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Meet Joy French; from Missouri to Missoula , she turned a lifelong love of dance into a career as a choreographer, producer, and entrepreneur. From touring internationally with to building a professional dance company, Joy’s journey has been shaped by curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to follow unexpected opportunities. Today, she leads Bear Bait Dance and helps bring performances to life at the West Side Theater, while creating opportunities for artists throughout the community. Hear Joy share the realities of building an arts business, the magic of live performance, and why Missoula became the place she knew she could call home. Learn more about Westside Theater and Bare Bait Dance: https://www.thewestsidetheater.com/

Meet Scott Richman; whose career has taken him the Grammy Awards to leading Townsquare Media in Missoula. After working in New York for 25 years with major entertainment and sports brands, Scott made the move to Montana 13 years ago, finding a new perspective on success, family, and community. Today, he leads local media teams while helping businesses grow through authentic relationships, creativity, and a passion for new ideas. Hear Scott share the unexpected journey that brought him to Missoula, the incredible people he’s met along the way, and why he considers calling Montana home such a gift. Learn more about TownSquare Media: https://townsquaremissoula.com/

Meet Krista Redpath; a Great Falls native, Lady Griz legend, and proud part of the Missoula community. From winning championships at the University of Montana to overcoming injuries and playing professional basketball in Europe, Krista’s journey is one of determination and resilience. Today, she balances a career in business with broadcasting and sharing inspiring stories through her own podcast. Hear Krista reflect on her playing days, the growth of women’s basketball, raising the next generation of Griz athletes, and why stories of perseverance matter. Check out everything she is up to: https://www.kristaredpathmedia.com/

Meet Will Cherry; Griz legend and now Hall of Famer. Will made his mark on Missoula helping the Griz win two Big Sky Regular Season Championships and three Big Sky Tournament Championships. Since his college days, he's had a successful professional career playing in the NBA as well as winning several European championships. Hear the full story of how a kid from Oakland has made an impact on so many. Read more about his induction: https://gogriz.com/honors/grizzly-sports-hall-of-fame/will-cherry/81

Meet Jill Valley; a familiar face and trusted voice who has been telling Montana’s stories for more than three decades but this week we have the honor of telling HER story. From the memorable breaking news to heartwarming stories, Jill has had an incredible career and made a significant impact on the Missoula community. Catch Jill at 5am on Montana This Morning.

Meet Aaron Flint; a fifth-generation Montanan raised by a hard-working single parents who instilled in him a strong work ethic, faith, and love for his home state. From working as a kid and studying broadcasting at the University of Montana, to serving more than 20 years in the military and building a career in Montana radio, Aaron’s path has taken him all over the country and back home again. Now, he’s taking those experiences and stepping into the political arena, running for Congress with a desire to bring his perspective and experience to Washington. Learn more about his campaign; https://flintformontana.com/

Meet Marc Moss; from a kid making up stories at the kitchen counter to creating a stage where people get to share their own, Marc’s life has been shaped by storytelling. After finding his way from Ohio to Yellowstone and eventually Missoula, he discovered the power of live storytelling and the profound impact of simply being seen and heard. Today, he runs Tell Us Something, a non-profit that puts on events where ordinary people can step into the spotlight, share something real, and connect with their community in a meaningful way. Learn more and find events: https://www.tellussomething.org/

Meet Wyatt Tolle; after the Marine Corps, he and his wife wanted a fresh start and landed in Great Falls before moving to Missoula. One fateful day changed the Tolle family when they lost their son Miles "Turbo". Hear the Tolle story and how they are turning this tragedy into helping others. Learn more about Turbo Tolle and SUDC: https://www.themilestollefoundation.org/

Meet Karen Deden; a Missoula legend whose basketball career has taken her from Sentinel High School to The University of Washington to the profressional level overseas and the ABL. With nearly three decades of coaching experience, multiple state championships, and a deep connection to the Sentinel community, Karen has spent her career developing athletes and raising up the next generation. Spartan Legacy Night: https://givebutter.com/c/spartan-legacy-night-n0jnza

Meet Audrey Handelman; an architect whose journey has taken her from the D.C. area to Houston, Los Angeles, Joshua Tree, and now Missoula. She’s embraced life in Missoula by serving on several boards, working with multiple organizations, and enjoying all the activities Missoula has to offer. We appreciate all she does and are glad she landed here. Connect with Audrey on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-handelman/ Check out the work Cushing Terrell is doing: https://cushingterrell.com/

Meet Mandela Van Eeden; growing up between Montana and South Africa offered her a unique perspective on the natural world and how cultures interact with that world. She continues to travel the world as a river guide, telling the stories of other adventurers through The Trail Less Traveled, and fighting for conservation. This episode has a ton of content with a special surprise at the end that you don't want to miss. Check out The Trail Less Traveled: https://www.traillesstraveled.net/ Follow Mandela across Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/traillesstraveled https://www.instagram.com/mandelaleola https://x.com/mlvaneeden https://www.tiktok.com/@mlvaneeden https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola

Meet Mariah Westre; born and raised in Missoula, the hardships she's faced have turned her into the person she is today. From business to life, we got real in this episode. Follow Mariah here: https://www.instagram.com/montana_made_home/

Meet Seth Bodnar; raised by public school teachers in Pennsylvania, the values he learned growing up led him to a life of service from a green beret to the President of the University of Montana. Now he's working to tackle the two party system in politics by running for Senate as an independent. Join us for an incredible conversation on leadership, values, and how everything has led him to this point. Learn more about his campaign: https://www.sethformontana.com/

Meet Guy Baker; after 35+ years in law enforcement, he's "retiring" by starting IVOVI Consulting & Private Investigation. Born and raised in Missoula, it was a treat to hear about his life, the cases he's worked, stories he has, and the role he has played in so many lives serving this community.

Meet Bob Powell; Missoula born and raised, he's helped create several staples in the Missoula scene from Hoagieville to The Montana Club. Hear about his upbringing, Mavs baseball, and the challenges he's faced in the restaurant industry. Hoagieville: https://hoagieville.com/ The Montana Club: https://www.montanaclub.com/