Welcome to Don't F*ck This Up, the podcast answering the ultimate question: ‘how the fuck did you land that cool job?’. Two decades of executive coaching and team building at the world's coolest brands have paved the way for Lauren Alvarez to host weekly conversations with creators, leaders and entrepreneurs and dig into what it takes to champion the road less traveled. New episodes every Wednesday. Click subscribe on whatever platform you listen to podcasts, and share your favorite episodes ...
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A podcast for outdoor lovers and hikers. Each week we'll be asking hikers questions about hiking and their adventures in the outdoors. Guests are asked open ended questions about their experiences hiking and we finish with a speed round of This or That questions all related to hiking. New episodes every week.
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You’re Special, But You’re Not Special w/ Susanna Merrick
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In this episode, Lauren hosts fashion’s favorite spiritual stylist and the founder of AuraWear, Susanna Merrick. Susanna discusses her work as an aura reader and stylist, and how color can influence our energy and style choices. She shares her personal journey of discovering her gift of seeing auras and explains their connection to our energy and e…
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Send us a Text Message. We have another great episode for you today, we have a Cali native, whose name is Tanea and you can follow her hiking and backpacking adventures on Instagram, @essentiallytaneae In this episode Tanea shares some of her favorite hiking destinations near the Sierra National Forest, including Yosemite National Park. She also sh…
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Send us a Text Message. We have another great episode for you today, our first guest from the state of Florida. Her name is Heidi and you can follow her and her families adventures on Instagram, @heidi.m.sanchez In this episode Heidi shares some of her favorite hiking and travel destinations near Florida, including Florida’s own magical spring wate…
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The Feminist Case for Remote Work w/ Lisa Conn
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It's time for season 2, and on this all-new episode of DFTU, Lauren welcomes Lisa Conn, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatheround, to share her insights on leadership, virtual spaces, and work-life balance. Lisa discusses the natural roles people play in challenging situations, the impact of virtual environments on behavior, and the importance of maintainin…
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Send us a Text Message. We have a really special episode today, recorded just outside of Mt. Rainier National Park in the beautiful town of Ashford, Washington. My amazing friend from O‘ahu, MG Greenway, makes their first trip out to the PNW. In this episode MG shares some of the great island hikes we’ve conquered together, including those with our…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode we’re talking to an amazing father/son duo from the East Coast, Billy and Cole, who you can follow on Instagram, @our._excellent._adventures Billy and Cole share with us how their epic National Park Quest started and some of the amazing places they’ve already crossed off the list, including all the Florida…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode we’re making our way back to Colorado to talk to an amazing hiker and overlander, her name is Erica and you can follow her on Instagram, @adventureating_ Erica shares with us some of her favorite hikes and overland trails in and around Colorado, including camping at the Cosmic Ashtray and scoring her permi…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode we have three amazing hikers from the BLK Hiking Clubs in Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. Tracy, who founded the BLK Hiking Club is joined by the Atlanta chapter President - Anna, and the RDU Chapter President - Marqiece. You can follow each chapter on Instagram @blkhikingclub & @blkhikingclubrdu They share wi…
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Send us a Text Message. In the Season 7 premiere we’re heading back down to Utah to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Kayla and you can follow her on Instagram @kay_meehan_ Kayla shares with us some of her favorite hiking and outdoor destinations in and around her beautiful home state, including some memorable visits to Zion and Capitol Reef Na…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to the American Southwest to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Wendy and you can follow her on Instagram @scottsdalehikingtherapist Wendy shares with us some of her favorite hiking destinations in and around Arizona, including an epic trek in and out of the Grand Canyon. She…
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S06 - Episode #12 - Dev The Explorer
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading over to Michigan to talk to an amazing hiker, his name is Dev, but you may know him as Dev The Explorer on Instagram, follow his journey @devthe_explorer Dev shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Michigan, including the epic Fall Color season they experience. He also sh…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re chatting with an amazing individual from Colorado. Her name is Krista and you can follow her on Instagram, @foertschkr Krista shares with us some of her favorite trails and regions that she’s been able to explore, including Montana and the PNW, as well as several Canadian National Parks. She also…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Lauren and Kris, two passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Lauren, the Community Engagement Manager at CureSearch, plays a vital role in organizing the incredible Ultimate Hikes events. These events are not just breat…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading out to Virginia to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences both in the states and abroad. Her name is Heather and you can follow her on Instagram, @heather_allyse Heather shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around Virginia, including th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading down to SoCal to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences. Her name is Denise and you can follow her on Instagram, @denisebgraves Denise shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around California, including those found in Yosemite and Channel…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Bay Area in California to talk to Scott about his local trail systems. You can follow Scott on Instagram, @southbayhikes Scott shares with us some of his favorite trails in and around the Bay area, including some of the great local parks and preserves that are not only known for th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Colorado to talk to two brothers, AJ & Justin, from the band - A Brother’s Fountain and founders of the video production company, Stoked Ember. AJ & Justin share their favorite outdoor memories both domestically and abroad and how both their band and video production company came to be…
