Advancing the Outdoor Professional

Advancing the Outdoor Professional

Candace Brendler & Jeannette Stawski

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Join the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) as we dive into topics to help you advance your career in the outdoors. Thank you for our Advancing the Outdoor Professional jingle Demyan Hryciw!

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S2E19 So You Want to Manage Burnout and Traumatic Stress Injury

Dec 15, 2025 32m

Description In this episode of Advancing the Outdoor Professional, our host Candace Brendler speaks with Josie McKee, Director of Operations and Communications at Responder Alliance. The two discuss…

S2E18 So You Want to Work in a State Office of Outdoor Recreation

Dec 08, 2025 33m

In this episode, our host Candace Brendler chats with Karina Armijo, Director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, to explore what it's like to build and support outdoor recreation at the…

S2E17 So You Want to Be Part of the Outdoor Recreation Workforce

Dec 01, 2025 37m

In this episode, Candace Brendler speaks with Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, about the evolving landscape of the outdoor recreation workforce. Chris…

S2E16 So You Want to Be on a Board of Directors?

Jul 09, 2025 30m

Join host Candace Brendler as she sits down with Morgan Costello, the chair of the Board of Directors for AORE. In this episode, they delve into the roles and responsibilities of board members, the…

S2E15 So You Want to Bring Trauma-Informed Approaches to Your Work?

Apr 18, 2025 38m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler speaks with Elizabeth Allen, the Director of Impact and Learning at Justice Outside. They discuss the mission of Justice Outside, Elizabeth's career journey in…

S2E14 So You Want to Be a Race Director?

Apr 07, 2025 41m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler interviews John Lacroix, the race director of the Human Potential Running Series, discussing the multifaceted role of a race director, the importance of risk…

S2E13 So You Want to Create Awesome Youth Leadership Development Programs?

Mar 31, 2025 43m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler speaks with Elliot Drake-Maurer, the High School Leader Coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Outdoor School. They discuss the structure and…

S2E12 So You Want to Operate a Mobile Wilderness Program?

Mar 27, 2025 47m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler speaks with Micah Leinbach, the executive director of the BOAT Bus, about the innovative mobile wilderness program designed to make outdoor education more…

S2E11 So You Want to Use Data Science to Create Accessible Environments?

Mar 24, 2025 34m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler speaks with Courtney Schultz, PhD, about the intersection of data science and accessibility in outdoor environments. They discuss the importance of using data…

S2E10 So You Want to Create Adaptive Recreation Opportunities?

Mar 18, 2025 37m

Check out Candace Brendler's conversation with Joe Stone, co-owner of Dovetail Trails Consulting, about the importance of creating adaptive and accessible recreation opportunities for people with…

S2E9 So You Want to Run an Urban Outdoor Experiential Nonprofit?

Mar 12, 2025 24m

Join Candace Brendler as she chats with Heather West, Executive Director of Loop NOLA. Heather shares insights into the operations of her nonprofit, which focuses on outdoor adventure education for…

S2E8 So You Want to Be a Trail Professional?

Feb 07, 2025 41m

In this episode, Candace Brendler speaks with Aaryn Kay and Mike Passo about the Trail Skills Project and the evolving landscape of trail building careers. They discuss their personal journeys into…

S2E7 So You Want to Manage a Climbing Wall?

Jan 23, 2025 54m

Check out our first live recording of a podcast while at the 2024 Outdoor Professional Conference in New Orleans. This conversation focuses on the management of a university climbing wall at James…

S2E6 So You Want to Be an Outdoor Leader?

Jan 06, 2025 37m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler interviews Jeannette Stawski, the Executive Director of AORE, discussing her journey to leadership in outdoor education, the importance of credentials, the…

S2E5 Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Importance of Intentional Leadership

Dec 02, 2024 40m

In this conversation the two Advancing the Outdoor Professional podcast hosts connection about outdoor leadership. Jeannette Stawski interviews Candace Brendler, exploring her journey in outdoor…

S2E4 Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Outdoor Champion

Nov 15, 2024 26m

In this engaging conversation, Jeannette Stawski interviews Jenny Hill, the manager of membership and administration at AORE. They discuss Jenny's journey, her role in AORE, and the new initiative…

S2E3 So You Want to Be a Leave No Trace Instructor?

Nov 04, 2024 36m

In this conversation, Candace Brendler interviews JD Tanner, Director of Education and Training at Leave No Trace, about his journey and experiences in outdoor education. JD shares his path to…

S2E2 Changemakers and Trailblazers: Transformative Leadership Skills with Humanergy

Oct 28, 2024 43m

In this conversation, David Wheatley, founder of Humanergy, shares his journey into leadership development, emphasizing the importance of intentional training and experiential learning. He discusses…

S2E1 Changemakers and Trailblazers: Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

Oct 02, 2024 33m

Join Jeannette Stawski as she chats with Chris Perkins to discuss the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and its recent report on recreation funding. Chris emphasizes the importance of outdoor…

S1E21 Changemakers and Trailblazers: JOREL - Not Superman's Father!

Aug 14, 2024 35m

Learn more about the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership (JOREL) for our final podcast of season one! In this conversation, Guy Debrun discusses the JOREL with Jeannette Stawski.…

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