<p dir="ltr">This athlete is dedicating 2025 to embracing the tradeoffs that come with a passion.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney Schroder is a professional snowboarder based in South Lake Tahoe. Originally from Texas, Sydney committed to a life and career in the snowboard industry 10 years ago and hasn't looked back.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">She now competes in free ride snowboarding at a high level, including the Freeride World Qualifiers while also teaching full time at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. &nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">We talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">How tradeoffs are Sydney’s “secret weapon” while building her dream career</li> <li dir="ltr">Going all-in on focusing work and play on snowboarding</li> <li dir="ltr">Sydney’s changing relationship with competition and how it includes collaboration</li> <li dir="ltr">The realities of competing while working a full-time job</li> <li dir="ltr">Imposter syndrome as a pro athlete and instructor</li> <li dir="ltr">What it’s like working with a sports psychologist</li> <li dir="ltr">Tips for anyone thinking about following their dreams in snowboarding</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Episodes mentioned in conversation:&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/erikavikander">Erika Vikander (freeride snowboarder)</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/adambernero">Adam Bernero (mental performance coach)</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/barrett-christy">Barrett Christy Cummins (Olympic snowboarder)</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Connect with Sydney:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://instagram.com/syd_schro">https://instagram.com/syd_schro</a>&nbsp;</li> <li dir="ltr">TikTok: @syd_schro</li> <li dir="ltr">Twitter/X: Sydney_Schroder</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Make sure you <a href= "https://fortheloveofpod.substack.com/">join our free Substack</a> (email list) so you can let us know what you think about the show!</strong></em></p> <p><strong>--</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>👋Like the show? Share the stoke!:</strong></p> <p>1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! <strong>⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on&nbsp; <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-love-of/id1709156557"> Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;and on <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z43jWGCtv4dtZM424jkyC">Spotify</a>.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>2 - <strong>Follow</strong> @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! (<a href= "https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast)">https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast)</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>3 - <strong>Connect</strong> with Angie on Instagram (<a href= "https://instagram.com/angvswild">https://instagram.com/angvswild</a>) and Jeni on Instagram (<a href= "https://instagram.com/jenistembridge)">https://instagram.com/jenistembridge)</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>4 - Right now, <strong>text one friend</strong> who would like For The Love Of.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Shout-Outs:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">-Music: The King of Sandwich Island by <a href= "https://shut-ins.bandcamp.com/album/underwrought-works">Shut-ins</a></p> <p dir="ltr">-Thank you to <a href="https://theruins.org/">The Ruins</a>, the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">For full show notes and more: <a href= "https://fortheloveofpod.com/">https://fortheloveofpod.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">💕</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

Angie Marie + Jeni Stembridge

How Sydney Schroder Designs Her Career Around Snowboarding by Making Tradeoffs Her Superpower

MAR 19, 202552 MIN
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

How Sydney Schroder Designs Her Career Around Snowboarding by Making Tradeoffs Her Superpower

MAR 19, 202552 MIN

Description

<p dir="ltr">This athlete is dedicating 2025 to embracing the tradeoffs that come with a passion.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney Schroder is a professional snowboarder based in South Lake Tahoe. Originally from Texas, Sydney committed to a life and career in the snowboard industry 10 years ago and hasn't looked back.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">She now competes in free ride snowboarding at a high level, including the Freeride World Qualifiers while also teaching full time at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. &nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">We talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">How tradeoffs are Sydney’s “secret weapon” while building her dream career</li> <li dir="ltr">Going all-in on focusing work and play on snowboarding</li> <li dir="ltr">Sydney’s changing relationship with competition and how it includes collaboration</li> <li dir="ltr">The realities of competing while working a full-time job</li> <li dir="ltr">Imposter syndrome as a pro athlete and instructor</li> <li dir="ltr">What it’s like working with a sports psychologist</li> <li dir="ltr">Tips for anyone thinking about following their dreams in snowboarding</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Episodes mentioned in conversation:&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/erikavikander">Erika Vikander (freeride snowboarder)</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/adambernero">Adam Bernero (mental performance coach)</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/barrett-christy">Barrett Christy Cummins (Olympic snowboarder)</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Connect with Sydney:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://instagram.com/syd_schro">https://instagram.com/syd_schro</a>&nbsp;</li> <li dir="ltr">TikTok: @syd_schro</li> <li dir="ltr">Twitter/X: Sydney_Schroder</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Make sure you <a href= "https://fortheloveofpod.substack.com/">join our free Substack</a> (email list) so you can let us know what you think about the show!</strong></em></p> <p><strong>--</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>👋Like the show? Share the stoke!:</strong></p> <p>1 - Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! <strong>⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on&nbsp; <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-love-of/id1709156557"> Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;and on <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z43jWGCtv4dtZM424jkyC">Spotify</a>.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>2 - <strong>Follow</strong> @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! (<a href= "https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast)">https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast)</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>3 - <strong>Connect</strong> with Angie on Instagram (<a href= "https://instagram.com/angvswild">https://instagram.com/angvswild</a>) and Jeni on Instagram (<a href= "https://instagram.com/jenistembridge)">https://instagram.com/jenistembridge)</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>4 - Right now, <strong>text one friend</strong> who would like For The Love Of.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Shout-Outs:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">-Music: The King of Sandwich Island by <a href= "https://shut-ins.bandcamp.com/album/underwrought-works">Shut-ins</a></p> <p dir="ltr">-Thank you to <a href="https://theruins.org/">The Ruins</a>, the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">For full show notes and more: <a href= "https://fortheloveofpod.com/">https://fortheloveofpod.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">💕</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>