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This week, we chat with Melanie Strong! Mel started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike. She spent 17 years there, where she led several businesses including Nike Women and Nike Skateboarding, and worked on the launch of the Nike Running and Training Club apps. Mel started angel investing and advising early stage founders in 2017, and left Nike to co-found venture capital firm Next Ventures in 2019. There she's focused on innovative technology investments across health, wellness and sports in companies like Oura ring and Outside. She serves on the boards of Outdoor Afro and USA Cycling, and most weekend you can find her riding her mountain bike on the trails where she lives in Hood River Oregon.Follow Us!Melanie Strong: @girlstrongNext Ventures: @nextventuresErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization that has become the nation's leading, cutting-edge network in celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. She is also the author of Nature Swagger, a book showcasing Black joy and strength in spaces from which they have either historically been excluded, or less represented, and makes for an inventive and uplifting celebration of Black joy in nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Rue recounts the formative experiences growing up in Oakland, CA - as well as the greater Bay Area - that instilled in her a love of nature and a strong desire to help make empowering experiences in nature available to the Black community. [Originally published Oct 30, 2023. Ep 107] Outdoor Afro website: https://outdoorafro.org/ Rue Mapp's website: https://ruemapp.com/ Rue's book: https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Join host Eitan Koter as he chats with Lisa Bourne, an experienced leader in retail and eCommerce with a Harvard MBA and a strong background in business strategy. Lisa has worked with major brands like Amazon, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus, specializing in sales, marketing, and merchandising. She's also played a key role in social impact and DEI efforts, previously leading initiatives at Zwift and serving as Executive Director at Outdoor Afro.After a planned sabbatical, Lisa launched MariBourne Ventures, a consulting firm focused on retail and eCommerce optimization, nonprofit strategy, and DEI advisory. She excels at bridging brand storytelling with retail fundamentals, helping businesses drive growth while creating meaningful customer experiences.In this episode, Lisa talks about retail transformation, the impact of AI and personalization on eCommerce, and what brands need to do to stay relevant. She shares how companies can optimize their online presence, improve conversion rates, and build authentic relationships with customers.Lisa also discusses the importance of inclusive leadership and how organizations can create environments where diverse teams thrive. If you're looking for real-world strategies on retail success, leadership, and customer experience, this is the episode for you.Website: https://www.vimmi.net Email us: info@vimmi.net Podcast website: https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/ Talk to us on Social:Eitan Koter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/ Vimmi LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/company/vimmi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiCommunications Guest: Lisa Bourne, President & Founder at MariBourne VenturesLisa Bourne's LinkedIn:

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and life member of CWA, as she shares her remarkable journey in the world of hunting and conservation. From her roots in processing her father's game harvests to becoming a passionate waterfowl hunter, Rue discusses how family hunting and fishing trips shaped her love for the outdoors. We'll explore the mission of Outdoor Afro, its role in reconnecting Black communities to nature, and how hunting has had a profound impact on her life.Rue also opens up about her work with organizations like the Wilderness Society, California State Parks Commission, and TRCP, as well as memorable encounters with influential people, including Oprah and past presidents. We'll touch on efforts to attract more women and minorities to hunting and how CWA can collaborate with Outdoor Afro to build a stronger presence in underserved communities. Plus, Rue offers insight on where she thinks CWA and the podcast team should focus next, and we dive into her acclaimed book Nature Swagger, which captures her passion for nature and outdoor leadership.

In this episode we discuss the benefits of native vines with guest Dajawn Williams, covering their ecological importance and management. The discussion highlights specific native vines like muscadine, climbing hydrangea, purple and yellow passion flowers, more and their roles in local ecosystems. The conversation addresses the advantages of incorporating native plants into gardens to support wildlife and deter invasives. The podcast also touches on personal anecdotes about growing experiences, conservation efforts, and the challenges of managing native versus invasive species in residential landscapes.Dajawn Williams is an environmental scientist, educator, and leader in the conservation field. Hailing from Alexandria, VA, Dajawn brings over six years of conservation experience to his current role as a Sustainability Specialist at Kennesaw State University, where he helps drive initiatives like recycling, composting, and food waste mitigation. He's also a Lead Restoration and Invasive Removal Specialist with EcoAddendum, where he leads crucial environmental restoration projects.In addition to his professional work, Dajawn is the Atlanta Volunteer Leader for Outdoor Afro, an organization dedicated to reconnecting Black communities with nature. His journey into environmental conservation began in Maine with the Conservation Corps, where he discovered a passion for preserving natural spaces while mitigating human-driven environmental impacts.Dajawn's expertise includes prescribed burns, invasive species removal, and environmental stewardship, honed through roles with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Zoo Atlanta. His dedication to sustainability and community building extends beyond the field, with a commitment to using education as a tool to create more equitable, sustainable communities. Stay tuned as we dive into his journey, passions, and the impact he's making in the world of conservation!Dejawn is a 2024 is a member of the North America Association of Environmental Education NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 Time Line00:00 Introduction to The Garden Question Podcast00:42 Episode Overview: Benefits of Native Vines01:26 Guest Introduction: Dajawn Williams02:27 Ecological Benefits of Native Vines03:22 Exploring Native Vines in Dajawn's Garden05:10 Muscadine Vines: Growth and Benefits07:39 Climbing Hydrangea: A High-Value Vine10:05 The Importance of Poison Ivy in Gardens13:19 Maypop and Purple Passion Flower17:58 Wisteria: Native vs. Invasive20:26 Carolina Jessamine and Crossvine23:06 Smilax and Trumpet Vine27:37 Virginia Creeper: Misunderstood and Valuable30:40 Understanding Poison Ivy's Role in Ecosystems31:20 Protecting Endangered Native Vines33:44 Challenges in Managing Native Vines36:20 Conservation Efforts for Native Vines37:28 Incorporating Natives in Gardens and Landscapes39:14 Personal Gardening Experiences and Lessons40:25 Pursuing a Career in Environmental Education42:58 Funny and Valuable Gardening Stories44:25 Influences and Inspirations in Conservation54:17 Future Gardening Plans and Goals58:07 Final Thoughts and Ways to Connect

