Founder of Nine-Four Coaching
Sarah Skedsvold grew up in a small town in western North Dakota where she learned there was always a place on the team for someone who worked hard and was committed, and a leader doesn't have to be a star Skedsvold took that hard work and commitment to the North Dakota Army National Guard where she learned that a group of people, committed to each other, can deliver on the seemingly impossible After her time in the Guard, Skedsvold became a CrossFit Coach here in Fargo. "It taught me the value of being a beginner and surrounding yourself with people you aspire to be like," said Skedsvold. Sarah Skedsvold's company, Nine-Four Coaching, allows people to challenge their own beliefs through outdoor mindfulness practice, play and podcasts.
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Skedsvold currently partners with Nature of the North and Thunder Coffee, locally, and Team Red, White and Blue, regionally, to provide outdoor mindfulness experiences, getting people out of their heads and into the woods.
What was your first job once you finished your service? I was an associate coach at Icehouse Fit here in Fargo. What led you to military service?
She also hosts a podcast, Nine-Four Radio, providing tools and empowerment for people to ask deep and different questions of themselves with the intended result of achieving something that is uniquely meaningful. "I know what it's like to work and sacrifice to achieve a dream that isn't worth the price," said Skedsvold. "I help folks who are there now and help head off others from ever getting there, through outdoor mindfulness practices and play."
Honestly, I was looking for a team to belong to after high school, do meaningful work, and the college benefits were pretty appealing too. Did you take advantage of military benefits when starting your business? I didn't take advantage of many businessrelated military benefits. I definitely maxed out college benefits while I was serving and I continue to rely on trusted mentors I met during my military career.
