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Tales From The TrailsLaura Zumdahl – Leading with Heart: Empowering Young Mothers and CommunitiesIn this episode, we sit down with Laura Zumdahl, President & CEO of New Moms — a powerful social impact organization supporting young mothers as they build strong families and pursue economic mobility. Laura also leads Bright Endeavors, a social enterprise that creates paid transitional jobs for young women through candle-making. Laura shares her early journey into community service, what drew her to support young mothers and families, and what continues to inspire her to lead with compassion and vision. She discusses New Moms' evolving mission, the ripple effect of its work on families, and the role of social en...
2025-11-1154 minTales From The TrailsJohn Potter – Mastering the Court and the CraftIn this episode, we explore the life and passions of John Potter, a dedicated tennis teacher and accomplished woodworker. With nearly five decades guiding students from their first swings to competitive college play, John has become a mentor both on and off the court. A USPTA Level 1 teaching professional, he is known for his focus on fundamentals, patience, and encouraging character development through the sport. John shares his journey into tennis teaching, his approach to helping beginners and advanced players alike, and memorable moments that highlight the impact he's had on students and the community. Beyond tennis...
2025-10-241h 12Tales From The TrailsTarot, Life Coaching, and Self-Discovery with Rachel FiorentinoJoin us for a fun and eye-opening adventure with Rachel Fiorentino — nurse, life coach, and Tarot reader — whose journey blends science, intuition, and self-discovery. In this episode, we explore how Rachel connects her nursing background with Tarot, uncovering the deeper meaning behind symbols, archetypes, and the famous Fool's Journey, and how Tarot can help us tune into and trust our intuition. Rachel shares how Tarot can be a tool for self-awareness, empowerment, intuition, and personal growth, while also weaving in her coaching practices and Law of Attraction work for a well-rounded approach to life. We also touch on T...
2025-10-081h 03Tales From The TrailsKaren Adjei | Following the Path of ChristIn this episode, our community will learn about the adventures in following Christ led by our beloved Culture Care Steward, Karen Adjei. With a bachelor's degree in history (Asian American Studies) and a master's degree in library & information science, Karen's journey has beautifully weaved together her love for art, librarianship, faith and a calling to serve across cultures. Tune in to perhaps learn something new or gain a new perspective on life. We first explore Karen's early love of history and storytelling, that includes her introduction to museums and their meaning. Her path led to a library...
2025-09-181h 20Tales From The TrailsPhil Farquharson | Life AdventuresIn this episode of Tales From The Trails, we explore the life adventures of my friend, Phil Farquharson. Having a penchant for fact-finding, and logging to memory, enables Phil to share valuable and fun stories. We first discuss Phil's experiences growing up in Wisconsin and life lessons learned. Then we talk about Phil's foray into geology studies from a life-changing summer when he had the experience of a lifetime to do field study work in the Grand Teton's. When the Air Force called during his college years, he chose to enlist and serve his country, putting college on...
2025-08-271h 15Tales From The TrailsElizabeth Arnold | Adventures in Running & CoachingJoin us for a fun conversation with my friend Elizabeth (Liz) Arnold, a trail runner and marathoner, running coach and yoga teacher. Listen in as we discuss Liz's adventures in running, her dedication for completing over 20 marathons, the joy in coaching, and all the life lessons running can teach us – including the owl that made a surprise visit. The conversation begins with Liz sharing about her early experiences with running, how it strengthened her mindset and mental health, helped her cultivate self-awareness and other personal growth skills. We touch on Liz's experience coaching 3rd-5th grad...
2025-07-1859 minTales From The TrailsDebra Fine | Adventures of a Conversation & Networking ExpertEpisode 002 – A conversation with my dear friend Debra Fine, a renowned expert in conversation and networking skills, a motivational speaker, and a bestselling author. Listen to this great show to gain wisdom, many conversational tools, learn about the "magic sauce," and enjoy Debra's wonderful sense of humor. We begin the conversation discussing Debra's early life and establishing roots in Colorado, followed by her early career and pivot to motherhood. She shares wisdom for creating building blocks through experience and skillset development in order to establish a foundation in a passion career. Then we discuss Debra's pat...
2025-06-261h 41Tales From The TrailsDon Schwartz | Life AdventuresWe kick off the Tales From The Trails show, in our very first episode, by welcoming Don Schwartz to our community. His joy for life emanates from his lifelong adventures. We begin the discussion exploring Don's journey which began in his hometown of San Diego, CA. He shares how his youth led to shaping his life of adventure, passion for technology, and love for other cultures. Then we delve into how life's fate changed his course upon being drafted into the military. Don shares a deeply personal experience of the affects from combat fatigue from be...
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