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In episode 166 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we're discussing outdoor equity and climate justice. We'll learn how we can push for policies that help everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, have access to the benefits of outdoor spaces. Our guests also shed light on the barriers communities face in accessing the outdoors, the policy gaps we need to bridge, and the ways local governments, schools, and nonprofits can collaborate to create lasting change. This is also the first time I've had the pleasure of hosting three guest speakers! Today, you'll hear from Taishya Adams, Ángel Peña, and Gabaccia Moreno.  Taishya (she/her) is a servant leader focused on collective liberation and stewardship through community building, personal transformation, and systems change. After 30+ years at the intersections of education, health, workforce, science, and environment, Taishya founded the Mukuyu Collective, LLC to transform systems through policy, programs, and play. Taishya is also an elected official serving as a council member for Boulder City Council. Taishya also serves on the board of Black in Marine Science. Previously, Taishya served as a commissioner to Colorado Parks and Wildlife; the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council; and on the Colorado Natural Areas Council. Ángel Peña was born and raised in the Río Bravo valley, he is a first generation Mexican, American and father of three. Àngel has had the opportunity to support and lead strong effective teams that ultimately secured protections totaling millions of acres across the American Southwest. A founding member of the Next 100 Coalition, and Now the Executive Director of the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project he is in the business of people empowerment. Working to empower the people that have true, authentic and deep-rooted ties to the land. Gabaccia Moreno is a first-generation multimedia storyteller, consultant, and passionate outdoor advocate. Growing up, visiting the Maya forest gave her an appreciation for the land and its wildlife at an early age. Today, she serves as the executive director of The Outdoorist Oath, an organization that creates educational tools and equips people ally planet, inclusion, and adventure. She is also an ambassador for Leave No Trace and Sawyer Products. Gabaccia has also served as National Monuments Fellow for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, participating in campaigns seeking to make the outdoors more equitable while protecting our shared ecosystems.  Other media credits include guest hosting/producing at She Explores and Dirtbag Diaries podcasts, and contributions to Backpacker.com. In her free time, you'll find her outside, probably fishing, hunting, hiking, or backpacking. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠ ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 -------------------- Episode Resources Outdoor FUTURE: https://outdoorfuture.org/  Mukuyu Collective: https://mukuyu-collective.com/  Nuestra Tierra: https://www.nuestra-tierra.org/ 

In this extra special mini episode, we are over the moon to introduce you to our new co-host, Beth Bradley. Beth joins us while our regular co-host, MacKenzie Koss, is on parental leave with her new baby boy. Take a listen to learn a little bit about Beth, her background in the marketing and creative space, and her history with our long time host, Nick Ross. Welcome to the Brand Collective Podcast, Beth!  Guest Bio: Beth Bradley has been telling stories as long as she could talk. After stints first as a fashion designer and then a magazine editor, she eventually figured out that she could tell stories professionally as a content marketer. She's been fascinated by the intersection of art and science in marketing ever since.Beth works as a Senior Content Strategist, but she also tells stories recreationally and competitively. She has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour on National Public Radio, as a speaker at various film festivals, and as a guest on podcasts including She Explores and Marriott Bonvoy's About the Journey. She loves hiking, the Broncos, all dogs (her Aussie Ember is the cutest one, just facts), and adventures of all kinds. 

Get ready to learn to show up, love yourself, and change your life one step at a time! In this episode of the Art of Badassery Podcast, Kara Richardson Whitely joins Jenn to share her inspirational journey of overcoming adversity, promoting body positivity, and founding The Gorgeous Agency. Kara is a renowned author, adventurer, and plus-size influencer who has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and create more inclusive spaces.Kara's story is one of resilience, personal growth, and a mission to challenge societal norms and promote body positivity. On top of being CEO of The Gorgeous Agency and a plus-size adventurer, influencer and advisor, Kara is the author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which is being made into a movie. She is a contributor to Backpacker and Outside Business Journal. She has helped major brands connect with plus-size audiences. She has presented for companies around the globe. She has been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores and more. Connect with Kara:Website: www.kararichardsonwhitely.comThe Gorgeous Agency: https://www.kararichardsonwhitely.com/advisoryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/Connect with Jenn:Check out Jenn's book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn's Website here to book her for your next event!

