Interviews

Dana Krauskopf: Owner of Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort

Guest ContributorAugust 29, 2020

After growing up in small-town Ohio, Dana Krauskopf dreamed of getting out and exploring the world. During her childhood years, her travels consisted of road trips from Cape Cod to California, with her parents and all five kids packed together in the...

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Women of Pitchfest: Maria Boustead, Po Campo Founder

MisadventuresJuly 31, 2020

Maria Boustead is the founder of Po Campo, "a mission-driven, woman-owned small company that makes bike bags and travel bags with weatherproof fabric and lots of pockets to fit your favorite devices." Designed to transition from your bike to your b...

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Women of Pitchfest: Nicole Bassett, The Renewal Workshop Founder

MisadventuresJuly 28, 2020

Do you know what happens to that jacket you throw out when the zipper breaks? Or where damaged gear goes after it's been returned to the companies that made it? The sad truth is that 12.7 million tons of textiles end up in the landfill every year -- ...

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Women of Pitchfest: Allyson Leang, The Ski Lab Founder

MisadventuresJuly 28, 2020

Allyson Leang is founder of The Ski Lab, a small "mom-and-pop" operation in Park City, Utah. She and her husband handcraft custom skis for everyone from seasoned backcountry experts to newcomers to the sport, and provide DIY-minded ski and snowboard-...

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Women of Pitchfest: Catharine Arnston, Founder of ENERGYbits

MisadventuresJuly 27, 2020

Catharine Arnston, the founder of ENERGYbits, is full of--you guessed it--energy. But not because of caffeine, sugar, or the chemicals hidden in so much of our food these days. No, when she set out to create an energy-boosting product, she knew i...

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Women of Pitchfest: Sarah Smith, Founder of The Dyrt

MisadventuresJuly 27, 2020

Sarah Smith is the founder of The Dyrt. Her mission? "Making it easy and enjoyable to find campgrounds for everyone." Founded in 2013, The Dyrt is the leading campsite review platform for over 15,000 U.S. campsites. With its easy-to-use interfac...

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Women of Pitchfest: Kristin Carpenter-Ogden, Founder of The Intrepid Entrepreneur

MisadventuresJuly 26, 2020

In the past 20 years, Kristin Carpenter-Ogden has founded three successful companies from the small mountain town of Durango, Colorado, and helped nearly 200 outdoor and active lifestyle brands grow and connect to customers. But her latest venture...

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Women of Pitchfest: Suzanne Solsona, CEO and Founder of MyMayu

MisadventuresJuly 26, 2020

What if there were boots that kids could run in -- downhill -- backwards -- in the rain -- without tripping? What if they felt more like a shoe, and actually stayed on kids' feet, and were comfortable? What if they came up to the knee and cinched ...

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Women of Pitchfest: Sarah Knapp, Founder of OutdoorFest

Jessica MalordyJuly 26, 2020

Sarah Knapp is the founder of OutdoorFest, which got its start as a 10-day outdoor adventure festival bringing hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, climbing, slacklining and many more outdoor opportunities to New Yorkers. With a mission to "conne...

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Interview: Wendy Pashman and The Storied Table

Dana GuthJuly 25, 2020

It can be challenging to turn a love of travel into a career, but here's a success story to inspire anyone who's ever had an inkling of wanderlust. Wendy Pashman spent nearly 30 years in catering before pinning down what really sparked her interes...

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Ultramarathon Runner Maggie Guterl: Going the Distance—and Then Some

MisadventuresJuly 22, 2020

Running in a marathon is a tremendous accomplishment that requires dedication, training and perseverance. But, imagine completing the equivalent of almost four marathons at once—without stopping as you dash through the California wilderness. At th...

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Interview: Yoga Trade’s Erica Hartnick

MisadventuresJune 27, 2020

I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Hartnick, one of the beautiful brains behind Yoga Trade, the site that connects travel and yoga enthusiasts with work, volunteer, and learning opportunities all over the world. Sound like something you’d lo...

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Dana Krauskopf: Owner of Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort

Women of Pitchfest: Maria Boustead, Po Campo Founder

Women of Pitchfest: Nicole Bassett, The Renewal Workshop Founder

Women of Pitchfest: Allyson Leang, The Ski Lab Founder

Women of Pitchfest: Catharine Arnston, Founder of ENERGYbits

Women of Pitchfest: Sarah Smith, Founder of The Dyrt

Women of Pitchfest: Kristin Carpenter-Ogden, Founder of The Intrepid Entrepreneur

Women of Pitchfest: Suzanne Solsona, CEO and Founder of MyMayu

Women of Pitchfest: Sarah Knapp, Founder of OutdoorFest

Interview: Wendy Pashman and The Storied Table

Ultramarathon Runner Maggie Guterl: Going the Distance—and Then Some

Interview: Yoga Trade’s Erica Hartnick