Character Talks

What does it take to Walk Across America? What does it take to grab your longboard and push yourself across your entire home state? It takes the same thing in both instances...a first step!

In this exciting episode of Character Talks, Chris chats with Andrew Kivett who walked pushed his longboard across his state and then, along with some motivation from Mike Posner, walked across the United States. During our chat, Andrew mentioned many times that the most important step, and often the most difficult, was the first step. That is something we can all relate to!

Now, he is using that commitment along with his personal mantra of "Keep Going" to pursue other passions and interests in his life. Andrew, while dedicated to being outside and challenging himself, is very relatable. His words, thoughts, and ideas will resonate with every person who listens to the podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode and find yourself being OPEN to more ideas and opportunities like Andrew!

To order Andrew's book about his Walk Across America, KEEP GOING, please visit:

https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Going-Walking-Across-America/dp/B0B3JW7Z5D

Special thanks to Chad Hollister for providing the song called LIFE. Chad is a dear friend of The Mill and we encourage everyone to visit his site, listen to his music, and feel all the good vibes!

One of the best parts of doing a podcast and being involved with social media with our new platform, The Mill, is you get to meet incredible people! There is not a day that goes by that I don't meet someone that impresses me with their character.

That is absolutely the case with Anders Boyd when I met him over a year ago. I instantly gravitated to his send of loyalty to his son, his passion for making a difference in this world, and his entreprenuerial spirit.

Take all of those traits and add it to someone who is a Wilderness Firefighter and so much more and you have all of the ingredients needed for an amazing human being!

During this episode, we chatted about his early days and discovering his need to ask questions and ended with how life is a series of seasons and the current season he is enjoying. throughout the episode, I found myself writing notes about his thoughts as they truly made me think about my own life.

I hope you enjoy this episode and do the same thing as we discover what INQUISITIVE means to Anders.

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In this episode, we'll delve into the intricacies of Isaiah's Transamerica odyssey. We'll explore his challenges, the breathtaking sights he's encountered, and the remarkable people who've touched his life. From the western shores of Washington state to the chilly Atlantic waters of the coast of Maine, Isaiah's story unfolds like a tapestry woven with moments of vulnerability, triumph, and profound revelations.

You'll hear about the chance encounters with fellow travelers that have left an indelible mark on his journey, the kindness of strangers who've opened their homes and hearts, and the moments of solitude that have allowed him to connect with his innermost thoughts.

But perhaps most intriguingly, we'll explore the overarching question that propels Isaiah forward: What is he meant to do with this life-changing experience? Is a grand revelation awaiting him at the end of his European trek, or is the journey itself the destination?

After listening to this podcast (which you may want to do a couple of times) we hope you will understand why RESTLESS was the word for Isaiah. While restless was the word, his demeanor was anything but as there was a true sense of balance, confidence, and calm to him.

Here are the ways to follow Isaiah:

Passion is a word that gets tossed around a lot in conversations. Every now and then you meet someone who just embodies everything that word means.

This is the case with Jeremy Lux - an outdoor enthusiast, Father, Husband, and entrepreneur who wants to make a real difference in the world. Throughout our discussion, it becomes crystal clear that Jeremy is committed to everything that he does and he adds a creative flair to it that makes it that much more interesting!

From his early days shredding on a BMX bike to his current days where he juggles all of the responsibilities that come along with being a husband and dad, his commitment to his project, Illumine, never waivers.

Come along with us on this verbal adventure as Jeremy offers wisdom, insight, creative thoughts and other gems that I think you may find interesting.

After listening to his podcast (which you may want to do a couple of times) we hope that you find PASSION in your life and continue to practice it daily!

Here are the ways to reach Jeremy:

There are people you meet in your life that you instantly know, when you meet them, they are special! Drae Solberg is one of those people!

The first two words I used when I met Drae were GENUINE and AUTHENTIC. What you see is what you get but when you start getting to know them, there is so much more. Their word, COMPASSION, is the perfect word!

Drae is the Founder and Owner of All Companion Pet Care. While taking care of animals is a big part of the daily routine, it is the work connecting and healing the relationships between the animals and humans that is massively important. Drae brings an understanding of the importance of that connection and all of its' benefits and combines compassion to deliver an experience that changes lives...both human and non-human.

That catalyst to their compassion may have been the founding of All Companion, but Drae now practices compassion in every aspect of their life. Whether it is deciding what the next adventure is going to be, or how they can change their daily routine to eliminate waste and create a smaller footprint, Drae is committed to making COMPASSION a beacon of light in their life.

After listening to his podcast (which you may want to do a couple of times) we hope that you find compassion in your life and continue to practice it daily!

Here are the ways to reach Drae: