EP 59: Life As A Professional Musician, House Of Sky, And The Role Of The Artist with Lena Marie Schiffer

EP 59: Life As A Professional Musician, House Of Sky, And The Role Of The Artist with Lena Marie Schiffer

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! Today's guest is Lena Marie Schiffer, a folk singer and songwriter based in Livingston, Montana. After spending ten years touring nationally with the band Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, she has since embarked on a solo career, performing under her own name and continuing to pursue her passion for songwriting and connecting with an audience. Lena also founded the Yellowstone Women's Music Collective, which aims to uplift and highlight the voices of female and femme musicians in Montana. Lena released her debut solo album, House Of Sky, in February of this year. In this conversation we talk about... * Lena's journey to professional musicianship * her songwriting process * the experience of releasing her debut solo album, House Of Sky * the vulnerability of songwriting and sharing art with the world * two of my favorite songs off the album, and Lena talks about what those songs represent for her * the process of finding her new bandmates and what she values in the people she chooses to create with * the role of ego in music * Lena's thoughts on the role of art and music in society broadly * and what's next for the band! Thank you so much for being here! ***Podcast Patreon Page!***: https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Lena's Website: https://www.lenamarieschiffer.com/ [https://www.lenamarieschiffer.com/] Lena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenamarieschiffer/ [https://www.instagram.com/lenamarieschiffer/] Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.lenamarieschiffer.com/shows [https://www.lenamarieschiffer.com/shows] House Of Sky on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0XmqOuWTZsW26jM53Cdqgr?si=1sNEyUDlRleeZkGdUFFa1Q [https://open.spotify.com/album/0XmqOuWTZsW26jM53Cdqgr?si=1sNEyUDlRleeZkGdUFFa1Q] Yellowstone Women's Music Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywmc_montana?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/ywmc_montana?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] I love to hear from you! Get in touch with me via: • Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com [shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/] • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social

EP 58: The Mountains Are Women, The Importance Of Female Mentorship, And Embodying Vulnerability with Chloe Burnstein

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! Today's episode features a conversation with adventurer, world traveler, leader, and founder of The Mountains Are Women, Chloe Burnstein. Chloe's business seeks to uplift and empower women in outdoor spaces through mentorship and community. In this conversation, we talk about...: * Chloe's journey to founding The Mountains Are Women * Chloe's experience with mentorship in her own life * why she views female mentorship in outdoor sports as being vitally important * some of the various wild adventures she has been on in the last year * Chloe's relationship to vulnerability and what some of her more vulnerable experiences have been * the importance and value of strong male friendships * what Chloe envisions for the future of TMAW * ...and a heck of a lot more. Thank you so much for joining us! The Mountains Are Women: https://www.mountainsarewomen.com/ [https://www.mountainsarewomen.com/] Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themountainsarewomen/ [https://www.instagram.com/themountainsarewomen/] The Redside Foundation: https://www.redsidefoundation.org/ [https://www.redsidefoundation.org/] ***Podcast Patreon Page!***: https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink I love to hear from you! Get in touch with me via: • Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social

EP 57: AI, Data Centers, And Community Organizing with Matt Kortan

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! This episode features a conversation with Bozeman-based educator and community organizer Matt Kortan. I was introduced to Matt back in February at a public meeting held at the library here in Bozeman. Matt was one of two presenters hosting a discussion about the current status of AI data center development in Montana, the issues and concerns attendant to these developments, and ways Bozeman DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) proposes addressing them. In this conversation we discuss... * the current (known) data center developments underway in Montana * what are data centers, anyway? * Montana's energy monopoly - Northwestern Energy - and the Public Service Commission's role in regulating them * concerns about increased energy demands on Montana's grid, and where an increased energy supply would come from * data centers' impacts on water, wildlife, and the economy * the status of the opposition to data centers in Montana and beyond * what Matt feels hopeful about * ...and a whole lot more Thanks so much for joining us! ***Podcast Patreon Page!***: https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Bozeman DSA: https://bozemandsa.org/ [https://bozemandsa.org/] National DSA: https://www.dsausa.org/ [https://www.dsausa.org/] Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC): https://meic.org/ [https://meic.org/] Sign MEIC's Data Center Petition: www.meic.org/data-centers [http://www.meic.org/data-centers] Montana Public Service Commission (PSC): https://www.psc.mt.gov/ [https://www.psc.mt.gov/] Sunrise Movement: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/ [https://www.sunrisemovement.org/] I love to hear from you! Get in touch with me via: • Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com [shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/] • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social]

EP 56: Q&A 1 - My Personality Type, What I Look For In A Partner, And Who I Hope To Be At 50