Season Two of Wellness in the Wilderness is here and we've got an epic mini-season in store for you! In May, we celebrated five years since we started Hiking My Feelings, and as we were outlining the different guests we wanted to have on upcoming episodes of Wellness in the Wilderness, I noticed a pattern. There are so many incredible humans who have been a big part of our journey - whether that's helping us get the word out and affirming the work we do, making life-changing introductions, inspiring new adventures and campaigns, or helping us bring our programs to life. Now, we're excited to share the first of five conversations with five women who have been a huge influence on the first five years of this movement - we hope you love these conversations as much as we do! Big thanks to the team at Sawyer for seeing the vision and supporting the show, we couldn't do this without you! In this very special kick-off episode, I have the opportunity to turn the mic and interview the legendary Gale Straub, former host of the She Explores podcast - the first podcast to give us an opportunity to share the Hiking My Feelings story, not once but twice! When we reconnected around this interview, Gale was in the middle of reading and advance copy of my new book, Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love and requested that we walk through one of the chapters and utilize the prompts shared within to facilitate this conversation about Being Where You Are - we hope you enjoy it! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gale Straub (she/her) is an audio producer and nature-lover who calls the Seacoast area of New Hampshire home. For almost a decade, she hosted and produced a podcast called She Explores, all about the different ways we find ourselves outside and a whole lot of incredible women moving through their respective journeys in the outdoors. Gale's also a twice published author and her most recent book is Women and Water, a collaborative effort with Hailey Hirst and Noël Russell. Today, Gale's working in audio, stepping outside whenever she can, and dreaming up other creative projects. You can stay in touch via her website: www.galestraub.com/newsletter and by searching her name on various social media platforms.  IN THIS EPISODE: We catch up with Gale, who recently wrapped up an almost 10-year run hosting the She Explores podcast and learn about what is up next for her Per Gale's request, Sydney gives an intro to Chapter 7 of Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love - Being Where You Are: Unpacking Distractions Sydney and Gale also go through the Mindful Miles prompts from Chapter 7, encouraging readers to use the prompts as conversation starters on and off the trail ⁠Pre-order the book here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wellnessinthewilderness/message

This is the last episode of She Explores. In it, we say farewell, reflect on endings, and invite past guests of the show to share the lessons they've learned in the outdoors over the last few years. Through these women's stories, we're reminded how important it is to have the space we need to show up as ourselves when we're spending time outside. Thank you to everyone who has touched the show over the years: the listeners, our guests, our collaborators, and our advertisers. It's been an honor to hold your stories. READ THIS BLOG POST if you want to learn more about our decision, and what the team is up to next.Featured in this episode: Jaymie Shearer, Shon't, Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe, Sydney Williams, Gabaccia, Noël Russell, Hailey Hirst, Tori Duhaime.She Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesHiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe's new album, Frangipani & Daisy ChainsGale's website: GaleStraub.comFull Quote from Helen Bright, aka “Bright Wanderer” on endingsOur new book, Women and WaterWomen and Water, the AudiobookRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Mugdha Flores is proof of where your passion for science and the natural world can take you. From playing in tide pools as a child in Southern India, to mapping the undiscovered corners of the ocean, to surveying salmon as they make their long journey to the Pacific. For Mugdha, all her exploration has resulted in a deeper connection with the environment, and herself.Mugdha is a marine biologist turned science communicator championing community engagement and finding joy in the outdoors.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Mugdha FloresShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesMugdha FloresInstagram: @mugsie_bOrganizations and some subject matter mentioned on the episode:The Ocean Exploration Trust & Nautilus LiveMugdha's Essay on She-Explores.com about her time aboard the E/V NautilusMore About the Study of Fish or Ichthyology Learn about Kochi, IndiaOur new book, Women and WaterRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

When Irene Marcoux was growing up and playing at her local pool, she didn't dream of becoming a mermaid. She was a mermaid. Those early days of freedom and play were her gateway to a life in the water. And because she's a big believer in the fact that every BODY can dive - Irene is all about helping others embrace their inner mermaid too.Irene is a safety focused mermaid with over 30 years of aquatics education experience, a PADI Course Director & PADI Freediving Instructor, a PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer, a First Aid Instructor & Instructor Trainer, and a Certified lifeguard, National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer & Examiner. She's also training for the 2024 synchonized swimming world championships.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Irene MarcouxShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesIrene MarcouxInstagram: @irene_la_sireneWebsiteOur new book, Women and WaterRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

