Davis and Asialene Smith, founders of the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi, were raised under very different circumstances, but their ties to parts of the world experiencing poverty are the same. What they witnessed in those struggling countries planted in them a desire to do what they can to alleviate suffering. On this episode, we talk with the Smiths about what makes their company unique and how it has allowed them make good on the promise they made to their younger selves to create change.

"No matter what I give, it’s never going to be too much—it’s never going to be enough.” 

Show Notes 

2:07- Changed by Childhood
6:23- Shaped by a Sibling
8:46- Catholic School
10:54- Marriage Being Born Into Two Very Different Homes
14:44- Gratitude for Bolivia
18:01- Entry Into Entrepreneurship
20:40- When Someone Believes in You
25:34- Fighting Feelings of Being Underqualified
29:25- Brazil
33:50- A New Year's Resolution
38:14- Gear For Good
44:03- Refugee Thank You Notes
49:34- Buying Back First Business
54:41- Hard Work or Luck? 
56:19- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.

Davis and Asialene Smith, founders of the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi,&nbsp;were raised under very different circumstances, but their ties to parts of the world&nbsp;experiencing poverty are the same. What they witnessed in those struggling countries planted in them a desire to do what they can to alleviate suffering.&nbsp;On this episode, we talk with the Smiths about what makes their company unique and how it has allowed them make good on the promise they made to their younger selves to create change.
"No matter what I give, it&rsquo;s never going to be too much&mdash;it&rsquo;s never going to be enough.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Show Notes&nbsp;
2:07- Changed by Childhood 6:23- Shaped by a Sibling 8:46- Catholic School 10:54- Marriage Being Born Into Two Very Different Homes 14:44- Gratitude for Bolivia 18:01- Entry Into Entrepreneurship 20:40- When Someone Believes in You 25:34- Fighting Feelings of Being Underqualified 29:25- Brazil 33:50- A New Year's Resolution 38:14- Gear For Good 44:03- Refugee Thank You Notes 49:34- Buying Back First Business 54:41- Hard Work or Luck?&nbsp; 56:19- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Find the full episode transcript at <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin">ldsliving.com/allin</a>.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day&mdash;just like you.

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