The Joy Trip Project

James Edward Mills
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Reporting on the business art and culture of the sustainable active lifestyle

  1. Jul 2

    Build It Boldly | Dr. Kimberly McGlonn on Leadership, Sustainability & Social Impact

    In this inspiring episode of the Joy Trip Reading Project, James Edward Mills welcomes entrepreneur, educator, and author Dr. Kimberly McGlonn for a conversation about leadership that extends far beyond business. Inspired by her book, Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact, this discussion explores how our values shape our work, our communities, and ultimately our relationship with the world around us.

    42 min

  2. Jun 4

    People the Planet Needs Now

    In this episode of the Joy Trip Reading Project, James Edward Mills speaks with author, photographer, and conservation storyteller Dudley Edmondson about his new book People the Planet Needs Now. Together they explore representation in the outdoors, environmental justice, the healing power of nature, and the importance of allowing communities to tell their own stories. Featuring inspiring voices from across the global majority, Edmondson’s work challenges listeners to rethink who belongs in conservation and why diverse leadership is essential to the future of the planet.

    41 min

  3. Apr 15

    Be Like Ruby Bridges

    Recently I had the pleasure of attending a community discussion with an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. The distinguished lecture series at the University of Wisconsin–Madison featured a program titled “A Fireside Chat with Ruby Bridges” at the Shannon Theater in the Memorial Union. For those who may not recognize her name, the story of Ruby Bridges gained national attention when her image was depicted in Norman Rockwell's 1964 painting “The Problem We All Live With.”

    4 min
  4. The American Cowboy is Black: A Review of the Docu-series High Horse

    12/01/2025

    The American Cowboy is Black: A Review of the Docu-series High Horse

    The story of this iconic figure is portrayed with unapologetic accuracy and authenticity to reveal an unassailable truth. The American cowboy is Black.

    14 min
  5. For the Love of The Parks ~ A Discussion on Preservation

    11/03/2025

    For the Love of The Parks ~ A Discussion on Preservation

    At the Outside Festival James Edward Mills of the Joy Trip Project spoke with three National Park Service leaders, Sally Jewell, David Vela and Chuck Sams

    33 min
  6. From Wrangell With Love

    12/24/2024

    From Wrangell With Love

    In 2024 the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested and delivered from the Tongass National Forest of Wrangell Alaska. For the tenth year in a row, I had the rare privilege to be the official photographer of The People’s Tree. In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters we brought an 80-foot Sitka Spruce to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building on a journey of more than 4,000 miles. Taking pictures along the way, we also gathered audio and video to tell this amazing story. In this special edition of the Joy Trip Project Podcast in three acts, we bring you the sounds and voices of our travels on the trail of a gift from the lands of Tlingit People.

    38 min
  7. Trump V.S. Harris on the Environment

    10/22/2024

    Trump V.S. Harris on the Environment

    After 16 years of production, the Joy Trip Project has worked hard not to endorse political candidates. With a single exception in the last Wisconsin Senate race, I’ve intentionally kept my opinions to myself. As a professional journalist, it is my obligation not to reveal my personal bias regarding any political party or partisan issue. Instead, it is my job to report on the events of our world in as objective a manner as possible. Even in this incredibly divisive and polarizing campaign season, I have recounted few details on the respective candidacies of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Although I’ll vote for one candidate, based on my personal beliefs publicly, I’ve been silent on these matters. That’s not going to change. As a news organization it is our duty to convey to our audience the facts of any story with neither bias nor prejudice so that one can draw their conclusions, and cast their vote based on the information we’ve gathered. Since we tend to focus on issues of environmental preservation, I believe that a summary of the two candidates’ history of protecting the natural world can best serve the interests of our readers and listeners. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have strikingly different records on the environment.

    7 min

  8. 02/05/2024

    The Unhidden Minute ~ Black History In 60 Seconds

    Hosted by James Edward Mills, this series delivers each day in the month of February a compelling audio story via podcast in about 60 seconds. Each narrative offers a brief glimpse into the life and times of Black men and women who have shaped our cultural identity. The series is called Unhidden Minute. I hope you’ll join us.

    1 min
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Reporting on the business art and culture of the sustainable active lifestyle

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  • Creator
    James Edward Mills
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©The Joy Trip Project 2024
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