About the speaker
Alison is a lifelong builder of meaningful projects rooted in connection, purpose, and joy. After selling her real estate brokerage in 2024, she turned her attention to Happy People Hike and a growing collection of retreats, publications, and workshops that explore the intersection of nature, wellness, and soul work.
Happy People Hike is an outdoor lifestyle brand committed to preserving both people and the planet. Through events, gear, and community outreach, the brand shares the healing power of nature while making the outdoors more accessible and proving that caring for the planet can be fun. Locally, the brand is known for its Keep the Mitten Clean initiative—trash cleanups at parks and beaches that feel more like a celebration than a chore.
Alison’s work invites others to slow down, reconnect with themselves and the Earth, and find joy in the simple, meaningful moments that make life extraordinary.
Local partners
Nicholas Creative is a dev and design shop run by a brotherly duo, Filip and Karlo. They build cool websites and web-based tools, and have over a decade of experience bringing ideas into existence for small and large companies alike. If you’re in the market for a dev partner to help with your next project - hit them up!
We exist to change the narrative of coffee to be more sustainable, equitable and inclusive and to set an example for doing business better.
Bad Idea Social Club
Bad Idea Social Club is a podcast of stories, insights, and foolery with wildly talented creatives without judgment or filters. Mostly. Hosted by graphic designer, Aaron McCall with Joe Matteson and Amber Gray, BISC is for growers and showers and failures and friends.
Joy Rhine is both a designer and photographer passionate about crafting compelling digital experiences and capturing stories through the lens. With a keen eye for both aesthetics and functionality, she specializes in creating intuitive UI, building design systems and assets, and composing visually striking imagery.
Square One Design
We’re a tight-knit group of designers, passionate about creating brands that deliver exceptional results. Each solution is strategically and lovingly crafted to engage and delight your audience—to create an experience that stays in their mind long after their first encounter. The work we do reflects our talent, commitment to our clients, and a genuine love for what we do.
Additional details
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