Featured Wildpreneurs
Discover what they wish they'd known, how they lived on a shoestring budget, their most challenging moments, their best piece of advice and more. They're cheering for you!
Courage with Sanni McCandless
“We'll never suddenly be “ready” and move forward without making a single mistake. In fact, I think it can be dangerous to let “readiness” hold us back from trying out something new. I always like to say, you'll know 100x more than you do right now after you've gotten version one out the door.”
Vineyard Vines Co-Founders Ian & Shep Murray
“We were stuck behind desks in jobs we didn’t like . . . and we were miserable. So we quit. We tossed out business suits for bathing suits, got our wisdom teeth pulled while we still had coverage, and signed up for every credit card we could. On the same day, within ten minutes of each other, we walked out of our jobs, grabbed a drink, and started chasing our dream. We had plenty of doors slammed in our faces, but it’s like they say: when one door closes, go in through the window.”
SweatplayLive
Shanti Tilling, founder of Sweatplaylive
Q: What’s your biggest piece of advice to someone considering becoming a wildpreneur?
You have to just follow your heart and go for it! There are going to be plenty of people around you that cannot see outside of their box or cubicle. You might hear advice or get resistance from people living with a fear-based mindset. Do not let them squash your dream.
Mary McIntyre, Freelance Writer & Photographer
Q: What are your favorite motivational quotes?
“The beauty in life is finding a line through the chaos”
“Sometimes it takes a stranger to remind people of what they should hold dear.”
PartyinMyPlants
Talia Polluck, founder of Party in My Plants
Q: Describe your perfect day as a wildpreneur.
My perfect day as a wild entrepreneur varies greatly which is a cliche and also in-keeping with the “wild” part of the equation! Entrepreneur life IS wild and there’s rarely consistency for me but my favorite days always bookend with meditation and include movement and “me” time first thing in the morning. From there it’s a combination of interviewing guests for my podcast, filming a cooking video, writing my upcoming book….there are always lots of plants being eaten in between things.
mindful Mama Living
Leisha Davis, Mindful Mama Living (Life Coach)
Q: What was your inspiration to create your wild business?
Mindful Mama Living was born after I had my second daughter and realized how passionate I was about supporting mamas on their wild, wonderful and challenging journey. At the time I’d been teaching yoga for many years but was feeling overwhelmed and struggling to access my mindfulness tools. This catapulted me forward and created the ah-ha I needed to become a life coach and marry my love of yoga with coaching. The business I’ve created is exactly what I needed and what I believe so many mamas need.
Powder Factory Skis
Casey Day, founder of Powder Factory Skis
Q: What was your inspiration to get Powder Factory Skis going?
My inspiration to get powder factory skis going was to create a job for myself in my home state of Colorado, where I could work in an environmentally conscious studio, and have complete creative control over the skis I was designing and building.
Mike Messeroff, AUthor of Happy As Dog
Mike Messeroff, author of Happy As Dog, Personal Freedom Coach, Writer & Mindful Dude
What do you wish you’d known prior to getting started?
The difference between starting a business to make money that's related to a passion and having a burning passion that naturally flows into a business. It's ALL about the journey and there's no "getting there," so you better be sure the business you're building is a fun one to be running and growing.
Feathers & Fur Retreats
Paul Giradi and Danielle Hachey "living by the awesomeness factor." Read more here.
HalaGear
SUPs rigged for adventure.
“Say yes to things and figure out how to make it work.” — Peter Hall
Carolyn Barnwell
Documentary storyteller & branded content video and audio producer, integrative life coach, voice over actor, and joy seeker.
Wild Balance Jewelry
“It’s important to keep in mind that so much can change in a year, a week, a day, a moment. Have patience with yourself and the process and find comfort in knowing ‘this too shall pass’, high or low.”
Sarah Love
This inspirational wildpreneur believes we can change the world from the inside out. It starts with turning up the volume of love in our hearts. Her love calendars offer daily motivation and mantras.
Flylow Gear
STARTED BY A COUPLE OF SKIERS WHO IMAGINED BETTER GEAR FOR THE MOUNTAINS
Stephanie Gauvin
Canadian fine art painter and free-spirit.
Interview coming soon.
Michelle Abrams
Women of Colorado's mission is to unite the vast array of empowered, talented women in the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Check out this wild wisdom from founder Michelle Abrams.