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S06 - Episode #06 - Smoke Elser & Eva-Maria Maggi
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Montana and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to talk to the co-authors of Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi, you can follow them on Instagram, @hushoftheland Smoke and Eva share their favorite memories from venturing into t…
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From Purse Wine to Table Wine w/ Tamara Shevon
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On today’s episode of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren welcomes stand-up comic and writer, Tamara Shevon. Tamara opens up about her spontaneous post-graduation move to Beijing - and how living in China led to her trying her hand at stand up comedy. We talk about the importance of putting in the work, having respect for the craft, and why you can’t cut co…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Utah to talk to amazing guest, her name is Mack and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @exploreandhike Mack shares some of her favorite places in and around Utah, including the Antelope Island state park. She also shares with us her experiences visiting all of Utah’s M…
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You’re Still Doing This? You’re Amazing w/ Brooksie Edmondson
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This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts a conversation with the Founder and Star Baker of Totally Sweet Baking, Brooksie Edmondson. Brooksie shares what it took to go from retail store manager with a vegan baking side hustle to full-time vegan baking company owner with a burgeoning list of wholesale clients. We discuss taking risks and having…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Lake Tahoe region to talk to amazing guest, her name is Rachel and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @rachelobendorf Rachel shares some of her favorite places in and around Lake Tahoe, including the majestic Lake Aloha, her unforgettable trip to Half Dome, and how…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Southwest to talk to an amazing guest, her name is Monica and you can follow her travel and outdoor adventures on Instagram, @hike.with.monica Monica shares with us some of her amazing outdoor experiences across the Southwest. From a wildlife refuge that’s a hidden gem in Oklahoma,…
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That’s What I Get For Being an Overachiever w/ Jacquelyn De Jesu Center
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This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts the CEO, Founder, and Inventor of Shhhowercap, Jacquelyn De Jesu Center. The multi-million dollar patent portfolio holder takes us through creating her wildly successful product and what it takes to build a brand that pulses and lives. We talk about some important things: being intuitive, rising above t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to Austin, Texas to speak with an incredible hiker and traveler, he’s one half of the Hop The Earth team and his name is Jonathan. You can follow him and his wife Jessica, as the traveler the globe on Instagram, @hop.the.earth Jonathan shares about they’re outdoor experiences in…
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Send us a Text Message. In our Season 6 premiere we’re heading back down to Southern California to speak with an inspirational hiker and founder of Hiking On Purpose, who's helping make a difference one hike at a time. Her name is Yvonne and you follow her on Instagram, @thevonn3only Yvonne shares with us some of her favorite places in and around S…
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S06 - Bonus Episode #11 - Joe & Melissa from Tellus
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we’re talking to Joe and Melissa, co-founders of Tellus, an outdoor clothing company who are not only creating high-quality, eco-conscious outerwear, but actively providing their customers with a means to give back. Tellus allows you a way to not only explore the planet, but restore it, by donating 100% o…
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Everything I’m Afraid of Already Happened To Me w/ Jazerai Allen-Lord
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In this week’s episode, Lauren hosts Jazerai Allen-Lord, sneaker icon and Founder of True to Size. Jazerai opens up about turning her passion for community, culture, and sneakers into a career and we discuss finding community in the early internet days. Jaz shares how she gained confidence through other’s beliefs in her abilities, and the pivotal c…
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Taking Risks and Following Your Inner Voice w/ Karen Karch
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This week, Lauren sits down with Karen Karch, the Founder, Creative Director, Designer, and Owner of Karen Karch Jewelry. Karen is all about defying convention: from being the subject of her own internship at Parsons and pioneering the “Dangerous Jewelry” movement, to her innovative approach to fine jewelry design and the evolution of her iconic br…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Season 5 finale we speak with an incredible individual from Western Oregon, her name is Lauren and you can follow her and her family’s adventures on Instagram, @yoradventures Lauren shares with us some of her and her families favorite destinations within Oregon, their cross-country and outdoor adventures, as w…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we’re talking about Mental Health and Hiking with Deborah, who is a Certified Trauma Professional and founder of the amazing non-profit, Paths With Healing, whose mission is to help individuals heal from trauma by engaging in hiking adventures that promote empowerment and resilience. You can follow Debora…
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It’s Not Always How You Envision It w/ Yari Blanco
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This week, Lauren sits down with marketing executive, confidence coach, tarot practitioner, and the founder of The Girl Mob, Yari Blanco. Yari reflects on lessons learned during her year-long sabbatical, from navigating friend breakups and confronting her people-pleasing tendencies, to relinquishing the idea of control and changing her relationship…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we speak with an incredible individual from California’s Central Valley, her name is Nicole and you can follow her on Instagram, @outboundblondie Nicole shares with us what it was like growing up on Bainbridge Island in Washington’s Puget Sound, her inspirational journey of getting back into the outdoo…
