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2.7 Shera Konen – Film Location Scout
When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Shera Konen jumped at the chance to leave the real estate industry for an opportunity in television and film. After a healthy dose of ‘almost’ reality TV, and several adventures wrangling mountain men, Shera eventually found her niche in location scouting. Shera talks about her experiences in Butte,…
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2.5 Cassie Loretta – Artist & Business Owner
It feels like the many chapters of Cassie Loretta’s journey have culminated into her recent opening of a Dandelion Salad brick-and-mortar storefront in uptown Butte. Anchored by her own art, her boutique carries a creatively curated selection of locally-sourced art, vintage clothing, home goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Cassie tells the story of making dandelion salads…
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2.4 Mark Thieszen – Owner of Homestake Lodge Ski Area
Whether it was to decompress after a day practicing law or to “study snowboarding” in college, the pull to be outside never left the attorney-turned-snow farmer, Mark Thieszen. When the opportunity to purchase the Homestake Lodge Nordic Ski Area presented itself after a summer spent clearing trees on the property, he jumped at the chance. Now,…
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2.3 Justin DeShazo – Artist & Butte Original
The artist and closet scientist, Justin DeShazo has convinced himself that when more people get to know him, more people dislike him. What he doesn’t realize is how wrong he truly is. With his trademark snark, Justin shares his experience growing up in the rough part of town and the story of how his high…
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2.1 Ben Morris – Musician & Audio Engineer
We’re pulling Ben Morris away from his computer and onto the couch to kick off our season 2 with a banger. He is an expert audio engineer with Morris Mountain Productions and the beefcake member of our favorite power-disco musical duo Desperate Electric. Ben tells us about growing up in a musical bubble, his (lack…
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1.6 Mark Garff: Landscape Architect
When you spend any time around Mark Garff, the idea that we can simply do better is contagious. This mantra is woven through his time in the Morman religion, his passion for several niche hobbies, and what led him to become a landscape architect in a town designated as a Federal Superfund Site. But not…
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1.5 Julia Crain: Urban Planner
If we’re lucky enough, we’re able to apply our passions and skills to the places most special to us. For Julia Crain, that place is her hometown. After receiving degrees in Seattle and Portland, Julia returned home and found herself working in local government. She’s inspired and sees each day as an opportunity to use…
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1.4 Matt Boyle: Entrepreneur
A tireless doer of all things, Matt Boyle’s business card officially lists him as the owner of Montana Booking Agency and the manager of Collective Elevation. To the broader world, he’s been promoting music and producing a mind numbingly wide array of community events for well over a decade. And if he’s not working behind…
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1.3 Christy Hays: Musician
Christy Hays has been a professional touring songwriter forever with multiple studio albums and a unique fusion sound described as Americana rock and roll (with an occasional psychedelic flourish!). After time spent in Alaska, Nashville, and Austin, she has settled in Montana and started a writer's residence program called Dear Butte. She has recently been…
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1.2 Jon Wick: Host/Entrepreneur
Our host is the owner and creative engine behind 5518 Designs, an award-winning apparel brand and gift store that also includes the Dig City Supply retail brand and this brand spanking new podcast under the 5518 umbrella. Don’t ask him where he gets the time, it’s a mystery to him, as well. Jon comes to…