DJ Barry is an entrepreneur, artist and changemaker with a vision to bring the world a little closer together through random acts of kindness. Listen to this interview with DJ to learn how we're "all spots on the same cow" and what DJ is doing

#183 Leading Travel in Vermont and Beyond with Rachel Vandenberg

Jan 3rd, 2024 29m 28s

Rachel Vandenberg grew up in her family's hotel business in Stowe, Vermont then traveled the world and worked in several industries before returning to Vermont to co-own and operate the Sun & Ski Inn and Suites with her husband, Mark. In this e

#182 A New Wave of Equity in Vermont with Emiliano Void

Sep 29th, 2023 23m 31s

Emiliano Void is the Founder and CEO of nuwave Equity Corporation. He is responsible for the development and implementation of systemic solutions centered around the dismantlement of anti-Black and systemic racism through profitable and innovat

#181: Empowering Wellness with Ashley Reynolds

Aug 11th, 2023 31m 23s

Born and raised in Vermont, Ashley Reynolds is the President and Co-Founder of Elmore Mountain Therapeutics. Ashley and her husband Colin founded EMT 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief through the use

#180: Lake Monsters Go Local with C.J. Knudsen

Jul 11th, 2023 28m 56s

This week, Jon speaks with C.J. Knudsen, Senior Vice President for the Vermont Lake Monsters. C.J. graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1992 and served as the Lake Monsters Assistant General Manager from 1997-1999 and the team's General

#179 Part 2: Synchronicity Meditation led by Dr. Rob Williams

Jun 8th, 2023 32m 20s

In the previous episode, we delved into the fascinating world of Synchronicity with Dr. Tom Myers and Dr. Rob Williams. Now, in Part 2 of our series, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey through a profound meditation session led

#179 Part 1: Find Your Flow with Dr. Tom Myers and Dr. Rob Williams

Jun 8th, 2023 21m 50s

Dr. Tom Myers is a Synchronicity Researcher, Educator, and Coach, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses discover the power of Synchronicity and implement it in their lives. Having had a distinguished career as a professor and faculty

#178: Grit Gets It Done with Doug Lewis

Apr 21st, 2023 28m 56s

Doug Lewis is a 2-time Olympian, 8-year member of the US Ski Team, and in 1985 won the first ever World Championship medal for an American in downhill. And he grew up right here in the Green Mountains, cutting his teeth at Middlebury's Snow Bow

#177: Ready for Anything with Alex Hernandez

Feb 24th, 2023 28m 53s

In this episode, Jon sits down with Alex Hernandez, President of Champlain College, who was recently inaugurated as just the 10th President in Champlain's long history. Alex's vision for the college is centered on a theme of “readiness,” as he

#176: Laughing Matters with Jason Lorber

Feb 2nd, 2023 33m 50s

In this episode, Jon sits down with Jason Lorber, the Founder and President of Aplomb Consulting, where they help people facilitate change in their lives and businesses. Based in Burlington, VT, Jason is also a standup comedian who served four

#175: High Times in Vermont with Bridget Conry

Dec 6th, 2022 35m 27s

In this episode, Jon sits down with Bridget Conry, founder of High Fidelity and host of the new High Fidelity podcast show. Bridget is an herbal practitioner and cannabis industry educator, advocate and entrepreneur based in Burlington, VT. Hig

#174: A Blast from the Past with Beth Hill

Oct 6th, 2022 31m 41s

This week, Jon sits down with Beth Hill. Beth is the President and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga, the historic 2,000 acre destination overlooking Lake Champlain and educating visitors since 1909. Beth has a passion for history and a long career in t

#173: Uncommon Farming with Will Raap

Sep 23rd, 2022 36m 25s

This week, Jon sits down with Will Raap. Will is a pioneer in sustainable, regenerative farming in Vermont and the entrepreneur who founded Gardener’s Supply Company, spearheaded the start of the Intervale Center and, most recently, is transfor

#172: Rev Into Wellness with Sarah DeGray

Aug 19th, 2022 26m

This week, Jon sits down with Sarah DeGray, founder of REV Indoor Cycling. REV is a place of community and wellness, and is a no-judgment zone that helps you achieve your fitness goals through supportive coaching and an uplifting environment. S

#171: Be Your Best with Kimberly DuBrul

Aug 11th, 2022 27m 3s

This week, Jon sits down with Kimberly DuBrul, a certified business, life and mindset coach who has been coaching for almost 20 years. Kimberly is a Founding Member of the world wide John Maxwell Team of coaches, speakers and trainers and was o

#170: Developing Vermont with Cassie Polhemus

Jul 22nd, 2022 24m 40s

This week, Jon sits down with Cassie Polhemus, CEO of the Vermont Economic Development Authority. VEDA helps provide financing solutions to Vermont businesses in order to keep companies running and growing, and support the vitality of Vermont’s

#169: Get In The Flow with Dr. Rob Williams

Jul 7th, 2022 36m 16s

In this week's episode, we have Vermont serial entrepreneur, Professor, and friend of the show Dr. Rob Williams. Whether you know him from the Yak it to Me Burger stand, teaching at University of Vermont and Champlain College, or as a major voi

#168 Think Big with Adam Hergenrother

Jun 28th, 2022 27m 46s

This week Jon sits down with Adam Hergenrother to discuss how business can be a conduit for personal growth. Adam is the founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies, which became a $1 billion organization in 2019 and has been a five-time win

#167: Hands Down the Best with Jenna Sereni

May 20th, 2022 25m 31s

This week, Jon sits down with Jenna Sereni, a pioneer in influencer marketing as the VP of Marketing and Creative Services at WHOSAY, the first ever influencer marketing agency. Today, Jenna is the visionary co-founder and CEO of HandsDown, th

#166: Mighty AquaViTea with Jeff Weaber

May 6th, 2022 28m 24s

This week, Jon sits down with Jeff Weaber, founder and CEO of the famed Kombucha brewery Aqua ViTea, based in Middlebury Vermont. Jeff started as a brewer at Lucky Labrador in Portland Oregon, before discovering the health benefits of Kombucha.

#165: A Force for Good with Duane Peterson

Apr 15th, 2022 32m 6s

This week, Jon sits down with Duane Peterson, Co-Founder and Co-President of SunCommon, a benefit corporation powering Vermont and Hudson Valley homes, schools, and businesses with solar. Duane is also a member of the board for both VBSR and VP

#164: Diving Deep with Kai Cook

Apr 1st, 2022 22m 39s

This week on Learning Life, Jon talked with Kai Cook about Deep End Fitness. Kai Cook is a lifelong swimmer and when she discovered Deep End fitness in California, she felt it was important enough to bring back to Vermont and became one of the

#163: Hit the Ground Running with Riley Seith

Mar 17th, 2022 27m 42s

This week Jon sits down with Riley Seith, co-founder of the Laces App, and student entrepreneur. Laces is a platform for runners to find and share safe running routes when traveling or moving to a new city. After you’re done running, you can re

#162: Revitalize Rural with Louisa Schibli

Mar 3rd, 2022 28m 47s

This week Jon sits down with Lousia Schibli, co-founder of the Northern New England Women's Investor network, and co-founder and CEO of Milk Money Vermont. Milk Money is a platform for Vermonters to discover local investment opportunities, get

#161: Not Necessarily Unnecessary with Matty Benedetto

Feb 17th, 2022 33m 19s

Matty Benedetto solves problems that don’t really exist by creating products that no one is asking for. Benedetto is the inventor, serial entrepreneur and evil genius behind the wildly popular Unnecessary Inventions based right here in Burlingt