Leandra is an artist, environmental scientist, and educator. Through her work she invites others to connect with the joy and wonder that can be found in the outdoors.Listen to hear more about:The experience of monitoring whooping crane data and how that unlocked Leandra's love of birdwatching. Personal reflections and lessons from nature.Making observations and asking questions in nature.Leandra's favourite art media and expressing creativity in different styles. Leandra's adventure climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and how the team supported each other on the mountain. The important bird that was Leandra's travel companion during the climb. Leandra's creative collaborations with Outdoor Afro. The book Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors by Rue Mapp.To find out more about Leandra and her work visit https://www.seasonallee.com/ or connect on Instagram @_leandraaaa_.Watch a Write Out workshop that Leandra did with Outdoor Afro on YouTube.Read more about the hammock that Leandra designed and watch a video about her creative process on the ENO website.Check out Leandra's Keen footwear collaboration – Sandals for Swimmerships.Purchase the socks Leandra designed here.Find Phil Henderson on Instagram @phil_henderson.Learn more about Outdoor Afro online and on Instagram @outdoorafro.Learn more about Rue Mapp, author of Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Emmanuel takes us OUTSIDE to experience nature with two special guests as experts - Candace Dantes ("Cowgirl Candace") and Edward Morrow ("Edward the Arborist"). Show notes below! Candace Dantes: https://candacedantes.com/ and email at info@candacedantes.com Edward Morrow: https://edwardthearborist.com/ and email at info@edwardthearborist.com Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.org/ Ways to Spend More Time in nature https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/simple-ways-to-spend-more-time-in-nature The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/ Increase Your Lexicon: Propitious Unsung Black Heroes: Alfred L Cralle (ice cream scoop) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_L._Cralle Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: Cuckoo Bird https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/cuckoos#:~:text=Cuckoos%20are%20well%20known%20for,them%20in%20their%20own%20nests. Joyful Noise: Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs https://open.spotify.com/track/4XCGfHpGVq8xw800o5cwWs?si=gdHMiwoATganaEpKAWkvcg SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ More resources for nature: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/nature-and-mental-health/ideas-to-try-in-nature/ Hashtag #NoWednesday Sign up for the Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowednesdaypod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowednesdaypod/support

Venture with us into an episode where  Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro and Ronda Chapman from the Trust for Public Land discuss their efforts to reconnect Black communities with nature's joys and healing powers.  Their stories weave a narrative tapestry that celebrates culture, fosters community, and uplifts Black voices in the outdoor spaces.While both Rue and Ronda bring to light the systemic racism that has long kept outdoor spaces out of reach for many, each, in their individual efforts, also stitches a roadmap toward repair and reclamation. Together, their visions converge on a future where the laughter of children playing in parks and families gathering in green spaces is not a privilege for a few but a common melody for all. Through powerful storytelling and relentless advocacy, this episode is an ode to the beauty of perseverance and the collective effort to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to find solace, adventure, and a sense of belonging under the canopy of shared skies.Tune into Radical Imagination as we dive into the stories and solutions that are fueling change. www.radicalimagination.us

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization that has become the nation's leading, cutting-edge network in celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. She is also the author of Nature Swagger, a book showcasing Black joy and strength in spaces from which they have either historically been excluded, or less represented, and makes for an inventive and uplifting celebration of Black joy in nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Rue recounts the formative experiences growing up in Oakland, CA - as well as the greater Bay Area - that instilled in her a love of nature and a strong desire to help make empowering experiences in nature available to the Black community. Outdoor Afro website: https://outdoorafro.org/ Rue Mapp's website: https://ruemapp.com/ Rue's book: https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, we talk with Mardi Fuller, a backcountry adventurer, who lives in Boston where she works as a nonprofit communications director and volunteers with the local Outdoor Afro network. Mardi has appeared in Outside Magazine, the BBC, PBS and NPR. We talk with Mardi about making the outdoors more accessible to everyone!  Mardi grew up in New York in a Jamaican-American family. She tells us about her early ski experiences as a child and young adult with her church groups - which ended with a broken ankle. Then a few winters ago, Mardi was at the right place and time in her life to really start getting back into winter adventuring and skiing. She's at a place in her career where she has the time and resources to get to the mountains more often.  And with the support and guidance from her friends in Boston, she's fallen in love with backcountry skiing (also known as skinning or ski touring). Mardi tells us about the alpine touring (AT) equipment she uses to get uphill and earn her turns. And Mardi's clear, she is enjoying moderate terrain and not outrunning avalanches.  We learn about Mardi's first mountain hiking experiences in college and how those experiences led to her lifelong love of the outdoors. We were super impressed to hear that Mardi was the first black person to join the Appalachian Mountain Club Four Thousand Footer Club. Mardi passes along her love of the outdoors through a number of programs to that aim to make the outdoors more accessible such as Inclusive Ski Touring and Outdoor Afro. Resources:The Ski Monster Ski Shop (Boston)Appalachian Mountain ClubAMC 4K ClubInclusive Ski TouringOutdoor AfroIf We Want Skiing to Be More Diverse, Let's Stop Celebrating the “Ski Bum”Keep up with the Latest from Mardi!Keep up Instagram: https://instagram.com/wherelocsflyfreeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mardi.fullerX (Twitter): https://x.com/mardifullerKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

We talk with Mardi Fuller, a backcountry adventurer, who lives in Boston where she works as a nonprofit communications director and volunteers with the local Outdoor Afro network. Mardi has appeared in Outside Magazine, the BBC, PBS and NPR. We talk about making the outdoors more accessible to everyone!  Mardi grew up in New York in a Jamaican-American family. She tells us about her early ski experiences as a child and young adult with her church groups - which ended with a broken ankle. A few winters ago, Mardi explored winter adventuring and skiing. With the support and guidance from her friends in Boston, she's fallen in love with backcountry skiing (also known as skinning or ski touring). Mardi tells us about the alpine touring (AT) equipment she uses to get uphill and earn her turns. And Mardi's clear, she is enjoying moderate terrain and not outrunning avalanches.  We were super impressed to hear that Mardi was the first black person to join the Appalachian Mountain Club Four Thousand Footer Club. Mardi passes along her love of the outdoors through a number of programs to that aim to make the outdoors more accessible.Resources:The Ski Monster Ski Shop (Boston)Appalachian Mountain ClubAMC 4K ClubInclusive Ski TouringOutdoor AfroMABEL'S LABELSUse Code SKIMOMS to save 15% off your order. Ski Swap season is here and we are scooping up deals. Smart ski moms know as soon as the new gear comes home it's time for a label. Ski equipment can look VERY similar on a rack, with Mabel's Labels, parents can easily identify their kids' belongings and prevent items from being lost or misplaced. SHOP IKSPLORFrom infants to grown-ups, Iksplor crafts their layers from premium 100% merino wool. Ski Moms members can save 10% off with code: SKIMOM on the Iksplor website. Discover why every adventure feels better when wrapped in the comfort of Iksplor. FREE TICKETS TO SNOWBOUND BOSTON EXPOUse code: MOMTRENDS at checkout to get your FREE Earlybird Tickets to the Boston Snowbound Expo.November 3-5, at Boston Convention Center. 3-day expo Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Host John Kruse talks to Jessica Turner, President of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, about the Bureau of Land Management's new blueprint emphasizing more outdoor recreation their lands.  Brad Chappell, the man behind the Crappie Connection on YouTube, has five techniques you really ought to try if you want to catch more crappie this month.  Finally, we are proud to announce we won a first place Excellence in Craft Award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America for an interview we aired with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and the author of the book, Nature Swagger.  We are re-airing that award-winning interview on the show today! www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.recreationroundtable.org  youtube.com/@crappieconnection www.outdoorafro.org    

