Drifters & Dreamers

Born to X Forced to Y. Replace the X with fishing, frolicking, cowboyin' about, exploring, singing, creating, dancing... The Y is how things are right now. Excel sheets, traffic, taxes, brainrot. The Drifters and Dreamers podcast explores that difference—what we're doing and what we want to be doing. You're not the only one has been feeling it. Follow along as we create a community of people living the way they're supposed to.

Drifters & Dreamers is a health podcast hosted by Bryan Jeppesen, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bryan Jeppesen hosts Drifters & Dreamers, a health show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Drifters & Dreamers 09 Leadership in Fiji with Danny

  Aug 19, 202649 minS1

  Drifters and Dreamers Podcast with Danny Threapleton Bryan Jeppesen talks with Danny Threapleton, former manager for Think Pacific, about leading cross-cultural experiences in Fiji, building trust in village communities, and what it means to serve without centering yourself. Danny also shares how an unexpected ad led him from the UK to Fiji, where 14 years later he is still learning about leadership, humility, and Fijian culture. In this episode, Brian and Danny discuss how Think Pacific designs immersive university programs, what makes Fiji such a powerful setting for growth, and the practical realities of adapting to village life. Danny also reflects on the personal sacrifices behind long-term service and the importance of creating leadership systems that outlast any one person. Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to the episode and what this conversation covers (00:20) Danny introduces Think Pacific and its work in Fiji (01:45) How the Utah State University program came together (03:39) Bringing in Osekeli Nissel and the leadership theme (05:40) Why Fiji is an easier sell now than it used to be (06:04) The opportunity that disappeared three weeks before departure (07:14) Finding Fiji through an old Facebook ad (08:14) First volunteer placement on Patiki and early culture shock (10:40) Being invited back to lead programs after university (11:24) Moving from project leader to full-time life in Fiji (12:22) The hardest adjustment: distance from family (16:27) How coaching and exclusion in childhood shaped Danny’s path (20:12) A participant’s weekly struggle with anxiety and the power of support (24:09) Training local staff to lead without needing him there (26:46) Learning to manage a team and build a legacy (29:46) The funniest moments of cultural adjustment in village life (31:40) A bucket shower story that shows how different daily life can be (34:34) Learning the Bauan dialect and what language unlocks (37:28) Why effort and intention matter even without fluency (38:29) Danny’s family, his Fijian wife, and the meaning of vanua in daily life (40:42) How to enter another culture with humility instead of pretending expertise (44:22) A lesson from a machete, the land, and custodianship (46:43) How to get involved with Think Pacific and future opportunities (47:53) Final thoughts and a request to have Fijians share their own stories Think Pacific Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkpacific/ Danny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/threapzfj/

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  Episode #8

  Drifters & Dreamers 08 — Digital Nomad Amanda Draper

  Aug 12, 202644 minS1

  What if the safest move was actually the riskiest one? Amanda Draper left the traditional path, built a remote career from scratch, and turned slow travel into a life that has taken her from Portugal to Bali, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and beyond. She shares how she went from a stressed-out would-be college student facing massive debt to landing her first online gig, growing a social account from 2,000 to 14,000 followers in six months, and eventually helping launch a travel brand built around community, curiosity, and movement. You'll discover: Why slow travel changes everything compared to the “two-week vacation” mindset How Amanda finds community first and lets people shape the journey The moment she realized remote work could actually support the life she wanted What hitchhiking across El Salvador was really like, and why it completely changed her assumptions How trusting your instincts can matter more than listening to people who have never done what you want to do This conversation is part travel story, part reinvention playbook, and part reminder that the world is far less terrifying than it looks from a distance. Essential listening if you want to travel differently, work remotely, or just need proof that there’s more than one way to build a meaningful life. Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaadraper/?hl=en

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  Episode #7

  Drifters & Dreamers 07 — The Stoke Factor with Matt

  Mar 25, 202656 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Matt Fitzgerald — product designer and developer at NAFS, a pocket knife startup in Layton, Utah — shares his journey as a creative, an outdoor adventurer, and a young professional finding his footing. From getting his artwork into the Springville Art Museum at 21, to designing pocket knives full-time, Matt talks about how creativity and the outdoors have shaped who he is. He opens up about a lonely season after high school that pushed him to find solace in hiking and mountain biking, the rush of paying for your downhills, and why suffering through hard things — whether it's a rain-s...

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  Episode #6

  Drifters & Dreamers 06 — Joey from Cardinal Bloom

  Mar 11, 202655 minS1

  <p>In this conversation, Joey St. John, the singer and guitarist of Cardinal Bloom, shares insights into his journey in the music industry, the challenges and rewards of going full-time, and the importance of community in the Utah music scene. He discusses the intersection of sports and music, the art of songwriting, and the power of music as a form of expression. Joey emphasizes the significance of maintaining relationships, the collaborative spirit of the music community, and the personal nature of creating art. He also reflects on overcoming doubt and the drive to pursue one's passion despite external skepticism.</p><...

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  Episode #5

  Drifters & Dreamers 05 — Elopements and Breaking Expectations with Macayla

  Mar 4, 202640 minS1

  <p></p><p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Bryan Jeppesen interviews photographer MacaylaLott, who shares her journey from a small-town upbringing in Utah to becoming a full-time elopement photographer. Macayla discusses her evolution in photography, the importance of storytelling, and the emotional connections she forms with her clients. She emphasizes the significance of nature in her work and how it has influenced her personal growth. Macayla also shares insights on building community among photographers and the transformative experiences she has had through her craft.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>02:57 Journey into Photography<...

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