#214: Bringing Families Closer Together with Matthew Brown, USNA ‘05

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“If you want to build resilience in kids, the first rule is to take them into an unfamiliar environment…and the second rule is to plan it in a stepwise way meaning plan, discuss, do and then revisit the shared memory together….We built this curriculum for a ship out of a need, but this isn’t just a Navy thing this is something that everyone can benefit from.”</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Matt Brown (USNA ‘05)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matthew Brown is the Founder of Chimeny Trail Co., a subscription box service that helps parents build resiliency and emotional durability in their children through fun outdoor adventures and activities. Once a Captain in the U.S. Navy, Matt experienced firsthand how a warship’s “operational readiness” was strongly linked to the sailors’ “family readiness.” Almost half of those serving in the U.S. military have children. Our “warrior elite” are also moms and dads and their amazing stories are what inspired Chimney Trail Co.’s mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The moving origin story behind Matt’s company, Chimney Trail Co.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why the wilderness is a great place to build resilience </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why it’s important to support your coworkers both personally and professionally</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to start meaningful conversations with your teammates</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Activities that will help bring your family closer together</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matt also shares a few recent wins, including some exciting NASCAR publicity. We also enjo