Brittany Leavitt is the co-founder of Brown Girls Climb, a lifelong educator and someone who loves the outdoors. We talk with her about what it means to be shifting careers to be the full-tome CEO of Brown Girls Climb and how she first came to the outdoors. Hint: Her career day outfit in Elementary School says a lot! Brittany has always connected to the outdoors, from the mountains in upstate New York, to the ocean sides of Massachusetts, to city life in Washington DC (currently in Brooklyn, NY). For the last eight years, Brittany has led and taught others how to enjoy the outdoors safely while also clearing pathways for the PGM (People of Global Majority) in the community—working as a leader with organizations such as Outdoor Afro, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and REI. In 2018 Brittany was recognized as one of Blue Ridges Mountain Magazine's 30 under 30 and American Alpine Club-DC section's “one to watch.”   Hope you enjoy this conversation talking about everything from climbing Kilimanjaro to creating brave spaces within climbing gyms as much as we did!LINKS:Brittany on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bleavitt8/ Brittany's Personal Websitehttps://www.britleavitt.com/ Brown Girls Climbhttps://www.browngirlsclimb.com/ Outdoor Afro https://outdoorafro.org/ Color the Craghttps://colorthecrag.com/ GP81https://www.gp-81.com/ Brown Ascendershttps://www.thebrownascenders.org/ Sending in Colorhttps://sendingincolor.com/ PGM Onehttps://www.pgmone.org/ Chelsea Griffiehttps://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/issues/homage/changemakers/chelsea-griffie/https://sierraclub.typepad.com/explore/2012/05/rock-climber-chelsea-griffie-inspires-youth-to-get-outdoors.html Rosemary Saalhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswlmshttps://sierraclub.typepad.com/explore/2013/03/qa-rosemary-saal-climber-denali.htmll Phil Hendersonhttps://www.instagram.com/phil_henderson/ Article for REI about finding your own summithttps://www.rei.com/blog/hike/summiting-at-17000-feet-my-climb-of-kilimanjaro-with-outdoor-afroAlekesam on Spotify

Mardi Fuller advocates for racial equity through writing, speaking and community building.   A lifelong backcountry adventurer, in January 2021 she became the first known Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire's high peaks in winter.  She lives in Boston where she works as a nonprofit communications director and volunteers with the local Outdoor Afro network.   She writes for Outside magazine, SKI magazine, Melanin Basecamp and more.   Mardi is committed to personal and corporate Black liberation and thereby, liberation for all humanity.  She believes deeply in nature's healing power. Mardi was involved in the short film, “Mardi & the whites” Film Abstract “Mardi Fuller has a rich relationship with nature that has evolved and deepened throughout her life. In the last 20 years she's dedicated much of her time to exploring the landscape in the White Mountains (unfortunately coined “The Whites” by New Englanders) on Abenaki land.  In that time Mardi summited all forty-eight 4,000 footers several times in all four seasons, often as the only Black person on the mountain. She has experienced great joy from communing with this landscape, but the overwhelmingly white hiking community that is so seeped in white supremacy and colonialism complicates her experiences.  Recently, she has focused on creating more opportunities for Black folks to join her in appreciating this magnificent wilderness. Enjoying this land with her community has been a liberating balm that has strengthened her sense of identity as an outdoorswoman.  “Mardi & the whites” is a peek into Mardi's relationship with the White Mountains, the great outdoors, and the community that surrounds them; Above all, it's a celebration of Black liberation in the wild.” Mardi's Quote about the film “The film is about my 20-year journey as an outdoorswoman in the super white White mountains of New Hampshire. It's about the pain and loss I experienced amidst a hiking community wed to the invisibility of whiteness. At the same time, I benefited from the grounding force that is Nature. Over the years and through much identity formation and development, I found a path of Black liberation.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.  You can support the Tough Girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media - especially in relation to adventure and physical challenge by signing up as a patron. www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.    Show Notes Who is Mardi Living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA Her passion for the outdoors and spending time outdoors Growing up in the suburbs close to NYC   Discovering backpacking while at college Starting to explore the White Mountains  Studying Spanish and French at College and spending time studying abroad Spending time in Europe The joy of travelling and experiencing other cultures  Making the decision to move to Boston and her reasons for staying Her love of the mountains  Hiking in the summer or winter? The importance of being prepared for winter hiking Up skilling and gaining new knowledge  Why Mt Washington is one of the most deadly mountains in America Appalachian Mountain Club - is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment & understanding of the outdoors across the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions.  Figuring out your own layering system to keep warm while walking in Winter Learning how to set your own personal expectations Wanting to hike all 48 mountains in New Hampshire over 4,000 feet (1219 meters) Her motivation for finishing off the remaining mountains to complete the 48 mountains in New Hampshire The film - Mardi and the Whites Paula Champagne - Visual Storyteller  Talking about her personal experiences in the mountains  Learning about the history of racial exclusion for people of colour Having to suppress her identity while out in the mountains and why it's an ongoing journey  How have things changed over the past 20 years with regards to race and racism Speaking out against white supremacy and white dominance  Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis - Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021  “Redlining” all the trails in a state and the racial undertones from the name The importance of acknowledging tribal land - as a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land. Hiking Mt. Katahdin in Winter and her goals for winter 2023 and wanting to finish the New England 67 mountains  Hiking all 67 New England 4,000 Footers How to connect with Mardi  Final words of advice for women who want to spend more time in the outdoors.   Social Media Instagram @wherelocsflyfree Watch the Film - Mardi & The Whites  Linktree - https://zez.am/wherelocsflyfree     

Internationally published brand blogger, and your neighborhood ag journalist, Candace Dantes talks us through the agriculture world from her perspective. Candace promotes her involvement with the national not-for-profit organization, Outdoor Afro, where she serves as the Director of Communications. Candace mentions working with celebrities like Oprah, Venus Williams, and more. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/kick-your-boots-up.

Learn how outdoorswoman Rue Mapp turned her childhood experiences on family farmland into a national movement of Black joy and healing in nature. Her first book, Nature Swagger, celebrates those she has connected with along her outdoor journey, sharing each contributor's transformative connections to nature. This is the third conversation in our Empowering Women in Today's World series, co-presented by the Mesa Refuge, Point Reyes National Seashore Association https://ptreyes.org/youth-in-parks/ , and The New School at Commonweal. You can find recordings of the first two events--with attorney and immigrant justice movement strategist Marielena Hincapié and author, mother, and reparative justice attorney Lara Bazelon--on the New School's YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Watch and/or listen in Spanish or English. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeWY_tCA2qdB0fMBFvmM8_92Q_EflwFpj Souncloud: https://soundcloud.com/tnscommonweal/sets/empowering-women?si=8bf74de47911421fb2e87f4fd164dc0f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Rue Mapp Rue transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion and published author. Her first national book is Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors (Chronicle Books Nov 2022). Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes, and recently Netflix's popular series MeatEater with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @‌ruemapp across social platforms. Host Lyons Filmer Lyons is the former program director at community radio KWMR in Point Reyes Station, California, where she served for 18 years. Her interest in radio began in college, where she was a music DJ and news reader. In the 1990s, she was a volunteer programmer at KPFA in Berkeley, where she produced and hosted programs on women's issues, drama and literature. She joined KWMR in 1999 and became its program director soon after. Among other programs, Lyons hosts “Mesa Refuge Interviews,” talking with the current residents of Mesa Refuge Writers Retreat. #mesarefuge #commonweal #newschoolcommonweal #natureswagger #outdoorafro #blackjoy #ruemapp #empoweringwomen

Aprende cómo libre Rue Mapp, mujer de la naturaleza, convirtió sus experiencias de niñez en la granja de la familia, en un movimiento nacional del espíritu negro de alegría y de sanar en la naturaleza. Su primer libro, Nature Swagger (El Meneo de la Naturaleza), celebra a aquellos con los que se ha conectado a lo largo de su trayectoria al aire libre, compartiendo las conexiones transformadoras de cada colaborador con la naturaleza. Esta es la tercera conversación de nuestra serie Empowering Women in Today's World ((El Impulso a la Mujer en el Mundo de Hoy), presentada conjuntamente por Mesa Refuge, Point Reyes National Seashore Association y The New School at Commonweal. En la lista de grabaciones del New School en YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts y Spotify puede encontrar grabaciones de los dos primeros eventos. Allí puede ver a la abogada y estratega del movimiento de justicia para el inmigrante, Marielena Hincapié y la autora, madre y abogada de justicia reparadora Lara Bazelon. En español o en inglés. Foto: La fundadora y CEO de Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp, con los participantes de la red. Crédito: Bethanie Hines.

