I had the incredible opportunity to be selected for the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy and was probably one of the highlights of my year professionally. It was here that I was able to collaborate with some of the most talented leaders from incredible brands such as Osprey, Smartwool, REI, Chacos, Patagonia, and Burton – […]
Read MoreOne of THE best presents Mr. Hawkins and I received when we got married was a Dutch Oven from our friend and founder of Gregory packs, Wayne Gregory. According to Wayne, the more you use your Dutch Oven and season it over the years, the better it gets – just like marriage. While I worked […]
Read Morevia the Outdoor Industry Association For Skip Yowell Future Leader Katie Hawkins, talk ain’t cheap. In fact, a single, short conversation with an industry exec was one of the most valuable interactions of her career so far. By Devon O’Neil Jun 27, 2017 Any successful career has not one but many pivotal moments. For Katie Hawkins, one […]
Read More“Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you love. Come, be drawn by your True North.” – Rumi – I have to say 2016 was a year that challenged me on so many levels that I didn’t even knew existed. I spent a good portion of the year weathering the blows that life […]
Read MoreIn memory of the co-founder of Jan Sport, the Outdoor Industry Association launched last year the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy. The program was a huge success with over 22 participants and 12 mentors from the outdoor and active lifestyle markets. I am happy to announce that the program had over a 100 applicants and […]
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