Brett Pack is a writer, actor and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. As a child, Brett grew up near Nashville on a street named Ocala. It was here on Ocala street that Brett fell into the hands of a sexual predator and abuser. With this horrific abuse tormenting him on the inside, Brett spent years traveling the world and his journey led him to New York City where he spent 6 years in the entertainment industry acting in various roles and writing for acclaimed shows like 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live. Brett's career progressed, but what many could not see, was the childhood trauma from his past that both haunted and tormented him. After a complete breakdown and losing nearly everything, Brett moved back to Tennessee to rebuild his life, and find healing, hope, and his voice again. Now, alongside his wife Jeanine, Brett lives with clear purpose creating projects that will uplift, inspire, and encourage audiences. Brett wrote the screenplay and is producing a film called Ocala, inspired by his own story of childhood sexual abuse and the trauma that caused him to nearly lose his life before he finally found his hope and healing in Jesus. Ocala is scheduled to start production in late Spring of 2027. This episode takes inside Brett’s personal survivor story and the long road to freedom.

Welcome to episode 21 of Red Lodge - the Podcast, “Taking Back Ocala” with Brett Pack.

In this episode we sit down with local adventurer and race director, Kristen Hollum, owner and operator of Red Lodge Events. Kristen first got involved with Red Lodge Events by showing up at the start line as a volunteer, trading time for free race entries. Six years later, in December 2019, she took the reins of the company and has been quietly reshaping the local race scene ever since. From designing new courses to breathing fresh life into longtime favorites, she’s building a no-frills, all-heart event company that’s focused on one thing: putting on great races in the place she loves. Originally from New Hampshire, Kristen arrived in Red Lodge in 2013 to work as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. Having grown to love Red Lodge and surrounding Beartooth wilderness, she has made this her home ever since. When she’s not mapping routes or pinning bibs, you’ll find her out on the trails, exploring and adventuring the mountains with her dog and friends.

Welcome to episode 20, trails, races, and roots with Kristen Hollum.

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Welcome to this episode of Red Lodge - the Podcast. In this episode, we welcome story teller, speaker, and artist, John Potter.

John grew up in the Upper Great Lakes region of Wisconsin, where he spent his child years exploring and adventuring in the lush forests of the Great Northwoods. It was during those early days where John found a passion and love for the natural world that has had a profound impact on his work, and continues to inspire his art and work to this day.

John graduated from Utah State University, where he earned degrees in Painting and Illustration, and after a successful 20-year career as an award-winning illustrator, he took a leap of faith and became a full time artist and painter in 2002.

Today John continues to thrive in exploring the beauty of nature and the world around him, using those moments to inspire his paintings and artwork, in hopes to teach, influence, and inspire all those who cross its path.

Welcome to this episode, reflections on land, life, and art with John Potter.

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