#113 Callie Kazakoff - Big Sky Tutoring

#115 Andrew Stone - Vali Air Service

Tim sits down with Andrew Stone, owner of Vali Air Service in Livingston, Montana.Andrew shares his journey from military aviation to launching his own flight school, what it takes to earn a pilot's license, and why Livingston's challenging wind conditions help create better pilots.Whether you've always dreamed of becoming a pilot or simply love aviation, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of flight training in Montana.Learn more about Vali Air Service:https://www.flyvali.com/Mountain Mule Media is a production of Mountain Mule Transportation.https://mountain-mule.com/

#114 Owen Lang - Black Pot Distillery

Tim sits down with Owen Lang, owner of Black Pot Distillery in Bozeman, Montana.Owen shares the full process behind building a whiskey distillery from the ground up, including federal approvals, Montana liquor laws, barrel aging, single barrel whiskey production, and the science behind distilling.Owen also discusses building Hydro Iron Works, working in the trades for over 35 years, and why skilled trades remain one of the best career paths for young people today.Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Black Pot Distillery: https://blackpotdistillery.net/Located at Bar 3 in Four Corners, MontanaMountain Mule Media is a production of Mountain Mule Transportation.

#113 Callie Kazakoff - Big Sky Tutoring

Tim sits down with Callie Kazakoff, founder of Big Sky Tutoring in Bozeman, Montana.Callie shares how she started Big Sky Tutoring at 17 years old before even moving to Montana State University, how the company has grown into a team of 14 tutors, and why mentorship and relationship-building matter just as much as academics.Big Sky Tutoring:https://bigskytutoring.infoFollow Big Sky Tutoring:Instagram: @bigskytutoring

#112 Jessica Dehn - Dino Drop-In | ABC Dino Academy | Explore Montessori Academy

Jessica Dehn is the founder of Dino Drop-In, ABC Dino Academy, and Explore Montessori Academy in Bozeman, Montana.In this episode, we talk about Montessori education, parenting, childhood development, emotional regulation, entrepreneurship, and raising capable, independent kids in the modern world.Jessica shares the story behind Dino Drop-In, why Montessori philosophy resonated so strongly with her, and how practical life skills and responsibility can shape childhood development in powerful ways.Connect with Jessica:https://abcdinoacademy.com/https://www.dinodropin.com/https://explore-academy.com/Mountain Mule Transportation:https://mountain-mule.com/

#111 Nnamdi Kanaga - Nakwilia Productions

Tim sits down with filmmaker Nnamdi Kanaga of Nnamdi Kanaga Studios to talk about his journey from Nigeria to Montana, adapting to life far from home, and how storytelling through film can connect people across cultures.They discuss grief, healing, identity, and the universal themes that allow people from completely different backgrounds to emotionally connect through storytelling.Nnamdi also shares insights into his filmmaking process and the importance of telling authentic stories rooted in culture and lived experience.Support Nnamdi’s latest project:https://givebutter.com/zAKVjtFollow along for more conversations connecting Montana’s people, businesses, and ideas. https://mountain-mule.com/