A life-changing rappelling accident lead Antoinette Lee Toscano to choose to live the life of outdoor adventure she'd always dreamed of. And since then, she's dedicated herself to helping others make it easier to shape their lives for the better, too.Antoinette Lee Toscano is an outdoor industry consultant, writer, philanthropist, and motivational health and wellness speaker. In the Women & Water book, she shares how paddlesports have played a role in her ongoing healing for a Traumatic Brain Injury, spine injury, and PTSD.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Antoinette Lee ToscanoShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubSponsored by Danner Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesAntoinette Lee ToscanoInstagram: @antoinetteleetoscanoWebsite: AntoinetteToscano.comBlog: New Normal Big Life Our new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:The American Adventure Sports ClubAdventureTVAntoinette's Articles on Culturs MagDiversify Whitewater Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsor LinksDanner: Learn more about the new Danner Mountain 600 hiking bootsMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Olivia VanDamme's hope is that one day, in her older years, she'll be at the beach, covered in seaweed and still contributing to community science. Olivia has always felt comforted, alive, and happy in the ocean. And as an educator, poet, singer, environmentalist, surfer, and more – Olivia celebrates that in everything she does.On this episode, Olivia shares an original poem, “Tu Perteneces! Nadar Mija” which helps paint the picture of the role the ocean plays in her life – all while bursting with song and joy. We learn how Olivia straddles worlds by virtue of being herself, why she loves geography, how being an educator has informed her environmental life, and how we can all get involved in collecting data that helps shape the future of the lands and waters we recreate in.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Olivia VanDammeShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOlivia VanDammeInstagram: @olivialomasiOur new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:Seawitches ZineCalifornia Academy of SciencesPGMOneDina Gilio-WhitakerKrista ComerREU Summer Internship at Smithsonian Get involved with community science through the resources Olivia mentioned:iNaturalistCity Nature ChallengeSnapshot Cal CoastRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Eden Elgeti is a wild and pool swimmer in the United Kingdom, and is featured in our new book, Women and Water. The first line in her profile is, “I often joke through winter that I'd be more than happy to not swim and just turn up for the post-swim coffee and cake.” Of course, she goes on to share that she has always swum when given the opportunity, and it's taken her so many places, literally and figuratively. There's something so beautiful about Eden's relationship with the water. It's her constant companion. There's a lot that we admire about Eden - her ability to choose what's right for her, and to keep checking in to make sure she's still on the same page with herself. In this episode, we talk about how swimming shows up for her today (and vice versa), why she's taken a break from her social media account “@thetransgenderswimmer” and the community she's found swimming in London.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Eden ElgetiShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramSponsored by Danner BootsResourcesEden ElgetiWebsite: https://thetransgenderswimmer.co.ukOur new book, Women and WaterRegister for our Virtual Book Launch EventMentioned in conversation:Watch Eden, a short documentary filmSponsor linksDanner: Learn more about Danner Mountain 600: https://danner.com/mountain-600Rate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Bonnie Tsui's book, Why We Swim, dropped at a time when we were all looking for guidance on how to move our bodies in ways that took us out of our heads and into our element. But its message is continuous. Why We Swim is a must-read whether you think of yourself as a swimmer or not. It takes you to the source of our innately human relationship with water and weaves together history, science, and her own personal story to propel us on the journey.We wanted to start this Women and Water series with my conversation with Bonnie because she is truly an expert on why we gravitate to the ocean, lakes, and other waterways that provide us with so much. Bonnie shares more about Why We Swim, her own start to swimming, how swimming helps us feel free, and so much more. This is the first in a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Bonnie TsuiShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBonnie TsuiBonnieTsui.comInstagram: @bonnietsui8Twitter: Why We Swim Bonnie's childrens book: Sarah and the Big WaveOur new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:Caroline PaulFlorence Williams' The Nature FixRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We'll take the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. And you'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. But today, we're bringing you a special episode of Wild for Scotland, a show hosted by Kathi Kamleitner. It's truly a piece of audio art, and it's an ode to the wonder to be found beneath the water's surface. She created it in collaboration with Fran Turauskis and musician Jen Austin.This episode inspired by Kathi's time on a snorkeling residency on the Argyll coast in Scotland. A snorkeling residency sounds like an absolute dream - and Kathi's experience resulted in beautiful, poetic reflections. Kathi's audio poem within, titled Hope, was also commended by the Climate Creatives Challenge. If you enjoy this listen, we know you'll love Wild for Scotland. It's a show that's known for its immersive storytelling, and while this episode is no exception - it's particularly artful in its execution. Wild for Scotland is a welcome escape for anyone, whether they've been to Scotland, plan to travel there one day or are just looking for a relaxing armchair adventure.She Explores will be back next week with a brand new episode highlighting all things Women and Water.

