This week we have the best time talking with Blake Harsh, Alec’s ski instructor turned one of his best buddies.

Blake is a mechanical engineer with an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, where he specialized in orbital mechanics and spacecraft subsystems. He works at Northrop Grumman as a solid rocket propulsion engineer, contributing to large-scale nuclear defense programs and space-launch systems for NASA and commercial customers. He has also built a growing real estate investment portfolio. Blake is tri-lingual in English, Spanish, and Papiamento, and does translation work in Papiamento, including scripture translation and simultaneous interpretation for international conferences. Blake lives in Utah, where he’s happiest outside—offroading in his truck, rock climbing, wakeboarding, surfing (boat and ocean), and, most importantly, skiing.

When Blake first met Alec, he had zero experience working with anyone on the autism spectrum — but that changed fast. Blake jumped in with an open mind, a lot of patience, and a love for the mountains… and the friendship that followed is something special.

Blake shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from their time on the slopes, the moments where Alec’s confidence really took off, and why he sees absolutely no limit to Alec’s potential. Their adventures prove that the right support, the right person, and the right environment can unlock incredible growth.

He’s already counting down to the first snowfall — and after this episode, you will be too.

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