Jenna Gilliland moved to Montana and bought a Hobby Farm with a surprise on it... While Jenna and her family wants to raise Highland Cows someday, they were blessed with three live Rams, and therefore needed to become ram-herding professionals immediately! Did you know that people raise Rams domestically? Neither did we! Here's the video podcast- h…

Chelsea taught your host and wife to dance! Check it out... https://youtu.be/vJIIdr4XUwE Chelsea teaches dance for all ages and abilities. (Listen to the end for an amazing testimony of how she genuinely helps "all abilities") This episode is very interesting, motivating and you will likely have a different view of dancing afterwards. Video podcast…

Taylor Reed joins us for our 15th episode of Making it Work in Montana. Taylor is a 4th generation Montanan and is a focused and disciplined businessman. He owns and operates three different businesses - Reed Painting, Reed Construction, and Reed Coatings. Taylor spent his formative years in the valley mastering taekwondo, mixed martial arts, and b…

Please enjoy our 14th episode of our series Marking It Work In Montana! This episode focuses on why personal connections within the world of business are so critical to success. We interviewed Founding Member and President and CEO of Nomad Global Communications (GCS), Will Schmautz. Nomad GCS is a locally owned and operated specialty vehicle manufa…

Brian Frank is the CEO and Owner of Hammer Nutrition and he shares his vision, passion and things that help him "Make it Work in Montana"Learn all about Hammer Nutrition here: https://www.hammernutrition.com/Brian shares about company culture, 35 years of successful business, and the foundation of healthy endurance racing. Brian is extremely commit…

A truly unique and beautiful experience! That would be any time that you can spend with Deb and Greg Davis on their mountain top lavender farm in Lakeside, MT.https://purplemountainlavendermontana.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Purple-Mountain-Lavender-138320359613425Address: 417 Blacktail Heights Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922Phone: (406) 212-5626…

"Trust the process, embrace the work, be grateful, and always stay humble and kind." - Rose Grant is empowering women to pursue their dreams is something that I feel passionate about so that they too can experience the empowerment that comes from victory and defeat, working hard, and pushing limits. .. 5X Mountain Bike Marathon National Champion - …

Joe Coco knows how to go from $0 to $1,000,000+ including doing so over the course of several financial crisis! Listen to Joe and do great when everyone else is worried ;)

Anders is the Chief Technical Officer at Esker Cycles, a Columbia Falls, MT bicycle company. He's a father, husband, and he enjoys the Montana Outdoors with hunting, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, rafting.... Anders is an expert on Making it Work in Montana!

Greetings! Thank you for checking out this podcast. My name is David Boye, and I have lived in Montana since 1996, and have met famous athletes, wealthy entrepreneurs, and unsung community heroes, right in Montana! Apparently, they all “make it work,” so that they can spend their time in the greatest of the 50 states.Inspired by my opportunity to m…

From her website, http://www.sheafast.com/ "After years of being a brick and mortar entrepreneur, and a stay at home MOM, I love building business online! Social media marketing is huge, and the future. I see the power of our hand held devices, and the potential to build an income from your phone. Little upfront investment, and zero loss of time. "…

Learn more at: https://susanpurvis.com/ Susan Purvis’ writing has appeared in the New York Times. She is an empowerment speaker, explorer, educator and author of the bestselling outdoor adventure memoir, Go Find. Susan spent her entire career in the outdoors. Her book chronicles two decades of saving lives and teaching humans and K9’s to do the sam…

Giuseppe has succeeded in growing a global company in Montana! He flies his own planes, operating globally from an amazing headquarters in Whitefish, MT. He's even an actor now. A very interesting individual! On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/caltabianogiuseppe

David Steele exemplifies Making it Work in the Outdoors in Montana! He has climbed some of the most noteworthy peaks, skied many of them, and regularly gives back more than he takes. Denali, Baker, St Nicholas, The Lithoid Cusp... 100's more! David was a climbing partner to a friend that had a fall of over 500 feet, and he successfully stabilized h…

John has been a regular favorite of local places like Whitefish Mountain Resort, The Firebrand Hotel, Grouse Mountain Lodge and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. It wouldn't be Northwest Montana without John Dunnigan. John has a great personal story too! Enjoy. Check him out on Facebook, or at http://www.johndunnigan.com/…

Noah has made it work in Montana! An 8th grade teacher, teen mentor, outdoor photographer, product placement sponsored guru, raised in Northern Idaho, succeeding in Montana. His stories will amaze anyone. More on Noah at https://noahcouserphotography.com/home.html check out his videos on YouTube, just search Noah Couser…

Bear has spent 20 years in Montana, and he is everyone's friend! He truly explored the world and settled in Whitefish, MT. Bear was recently featured on the highest viewed HGTV Dreamhome giveaway, with a slopeside ski area home built by Malmquist Construction. Bear is a man of the community that has "made it work in Montana" ... stay tuned for the …

Melissa grew up in Whitefish, MT and Arizona and settled into her first career as a waitress at the Buffalo Cafe in Whitefish. She then took a leap of faith to become a successful business owner, community leader and entrepreneur. She knows all about Making it Work in Montana! You can find Melissa on Facebook owning "Get a Grip Climbing Wall," as t…

This week, Deb was joined by Representative Paula Brown, District 70, to discuss climate change and the environmental issues affecting the state of Missouri.

This week, Rep. Lavender and her Chief of Staff sit down to discuss one of Hannah's work with the Department of Corrections and Missouri's efforts to improve the re-entry process of offenders and reduce recidivism across the state.

This week, Deb sat down with Representative John Carpenter to discuss HJR 48, legislation that would further alter the Clean Missouri initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by voters just months ago. Deb and John discuss the process of drawing electoral districts, and how gerrymandering negatively affects everyone, not just the minority party.…

This week, Deb sat down with Rep. Tracy McCreery to discuss the inhumane practice of shackling of pregnant women in prisons. Then, they talk about why taxing feminine hygiene products and diapers hurts the most for poor women - and why it needs to change.

This week, Deb is once again joined by Rep. Judy Morgan to talk about her experience on Elections Committee dealing with legislation that aims to limit access to primary voting. Then, they discuss the Republican efforts to restrict the initiative petition process, which would limit citizens' ability to have a direct say their democracy.…

Deb talks with Becky Morgan, a Missouri chapter leader for Mom's Demand Action to talk about her organization, the effects of allowing conceal and carry on college campuses, and upcoming gun control legislation.

In this episode, Deb and her chief of staff, Hannah Hall, talk about the ins and outs of budget.

The right to counsel is fundamental to the American justice system. Yet, children in the state of Missouri often go without counsel, which can have implications that affect the rest of their lives. In this episode, Deb talks with Rep. Ingrid Burnett about her house bill 42 that seeks to require legal counsel for minors.…

In this episode, Deb talks with Minority Leader Crystal Quade about her priorities for the session, Clean Missouri, and more.

In this episode, Deb talks all things healthcare with Representative Martha Stevens from District 46. Rep. Stevens is a social worker who has advocated for seniors and adults with disabilities, and she's a member of several committees handling Missouri's health issues. Together, she and Deb talk about expanding Medicaid, food vouchers, and Rep. Ste…

During Education Week for House Democrats, Deb brings in Representative Judy Morgan, a longtime teacher, former president of the American Federation of Teachers, and now ranking member on the education committee. Together they discuss charter schools, the debate on school vouchers, and the big initiatives they'd like to see succeed in the House thi…

Missouri Made is the podcast that gives you an inside look at Missouri politics. In the first episode, Representative Deb Lavender and the team introduce themselves and talk about their goals for the upcoming legislative session.