Noami Grevemberg is a leader in the world of vanlife, and the founder of Diversify Vanlife, a platform that highlights less-heard voices in vanlife, road travel, and nomadic communities. It's also a resource that helps break down barriers to accessing life on the road, a lifestyle that Noami and her husband Dustin embarked on in 2016.We chatted with Noami towards the end of 2022, when she was coming off a much-needed vacation after finishing her first book, Living the Vanlife: On the Road Toward Sustainability, Community, and Joy. It's part memoir, part how-to guide, in which Noami shares the nitty gritty of their travels with candor, grace, and humor.The start of the book tells the story of how Noami immigrated to the US from Trinidad at just 16, and how she built a life for herself all on her own - from entering college at 25, to climbing the corporate ladder as an environmental scientist. All that hustle took its toll, and by her early 30's Noami was ready for a change. While she wouldn't have envisioned vanlife for herself when she flew to America as a teenager, it's a life she was able to choose for herself. And it's one that she wants others to be able to pursue too.This conversation with Noami is the perfect way to start a new year as we talk about resparking creativity after coming off a big project, realigning yourself with your values, what it took for her to create this book, and what aspiring vanlifers will gain from reading it when it's available this summer.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Noami GrevembergHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Noami GrevembergWebsite@irietoaurora on InstagramPlus Sized Outdoors YouTubePre-Order Living the VanlifePre-Order Women and WaterDiversify VanlifeWebsiteInstagramRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Welcome back to Enneagram IRL, the weekly podcast where we go beyond Enneagram theory and dive into practical understanding, new clarity, and fresh insight. We're talking about how each type is in REAL LIFE so you can remember – you're more than just a number. This week's episode of Enneagram IRL we meet with Grizel Caminas, an outdoor enthusiast and therapist who uses her platform to inspire folks to connect with nature to support their mental health. After backpacking over 5000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and part of the Continental Divide Trail, Grizel has been personally impacted by the healing that comes with Mother Nature and believes everyone deserves to experience that form of healing. Grizel has been featured on a variety of platforms in both the mental health and outdoor space, including Outside Magazine, REI Co-op Journal, Blue Ridge Magazine, She Explores, Backcountry, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Talkspace, and more.In this episode, we break down aspects of an Enneagram type Four as it applies to Grizel's experience of being a therapist, influencer, and lover of the outdoors. Follow Grizel on Instagram & Tik Tok: @grizelcaminasOr find her online at https://www.grizelcaminas.com/Here are our key takeaways: What led Grizel to become a therapist who also works with the EnneagramGrizel's perspective on the type Four passion of EnvyThe impact of social media — encountering envy, communicating pain and trauma, and striving for authenticity Grizel's experience with clients — creating connection, holding space for depth, & honoring their storiesWays to connect with Grizel and her workResources mentioned in this episode:The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard RisoListen to Underneath It All PodcastPatreon: Underneath It All PodcastUnderneath It All Podcast Episode with Guest Steph Barron HallWant to keep the conversation going? Join me on Instagram @ninetypesco to keep learning and chatting about how our types show up in REAL LIFE! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/ninetypesco/?hl=enLearn more about subtypes! Download my free subtypes guide here.Want to keep learning? Join my Enneagram in Real Life course to start applying all this Enneagram knowledge and start GROWING! Check it out here:  https://www.enneagramirl.comWant to stay up to date with all things Nine Types Co? Join my email-list and receive Enneagram reflections, thoughts about growth and personal development. Plus, you'll get priority access to new offers and courses! Sign up here.Not sure about your type? Get my free self-typing guide and a series of six emails to walk you through the whole process. Sign up here:https://ninetypes.co/selftyping-guide 

Victoria Amico would say that hiking 100% ruined her life, but in the best way possible. Seven years ago, she thought she knew what she wanted in her career and devoted her whole self to achieving her goals. But then hiking came along and forced her to examine what she really wanted. In the process, Victoria ended up learning how to choose herself and take up space with her body on the trail.Victoria shares how she got started hiking (and the transformation it inspired), why 100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail was the right number this year, why she started her social platform Plus Sized Outdoors, and her hopes for everyone out there listening. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Victoria AmicoHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Victoria Amico: @plus_sized_outdoors on InstagramPlus Sized Outdoors YouTubeMentioned in this episode:@chilltash@samortizphoto  @unlikelyhikers@fatgirlshiking@kweenwerk@ashleysadventureHiking My FeelingsEpisodes of She Explores featuring Hiking My Feelings Founder Sydney Williams:Lightening Trauma's Invisible Weight on the TrailA Big ExhaleIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like “Owning Her Body on the Trail” featuring Beth Bradley.Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Learn more about the Inquire Collection at Danner.com/inquireMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Whether she's rock climbing or sailing, McKayla Bower is motivated by always moving forward. And by setting her sights on becoming the first trans woman and queer person to circumnavigate the world solo in her sailboat Swirl, she's moving forward in more ways than one.We talk about what inspired the trip, how McKayla is preparing for the journey, the kinds of marine life she will encounter, and the big why behind this big endeavor.Featured in this episode: McKayla Bower (she/her)Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner BootsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: McKayla BowerWebsite: WhoisMcKaylaBower.comInstagram | YouTube  | TikTok | TwitterRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors Danner: Learn more about the Inquire Collection at Danner.com/inquireMusic is licensed through podcastmusic.com unless otherwise noted.Music also by Josh Woodward. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