CEO and mother of two, Kellie shares what it means to show up as her best self and lead from a female POV while wearing many hats in Tech. This is an episode you will want to pull out a pen and paper because it's just that good!  Get to Know KellieKellie Clark is the CEO of Appthink, an idea accelerator and community of builders that helps new founders turn audacious ideas into audacious execution and determine if their ideas for a tech or tech-enabled venture are worth the pursuit. Aspiring founders learn how to build things quickly, and inexpensively, and how to turn a good idea into a great product.Kellie most recently served as Director of Programs for Innovation Depot, an incubator and equity-based accelerator. During her tenure, she created and curated programming for early-stage founders, and supported pre-seed/seed investments in companies reshaping industries in the southeast.She has previous experience leading program management, organizational change, and sustainable fund development. Her "wins" include everything from launching a pre-accelerator during her time with Innovation Depot to driving a 200% increase in recruitment and enrollment in her previous role with Innovate Birmingham's software development Bootcamp. In addition, Kellie served as the lead Project Manager for Birmingham's 2018 Innovation Week, a week-long celebration of events that showcased Birmingham's tech – ecosystem and engaged tech talent in the city.Kellie is a two-time graduate of Auburn University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters of Public Administration, with a concentration in Economic Development. As an AmeriCorps alumna, she has an affinity for community service and currently gives her time and talent to various non-profit organizations in the southeast. Kellie spends her free time engaging in outdoor sports and serving as the Southeast Regional leader for Outdoor Afro, a national organization with the expressed mission to "celebrate and inspire African-American connections and leadership in nature." She serves as board chair for Urban Community Montessori, serves on the boards of Ruffner Mountain, Cahaba River Society, and as an advisory member for Birmingham Black Techies.When she's not encouraging first-time founders to validate and build, you can find her leading kayak adventures on the Coosa River, being an audiophile at Seasick Records, or road-tripping with her husband, and their two small children. HostSK VaughnResourcesBook Referenced by Kellie: The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance

Producers/Hosts: Holli Cederholm and Clare Boland Editor: Clare Boland Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: In the April 2023 episode of MOFGA’s Common Ground Radio, host Holli Cederholm discusses “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” with Leah Penniman, farm director/co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm and author of “Farming While Black,” and Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and author of “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.” “Black Earth Wisdom” is a newly released book of essays and interviews that explores Black people's spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate.  Topics this episode include: – “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” by Leah Penniman. – “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman. – “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” by Rue Mapp. – Contributions of Black people to environmental thought and agroecological practices. – The importance of representation to access and inclusion. – Why centering BIPOC voices is critical to environmentalism. Guest/s: Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, soil nerd, author, and food justice activist who co-founded Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, in 2010, with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. Penniman is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs — including farmer training for Black and Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. In addition to “Black Earth Wisdom,” she is the author of “Farming While Black.” Rue Mapp documents her personal experiences while pioneering and shifting a new visual representation of Black people in the outdoors. An outdoorswoman, she transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature-inspired enterprise and movement, called Outdoor Afro: where Black people and nature meet. Mapp is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, and she is also the author of “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors,” which was published in 2022. Her words about nature and Black joy can also be found in conversation with other Black environmentalists in the newly released “Black Earth Wisdom.” FMI Links: “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” by Leah Penniman “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” by Rue Mapp Outdoor Afro Soul Fire Farm About the hosts: Holli Cederholm has been involved in organic agriculture since 2005 when she first apprenticed on a small farm. She has worked on organic farms in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Scotland and Italy and, in 2010, founded a small farm focused on celebrating open-pollinated and heirloom vegetables. As the former manager of a national nonprofit dedicated to organic seed growers, she authored a peer-reviewed handbook on GMO avoidance strategies for seed growers. Holli has also been a steward at Forest Farm, the iconic homestead of “The Good Life” authors Helen and Scott Nearing; a host of “The Farm Report” on Heritage Radio Network; and a long-time contributor for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, which she now edits in her role as content creator and editor at MOFGA. Caitlyn Barker has worked in education and organic agriculture on and off for the last 17 years. She has worked on an organic vegetable farm, served on the Maine Farm to School network, worked in early childhood education and taught elementary school. She currently serves as the community engagement coordinator for MOFGA. The post Common Ground Radio 3/13/23: Black Earth Wisdom first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

On this week's 51%, we speak with Dr. Clarence Lusane about his latest book, Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice and Democracy, on the lifelong activism of Harriet Tubman and the ongoing debate over the future of the $20 bill. Our associate producer, Jody Cowan, also sits down with farmer and author Leah Penniman about her upcoming collection Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. Guests: Dr. Clarence Lusane, author of Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice and Democracy; Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro and author of Nature Swagger; and Leah Penniman, co-director of Soul Fire Farm and author of Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. It's produced and hosted by Jesse King. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

