Best Bill Stahl Podcasts (2024)

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48. Sitting in the gray with Elisha Smith Arrillaga 39:01

3h ago39:01

39:01

What does it mean to sit in the gray areas of change? How can philanthropy better support nonprofit leaders and staff in these challenging times? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti speaks with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, a thought leader in philanthropy and the leader of the research team at the Center for Effective Philanthro…

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#311 - COMING HOME TO THE LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 1:12:07

21m ago1:12:07

1:12:07

I recap the Leadville Trail 100, including my experiences, training, fueling, the race itself, the Leadville people and the race's highly-charged atmosphere, and what my takeaways from it are. The chief one of those is to continue to think big and take chances on epic challenges. In fact, I'm asking all of you listeners to suggest other ones I can …

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Handling all the things, Phil Rawlings of SLOREX is on Episode 230 1:21:13

6h ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Phil Rawlings has his hands in a lot of things, he has embedded himself in off-road, like many of us. You’ll find him at Salt Lake Off-Road Expo, At Your Leisure, and many other places where voices matter. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:38 – I’m generally a very mellow and chill dude, but I definitely have an adrenaline addiction…

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#301: Ross Simmonds – Create Once, Distribute Forever, Foundation Founder 49:10

6h ago49:10

49:10

Ross Simmonds, the Founder and CEO of Foundation, joins the show to share his journey from blogging about fantasy football to becoming the go-to expert and marketing agency owner on content distribution. Hear how to go on a successful workcation, how to hire your first employee, how to approach sharing out your content, what you can learn from the …

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ORI founder, Mark Jensen, on Episode 229 1:12:23

5d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Mark Jensen, founder and engineer of Off-Road Innovations is on Episode 229. Without a background in off-road, Mark got launched into it accidentally. It’s been a heck of a ride. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:32 – I lived in the mountains with redwood trees, coming to Toelle was like being dropped in the middle of the desert, le…

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#310 - WE ARE PARKER WOLFE KICKING DOWN THE DOOR TO GREATNESS 1:02:48

9h ago1:02:48

1:02:48

With the Olympics having just ended, I’m presenting a chat I had with someone who might be a good bet to run in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Parker Wolfe had a terrific high school career at Cherry Creek H.S. in suburban Denver, where in his senior year he was the Gatorade Player of the Year after having an undefeated cross country season, and ra…

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#300: Episode 300 Special 1:17:46

1h ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Wilder, Wilder, Wilder. Hear special reunion interviews with returning Wild entrepreneurs, fan-favorite moments from Episodes 201-299, and behind-the-scenes bloopers in this Episode 300 Special of the Wild Business Growth Podcast. Hear how your favorite Wild entrepreneurs are growing their businesses through speaking, books, magazines, podcasts, ac…

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Trailer – Wild Business Growth Podcast 4:17

14h ago4:17

4:17

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur shares the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business - and teaches you how to do it, too. In this Trailer, meet your Host, Max Branstetter, hear what to expect on the Wild Business Growth Podcast, and discover some of the fan-favorite episodes, including Nancy Cartw…

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Legendary Journalist Bill Sanders on Episode 228 1:52:24

2h ago1:52:24

1:52:24

Bill Sanders on Episode 228, a legendary journalist who excelled in elevating off-road racing to worldwide recognition. At 92 years old, history was made and retold in this interview. We talk about all the racing, writing and sport that Bill has been a part of. Bill was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2014. Bill is why we say; …

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#299: Emily Vaca – Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder 39:45

7h ago39:45

39:45

Emily Vaca, the Founder and CEO of MINNIDIP, joins the show to share her journey from living and breathing design to creating the original designer inflatable pool. Hear how to find a manufacturer for your product, perfect your R&D process, get distribution in major retailers, the most beautiful sight from a Chicago roof deck, and some zingers from…

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#309 - LEADVILLE PREVIEW: A COMEBACK FOR THE AGED 1:17:32

2h ago1:17:32

1:17:32

We often feature comebacks on the WASP. This is a comeback by one old guy, me. I'll be toeing the starting line at the Leadville Trail 100 this weekend for the 10th time, hoping to become the first runner to finish the race in four different 10-year age groups. Leadville has been a special place to me since I first ran there in 1992. I have had man…

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47. Cultivating thriving workplaces with Leanne Marega 42:39

19d ago42:39

42:39

How can we create a thriving workplace culture in the humanitarian sector? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Leanne Marega, a pioneer in humanitarian workforce well-being and a founder of Thrive Worldwide. Leanne shares her journey from Interhealth Worldwide to founding Thrive Worldwide, emphasizing the critical …

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International Off-Road Trainer, Chris Walker, on Episode 227 1:01:00

22d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Whitewater to Off-road, the background of our guests is always fascinating. Join Rich and Chris Walker from Overland Training Canada for more adventure on Episode 227. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:51 – very quickly, I found my passion was the outdoors – mountaineering, kayaking, flying, diving, caving and what have you 12:34– G…