A hello, what we've been up to, a new podcast Gale's working on called "Creative Fuel", and a fresh episode of She Explores comes back next week. ResourcesFollow Creative Fuel wherever you get podcastsCreative Fuel on Apple PodcastsCreative Fuel on SpotifyFollow About the Journey wherever you get podcastsAbout the Journey on Apple PodcastsAbout the Journey on SpotifyShe-Explores.comMusic by Josh Woodward 

On today's episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I am joined by Kara Richardson Whitely, a plus-size adventurer, influencer and advisor. Kara  is also the author of “Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds”, which is being made into a movie with “This Is Us'' actress Chrissy Metz producing and starring as her.For years, Kara received stunning travel catalogs in the mail. But as a plus size woman, she continually pushed off joy because of her limiting beliefs around her weight. The story she told herself was that she would become a legitimate hiker girl when she lost the weight. Today, we take listeners on a journey of courage and small pivots. She candidly shares her life-long challenges with binge eating and the inner work she has done to love herself just as she is. This book is so much more than a travel memoir. Kara actually made three trips up Mount Kilimanjaro. Each trip led her closer down the path of self-acceptance and self-love. The book is the story of her personal transformation.By having the courage to face her challenges, Kara has found a bigger purpose in her life…to advocate for size-inclusion with major brands. Kara  is a contributor to Backpacker and Outside Business Journal. She has helped brands such as L.L. Bean, KEEN and Discover Puerto Rico connect with plus-size audiences. She has presented for companies around the globe including Columbia Sportswear, Google, Pfizer, Smuckers Co. Uber, Dartmouth and Purdue. She has been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores and more.You can learn more about Kara at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/www.kararichardsonwhitely.comkararichardsonwhitely@gmail.com

How do you navigate your femininity in a male-dominated space like environmental fieldwork research? For Julia Bingham, it's been an exploration of self.Julia is an interdisciplinary marine scientist and currently a PhD candidate at Duke University. Her research is focused on improving conservation and fishery management through local communities' knowledge and values. But her discipline hasn't always been the social sciences. She's been engaged in field based coastal research in one form or another for nearly 10 years. In undergrad and post grad, their fieldwork had them on rocky shores, mudflats, beach dunes, forested streams, salt marshes, and onboard research boats.This is all important to know because today Julia's sharing their story of navigating femininity in the field. And whether you're also in environmental sciences or part of a wholely different profession or pasttime that has made you feel pressured to fit in, that has made you question what makes you “you”, Julia's words will resonate. Note: there are a few mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault in this episode. eatured in this episode: Julia Bingham (she/they)Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Julia A. Bingham: Instagram & TwitterRead the abridged version of Julia's essay on She-Explores.comRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed through Musicbed. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Steph Jagger and her mom, Sheila, took a camping road trip together in 2016 across the Rocky Mountains. So often, the purpose of a road trip, or spending time in the outdoors, is to get away from it all. But in this instance, Steph was driving towards something many of us might rather avoid: her mom had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia. And while Alzheimer's is something that's hard to talk about, odds are good that you have personal experience with this degenerative disease or another one that's similar.Those places that we are nervous to go are often the ones that call to us the most strongly. Or at a minimum, they tell us something about ourselves and what we need. In this episode, Steph shares about her trip, which she wrote about in her forthcoming memoir, Everything Left to Remember, what her mom continues to teach her, the benefits of sitting with grief, and an invitation to examine the relationships in your life that mirror the best parts of you.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Steph JaggerHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Uncruise AdventuresJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Steph Jagger: @stephjagger on InstagramWebsite: StephJagger.comPre-Order Everything Left to Remember (Available April 2022)Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-DiscoveryStory on Journalist Stephen GlassBrandy Carlile quote: “There is nothing more real or more practical in this universe than mysticism. Remember that, and it's usually sitting right smack in the middle of grief.”HFC WeAreHFC.orgRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesUncruise Adventures: Save $500 to $750 per person on sailings in the Sea of Cortez and Spring in Alaska 7-night adventures on bookings made through April 15, 2022 at http://uncruise.com/pages/EXPLOREMusic is licensed through Musicbed.

