Episode Details

Brooke is the CEO and founder of Hilma, a new type of running shoe with an ultra personalized fit. She is a road and trail runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who prioritizes adventure and spending time with her community.

In this episode we talk about:

-following curiosity in running and business

-gaining confidence to pursue goals and challenges

-Brooke’s company Hilma, creating running shoes with a personalized fit

-behind the scenes of a start-up: funding, profitability, launching, team building and trust

-women in leadership and entrepreneurship

-trade offs in work, athletics, and life

Check out Brooke’s running shoe company Hilma and follow along on Instagram @joinhilma

Follow Brooke on Instagram @brookektorres and For The Long Run @forthelrpod

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Lauren Daniels

Thank you to Lauren Daniels for supporting the podcast. Lauren is a realtor helping buyers and sellers in the Greater Denver-Boulder area. With incredible attention to detail, Lauren helped me find the perfect home right near the trails, and made the whole home buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible. So, if you’re even considering buying a home in this area, I highly recommend working with Lauren. You can reach her at ldaniels@milehimodern.com, and let her know we sent you. Follow Lauren on Instagram @lauren.in.colorado

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