In this episode, we sit down with Peter Johnson, Air Force veteran, former Federal Air Marshal, and founder of Archway Defense, to explore the principles of leadership, discipline, and purpose that guide his work.Peter shares his experie...

In this episode, we sit down with Cole and Katie Whitmoyer, co-founders of Flex Family Health, to discuss their vision for primary care in Montana. Starting from a desire to bring healthcare back to the “good ol’ days” where your provider was j...

In this episode, we sit down with Laira Larson, a Lockwood High School graduate and freshman in college, to hear about her transformative experience as part of the Montana World Affairs Council’s “India Trek 2025.” Selected through the EconoQue...

In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bennett of Dick Anderson Construction to talk leadership, community, and the value of showing up.Riley shares his career path from working on renewable energy projects across the U.S. and Canada to...

On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alison Harmon and Mike Veselik from Montana State University’s Research and Economic Development team to explore how MSU’s land-grant mission shows up in real, tangible ways across the state.Alison a...

In this year-end episode, we look back at the conversations and themes that shaped The Vault in 2025 from hospitality and customer service, to storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the resources available for businesses across Montana.We r...

In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Stoner, Director of Kiln in Bozeman, to talk about her Montana roots, career journey, and the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership and community. Carrie shares how her background in hospita...

In this special on-the-road episode of The Vault, we recorded live at EconoQuest, a program designed to introduce Montana students to global economics and career pathways by the Montana World Affairs Council. We sat down with educators, industr...

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Geiszler from the Montana World Affairs Council to dive into her story, her background in anthropology, and the path that brought her to Montana. Nikki talks about her work expanding the Council beyond Mi...

In this episode, we sit down with Rick Brown, Director of the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), to explore the VR&E Self-Employment Track, a program offered by the SBA and VA through a memorandum of understanding. This track leverage...

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, to talk about building things that last, products, places, and relationships.Jim shares how growing up in a military family, serving as a parachute rigger, and watching his da...

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Heaton, Executive Director of Leadership Montana, to explore how the organization is shaping Montana’s future through leadership development.Kelly shares her journey to Montana and how her career p...

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl and Robin of The Front Porch in Laurel. Two women who have been intentionally building a place for people to gather, create, and feel connected.What started as a small sign-making operation in a g...

In this episode of The Vault, host Marcell Bruski takes the podcast on the road to the Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Fall Conference. Recorded live in Polson, she sat down with economic development leaders and partners from acr...

In this episode, we sit down with Paddy Fleming, Director of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC). Paddy shares his journey from growing up in small-town Montana to leading manufacturing operations across North America and Europe.<...

In this episode, we sit down with David Allen, General Manager of the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) and veteran marketing executive whose career has shaped some of the biggest names in western sports, rodeo, and conservatio...

In this episode, host Marcell sits down with Toby Tooke—radio host, DJ, and social media manager at Tooke Bucking Horses—for a conversation close to home. Toby shares the remarkable legacy of his great-grandfather, Feek Tooke, the visionary hor...

In this episode we sit down with Montana APEX Accelerator team to learn how their program helps Montana businesses successfully navigate government contracting. We cover how to find opportunities, understand requirements, and pursue contracts w...

In this episode, we sit down with Avanlee Christine, CEO and Founder of Avanlee Care, a female-founded healthcare tech company born in Montana and built to bridge the gap between health plans and caregiving families.Avanlee shares her jo...

 In this episode, we sit down with Blythe Beaubien, Captain and Founder of Bigger Fish PR. Known for amplifying her clients’ stories, Blythe shares her own—from growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Chicago and California, to a triple...

In this special episode of The Vault, host Marcell Bruski and guest host, Paul Green take the podcast on the road for the very first time—recording live from the Colstrip Energy Open. We sat down with energy leaders and community voices includi...

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Flint, host of Montana Talks and one of the most recognized voices in Montana media. Aaron shares his Montana roots — from stuffing newspapers at his grandparents’ shop in Glasgow to leading a st...

 In this episode, we sit down with Wade Haesemeyer and Sam Steingraber, the co-founders of LUNE Marketing Studio, to talk about entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Their journey began with music a...

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Amundson and Erika Purington to talk about the merger of Big Sky Senior Services and the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County—now united as Allies in Aging.Together, they bring ne...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Sanderson, engineer and CEO, whose career has been shaped by family legacy, problem-solving, and intentional leadership. Michael shares his journey returning to the family business, starting at the b...