Ashley Adkins isn't a scientist, she simply loves recreational caving and the opportunity it offers folks with non-science background to contribute to the ongoing documentation and understanding of underground ecosystems.Listen as Ashley shares her experience getting into caving, which led to her very own dream seasonal job last summer. In a historically male-dominated activity that's known for gatekeeping, Ashley wants us to know about the new generation of cavers of all genders and specialties that are changing the sport for the better.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Ashley AdkinsHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Ashley Adkins: @ashandirons on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Cave diver Jill Heinerth and her book, Into the PlanetMicrobiologist and cave diver Hazel Barton + CaveScience.comRachel aka @PetzlPrincessNew to caving? Find your local grotto here. Nashville Grotto Montana Conservation Corps Application PageIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like ‘Shining a Light on Caving' featuring Katt Greaser.Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Music is licensed through Musicbed.

A special announcement from host Gale Straub about the future of this show. Prefer to read it rather than listen? Find the 3-minute transcript on the episode landing page (or linked in the Simplecast player).Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Sarah Dealy was not outdoorsy. But at age 20, during a severe bout of depression, she enrolled in a wilderness therapy program. By the end of the program, she wanted to become an “outdoor girl.”But becoming the outdoorswoman of her dreams didn't come naturally. Sarah was an indoor kid at heart. She disliked many of the activities she imagined her outdoorsy self doing.On the first episode of Out There Podcast's new season, Sarah takes us from the desert of Utah to the mountains of Colorado and explores what happens when the person you think you want to be doesn't mesh with the person you are.About Out ThereLaunched in 2015, Out There is a podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories outdoors. Host Willow Belden just launched their new season, which dives deep into the theme "Things I Thought I Knew." Each episode, they're sharing a story about an outdoor experience that changed someone's understanding of themselves, their world, or their humanity. Listen to Out There on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts are found.Featured in this episode: Sarah Dealy, Willow BeldenCredits:This episode was written, produced and sound-designed by Sarah Dealy.Editing by Willow Belden.Music includes selections from Blue Dot Sessions.She Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOut There's website“Best of Out There” playlist (this is a great introduction to the show for new listeners!)Sarah Dealy's websiteSign up here to be notified when Sarah's series about Troubled Teen wilderness programs comes outIf you are a parent who is considering sending your kid to a wilderness program, Sarah recommends the book Help at Any Cost by Maia SzalavitzRate this podcastRavel MediaEpisodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Sometimes adventure looks like picking up and moving 5000 miles away from your home to live in the subarctic. Four years ago, Kristen Berkeley was living in Toronto and blogging about fashion, makeup, and cooking. On a whim, she took a job in Yellowknife, a small city in the Northwest Territories of Canada. As a Black woman, Kristen was a bit nervous to move to a city that lacked the diversity of home, but she found herself surprised along the way. Yellowknife ended up being her gateway to incorporating the outdoors into her adventurous spirit, and she's since started a company called Amplify Outdoors to help invite and uplift more Black, Indigenous, and People of Colors into the otudoors with her.About Kristen: Kristen Berkeley (she/her) is originally from Toronto and has been living in the Northwest Territories for nearly four years. Kristen is a former journalist that enjoys writing about social issues and outdoor lifestyles. When she's not cooking delicious meals, Kristen can be found exploring the Northwest Territories and promoting diversity in outdoor spaces with her organization Amplify Outdoors.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Kristen BerkeleyHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Uncruise Adventures & IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Kristen BerkeleyInstagram: @Travel_AdventurehersAmplify OutdoorsWebsiteInstagram: @AmplifyOutdoorsEmpowerment SquaredLearn more about Yellowknives Dene First NationRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Uncruise Adventures: Save $500 to $750 per person on sailings in the Sea of Cortez and Spring in Alaska 7-night adventures on bookings made through April 15, 2022 at Uncruise.com/exploreMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

This week we're sharing our Audio Love...We want to introduce our listeners to She Explores. Gale Straub began this podcast in 2016 as a way to share women's stories of adventure and connections to the outdoors. Episodes feature stories of women being adventurous, audacious and inspiring...Today we're featuring a short clip of the episode Adventure Art Academy, an interview that Gale did with with Claire Giordano, where she hikes up Mount Baker to host an interactive painting class. To listen to the rest of the episode, subscribe to She Explores wherever you get your podcasts. This has been brought to you by the Audio Love Newsletter; Unforgettable short audio clips, with the incredible backstory, delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/Audio-love LINKS: She Explores on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_explores/ www.AdventureArtAcademy.com www.She-Explores.com https://www.thisisourtimepodcast.com/audio-love

