Escaping the Noise: Hiking, Healing, and Big Risks with Joe Vogel

Joe Vogel shares his powerful story of leaving a tenured academic career to start the Timpanogos Hiking Company. After facing two family health crises and feeling drawn back to the mountains, Joe made the bold decision to shift his life’s path. He talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of mental health, and how nature became his way of finding clarity and purpose. From reviving old hiking traditions to building a business with community impact, Joe offers practical advice for anyone considering a major life change.Chapters00:00:00 - “You Only Have So Much Time” – A Life-Changing Shift Begins00:01:16 - Meet Joe Vogel: From Academia to the Outdoors00:02:26 - When Family Health Crises Force Life-Altering Decisions00:04:09 - The Birth of Timpanogos Hiking Company00:06:47 - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship00:08:06 - Reviving Old Traditions and Strengthening Communities00:10:24 - Mental Health and the Healing Power of Nature00:19:13 - Facing Major Life Transitions: Joe’s Advice00:21:21 - Reflections: Personal Experiences and Closing ThoughtsLinks and Resources:Joseph VogelJoe on LinkedInTimpanogos Hiking Co.Book a ConsultationAndrew on LinkedIn Andrew on Twitter/XThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Leadership & Mindset? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube to leave us a review!