Melanin Base Camp: #DiversifyOutdoors

We couldn’t predict the social injustices our country would face this year after centuries of oppression have plagued our nation. With this in mind, we sought out organizations that were dedicated to furthering inclusion in the outdoor recreation industry. In our research of social injustices, we were thrilled to find Melanin Base Camp as Callosum…

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Callosum Is Protecting Our Winters

For starters, Callosum calls Vail, Colorado home which means that we are heavily invested, both figuratively and metaphorically, in this beautiful mountain town. When Callosum became members of 1% for the Planet, we knew partnering with Protect Our Winters, lovingly called POW, was the right choice for our business, our planet, and our future. What…

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Callosum Client: Otero Taproom

Callosum is always enthusiastic to work with new brands. When the opportunity to help Wayfinder Coop with a robust new project came up, we were up for the task. Callosum founder, Clare, was offering complimentary Branding Office Hours – much like professor office hours – to the Wayfinder members. As happens when you hang around…

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As A Member Of 1% for the Planet

It’s no secret that, here at Callosum, we love to be outside. At the same time, as a business, the industry often sits inside working while using our planet’s precious resources for projects, events, and campaigns. Callosum is a member of 1% for the Planet to make up for this frustrating quandary. Read more about…

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Intellectual Buzz: Passion, Play & Workplace

After attending the quarterly Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC) regional event in Boulder last week, I walked away with an intellectual buzz. As I’m committed to aligning my passions for the outdoors, innovation and supporting women, being a member of OIWC is an easy choice for me. While the event focused on mountain biking thanks to…

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Consumerization of HR- Social Media Tools

According to Forbes’ Jeanne Meister, 2014 is going to be the year social integration becomes the status quo. Baby boomers and older have learned to embrace social media tools — years later they’ve caught up with the younger generations. The use of social media inside companies will be increasing for tasks such as staff intranet…

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Body Language – Fake It ‘Til You Become It

Callosum finds inspiration through Ted videos. If you’re not familiar with Ted.com add it to your professional development bucket list. This week we watched Amy Cuddy deliver her “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” Amy, a social psychologist, discusses body language and how it shapes who you are. Her research shows we can change other people’s…

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Brain Rest

Is your brain constantly thinking and won’t stop? Just like sleep revives the body, the brain requires rest as well. Without rest a brain can spiral, fatigue and make decision-making difficult — all which cause stress. Being able to prescribe your brain time to rest is crucial for constant development and success. Nancy Duarte, principal at Duarte…

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Freckle Face

  Hiking this past weekend, I paused and stepped to the side of the trail to let a father and young daughter pass as they were headed up and I was headed down (Hiking etiquette = thou who is working harder has the right of way). As she saw me, she stopped dead in her tracks…

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