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meet the team
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1. KIM FULLER Owner + Editor-In-Chief
3. JULI RATHKE YOGA + Life® Founder
6. LAUREN FARRAUTO Assistant Editor
Based in Vail, Colorado, Kim is a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at YOGA + Life®. She is co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company, and a board member for the nonprofit Big Heart Big Hands. Kim has been published in a number of national publications and is the co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind YOGA + Life®, Spoke+Blossom and Covered Bridge. When she is not diligently writing and editing in her mountain nook, teaching yoga around town or finding a new adventure, find Kim at a local café or craft brewery where she enjoys the more indulgent side of inspiration. See more of her work at kimfullerink.com and follow her on Instagram @lifeinfull.
Juli is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and is the creator and founder of the YOGA + Life® brand. She is a multifaceted business woman, teacher and media executive bridging the gap between the yoga and business worlds while remaining a fearless optimist for the human condition. With several magazine publications and business ventures under her belt, she is an experienced leader with a talent for motivating people and driving results. Throughout her career, she has won several awards, given keynote presentations, while coaching and guiding many others to their very own successes. Connect with Juli at linkedin.com/in/julirathke.
An avid reader and writer for as long as she can remember, Lauren has always loved the power of the written word and a good story. As assistant editor for Spoke + Blossom, YOGA + Life® and Covered Bridge magazines, her dreams of helping others craft their own stories are finally becoming a reality. When she's not knee-deep in edits for Jaunt Media Collective, Lauren can be found in her Boulder home curled up with a good book.
2. BOBBY L’HEUREUX Owner + Director of Partnerships At the heart of his work, Bobby thrives on community and connection. As co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the company behind YOGA + Life®, Spoke+Blossom and Covered Bridge, Bobby successfully develops and sustains collaborations with entrepreneurs and businesses all over Colorado and beyond. Bobby lives in the Vail Valley where he teaches yoga and runs Big Heart Big Hands, a non-profit that supports mountain safety and awareness. He is a legacy ambassador for Lululemon and Lolë, and his yoga classes are always led with a big smile and a relaxed demeanor. jauntmediacollective.com.
4. CHELSEA CONNOLLY Creative Director With a cultivated eye for design, Chelsea's work has been influencing luxury publications and brands for over 15 years. Chelsea calls Breckenridge her home, but the Colorado native has been shaped personally and professionally by living all over the world. In addition to designing CO YOGA + Life® and Covered Bridge, you'll find her spearheading the look and feel of award-winning beauty brands, world-class restaurants and bespoke boutiques. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys the outdoors, live music, yoga, Pilates, gardening, traveling and spending time with her husband and two sons. Follow her @thechelseaconnolly.
5. LEXI REICH Managing Editor Lexi’s love for the mountains led her to plant roots in Denver, Colorado. You’ll often find her waking up with the sun and burying herself in a computer, glasses on. Outside of writing and editing, she likes to read, hike and lead yoga classes. Learn more at lexireich.com.
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7. LAURA MILLS Community Engagement Manager Laura is currently the community engagement manager for Jaunt Media Collective and finds immense joy contributing to our print publication, when she's not elbow-deep in digital marketing. Laura graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Southern Maine in 2019. Whether she’s on the beaches of Maine or adventuring in the White Mountains, her border collie mix Fern, can be found by her side. Follow her adventures @l.millsy.
8. KRISTEN GRACE Partnerships Coordinator + Digital Editor Kristen Grace ardently loves all forms of storytelling. Writing and reading light her up, and she feels immensely lucky to contribute to culture through her writing. In addition to her journalism, Kristen is digital editor of Covered Bridge, Spoke + Blossom and YOGA + Life magazines. In her free time, she spends time in nature, enjoys baking and pursues her other passion, nutrition.
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