Host:Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger Music by Casey Neill Conversations from the Pointed Firs is a monthly audio series with Maine-connected authors and artists discussing new books and creative projects that invoke the spirit of Maine, its history, its ecology, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. This month: Dean Lunt, Editor-in-Chief, Islandport Press on the writings of Ruth Moore. Guest/s: DEAN LUNT is founder and the editor-in-chief at Islandport Press, an award-winning publisher of books and other media that strives to tell stories that are rooted in the sensibilities of Maine and New England. An eighth-generation native of downeast Maine, Dean Lunt was born and raised in the island fishing village of Frenchboro. His ancestors arrived on Mount Desert Island in the late 1700s and many of them moved across the bay to settle Long Island in the early 1800s. In 1999, Lunt founded Islandport Press, an award-winning independent book publishing company that produces books with New England themes. The company published its first book, Hauling by Hand: The Life and Times of a Maine Island, in the spring of 2000. Lunt has edited dozens of books as is the author of Here for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its City. Later this year he will release an anthology of Ruth Moore's work for which he is writing a lengthy forward describing the ways in which their lives intersected, and the enduring importance of Moore's work. SAMAA ABDURRAQIB is the Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council, a position she has held since 2021. Before MHC she taught in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program for three years at Bowdoin College, teaching courses on Muslim memoir, Islam and feminism, and representations of violence against women in literature and film. Samaa left Bowdoin in 2013 and, after teaching a semester at the University of Southern Maine, left the academia to begin a career in Maine's nonprofit world. From 2013 through 2015, Samaa joined the staff at the ACLU of Maine as a reproductive justice organizer. After that grant funded position ended, Samaa joined the staff at the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, where she worked for five years supporting domestic violence advocates across the state through training, technical assistance, and policy work. Since March of 2021, Samaa has been working at the Maine Humanities Council and serves as the organization's Executive Director. Samaa's love of Maine's natural landscape is what inspired her to shift careers and root herself in Maine. She tries to spend as much time as she can outside birdwatching, hiking, and kayaking. One of the most fulfilling roles Samaa has held is being a volunteer leader for Outdoor Afro, a national organization committed to (re)connecting Black people to the outdoors and connecting Black people to each other through the outdoors. Samaa received her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's English Department in 2010. She is a published poet and nature writer. About the host: Peter Neill is founder and director of the World Ocean Observatory, a web-based place of exchange for information and educational services about the health of the ocean. In 1972, he founded Leete's Island Books, a small publishing house specializing in literary reprints, the essay, photography, the environment, and profiles of indigenous healers and practitioners of complimentary medicine around the world. He holds a profound interest in Maine, its history, its people, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The post Conversations from the Pointed Firs 2/3/23: Dean Lunt, Editor-in-Chief, Islandport Press on the writings of Ruth Moore first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host:Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger Music by Casey Neill Conversations from the Pointed Firs is a monthly audio series with Maine-connected authors and artists discussing new books and creative projects that invoke the spirit of Maine, its history, its ecology, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. This month: Samaa Abdurraqib Guest/s: SAMAA ABDURRAQIB is the Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council, a position she has held since 2021. Before MHC she taught in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program for three years at Bowdoin College, teaching courses on Muslim memoir, Islam and feminism, and representations of violence against women in literature and film. Samaa left Bowdoin in 2013 and, after teaching a semester at the University of Southern Maine, left the academia to begin a career in Maine's nonprofit world. From 2013 through 2015, Samaa joined the staff at the ACLU of Maine as a reproductive justice organizer. After that grant funded position ended, Samaa joined the staff at the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, where she worked for five years supporting domestic violence advocates across the state through training, technical assistance, and policy work. Since March of 2021, Samaa has been working at the Maine Humanities Council and serves as the organization's Executive Director. Samaa's love of Maine's natural landscape is what inspired her to shift careers and root herself in Maine. She tries to spend as much time as she can outside birdwatching, hiking, and kayaking. One of the most fulfilling roles Samaa has held is being a volunteer leader for Outdoor Afro, a national organization committed to (re)connecting Black people to the outdoors and connecting Black people to each other through the outdoors. Samaa received her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's English Department in 2010. She is a published poet and nature writer. About the host: Peter Neill is founder and director of the World Ocean Observatory, a web-based place of exchange for information and educational services about the health of the ocean. In 1972, he founded Leete's Island Books, a small publishing house specializing in literary reprints, the essay, photography, the environment, and profiles of indigenous healers and practitioners of complimentary medicine around the world. He holds a profound interest in Maine, its history, its people, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The post Conversations from the Pointed Firs 1/6/23: Samaa Abdurraqib first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This week on America Outdoors Radio host John Kruse chats with -  * Brooks Hansen with Camp Chef who will help you cook up the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, whether it be wild or store bought * Mark Taylor with Trout Unlimited about their programs for veterans, service members and first responders * Glenn May with BassResource.com who has some helpful advice to help you hook up with more bass this winter * Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and the author of a new book, Nature Swagger www.americaoutdoorsradio.com  

How does Rue, founder of Outdoor Afro, retain her sense of joy? And how has she kept her childlike sense of wonder through all the challenges of life? We are so thrilled to welcome to the show one of T. A.'s most favorite people in the whole world, Rue Mapp. She is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, an important organization and network that celebrates and inspires Black leadership and connections in nature. We learn about what inspired Rue to create Outdoor Afro, and her highest goals and aspirations for the organization. We also get to hear about her passion for hunting… as well as olives. T. A. and Rue discuss her triumphant new book Nature Swagger, as well as their favorite places in nature. Tune in. Check out Rue's book, Nature Swagger. Learn more about Outdoor Afro. Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of more than 30 books. Carolyn Hunter is co-host. Magic & Mountains Theme Song by Julian Peterson

On Tuesday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott wants to investigate Harris County over what he calls "allegations of improprieties" during last week's midterm elections. We learn the latest from News 88.7's Andrew Schneider. Also this hour: A national assessment of 4th and 8th grade students shows dips in average scores for reading and math. So, how does HISD compare? Then, we talk with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro, an organization aimed at helping African Americans reconnect with and experience nature. She has a new book called Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors. And we revisit our conversation with actor Jason Lee from earlier this year about his work documenting Galveston with photos.

Rue founded Outdoor Afro as a social enterprise in 2009.    The now national not-for-profit celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Outdoor Afro incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2015. Today, the staffed organization includes more than 100 trained volunteer leaders, led and designed by Rue to innovate not-for-profit as movements of change.    International cruise line Hurtigruten Expeditions made cruise industry history with the creation of its Black Traveler Advisory Board. Hurtigruten invited Rue to become one of its founding members. Rue took an 18-day Antarctica voyage in February 2022 to help drive change and new opportunities for Black people in the adventure cruise industry, increasing visibility and inclusivity of Black travellers.   When Rue shares stories from the land, people of all walks of life listen. She's served on national platforms with congresspeople, outdoor professionals, corporate partners, and global leaders.   “Nature Swagger” is Rue's first book by American publisher Chronicle Books. This project is a beautiful combination of breathtaking photos and compelling stories of Black joy in nature. The book releases to the public Nov. 1, 2022.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.      Show Notes Who is Rue and what she does Living in Northern California  Growing up between the city and a ranch Early childhood memories from spending time in nature The importance of hospitality Learning more about her family Having a natural curiosity for the environment  The stories that weren't being told Sharing a new narrative of the Black experience The origin story of Outdoor Afro in 2009 Asking herself the question - what does she really want to do? Growing through outdoor experiences Being an early adopter of technology  Growing a team of 120 Outdoor Afro Volunteer Leaders  The joy of nature and the joy of being outside The importance of remaining a practitioner  Her love of the water Spending time in Antarctica  The importance of having the right gear Designing a new clothing collaboration with REI REI X Outdoor Afro Wanting to solve problems especially with fit and function Wanting to wear bright colours  2022 and what a year it's been  Why Outdoor Afro has been a 13 year overnight success story  Writing her book over the past 2 years  Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors  How to connect with Rue on the Socials Her plans/visions for 2023 Thinking about succession planning for Outdoor Afro Final words of advice    Social Media   Website ruemapp.com    Instagram @ruemapp    Facebook @RueMapp    Twitter @RueMapp    Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.    An exquisite combination of beautiful photography and compelling stories, this book from Outdoor Afro founder, Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in nature.    Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro group members, prominent Black leaders in outdoor spaces, and other organizations, this book inspires Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world. Interspersed throughout are essays from Mapp on the rich history of Black involvement in the outdoors, activism, and conservation, as well as resources for readers who want to deepen their own connection with the elements. A perfect blend of gorgeous photographs, awe-inspiring stories, and Black history, this collection is the perfect gift for anyone looking to heal in these sacred natural spaces.   https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger  

Today, we take a closer look at this perception that black people aren't into nature. We challenge stereotypes about who is and who isn't ‘outdoorsy' with Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp. Then, we hear about Mapp's new book, a collection of stories about Black people enjoying nature. And, a reading from San Francisco poet Caroline M Mar.

Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue's recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue's early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her connection with the outdoors and how that led her to found Outdoors Afro. We also talk about Black Heritage Hunts, a unique hunting opportunity Rue co-leads in Northern California. Links: Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, and published author. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” releases with American publisher Chronicle Books on Nov. 1, 2022. Mapp also established for-profit enterprise Outdoor Afro, Inc., in 2021 and launched a co-branded hike collection with REI Co-op in September 2022. Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes, and currently Netflix's popular series “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @RueMapp across social platforms! Show notes: 4:01 – Aaron introduces Rue. 5:00 – Rue talks about her father and shares some insight into her path of helping people connect to the outdoors. 8:40 – Rue shares what she has been doing outside recently and what she is looking forward to this winter. She also shares the joy of walking her dog and being present. 9:38 – Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:16 -- Rue talks about her introduction and connection to hunting. 16:41 -- Rue explores her “Why”. 18:37 -- She is doing it all. Rue chats about being a hunter who enjoys pursuing all types of game. 23:27 -- Rue makes the connection between regarding her work and turkey hunt with MeatEater. 30:16 – Rue talks about her organization, “Outdoor Afro”. 36:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast follow them on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 38:17 -- Rue reflects on diversity in the hunting community.   40:35 -- How “Outdoor Afro” operates around the country. 46:00 – Community, support networks and making an impact through digital media and outreach. 48:29 -- Are we always going to need affinity group organizations? 50:38 -- Rue talks about “Black Heritage Hunts”. 54:55 – Who comes to these events? (Anyone is welcome to join!) 57:07 – Rue talks about her first book, Nature Swagger. It's available now! 1:00:34 -- Aaron asks, “What was it at this moment that you said, you know I'm going to tell some of these stories, I'm going to bring these folks together, I'm going to tell these now?” 1:03:59 – “There's no book like it that has been written before.” 1:07:36 -- Rue shares her thoughts and advice on the journey of Diversity Equity Inclusive and Environmental Justice efforts for the National Wildlife Federation. “Make new friends, nothing happens faster than the speed of relationships.” 1:12:24 – Closing statements.

When Rue Mapp goes for a hike, she does more than smell flowers and enjoy vistas. She breaks barriers.Mapp is challenging the idea that the outdoors are just for white people. In 2009, she founded Outdoor Afro, a blog to “reconnect Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.” Today, Outdoor Afro is a national nonprofit operating in 60 cities with more than 100 volunteers leading 60,000 participants on everything from strolls in the forest to bird walks to climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.“It was not a part of our national narrative to just even think about Black people and their connection to the outdoors, and so I set about trying to change the narrative of who we imagine gets outside,” Mapp told the Vermont Conversation.The problem does not lie with nature. “The outdoors are welcoming. The trees don't know what color you are. The flowers are gonna bloom no matter how much money is in your account. The birds are gonna sing no matter who you voted for. So the outdoors is not at fault. It's just people and policies,” she said.Mapp referenced the Jim Crow era when public swimming pools and recreation areas had “whites only” signs. One consequence: Black children did not learn to swim and die from drowning at up to 10 times the rate of white children.“Alongside that exclusion, alongside that blatant racist reality, was a perseverance among Black people to find their places of purpose in nature,” Mapp said. In 2019, Outdoor Afro launched an initiative to teach 100,000 Black children and their caregivers to swim.Mapp's efforts have brought her national attention. She was invited by the White House to participate in America's Great Outdoors conference and took part in the launch of former first lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” initiative. She has taken Oprah Winfrey hiking and canoed with the interior secretary. Mapp was named a National Geographic Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree and is a recipient of the National Wildlife Federation Communication Award.Rue Mapp has a new book, “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.” It is a collection of essays and photos of Black people intended to “inspire Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world.”When confronting a challenge or just in daily life, Mapp wants Black people "to recognize the power of nature as both a healer and a connector." "Nature never closes," she said.

Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro - Modern Carnivore Podcast - (EP:045) In this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, Mark is joined by Rue Mapp who is the founder of Outdoor Afro. Rue has a forthcoming book titled Nature Swagger. You can find it on Amazon, or anywhere that books are sold. The Outdoor Afro mission states that they "...celebrate(s) and inspire(s) Black connections and leadership in nature". Since she was a young girl Rue has loved being in the outdoors. Her father had a ranch north of Oakland, CA where he would hunt, fish and invite others to stay with the family and celebrate life. She continues her own outdoor adventures as an adult with a spirit of hospitality that she learned from her father. Life also has her venturing down new paths and recently she began hunting with outings alongside Holly Heyser from the Center for Humans and Nature as well as our friend Janis Putelis from Meateater. Since the recording of this episode she has also collaborated with tennis star Venus Williams and announced a new clothing line in partnership with REI. So, to say that Rue is busy these days is an understatement. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, and we're sure you'll see a lot more of Rue Mapp in the coming years. Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro Other Posts You May Like https://modcarn.com/diversity-in-hunting-modern-carnivore-podcast-ep014/ https://modcarn.com/david-chang-of-brown-folks-fishing-outdoor-feast-podcast-ep009/ https://modcarn.com/elba-gas-station/

Rue Mapp spent her youth swimming in creeks and playing on her family's ranch in California. As she got older, Rue explored new ways to get outside and enjoy nature, but she didn't see many other Black people in the outdoor spaces she loved. In 2009, she started a social enterprise called Outdoor Afro. In 2015, Outdoor Afro became a national not-for-profit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Now, Outdoor Afro, Inc. is releasing a clothing line in collaboration with REI Co-op that honors the history of Black people in the outdoors and celebrates Black joy.Shop – Outdoor Afro Inc. + REI Co-op Hike CollectionConnect with Rue:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter Resources:Outdoor Afro WebsiteOutdoor Afro InstagramListen to:Rue Mapp's 2018 episode

Welcome to Magic & Mountains: The T. A. Barron Podcast! In this first season, T. A. explores the creative writing process, the enduring magic of Merlin, the wonders and inspiration of nature (as well as the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss), the power of young people to make a positive difference in our world… and he'll also invite listeners to “see your life as a story.”  On some episodes, he will interview some truly wonderful guests; on others, you will hear T. A. sharing his own magic as a storyteller.

St. Michael's College recently hosted a national group of Black outdoor adventurers for their annual training. It provided an opportunity to bring more Black people to Vermont and to explore how to make the outdoor recreational culture here more inclusive.

