LIVE A GREAT STORY presents Great Stories

Pam has been quite the adventurer including running a naked 5K, rappelling down a 38-story building and more as part of her Year of Adventure. She written about travels that took her from the John Muir Trail in California to the rivers of West Texas and the oceans surrounding Fiji and the Galapagos Islands. Today she’s an Austin-based freelance writer who specializes in stories about outdoor adventure and recreation. Through her writing, she introduces readers to other adventurers and explorers, keeps them informed about the latest fitness trends, and challenges herself to try new things.

Carey Kepler, a wife, mother, business owner, motivational speaker, top-ranked athlete and coach who resides in Austin, Texas. Carey is the co-founder of CrossFit Central, a business she started with her brother with the mission of building a fit community in their city. Since 2006, Carey has worked as a coach and inspirational speaker and played a dynamic role in seeing the lives of thousands of people change. Carey’s greatest passion is helping others find their purpose, set goals and live an intentional life. Carey, herself, is a world-class athlete who took the “3rd Fittest Woman in the World” title for her 3rd place overall at the 2009 International CrossFit Games – surpassing over 75 nationally ranked female athletes.

Shawn Livingston was facing 20 years in prison for drug possession stemming from a downward spiral of opiates and heroin addiction. But now he is an accomplished trail runner who mentors high school students and veterans, using his experience to inspire people to change their mindset and life.

Pursuing creativity, growing big ideas and slow progress

Cam Houser built an organization that transforms students into entrepreneurs in 30 countries. Invigorated by the challenges students face along the entrepreneurial journey, Cam has led 3 Day Startup from a student organization at the University of Texas to a global force for activating student entrepreneurs.