Trail Breaker Podcast

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Feb 2025

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In this podcast, I explore what it takes to be a Trail Breaker. Through intimate conversations with people carving new paths across the landscapes of business, art and sport, we dig into how to excel at seemingly disparate endeavors. What drives people who manage to succeed multidimensionally? Is it how a person thinks? Is it based on meticulous planning and follow through? Or is there some measure of delusional optimism? More info and video episodes at AaronFeinberg.com

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February 19, 2025Episode 3943 min

Episode 39: Abiel Gutierrez & Andres Santos –Making helping others “common.”

My guests today are Abiel Gutierrez & Andres Santos, Co-Founders of Comun, a fintech company empowering immigrants and their families to achieve upward mobility through financial inclusion.We talked about why it’s important to help others carry the load; how a rapidly scaling business can co-exist with family, personal health, and playing drums in a band; and why you should always do the “hard thing”, when it’s the “right thing.”   Learn more about Comun at: https://en.comun.appFollow Comun on Instagram @comunbankingFollow Andres on Instagram @andressantoscFollow Abiel on Instagram @abiel_gAbiel on Facebook: facebook.com/abielgAndres on Facebook: facebook.com/AndressantoscFind Abiel on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abielg  Find Andres on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/santos-andresFind Comun on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/comun-appFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

November 13, 2024Episode 3837 hr 24 min

Episode 38: Seth Besse – The stubborn pursuit of curiosity.

My guest today is Seth Besse, CEO of Undivided, a former junior world champion windsurfer, and a perpetual explorer of what’s around the next corner. We talked about how Undivided provides an entire support system for parents raising kids with disabilities; how dyslexia and ADHD has influenced his personal, professional, and parenting path; and why waiting until you feel qualified is a good way to go nowhere. Learn more about Seth:Instagram: @seth.besseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/seth.besseLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sethbesseLearn More about Undivided:Website: https://undivided.ioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/undividedappLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/undividedapp/Full episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

January 31, 2024Episode 3745 hr 30 min

Episode 37: Rich Radford – Walking in the footsteps of elephants

My guest today is Rich Radford, Guide & Program Director of Biome Africa and Principal of The Garden Route Co. He’s also a naturalist, explorer, conservationist, wildlife photographer, and surfer.We talked about how the South African bush has influenced his landscape design company and new project, Biome Africa; how to use exploration as a means to environmental education and conservation; and why immersive walking adventures are so effective at changing peoples’ lives.

October 11, 2023

Episode 36: Todd Turner – When you’re stuck as fuck.

My guest today is Todd Turner, a 20-year veteran in the advertising space, creator of Wash-a-Pig, a creative training game, and Co-Founder of Up To Something.We talked about what Wash-a-Pig is and how you can support it, how everyone from creatives, to dance instructors, to leadership trainers can use it, and why your inner critic is always wrong.Learn more about Todd at:  Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hey-todd-turner/Wash-a-Pig website: https://washapig.comWash-a-Pig is @washapig on all socialsFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

September 20, 2023Episode 35

Episode 35: Kelli Jones – Patching the planet

My guest today is Kelli Jones, Founder and CEO of NoSo Patches, a former therapist and accountant, and a life-long eclectic adventurer. We talked about the importance of designing from a place of circularity, why sustainability is good for business, and how change happens faster when you’re having fun.Learn more about Kelli and NoSo Patches at NoSoPatches.comConnect with Kelli on LinkedInFollow Kelli and NoSo Patches:@nosopatches - Instagram@nosopatches - facebook@nosopatches - tiktokYou can also follow NoSo Patches on LinkedInFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

April 26, 2023Episode 3423 min

Episode 34: Katie Parson – From barista to boss

My guest today is Katie Parson, Regional Vice President of Sales at Renaissance Learning; lover of dance, yoga, and most things outdoors; and mother to two young girls, affectionately dubbed the Blonde Mafia.We talked about how her sales career started at age 14 in her father’s coffee shop, why it’s so important to take steps to stand out, and why the people along your path matter so much.Follow Katie on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katie-parson-004b6b2Full episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

March 29, 2023Episode 33

Episode 33: Carl Segerstrale – The path to paradise

My guest today is Carl Segerstrale, co-owner & operator of Surf NSR in Nicaragua, a former teacher, and a lifetime adventurer. We talked about how he successfully achieved something so many of us dream about (which is building a life on the beach in another country) and what it takes to build a business from scratch in Nicaragua.Find out more about SurfNSR at surfnsr.comFollow Carl on Instagram: @nocalnicaFollow SurfNSR on Instagram: @surfnsrFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

March 15, 2023Episode 32

Episode 32: Kelly Halpin – The Wild Miles

My guest today is Kelly Halpin, a professional mountain runner, professional illustrator, and self-proclaimed nature nerd.We talked about creative ways to get kids outside, the juxtaposition of flow & perfectionism, and why it’s important to be able to “suffer well.” Find out more about Kelly at KellyHalpin.comFollow Kelly:Facebook: facebook.com/kelly.halpin.3Instagram: @kyehalpinFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

March 30, 2022Episode 3135 min

Episode 31: Hope Meng – A break in the trail: the value of sabbaticals

My guest today is Hope Meng, a Graphic Designer and Artist with a strong focus on custom lettering and typography. She’s also the creator of the Monogram Project, the TEXT/TILE Studio, and mother to two incredible humans.We talked about how she helps entrepreneurs develop timeless visual identities, the importance of personal creative projects, and her thoughts and feelings about her upcoming sabbatical.  Learn more about Hope Meng Design at  HopeMeng.comFollow Hope on Instagram @hopemengdesignFind Hope Meng on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hopemengFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.

March 23, 2022Episode 3034 min

Episode 30: Brian Sloss – Take your ego out of business

My guest today is Brian Sloss, Director of Product Management at HomeLight, former founder of Disclosures.io and a kelp pasta chef.  We talked about how coaching has influenced his career, his evolution from Product Manager to Founder, and what it's like when your company is acquired.For more info on HomeLight visit HomeLight.comFind Brian Sloss on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brianslossFull episodes and videos at AaronFeinberg.com or @aaronfeinbergconsulting on InstagramEditing and social media support from Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)Find and subscribe to the Trail Breaker Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcast app.