Ep 20 - From Leopard Print to Trade Shows: The Rise of Pimp My Poles | Only Friends on a Pow Day

Mental Health, Resilience & Looking After Your Mates with Layla Lee | Only Friends on a Pow Day

For many of us, the mountains have always felt like home. They're places of adventure, community, freedom and connection. But behind the stories we share and the photos we post, there is often another side to mountain life that receives far less attention. This conversation was inspired by something we've been reminded of ourselves recently: mental health affects everyone, and sometimes the most important thing we can do is talk about it. In this episode, Layla Lee joins Austin, Elyshia and Matty for an honest and deeply personal conversation about mental health, resilience and navigating life when everything changes overnight. After Australian ski legend Steve Lee suffered a devastating stroke in 2020, Layla found herself stepping into a role she never expected - becoming her father's primary carer while rebuilding her own life at the same time. Layla shares the realities of caregiving, anxiety, burnout, identity loss, recovery, self-care and the lessons she's learned through one of the most challenging chapters of her life. The conversation also explores mental health within snow sports and seasonal communities, including post-season blues, burnout, the pressures of mountain life and the importance of community when times get tough. If you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder that you're not alone, we hope this conversation resonates. ❤️ Check in on your mates. Mental Health Resources * Lifeline Australia [https://www.lifeline.org.au] * Beyond Blue [https://www.beyondblue.org.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Suicide Call Back Service [https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Headspace Australia [https://www.headspace.org.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com] #OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #MentalHealth #LaylaLee #SteveLee #SnowSports #Skiing #Snowboarding #FallsCreek #MountainLife #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Community #Wellbeing #AustralianSkiing #CheckInOnYourMates Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416832/support] Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

Coen Bennie-Faull: From Hotham Coach to Jackson Hole Freerider | Only Friends on a Pow Day

In this episode, we sit down with Coen Bennie-Faull - freeride skier, coach, and founder of a next-generation freeride program. Coen shares his journey from a non-skiing family in Melbourne to building an international career in skiing, including: *  Early exposure to skiing and progression through Hotham  *  Seasons spent chasing snow across Canada, Japan, and Europe  *  The impact of skiing in Jackson Hole and stepping into big mountain terrain  *  The role of mentorship and community in accelerating progression  *  The evolution of freeride skiing in Australia  *  Building a pathway for young athletes to compete globally  This is an honest and insightful conversation about passion, risk, and building a career outside traditional pathways. #onlyfriendsonapowday #freeski #freeride #australianskiing #jacksonhole #skiinglife #snowlife #mountainculture #skiaustralia #skicoach #nextgeneration #powderday #sendit #skiingcommunity Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416832/support] Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

VALENTINO GUSELI – Olympic Chaos, Viral Big Air & Sending the 19 | Only Friends on a Pow Day

Olympian Valentino Guseli joins Only Friends on a Pow Day to unpack one of the most talked-about moments of the Winter Olympics. From a last-minute entry into Big Air, to stomping a switch back 19 and going viral, Val shares the full story behind the chaos, pressure and decisions that defined his Olympic campaign. We dive into: *  The reality of competing at Olympic level *  The mindset behind risking it all vs playing it safe *  Injury, recovery and mental battles *  Halfpipe progression and the future of the sport *  Life outside competition: surfing, balance and longevity Plus, insights into sponsorships, filming with Meta glasses, and building a career beyond the podium. This is raw, real, and one of the most honest conversations in snowboarding right now.  #snowboarding #olympics #valentinoguseli #bigair #halfpipe #wintersports #australianathlete #actionsports #podcast #torquay #surfandsnow #sendit #athletemindset #highperformance #viral Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416832/support] Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

From X Games → The Winter Olympics: Snowboarding & Skiing’s Biggest Medal Threats | Only Friends on a Pow Day (S2E1)

Season 2 of Only Friends on a Pow Day begins with a deep dive into how X Games performance sets the tone for Olympic success. Austin & Lachy break down the athletes, events, and storylines shaping the road to the Winter Olympics — from Scotty James’ legacy run to the next generation of Aussie and Kiwi talent making waves across snowboarding and freestyle skiing. This episode explores the real systems behind elite winter sport: funding, sponsorship, performance pathways, and the pressure of peaking when it matters most. ❄️ Winter Olympics Series — New episodes incoming 🎧 Stay frothy #WinterOlympics #XGames #Snowboarding #FreestyleSkiing #SnowCulture #OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416832/support] Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

Ep 20 - From Leopard Print to Trade Shows: The Rise of Pimp My Poles | Only Friends on a Pow Day

This week we sit down with Imi Scott, the designer and founder behind Pimp My Poles — the custom ski-pole wrap brand changing the look, feel, and fun of the snow industry. What started as a spontaneous leopard-print bike wrap has become a global side-hustle-turned-business, now seen on mountains across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and beyond. Imi joins Austin live from the trade show to talk creativity, building a brand with personality, and why ski poles deserve as much style as jackets and skis. We get into:  🎿 How Pimp My Poles started (by total accident)  ✨ Sustainability + giving scratched poles a second life  🔥 Wrapping poles at après parties (yes, really)  👀 Disability-friendly cane wraps  🤝 Collabs with Nobody’s Princess + future artist projects  🌏 Going global: Whistler, NZ, Japan, Europe  😂 Trade show chaos, TikTok fame, and the “Fairy Pole Mother” energy It’s equal parts founder story, snow culture, and pure creativity — with plenty of laughs and ski-bum honesty along the way. If you love skiing, design, or people building fun things from scratch… this one is an instant favourite. #pimpmypoles #skiseason #australiansnow #snowpodcast #skiaustralia #customgear #sustainablegear #snowsportslife #womeninsnowsports #apresski #snowculture #fallscreek #hotham #perisher #queenstownnz #whistlerblackcomb #snowmachine #skiinglife #leopardprintlife #skiindustry #snowcommunity #mountainsarecalling #wintervibes #aussieskiers #snowvibes #snowcrew #skifashion #onlyfriendsonapowday #poldaddy #fairypolemother Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416832/support] Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!