Rod M RaymondAs an author, athlete, father and achievement coach, Rod has been in the business of helping others help themselves for over 20 years. To Rod, life is an adventure that should be lived inside out, versus outside in. It is this belief, and a passion fr wellness, that led him to tour the globe as an international public speaker, endurance racing champion, and experience seeker. Rod lives on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, where he bikes, hikes, skis, swims and hosts fitness activities for youth and families. He is an entrepreneur and historic preservationist, with several businesses including Minnesota's no. 1 rated Brewpub (Fitger's Brewhouse), Evolve Yoga studio, Ramjet events, and others. He is also currently a doctoral student at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Navigating his own challenging crucibles has amplified Rod's belief that every person has the power within to not simply survive difficult life experiences, but to use those challenges as catalysts for living a more meaningful life. Read More Read Less