In this episode, I sit down with Ron Lewis, a musician, rider, and route builder, to talk about the creative process, burnout, music, and the quiet lessons that come from spending time outside.

Ron shares how he approaches life like a trail: one turn at a time, guided by feeling and intuition. We dive into how storytelling shows up in his design work, the role music plays in shaping perspective, and what it means to move through life slowly, with intention.

We also talk about the tension between passion and burnout, learning to trust your pace, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just show up.

Whether you’re a cyclist, a creative, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that the long road often leads to the good stuff.

Guest Links

https://www.omtm.cc/

https://www.instagram.com/healthybounce/

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
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In this episode of outside is Magic, I talk with creative director Anya Miller about her path from architecture to brand storytelling and how sometimes the most honest career moves start with asking yourself what actually feels good to make.

We dig into how Anya found clarity by mapping the parts of her work that lit her up (and the ones that drained her), how she made the leap into brand strategy, and how she’s built thoughtful campaigns for brands like Mountain Hardwear. She shares lessons on creative leadership, bringing heart into every project, and why her motto lately is “more than nothing.”

Guest Links

https://www.mindfulcreative.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anya_miller/

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
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Gabriel Amadeus Tiller builds things that matter—trails, systems, communities. We talk about slow creative work, staying grounded, and building with care. From the Oregon Timber Trail to burnout, bikepacking, and mapping with meaning, this one’s packed with insight.

Guest Links

https://orogenesiscollective.org/
https://www.instagram.com/gabrielamadeus/

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
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