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#298: Ahmed Beshry – Smart Shopping Cart, Caper Co-Founder 34:29

6d ago34:29

34:29

Ahmed Beshry, the Co-Founder of Caper, joins the show to share his journey from Y Combinator (YC) to creating the smart shopping cart. Hear how to figure out your most valuable product attributes, when to start pitching customers, how Caper got acquired by Instacart, the biggest difference between universities in the US and Canada, and the element …

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#308 - WE ARE ANTHONY LEE, FROM HOMELESS TO FINDING A HOME ON THE TRAILS 2:01:15

14d ago2:01:15

2:01:15

Anthony Lee is a young, rising star in the ultrarunning world who has a backstory that is as atypical you will hear for someone who has won very challenging major races like the Ouray 100 and Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic 100. If you see him at a starting line, you’ll notice his long, brightly-dyed hair, tattoos, painted fingernails, a…

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46. Reimagining institutions with Mary Ann Clements 47:59

11d ago47:59

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How can we create sustainable change within humanitarian and development organizations? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Mary Ann Clements, a pivotal figure in the history of this podcast and Co-CEO at an organisation working on disability justice, ADD International. Mary Ann shares her journey from initiat…

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Episode 226 features Mark Stahl, from slot cars to NASCAR 1:10:50

14d ago1:10:50

1:10:50

From Slot cars to NASCAR, Mark Stahl has a storied past in racing, catch up with him on Episode 226. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 2:52 – I guess you could say I was a professional slot car racer 7:29– We went to Tijuana and got a fake birth certificate so I could race at age 16; Cajon Speedway required you to be 18 16:01 – Well, …

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#307 - WE ARE RAY ZAHAB EXPLORING EXTREME LIMITS 59:25

13d ago59:25

59:25

We’ve featured a lot of people who have taken on epic challenges, but this guest, Ray Zahab of Quebec, Canada, has done dozens and dozens of them. When we recorded this, Ray had just completed a couple of weeks before a crossing of Death Valley from north to south. I’m very familiar with the Badwater 135, which just completed, but that is run on ro…

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45. Investing in the nonprofit workforce with Rusty Stahl 1:02:59

24d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Why is burnout so prevalent in the nonprofit sector? How can funders better support the people who deliver? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Rusty Stahl, founder of Fund the People. Rusty shares his journey into philanthropy, the systemic issues leading to chronic underinvestment in nonprofit staff, and the inno…

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Aqualu Industries Todd Gronsdahl joins us on Episode 225 43:00

1M ago43:00

43:00

“If I’m going to weld, it might as well be for myself,” we couldn’t agree more. Join Todd Gronsdahl from Aqualu Industries and Big Rich on Episode 225. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 6:57 – I took any job I could get because I really didn’t have any skillset 11:15– Rich: I asked your wife, “Is that your boyfriend?” She says, God, n…

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#306 - WE ARE BRIAN PASSENTI BUCKLING UP TO A WORLD OF NEW ADVENTURES 1:27:51

22d ago1:27:51

1:27:51

During my recent long hours on trails training for the Leadville Trail 100, as well as in the Chase the Moon ultramarathon I just ran, I have been listening to several podcasts, and one I recently discovered and really enjoy is Buckle Up with Brian Passenti and Simon Guérard. Fellow New York area guy and Yankees fan Brian grew up running but had so…

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#297: Dr. Jason Wersland – Therabody Founder, Theragun Creator 44:04

24d ago44:04

44:04

Dr. Jason Wersland, the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, joins the show to share his journey from scary motorcycle accident to creating the world-leading wellness company. Hear how he created the first Theragun, the key decisions that led to the success of Therabody, how to expand your product lines, the athlete he can’t believe he …

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44. Rolling up our sleeves with Pauline Chetcuti 29:25

25d ago29:25

29:25

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the complexities and challenges of humanitarian work? Are you looking for signs of hope that, together, we can transform the sector? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Pauline Chetcuti, the newly elected president of VOICE. Pauline shares her journey from international law to humani…

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Derek Trent, owner of Trent Fab on Episode 224 1:17:29

26d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Derek Trent, master fabricator and owner of Trent Fab joins us on Episode 224. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 9:11 – a couple of times I got in some trouble with the law and was told to push my motorcycle home 16:16– I was 21 years old and I hit a point where I had to make a “What am I going to do?” decision 24:31 – out of the box,…

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#305 - WE ARE LILLIAN BERLINER AND THE ULTIMATE COMEBACK FROM THE HOLOCAUST 1:32:42

1M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

In January, 2022, episode #187, we brought to you the story of Holocaust survivor Lili Berliner. It is to this day, our episode with the highest number of downloads. We recently lost Lili at the age of 97, and I thought, in a first for the WASP, that we should replay this episode both for those of you who heard it earlier, as well as for those who …

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#296: Margo Jordan – Self-Esteem Booster, Founder of Enrichly 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

