Episode 30 – Finding Entrepreneurial Spirit with Jim Dever

By Stephan C Abrams | 04/03/2019 |

Jim is a professor and Florida State University, started 10 businesses from the ground up and “retired” at the age of 41. Jim went back to school at the age of 50 to pursue his PHD in entrepreneurship to pursue his passion of teaching. Full disclosure, Jim’s connection to Jackson Hole is his cousin, your host, Stephan Abrams.

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Episode 29 – How to Own, Not Run Your Business with Shannon and Bryan Miles

By Stephan C Abrams | 03/28/2019 |

Shannon and Bryan Miles, the Co-Creators and Co-CEOs of Belay, a virtual service provider with over 600 team members. Bryan and Shannon made the leap to buy a home in Jackson after Bryan fell in love with the Tetons after hiking the Teton Crest Trail in 2009.

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Episode 28 – 3 Philosophies to Success with Mary Grossman

By Stephan C Abrams | 03/21/2019 |

Mary first visited Jackson in 1963 while still in her mom’s belly. After working summers in Jackson Hole during college, Mary moved out to stay in Jackson in 1987 after being recruited by the Grand Teton Music Festival. Mary created the publication Valley Horse Journal and Planet Jackson Hole.

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Episode 27 – The Phallic Art of Bhutan with Marc Domsky

By Stephan C Abrams | 03/14/2019 |

Marc and his family moved out to Jackson Hole over 16 years ago after Marc landed a full time position at St. John’s Medical Center. Marc was inspired to write a book about the phallic art of Bhutan after an anniversary trip with his wife.

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Episode 26 – How to Reinvent Yourself for the Long Term with Jennifer Ford

By Stephan C Abrams | 03/07/2019 |

She moved out to Jackson Hole in the summer of 2000 to work for the City Kids Wilderness Project and fell in love with Wyoming after canoeing from the Dam down to Artist Point. After a climbing accident in 2006, Jennifer had to re-evaluate her life and connection with Jackson. In order to survive in Jackson long term, Jennifer decided to attend law school at the University of Colorado.

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Episode 25 – Being a Good Community Member with Michael Pearlman

By Stephan C Abrams | 02/28/2019 |

Michael is a husband, father, former sports editor of the News&Guide and was a child actor. Michael decided to control his own path and gave up acting in his early teens. After graduating from NYU with a degree in journalism, Michael moved out to Jackson Hole in 1996 to ski the west.

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Episode 24 – Making Healthcare More Accessible through Telemedicine with Dr. Lisa Finkelstein

By Stephan C Abrams | 02/21/2019 | Comments Off on Episode 24 – Making Healthcare More Accessible through Telemedicine with Dr. Lisa Finkelstein

Lisa and her family made their way out to Jackson Hole 16 years ago seeking the mountain lifestyle and a place that felt like home. In this episode, Stephan and Lisa talk about the new telehealth initiative that she is helping spearhead here in Wyoming. Telehealth offers patients the convenience of speaking with doctors and specialists directly without having to physically step into the doctor’s office.

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Episode 23 – Expressing Your Appreciation for Beauty with Kathryn Mapes Turner

By Stephan C Abrams | 02/14/2019 |

In this episode, Stephan and Kathryn talk about her family’s history of living on a ranch in the Grand Teton National Park, going to school in a three room schoolhouse in Moran, moving to DC during her senior year of High School and the inspiration for her art.

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Episode 22 – Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience with Jose Rivas

By Stephan C Abrams | 02/07/2019 | Comments Off on Episode 22 – Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience with Jose Rivas

Jose immigrated to the United States from Mexico with a family member when he was only 6 years old. The energy industry brought Jose and his family out to Wyoming over 20 years ago.

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Episode 21 – Giving It Your All with Brian Modena

By Stephan C Abrams | 01/31/2019 |

Brian is a husband, website designer, marketer, entrepreneur, and a publisher. Brian came out to Jackson hole 14 years ago to ski but after breaking his back on a ski trip, he decided that he needed a career oriented job to survive in Jackson year round. Brian is the co-founder of TMBR Creative Agency and co-owner of Buckrail.

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