business. In this episode, Stephan and Aaron talk about assertiveness, listening to feedback, communicating and striving to be better.