Margo Jordan, the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, joins the show to share her journey from serving in the Army to helping kids boost their self-esteem through games and e-learning. Hear why self-esteem is so important, how to find your ideal client, how to build tech as a non-tech founder, the creative games on Enrichly, and her favorite video game of…

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43. Redefining “resilience” with Gemma Houldey 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Do you ever wonder how vulnerability and power dynamics shape your work in the humanitarian sector? Are you curious about how funding practices can better support well-being? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Gemma Houldey, author of The Vulnerable Humanitarian. Gemma shares her journey from human rights adv…

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OG Rockcrawler, extreme sports afficionado, Bart Jacobs on Episode 223 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Bart Jacobs hails from Utah and has participated in every extreme sport the state offers – from skiing to mountain biking to OG rockcrawling. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:41 – I decided, as stupid 16-year-olds do, that drag racing would be fun. 10:40 – I was still ski-jumping and ended up hurting my leg, for rehab, I started mo…

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#304 - WE ARE TREVOR FARNES AND THE UNIQUE MTN OPS STORY 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Trevor Farnes founded MTN OPS, a self-described outdoor performance supplements company. You may ask why you would listen to a chat about another company in this crowded space, but you will quickly find out that MTN OPS is a very different kind of company. For one, their customers are not anonymous buyers but part of a community that shares experie…

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#295: Priscila Martinez – Public Relations A-Lister, Founder of The Brand Agency 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

Priscila Martinez, the Founder and CEO of The Brand Agency, joins the show to share her journey from the world’s most beautiful college campus to starting the award-winning PR agency that works with Fortune 5 clients and celebrities. Hear how to work with bigger clients, how to land big features as a startup, the best way to pitch press, how to kee…

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42. We are feminist leaders with Leila Billing and Natalie Brook 46:16

2M ago46:16

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Episode 42: We Are Feminist Leaders with Leila Billing and Natalie Brook Do you ever feel conflicted by traditional leadership models that don’t align with your values? Are you curious about how feminist principles can transform the way we approach leadership, especially in the humanitarian sector? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melis…

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41. "If it's itchy, uncomfortable, messy, and hurts..." with Sarah Diedro Jordão 40:47

1M ago40:47

40:47

This conversation with Sarah Diedro Jordão provides a deep and heartfelt exploration of what it means to embody change and foster love in the quest for a more equitable society. “Going through a painful process can very much be part of embodying change. If it's itchy, uncomfortable, messy, and hurts, change is probably on the other side of that. So…

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Episode 222 features Logan Backus, ProTrail competitor at WE Rock. 1:21:11

1M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Diesel mechanic – because he had to be – Logan Backus shares life in the trenches, the rockcrawling trenches, with all of us. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:48 – We were known for the kids in the neighborhood to build the biggest, baddest jumps out there. 14:43 – my dad’s like, “I don’t know why you want a truck like that? They’r…

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#303 - GETTING BACK TO DOING BIG THINGS 19:23

1M ago19:23

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What a difference a year makes. After a bunion that broke through the skin and eventually resulted in surgery wiped out pretty much all of my running and other activities in 2023, this year has seen me excitedly get back into doing big things - whether it was an amazing mountaineering trip in Chile, tearing out the turf in part of my yard and repla…

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#294: Hilah Stahl – Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Hilah Stahl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak, joins the show to share her journey from working on bizarre reality TV shows to creating the easy online platform for interior design. Hear how to build software in a new category, identify the personas of your customers, recognize when to stop, load the dishwasher like Tetris, and the secret to making …

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John James, D-Toy, on Episode 221. 1:13:19

2M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Meet the Desert Rat in his Desert Toy, John James, D-Toy in the old Pirate days shares his history in rock-crawling. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 3:57 – We learned how to fight early, and we were little guys, so if one us got in a fight, both of us got in a fight. 15:09 – one of the best things I did, not just going to school in …

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40. Menopause with Scotti McClaren 28:02

2M ago28:02

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Humanitarian women are exposed to chronic stress, which can impact their experience of peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. In this episode of Embodying Change Scotti McLaren shares her experience and insight as it relates to this under-explored and yet powerful time of a woman’s life – before, during and after actual “M day.” What are the…

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#293: Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the …

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#302 - WE ARE NICK JONSSON AND THE FIVE PATHWAYS OF SUPPORT FOR LONELY LEADERS 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

After Nick Jonsson, a Swedish-born, Southeast Asian businessman, found the mounting stresses of his job and climbing the corporate ladder untenable, he began drinking heavily, abandoned his fitness regimen, and put on a ton of weight, leading to him losing his job, as well as his wife and son. After getting help to control his alcoholism, Nick, who…

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Episode 220 features Cal Wells, founder of PPI, legendary driver/owner in the racing world 1:42:45

2M ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Cal Wells III on Episode 220. Such a privilege to interview Cal Wells. We talk about all the racing, racing, racing that Cal has been a part of. Cal was inducted in the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2020. Cal is why we say; legends live at ORMHOF.org. Be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app. 5:13 – I could get from Westminster to dow…

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