Chapter 2 Progress Update: Weather Doesn’t Care About Your Plan

Chapter two of Searching for Lost Mittens centers on a lesson I learned the hard way during the 2020 Serum Run Expedition: preparation matters, but it does not guarantee control. Thirteen of us spent nearly a year planning the expedition. We respected the history, the environment, and the risks. For the first several days on […]
The Adventure Strategist Is Officially Trademarked. Here’s Why That Matters.

We’re proud to share that The Adventure Strategist is now a federally registered trademark. This isn’t just a legal milestone. It’s a defining moment for how we name, protect, and scale the work we’ve been doing for years. The Adventure Strategist trademark was officially registered on January 13, 2026, under Class 41 for business training […]
The Entrepreneur’s Journey Is the Hero’s Journey (And the Trail Is Talking Back)

Entrepreneurship follows the Hero’s Journey: separation, initiation, and return. Learn how founders grow into leaders, navigate the messy middle, and bring value back to their community.
Millions of Students Face Steep Drop in Federal Aid as Nursing, Social Work & More Lose ‘Professional Degree’ Status

Facebook LinkedIn X Deep Dive: What’s Changing & Why It Matters (and What about Doctors of Strategic Leadership) What the Policy Shift Entails The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is moving forward with a significant redefinition of what constitutes a “professional degree” under federal student-loan rules. Under the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed […]
Should I Get an Advanced Degree? Four Questions to Ask Yourself

Thinking about graduate school? Use these four practical questions to decide whether an advanced degree will truly support your career goals, finances, and long-term strategy.