Professional Humans

Author: Elli Rader

A podcast about being human, at work.
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episode 65: what if you had time, space & permission to think big?
Friday, 2 May, 2025

In this episode of Professional Humans, Elli and Jenna sit down with Matt Stahl and Stiles Anderson, co-founders of Ascent Community. The conversation explores how their organization evolved from Studio E to become a holistic development program centered around four key elements: wellness, adventure, connection, and pursuit. Matt and Stiles share their personal journeys of realizing that traditional success wasn’t bringing fulfillment and how they created Ascent to help high-achieving individuals find balance through intentional practices, community support, and structured reflection. Their approach includes innovative “recalibrations” (not retreats!) designed to help members step back from the daily grind and reconnect with what truly matters. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone feeling stuck in relentless pursuit mode while neglecting other essential aspects of life.