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! This episode is a little different than usual - for the first time ever, I sat down to record a Q&A! Just me, myself, I, and a microphone. I answer a variety of questions from friends, family, and listeners of the show (follow the podcast on Instagram to be involved in any future crowdsourcing!) from 3 categories: personal/basic life questions; "favorites" questions; and big picture/deeper life questions. Some of the topics I cover include... * where I'm from and what I have been up to the last few years * my Myers-Briggs personality type * daily habits and routines * what I look for in a friend and partner * some of my favorite podcasts to listen to * inspirations for the podcast * my favorite wildflower species * what I envision for my life at 50 * 3 most important values to instill in children * when and where I feel most alive * ...and more!! If you have ever been curious to know more about me, the host of the Shadows Run, this episode is for you. Thank you for being here! ***Podcast Patreon Page!***: https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] 16 Personalities Website: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=b-search-us&utm_term=16%20personalities&utm_content=e_198423988927__g_c_802164493667&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23685353166&gbraid=0AAAAACvYvITlUhs_BqNgxFjKbSUSmZHuj&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzDWRdaQO0t6u1VPs_i80ERt89s_7vH4AlBrmtwM_X-5AeBcpoG1YIBoCWzIQAvD_BwE [https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=b-search-us&utm_term=16%20personalities&utm_content=e_198423988927__g_c_802164493667&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23685353166&gbraid=0AAAAACvYvITlUhs_BqNgxFjKbSUSmZHuj&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzDWRdaQO0t6u1VPs_i80ERt89s_7vH4AlBrmtwM_X-5AeBcpoG1YIBoCWzIQAvD_BwE] Yoga With Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene [https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene] The Tim Ferriss Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qSUyCrk9KR69lEiXbjwXM?si=ecd042de88564ab1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/5qSUyCrk9KR69lEiXbjwXM?si=ecd042de88564ab1] The Rest Is History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy?si=ce07ae2ccde1428a [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy?si=ce07ae2ccde1428a] Hardcore History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/72qiPaoDRf8HkGKEChvG5q?si=07535d4a35c242d2 [https://open.spotify.com/show/72qiPaoDRf8HkGKEChvG5q?si=07535d4a35c242d2] The Dr. John Delony Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q3Uzj7jdndNfvKlMXuN9J?si=ccfafeb55b5f4e5e [https://open.spotify.com/show/3q3Uzj7jdndNfvKlMXuN9J?si=ccfafeb55b5f4e5e] The Book Club Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQX55n13t1G8CcOhjfy61?si=1801c28450e645d3 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQX55n13t1G8CcOhjfy61?si=1801c28450e645d3] On Being Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=3decd9c482d54266 [https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=3decd9c482d54266] The Enormocast Climbing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0reZMeCFdSHH3SM7HoEeCK?si=8771d7fde4db45d3 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0reZMeCFdSHH3SM7HoEeCK?si=8771d7fde4db45d3] Otherworld: https://open.spotify.com/show/1w0bwmnSZQLnMbVtr2RUg1?si=a7195b4651f04219 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1w0bwmnSZQLnMbVtr2RUg1?si=a7195b4651f04219] The Hidden Experience Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/389xS095h0og3tr80pst7c?si=f18b0151f31b45e4 [https://open.spotify.com/show/389xS095h0og3tr80pst7c?si=f18b0151f31b45e4] I love to hear from you! Get in touch with me via: • Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com [shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/] • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social

EP 55: The Infamous Barkley Marathons, Thoughts On Risk & Fear, And Speaking Up For Public Lands with Kelly Halpin (Part 2)

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! This episode is part 2 of a conversation with Kelly Halpin. Kelly is a professional mountain ultra runner and adventure athlete. She spent her earlier years climbing, hiking, and snowboarding in the Tetons and surrounding wilderness. For the past decade Kelly has merged her passions for running, climbing and exploring remote and wild places by setting fastest known times around the world and establishing long technical routes in her home mountain ranges. She enjoys the challenge of pushing herself mentally through difficult endurance feats, typically solo and unsupported. Kelly works hard through adventure and art to inspire people to get outside and connect with the natural world. In the second half of our conversation, we talk about... * Kelly's experience with the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup, a technical mountain running route spanning 36 miles and 18,000 ft of total gain circumnavigating Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah * her participation in the Bhutan Snowman Race in 2024 * Kelly's experience with the infamous, invitation-only, incredibly arduous, and bizarre Barkley Marathons! * her relationship to fear, risk, and challenge * the role illustrating and art plays in Kelly's life * the many threats to public lands in the United States right now, and the importance of advocating for and protecting them * ...and a whole lot more Thank you for joining us! ***Podcast Patreon Page!***: https://patreon.com/shadowsrun?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Kelly's Website: https://www.kellyhalpin.com/athlete/ [https://www.kellyhalpin.com/athlete/] The Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL): https://fastestknowntime.com/route/wasatch-ultimate-ridge-linkup-ut [https://fastestknowntime.com/route/wasatch-ultimate-ridge-linkup-ut] ; https://runuphill.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/wasatch-ultimate-ridge-linkup-wurl/ [https://runuphill.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/wasatch-ultimate-ridge-linkup-wurl/] Bhutan Snowman Race: https://snowmanrace.org/ [https://snowmanrace.org/] The Barkley Marathons - Jasmin Paris "The Finisher": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTEsybXw-4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTEsybXw-4] PUBLIC LANDS RESOURCES: Patagonia Action Works: https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/about/ Outdoor Alliance Activism 101: https://www.outdooralliance.org/advocacy-101 [https://www.outdooralliance.org/advocacy-101] Greater Yellowstone Coaliton: https://greateryellowstone.org/take-action/public-lands#/10/ [https://greateryellowstone.org/take-action/public-lands#/10/] 5 Calls: https://5calls.org/ [https://5calls.org/] Resistance Rangers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resistancerangers?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/resistancerangers?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Park Disservice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkdisservice?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/parkdisservice?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Stop data center development near Mt Hood: https://5calls.org/issue/mt-hood-public-lands-hr655/ [https://5calls.org/issue/mt-hood-public-lands-hr655/] Stop mining in the Boundary Waters: https://5calls.org/issue/boundary-waters-mining-cra/ [https://5calls.org/issue/boundary-waters-mining-cra/] Proposed budget cuts to the National Park Service: https://www.npca.org/articles/11371-president-s-budget-proposal-slashes-national-park-service-funding-amid [https://5calls.org/issue/mt-hood-public-lands-hr655/] I love to hear from you! Get in touch with me via: • Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shadowsrunpodcast.bsky.social