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I’m a Creative Mind, Not a Business Person w/ Kate Schlichter
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren has the opportunity to catch up with hairstylist and educator, Kate Schlichter. She’s the owner of Lost Hills LA and the founder of forthcoming haircare line, TOSL. They discuss Kate’s roots as a PNW punk rocker, her huge move to London, and the realities of training at industry juggernauts, Vida…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we have our first in-person interview in quite some time, I sit down with another local hiker from Yakima, his name is Kyle and you can follow on Instagram on his own podcast channel, @ourtravelexperiencespodcast Kyle shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around Central Washington. We learn …
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Think Like a Spring Chicken w/ Anjali Lewis
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It’s Episode 23 of Don’t F*ck This Up, and this week, Lauren sits down with marketing and brand strategist and the founder of The Curious Bird, Anjali Lewis. Anjali shares her career journey filled with pivotal moments and invaluable lessons - from fashion, to publishing and editorial, to planting a stake in the ground with her own consultancy. We …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re heading down to Bakersfield, CA to talk to a returning guest from the Caminatas y Micrófonos episodes. His name is Jonathon and he’s the founder and creator of Outdoor Adventures+, you can follow him on Instagram, @__juanflowers__ Jonathon shares with us his personal hiking journey and experience…
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So, How Are Your Orgasms? w/ Dr. Karen Toubi
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We’re back from the break, and this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up is right on time for Valentine's Day, because it's all about pleasure. Lauren is joined by board-certified gynecologist, sex medicine and menopause expert, Dr. Karen Toubi. From vivid memories in 7th grade, where she declared her future as a gynecologist, to her unwavering com…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re heading to Southern Oregon to talk with an incredible hiker and waterfall chaser, her name is Tana and you can follow her on Instagram, @fallsintolove Tana shares with us how she first got waterfall chasing not just in Oregon but all across the West. She also shares with us some of her favorite w…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re heading back to my home state of Washington to talk to an amazing hiker from the PNW, her name is Daniela and you can follow her on Instagram, @petrichor_dc Daniela shares with us some of the incredible places she's been able to explore both in Washington and Oregon. We learn about some of her fa…
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the incredible Jess Rona, entrepreneurial powerhouse and founder behind the multidimensional brand that is Jess Rona Grooming. You might have always wondered, what happens when you’re both a top improv talent and an award-winning groomer? Well, in Jess Rona’s case, you make a web s…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re heading back to the Midwest to talk to an incredible hiker from Ohio. His name is Fergie and you can follow him on Instagram, @ohioearthwalker Fergie shares with us some of the incredible places in and around Ohio, including Hocking Hills State Park and the numerous rock formations and ledges you…
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Make It ‘Til You Make It w/ Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren is joined by negotiation coach and founder of The Finishing School, Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz. An unstoppable force on a mission to revolutionize your job hunt game, Alison is all in when it comes to empowering individuals to unleash their storytelling prowess, land their dream jobs, and secure th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re heading down to Mendocino County in Northern California to talk to an incredible hiker who is blending her love for hiking and fly fishing on her outdoor adventures. Her name is Meghan and you can follow her on Instagram, @shmeegins_adventures Meghan shares with us some of the incredible places s…
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An Absolute Goddamn F*cking Sh*t Ton of Money w/ Cindy Gallop
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the trailblazing Cindy Gallop. Cindy is a brand and business innovator, the Founder of Make Love Not Porn, the Founder and CEO of If We Ran The World, and is globally considered the Godmother of Sextech. As a fearless advocate for change in every industry she encounters, Cindy take…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re talking with an amazing hiker whose currently based out of Tennessee but spent some time out here in Eastern WA, which served as his launchpad into Idaho and Montana, his name is Monte and you can follow him on Instagram at @monte_jr5 Monte shares with us some of his favorite outdoor and hiking d…
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Failure Is Always an Option w/ Mike Platco
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Episode 18 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts storyteller, creator and communications specialist, Mike Platco. We discuss his unexpected career path that took him from wrestling rings and calligraphy pens to Snapchat doodles, the TedX stage, and collaborating with Disney. Named one of the 50 most creative people in business …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode we’re talking with an amazing hiker and traveler, whose had a chance to visit every continent on the planet, her name is Jamie and you can follow her on Instagram at @iamlostandfound_ Jamie shares with us some of her favorite outdoor and hiking destinations both domestically and internationally, a few …
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Do F*ck This Up, Please w/ Massaër Ndiaye
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Episode 17 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts an invigorating conversation with writer, creative director and cultural expert, Massaër Ndiaye. They hash out the realities of working cross-culturally - and across the globe, why chasing relevancy will never satisfy, and the importance of having diverse teams at all levels. Mas…
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Send us a Text Message. Since the Northern Hemisphere is in full Winter Mode, I’m excited to have our first guest of Season 5 be from a place very dear to my heart, we’re taking back to the islands to talk with an amazing hiker by the name of Jon and he’s from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, you can follow him on Instagram at @jon.ventures Jon shares wi…
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