In an era of climate change and sprawling human development, how can we conserve, manage and/or restore wilderness at scale? And what does “wilderness” mean in an epoch almost completely dominated by human activity? What role do wild places play, practically and spiritually? Hosted by Jason Mark, Editor of the Earth Island Journal. With: Bruce Hamilton, Deputy Executive Director of the Sierra Club; Richard White, Professor of Environmental History at Stanford; Rue Mapp, award-winning founder of Outdoor Afro. Recorded Friday, October 16, 2015 at the National Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, California.

As Game Fair 2022 kicks off, Outdoor News Radio launches with discussion between host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on topics including Delta Waterfowl's add-a-million-ducks-to-the-fall-flight effort and the likelihood of challenging baiting conditions for bear hunters this fall. Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Oakland, Calif.-based Outdoor Afro, joins Rob for the middle portion of this week's program... The post Outdoor News Radio – August 13, 2022: Of Outdoor Afro … and ‘Prey' appeared first on Outdoornews.

Over the past year, the Earth & Spirit Center, with funding from the Kalliopeia Foundation, has collaborated with Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest to create two documentary films featuring environmental activists working on climate change and watershed health. In this episode of the podcast, we've taken audio clips from some of the interviews we conducted and have woven them together to present the perspectives of several activists of various ages, races, and backgrounds, united by their common concern about our changing climate. Resources: Earth & Spirit Center homepage: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ “Grounded” film: https://youtu.be/fL_rHzS3rcQ “Reflections on Water” film: https://youtu.be/LwgJZPmQugE Dr. Justin Mog's “Sustainability Now” program on Forward Radio: https://www.forwardradio.org/sustainabilitynow Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville: https://renewableenergylouisville.org/ Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.org/ Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, office of ecological sustainability: https://nazareth.org/office-of-ecological-sustainability/ Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest: https://bernheim.org/ Kalliopeia Foundation: https://kalliopeia.org/

Ever since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, there has been a long list of firsts: the first ascent without supplemental oxygen, the first in winter, and the first full ski descent, to name a few. The first Black climber reached the roof of the world in 2003. But until this year, no team of Black climbers had done it. Meet one of the climbers in the Full Circle Everest expedition, and learn why he hopes this historic accomplishment shows that Black people belong in outdoor recreation too. For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard Want more? Read more about Full Circle Everest, the revolutionary team that made history on the world's highest peak. And go deeper with James's podcast episode featuring an interview with Demond “Dom” Mullins, as well as James's website The Joy Trip Project and his book The Adventure Gap. Black Americans make up just two percent of National Park visitors, according to a 2018 report. Read about how the National Park Service is trying to live up to its credo to provide “Benefit and Enjoyment of the People”—all people. Income disparities and an inability to take time off work can restrict people of color from outdoor recreation. Follow a group of people strapping on crampons and climbing frozen waterfalls for the first time.    Also explore: Check out other groups—like Outdoor Afro and Melanin Base Camp—dedicated to diversifying the outdoors. See Everest from above. Panoramic drone photography shows what it's like to stand on the roof of the world. In 2021, researchers announced a new height for Mount Everest: 29,031.69 feet above sea level. Learn how they arrived at such a precise measurement, as well as the biting-cold, middle-of-the-night ascent that made it possible. Everest may be the world's tallest mountain, but K2 is often called the most dangerous. In another Overheard episode, we chronicle the all-Nepali team that climbed K2 in winter, something that had never been done before.   If you like what you hear and want to support more content like this, please consider a National Geographic subscription. Go to natgeo.com/exploremore to subscribe today. be5SVDj3608Q1BEMWiWg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 135: Rue Mapp, founder and CEO, Outdoor Afro   Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the nonprofit has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an award-winning and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion and author. Her first national book, Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors, will be released in the fall. Mapp is a National Geographic 2019 fellow, Heinz Awards honoree and National Wildlife Federation communication award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC's TODAY, Forbes and MeatEater. Be inspired by her wide-ranging conversation with Hal Herring, and follow her adventures @RueMapp.

This week, we are revisiting some of OBP's most joyous interviews starting with Farai's conversation with two publishers of color, Elizabeth Méndez Berry, vice president and executive editor at One World, an imprint at Penguin Random House, and Lisa Lucas, senior vice president and publisher at Pantheon and Schocken Books on celebrating the work of BIPOC authors and critics. Then public health professionals and sisters Nilufar Kayhani and Nazineen Kandahari share the inspiration and beauty behind starting the Afghan Clinic, an online space that serves the health needs of fellow Afghans. Farai then speaks with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, about finding joy in the great outdoors and encouraging others to do the same. And in the weekly roundtable Sippin' the Political Tea, Farai talks with fellow women of color journalists, S. Mitra Kalita, founder and publisher of Epicenter NYC, and Jenni Monet, CEO of URL Media and author of newsletter Indigenously about what it means to identify as women of color and why identifying as one can evoke both personally powerful and political implications.

It's summer movie season! Ashley Cleveland, who heads up Salt Lake's Outdoor Afro chapter, and Russell Roots, Community Outreach Manager at the Utah Film Center join Ali to talk about the Wild and Scenic Fest at Liberty Park, and anti-racism in outdoor spaces. Email Ali your debate questions at ali.vallarta@citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate change is a conversation that so often is met with talk about fossil fuels, plastic straws and inevitability. But today environmental engineer, Ashley Stewart, joins us to talk about the human-centric view on how we have an opportunity to shape, reconnect with and repair our Earth. Ashley talks about the importance of understanding the impact of our insufficient environmental systems and structures on real human beings and the disproportionate harm on urban Black communities. She shares her approach to address the need for policy change not just by looking at the things we can start doing now, but understanding the full life cycle of our actions to address once in a lifetime catastrophic weather events that are now happening multiple times a year without systems in place to withstand their impact. She also talks about the importance of building your own relationship with the outdoors, especially the nature around you, in your neighborhood.  Cultivating not only an understanding of the wisdom of the natural elements around you but the importance of being represented as someone who has the right and responsibility to be one with the world around you. By leaning into the wonders of nature around you, you also have a unique opportunity to build community. Ashley shares her experience with the organization Outdoor Afro and offers guidance on ways to get involved in your community as well.

