​What does it mean to grow a state's outdoor recreation economy? We talked to someone who does exactly that for a living: Rachel VandeVoort, Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation. Rachel talks about her new position, what brands can do to support their Outdoor Recreation offices, and how important it is to be an informed and passionate voter. 

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@mtoutdoorrec
@mtraerae
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How do you become an outdoor industry influencer and professional multi-sport athlete? Turns out, it takes a lot of hard work. This week we talked with Andrew Muse, content creator and companion to Kicker dog. Andrew shares about his creative process, how he raised the cutest adventure dog on the planet, and a day that changed his life forever.  

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@andrew__muse
@kickerdogmuse
andrewmuseproductions.com
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This week on Outside by Design, Nick Wichman! Nick is partner and art director at Factura and he shared his creative wisdom on the commitment to create every day, how his art and music intersects, and his transition from big agency life to running his own creative studio. Give it a listen and don't forget to leave comments and reviews!

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@nickwichman
@wearefactura
wearefactura.com 
Off The Record Podcast

This week we're switching it up with a little Q&A episode! Lisa answers listener questions about entrepreneurship, Wheelie Creative's 10 year anniversary, and how many crepes she eats in a year. Take a listen and don't forget we love to hear listener questions and interviewee suggestions! Leave your questions, comments, or recommendations in the comments. Happy listening!

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This week on the podcast: the incredible designer Brooklyn Bell! Hear Brooklyn talk about her need to create art and how when she couldn't find heroes in the outdoor industry she decided to make her own. 

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@badgal_brooky
brooklynbelldesign.com

We're doing a Q&A session for next week's episode, so leave your questions for Lisa in the comments or send them to our Instagram @WheelieCreative and have them answered on the podcast!