In this inspiring episode, Kirsten sits down with Shelli Johnson — entrepreneur, leadership consultant, adventure guide, and founder of Epic Life Inc. — to explore what it truly means to live an authentic and meaningful life. From building a Yellowstone-based tourism company and award-winning travel platform to guiding leaders and individuals through the “wild terrain” of their own personal growth, Shelli shares the lessons she’s learned about purpose, resilience, and finding your way back to yourself.
Drawing from thousands of miles walked through wilderness and life itself, Shelli opens up about how nature became her greatest teacher and why walking has become a powerful tool for reflection, healing, and leadership. This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t just about achievement—it’s about alignment, courage, and creating a life that feels deeply true to who you are.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ How Donny Lind transformed Mount St. Mary’s into a championship program in just one season
✅ The leadership principles that create buy-in, accountability, and team culture
✅ Why analytics can be a powerful tool for player development and game strategy
✅ Lessons learned from coaching stops at VCU, Radford, UNC Greensboro, and the Mount
✅ How recruiting, relationships, and player development fuel long-term success
✅ What coaches, athletes, and parents can learn from a historic NCAA Tournament run
✅ The mindset required to overcome adversity and compete at the highest level of college basketball
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Shelli Johnson on Finding Purpose, Authentic Living, and Personal Growth | EP 183
In this inspiring episode, Kirsten sits down with Shelli Johnson — entrepreneur, leadership consultant, adventure guide, and founder of Epic Life Inc. — to explore what it truly means to live an authentic and meaningful life. From building a Yellowstone-based tourism company and award-winning travel platform to guiding leaders and individuals through the “wild terrain” of their own personal growth, Shelli shares the lessons she’s learned about purpose, resilience, and finding your way back to yourself.
Drawing from thousands of miles walked through wilderness and life itself, Shelli opens up about how nature became her greatest teacher and why walking has become a powerful tool for reflection, healing, and leadership. This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t just about achievement—it’s about alignment, courage, and creating a life that feels deeply true to who you are.
Why is Parenting SO Hard?
“We are so proud of our self-driven, focused, hard-working son, who is a nationally ranked chess player. We want to support him and all he desires to achieve. We just don’t want to screw it up,” said the overwhelmed parents of 8 year old, James, on a call with me last week.
Support Raising Athletes
The Sports Parenting Podcast, hosted by Kirsten Jones, is a go-to resource for anyone navigating the world of youth athletics. Each week, Kirsten sits down with a wide range of guests—including coaches, parents, athletes, and performance trainers—to have honest, insightful conversations about what it really takes to support young athletes today. From building confidence and managing pressure to understanding the realities of competition, recruiting, and long-term development, the podcast covers every angle of the youth sports experience. What sets it apart is its balance of expert advice and real-life stories, giving listeners both practical tools and relatable perspective. Whether you’re a parent trying to better support your child, a coach looking to strengthen your approach, or an athlete working to develop both mentally and physically, this podcast offers meaningful guidance to help you navigate the journey with more clarity, intention, and confidence.