Kenya Jackson-Saulters believes in the power of pairing meditation with time outside and cultivating rituals to help her channel the spirituality and peace of mind she finds in nature. In this episode, we hear all about the Nature Meditations deck she recently authored through Chronicle Books. It's a beautiful offering for her Outdoor Journal Tour community (and beyond) and a true reflection of her passion for the outdoors and mindfulness.As we find ourselves already a few weeks into a new year, time feels like it's on hyperdrive but Kenya helps remind us of the importance of grounding ourselves in the outdoors, setting aside time to dream, and celebrating the many ways we move forward. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Kenya Jackson-SaultersHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Kenya Jackson-SaultersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkenyaBuy the Nature Meditations DeckLearn more on Outdoor Journal Tour's websiteFind it on REI.comAmazonNature Meditations Deck release party February 7, 2022 in Atlanta, GA (Kenya will also be doing a reading for out of town and online participants)Outdoor Journal TourJanuary 2022 Words for Creating & BeingSubscribe to Creative Fuel, Anna's newsletterIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Hike, Journal, Meditate w/ Outdoor Journal TourWonder Walking Heals - Amy WonRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

How many times have we been told the story of the fearless leader — in work, in politics, in the mountains? When the stakes are high, it's natural to place our confidence in strength and certainty. To turn to the leader and believe they have no doubt. This story, which originally aired on She Explores in 2020, isn't about how to become a fearless leader in the mountains. Nor is it about how to overcome your fear, or even how to harness it. But it is about listening to what fear is trying to teach us. It's an opportunity to consider what kind of leader you need, as well as the one you might want to be. Hear more from She Explores here. Music in this episode includes works by Gracie & Rachel via Music Bed.

Listen to a preview of "This is Our Time" a storytelling podcast that takes you on an immersive adventure on a ship to Antarctica with host Samantha Hodder and 80 women who all work in STEM.About This is Our TimeLaunched in 2018, This is Our Time is a storytelling podcast that takes you on adventure to the end of the world. Season 2 follows Samantha, step by step, as podcaster-in-residence… as she goes all the way to Antarctica, aboard a small ship, with a group of 80 women who all work in STEM. It's a leadership journey, like none other. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Instagram: @ThisIsOurTimePodcastTwitter:  @ThisIsOurPodwww.thisisourtimepodcast.comOr sign up for the newsletter Audio Love to stay in touch: https://bit.ly/Audio-loveAbout She ExploresHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on Instagram

The idea that everything comes back around can be a comforting thought - especially as Anna Brones shares it:“I think that that's what we've really been doing in a larger way in the last two years. We've had to reckon with some of these larger questions about what it means to be human, what it means to exist, who we are when we don't have all of the external distractions. And so I think that that's what we are continuing to sit with. And I think your creative process is a way to sit with those things. And I think that's why investing in creative process is so important because at the end of the day, being creative is being human.”Anna was on She Explores back in April of 2020 for a conversation called ‘Creativity to Guide Us Through.' It was around the start of lockdown and life as we knew it was changing. To kick off 2022, we're revisiting portions of this conversation on creativity and nature that feel just as relevant today and we also catch up with Anna as she shares some valuable advice on approaching January in a gentle way. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Anna BronesHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by TentreeJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Anna BronesInstagram: @AnnaBronesWebsite: AnnaBrones.comMentioned in the episode:January 2022 Words for Creating & BeingSubscribe to Creative Fuel, Anna's newsletterIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Adventure Art Academy: Claire GiordanoCreativity to Guide Us Through: Anna BronesRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesTentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

We are back for a new year of amazing stories and I can't wait for all the conversations taking place this year on Open Space Radio! To kick off 2022, I'm thrilled to welcome someone who is making some big waves in the outdoor recreation industry. Dani Reyes-Acosta is a mountain athlete and storyteller rewriting the narrative of who plays outside and how we build community with others on this planet. Originally from Southern California, she has traveled through Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Andorra, Canada and the U.S. building her mountain craft since 2014, when she graduated from corporate life with a one-way ticket to South America. A splitboarder, rock climber, mountain runner, and waterwoman, she has been featured in the Washington Post, She Explores, Women on the Road, the Los Angeles Times and regional publications throughout the American West. Currently partnered with Protect Our Winters, Salomon, Suunto, Trail Butter, Anon Optics and Athletic Brewing, her mission is to inspire individual action and collective communion through self-care and self-determination found in the outdoors. She also works very closely with Latino Outdoors, whose vision is a world where all Latino communities enjoy nature as a safe, inclusive and welcoming place – a world where the outdoors is a place to share and celebrate stories, knowledge and culture, while growing leadership and an active community of Latino outdoor users, mentors and stewards. Dani's goal as a mountain athlete is to find the limits of her possible, searching for high peaks and ski lines that tell the story of Mother Earth's most impacted places. Tune in to the episode below to learn more about Dani, how her love for the outdoors began, and the mission she is on as an athlete and storyteller exploring the human experience. You'll also learn: How has access to the outdoors has personally played a role in Dani's life. Why human-centered design is so critical when thinking of public spaces. The importance of being a responsible steward of the land and how local park and recreation professionals can provide educational opportunities around environmental stewardship. How park and recreation professionals can support both tourism and their local community members in their parks and programs. How we can use our power to create space for those who have historically been underrepresented or left out of outdoor recreation conversations. What Dani's most proud of thus far in her work, and much more! Related Links: Follow Dani on Instagram Connect with Dani on LinkedIn Dani's website Protect Our Winters Latino Outdoors

