Working in the creative industry sounds sexy, but we're here to tell you what it's really like in the trenches from late nights to less-than-glamorous travel to demanding deadlines and even more demanding bosses. Gabbi Hall and Christine J. Feehan combine forces to share their more than 20 years of expertise, research, and tips on how to make the whole creative journey worthwhile.

The Next Turn celebrates its 100th episode by doing something a little different. This week instead of leading the conversation, we’re in the hot seat. We’ve given the keys to coach, author, and communications expert, Christine Feehan, flipping the script and putting our team on the other side of the mic. Feehan digs into who we are, why we started the Next Turn, and what’s kept us going for five years. We talk through bumps in the road, lessons learned, and reflect on the evolution of the podcast, moments that surprised us, and the common threads we’ve seen emerge across a hundred interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. And finally, we look ahead to what’s next. Where does The Next Turn go from here?  We’ve spent 99 episodes asking others to open up to us. Now, it’s our turn.

In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan speaks with Christine Julia "CJ" Feehan, who shares her journey from a young skier in New Jersey to a prominent figure in the ski racing industry. Christine discusses her experiences working at various levels of the sport, including coaching, media coverage, and her role with the FIS. The conversation delves into the challenges of promoting ski racing in the US, the importance of integrated ski clubs, and the need for better media access and exposure for the sport. Christine also highlights her involvement in initiatives aimed at empowering women in skiing and snowboarding and the summit for the World Women's Snowsports Organization (WWSO).