Episodes
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June 11, 2026
Living Adventurously, Safely: David Trant on Building Trant Training
David Trant didn't set out to build a training organization.
What began as a way to keep his lifeguards certified gradually evolved into Trant Training, a growing New England-based collective offering lifeguard, CPR, first aid, wilderness safety, and instructor certifications.
In this episode of Founding Your Way, Maggie sits down with David to explore confidence, preparedness, and the unexpected journey from public school teacher to founder. Together, they discuss why we respond the way w...
What began as a way to keep his lifeguards certified gradually evolved into Trant Training, a growing New England-based collective offering lifeguard, CPR, first aid, wilderness safety, and instructor certifications.
In this episode of Founding Your Way, Maggie sits down with David to explore confidence, preparedness, and the unexpected journey from public school teacher to founder. Together, they discuss why we respond the way w...
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May 14, 2026
Community as Medicine: Jeffrey Thomas on Building The Mandela Yoga Project
In the very first episode of Founding Your Way, Maggie sits down with Jeffrey Thomas, founder of The Mandela Yoga Project, to explore the deeply personal story behind the organization and its mission to make healing practices accessible to all.
Inspired by the life of Jeffrey’s sister, Sonya, The Mandela Yoga Project was created with a powerful mission: to empower communities impacted by the public health crisis of racism through the proven health and emotional wellbeing benefits of yoga.
The ...
Inspired by the life of Jeffrey’s sister, Sonya, The Mandela Yoga Project was created with a powerful mission: to empower communities impacted by the public health crisis of racism through the proven health and emotional wellbeing benefits of yoga.
The ...