On today's episode, Demiesha Dennis, founder and director of Brown Girl Outdoor World (BGOW) joins us to talk about guiding people into the outdoors, fishing, joy and empowerment in the outdoors, and how she works to “Change the Narrative Through Adventure.” Demiesha is a knowledgeable fly angler, an absolute blast to talk to, and she is doing some great things in Canada to build a strong and supportive outdoor community. In the conservation segment, we cover some updates on eagle populations and environmental contamination from lead ammunition (30:41); results from a new survey that shows an increasing number of voters in western States are concerned about environmental issues, including climate change (39:10); and a new report on British Columbia's conserved areas that found many of them do not meet the international criteria for protected areas (43:15). In this episode, we discuss: Brown Girl Outdoor World: https://browngirloutdoorworld.com/ Colour The Trails: https://colourthetrails.com/ Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.com/ Article: “Vermont delists bald eagle”: https://wildlife.org/vermont-delists-bald-eagle/ Article: “Lead diminished bald eagle recovery and continues to pose risks”: https://wildlife.org/lead-diminished-bald-eagle-recovery-and-continues-to-pose-risks/ Article: “Lead poisoning is suppressing eagle populations”: https://wildlife.org/lead-poisoning-is-suppressing-eagle-populations/ Center for Biological Diversity lawsuit: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/lawsuit-aims-to-protect-endangered-wildlife-from-massive-sport-hunting-fishing-expansion-on-national-wildlife-refuges-2021-11-29/ Sporting Lead-Free – Resources on effects of lead: https://sportingleadfree.org/resources/#showmethescience Paper: “A Comparison of Lead and Steel Shot Loads for Harvesting Mourning Doves”: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f8f1855277b015a2164f63f/t/620eaf220364cc59264faea4/1645129506821/2015+A+Comparison+of+Lead+and+Steel+Shot+Loadsfor+Harvesting+Mourning+Doves.pdf Paper: “Performance of Lead-Free versus Lead-Based Hunting Ammunition in Ballistic Soap”: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f8f1855277b015a2164f63f/t/620eaf37a97c7032e4f92441/1645129536000/2014+Performance+of+Lead-Free+versus+Lead-Based+Hunting.pdf Article: “B.C. flouting Canadian, international standards on protected areas, says report”: https://biv.com/article/2022/02/bc-flouting-canadian-international-standards-protected-areas-says-report Report: “An Honest Accounting: Improving B.C.'s Approach to Claiming Other Conserved Areas”: https://cpawsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/22-02-04-OECM-report-%C6%92-reduced-1.pdf?utm_source=north%20shore%20news&utm_campaign=north%20shore%20news%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral Kaska Dene IPCA: https://denakayeh.com/kaska-dena-ipca-video/

Our February episode we explore those who are creating a new legacy of Black history through their work and activism in the Bay Area. 1:29 First, we'll talk with spoken word poet and America's Got Talent winner Brandon Leake. 13:46 Later, we'll talk with Rue Mapp who is the creator of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and creating Black connections in nature as well as leadership in nature conservation and policy. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some knowledge. I'm your host Marc Spears from ESPN's The Undefeated, and this is Beyond 28.

Episode 7 features Rue Mapp, a California based hunter, community leader, grassroots organizer, and CEO of Outdoor Afro. https://outdoorafro.com/ https://www.blackduckrevival.com/  

On this week's episode we are joined by Ashley Cleveland AKA Outdoor Auntie AKA Deputy Chief of Staff for SLC Mayor's Office, as she drops gems on being black in outdoor spaces, representation, accessibility, tips, and her role in getting folks out in nature. We talk about our own outdoorsy experiences as Ashley guides us with ease and laughs. You can find Ashley Cleveland @outdoorauntie on Instagram or more info on Outdoor Afro on Facebook. Music: Marq Clawson https://www.instagram.com/music.marq/ Follow CultureSmart: https://www.instagram.com/culturesmartpodcast/ Contact Us: culturesmartpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saladito-studios/message

In honor of our Freedom Day aka Jubilee Day, Juneteenth, we have a fun bonus episode to share! We sat down with Hillary Vee: Co-founder of the Green Book of Tampa Bay, host of Podcast Pedagogy, Diversity & Inclusion practitioner, and a volunteer leader for Outdoor Afro. Join us for some good laughs and a lot of Black joy!Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to our podcast? If you're not, we want to encourage you to do that today. We don't want you to miss an episode. Now if you're feeling extra loving, we'd be really grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts. Those reviews help other people find our podcast and they're also fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Get in Touch> You can always find us at www.theamericangriot.com> Ready for a reboot? As a Whole Wellness Coach, Jomil can help you get unstuck and find your path to whole health. Our listeners are invited to receive a complimentary coaching session by going to www.jomilbell.com> Do you want to turn your passion into profit? Keith consults with startup founders to design and deploy experiences that engage and convert. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Jason Swann is a co-founder of Rising Routes, a new organization working at the intersection of social justice, environmental justice, and mental health. He's also a land policy analyst with Western Resource Advocates and works with Outdoor Afro. In this episode of The Landscape, Jason talks about his journey into the outdoors, and why racial […] The post Jason Swann on Social Justice, Environmental Stewardship, and the Power to Heal appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

Immersion Research letterAntoinettes article in Culture MagazineMeet Diversify WhitewaterMission and EffortsFirst eventMaking waves in their community@diversify_whitewater on instagramIf you'd like to make a donation.They are currently in the process of becoming our own 501(c)(3), and we will soon have tax-deductible donations available.Until then, you can donate through Venmo @Lily-Durkee on VenmoIf you donate $10 or more, click this link to get your free sticker! Meet the foundersAntoinette Lee Toscano FacebookInstagramWhitewaterTVLily DurkeeFacebookInstagramHer Mentor Ashley NeeDurkee points out that while some organizations are dedicated to centering the outdoor experience of people of color, including:Outdoor Afro https://outdoorafro.com/locations/state/CO/Melanin Basecamp,Vibe Tribe AdventuresCity WildAlso, when Durkee was 17, she wrote a young adult fiction novel about a lady boater and her cross country adventures. You can buy it here. https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Grace-Novel-Lily-Durkee/dp/1463656904#ace-7448806443

“Good leaders really center the person and the relationship before the business. So often our leadership can be oriented around earnings, around vanity metrics, how many likes you have, and these are things that at the end of the day don't really matter to your true sense of well being and impact. Those are key values: really centering people and the needs of individuals and relationships as key components to successful leadership across any domain.” That's a quote from Rue Mapp -the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, the nation's leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires African American connections and leadership in nature. With 80 leaders in 30 states, they connect over 35,000 people to the outdoors. Rue is an awarded inspirational leader, writer, speaker, public lands champion and a self-proclaimed good cook! From its grassroots beginning, Outdoor Afro is recognized by major organizations for its role in addressing the ongoing need for greater diversity in the outdoors. Rue's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Backpacker, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, on Oprah!, NPR and many others. Rue has a smile that lights up the room and I always look forward to seeing her, whether it's in Washington DC, on the trails or in the halls of the outdoor retailer tradeshow. On this episode, we talk about leadership in the outdoors, the power of connection and relationships, learning to trust your intuition, how to find your nature swagger, climbing and being outdoors while Black, and the role that outdoor adventurers can play in activism. Here's one of my favorite quotes from the show: "We are nature. You don't have to get into your car and drive someplace to be connected to nature. That connection to nature starts with the awareness of your heartbeat and the awareness of the water that makes up most of your body. And how governed we are in the same way tides are by the moon. Being aware of who you are as nature and the representation of nature that is in the houseplant you can take some time to get to know a little better right now or the birds that are still doing their mating thing this time of year right outside your window. There's so much juiciness about nature that I really want people to know is absolutely at hand and not remote from who you already are.” Check out Rue and Oprah hiking: https://www.ruemapp.com/media/oprah Support Rue's work at Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.com/ Thanks to Avery Sandack for his help editing and to Rising Appalachia for graciously providing the music for today's episode: https://www.risingappalachia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

Yanira Castro is the communications director of Outdoor Afro, an organization that celebrates and inspires black connections and leadership in nature. In this episode, Yanira talks about the hike that inspired her to leave her finance job and join Outdoor Afro, her life changing trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, why Harriet Tubman was exemplified outdoorsmanship, and why black leadership in the outdoor industry is so important.