# #125 Vaughn Cochran: From Lodges to Life Design

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Podcast: [Captains Collective Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/captains-collective-fishing-podcast-708322)
Published: 2026-01-23T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Captains Collective Podcast, I sit down with artist and lodge owner Vaughn Cochran for a thoughtful conversation that moves from destination fishing to life design. We talk about building lodges, creating art, navigating failure, and the small decisions that shape a meaningful life. Vaughn shares perspective from decades of blending creativity, business, and time on the water—and why paying attention matters more than forcing outcomes. This episode isn’t a how-to guide. It’s a reflection on playing the long game and designing a life you actually want to live. To learn more about the show, and to sign up for weekly our weekly newsletter, head to www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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