The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is a coalition of ethnically and racially diverse leaders dedicated to ensuring youth from historically excluded communities have access to meaningful experiences in the outdoors. As a team, the Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is campaigning for the creation of a national fund that could secure long term investments in programs that provide opportunities for all our youth to spend time outdoors. In this episode, Gabaccia is our guide as we learn about equity, the importance of outdoor equity funds, and what it takes to get legislation across the finish line. This is the last of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno in 2021 as part of our She Explores host residency program. It's also our last episode of the year. Thanks for being here.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Teresa Martinez, Jessica Loya, and Laura FloresHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoWith support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Tentree & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOutdoor F.U.T.U.R.E.Featured in this episode: Teresa Martinez: Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail CoalitionJessica Loya: Environmental and Conservation Policy Expert and the manager of the Next 100 CoalitionLaura Flores: Teacher and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Latino OutdoorsNuestra Tierra See Us OutsideRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesRumpl: Get 15% off your first order with code “SHE15” at checkout at Rumpl.com.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Join environmental artist Claire Giordano in the field as she teaches plein air painting in stunning landscapes like alpine lakes, old growth forests, beneath sandstone cliffs, oceanside, and glaciers. While Claire loves sharing the fun and beauty of experiencing these places through her virtual course, The Adventure Art Academy, there's an intention behind the class that is more than meets the eye. As an artist, writer, and educator, Claire strives to creatively explore the interwoven patterns of people, place, and climate change. She sees creating art as a gateway to truly seeing and experiencing landscape - in particular, identifying the effects of climate change. Claire also sees it as a way to let go and experiment, which we don't often get to experience in our daily lives. In this episode, Claire shares the motivations behind starting this class, her philosophy of infusing adventure into the day-to-day, and takes us with her into the backcountry.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Claire Giordano Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner, Tentree, Rumpl, & Hibear OutdoorsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Claire GiordanoInstagram: @ClairesWanderingsWebsite: ClairesWanderings.comThe Adventure Art AcademyMentioned in the episode:Inspiring Girls ExpeditionsIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Nature Up Close: Science Illustrator Kristin LinkCreativity to Guide Us Through: Anna BronesRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesHibear Outdoors: Get free shipping off any order over $50 with code EXPLORE at checkout.Danner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Nicole Antoinette recently released a trail journal of her 2017 thru-hike of the Arizona Trail called “How to Be Alone.” And that's what we met up to talk about on a trail near Boston: how her first thru hike came to be, how she persevered, and why she decided to add to the trail journal canon. While quitting can indeed be a kindness, Nicole solo hiked all 800 rugged miles of the Arizona Trail. And it all started when she was over 30,000 feet up in the air, reading a book on a plane.While Nicole says she's a “recovering advice giver,” we know there's lots of wisdom to be found in this episode: about knowing when it's time to take a leap, how to get to know yourself better, giving back through your creative work, and more. Join us on the trail as we crunch leaves, get spun around, and find our way back again.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Nicole AntoinetteHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner, Tentree, Rumpl, & DUERJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Nicole AntoinetteInstagram: @Nic.AntoinetteWebsite: NicoleAntoinette.comBuy: How To Be Alone: An 800 Mile Hike on the Arizona TrailMentioned in the episode:Thru Hiking Will Break Your HeartIndigenous Environmental NetworkIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:“Quitting Can Be a Kindness - Nicole Antoinette”“Bobbing at the Surface - Carrot Quinn”Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDUER: Get 15% off at shopDUER.com with code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkout.Danner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

As a little girl, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant loved watching nature shows -- and she paid a lot of attention to the humans that showed up in front of the camera. Not seeing anyone in the host position who looked like her as a Black woman, Rae made it her goal to become a wildlife ecologist and to help change the face of who holds the expertise and shows up for some of the most unique animals in the world. Today, she's so proud to be the voice of a new podcast from PBS, Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.Rae not only contributes to change through showing up as her full self, she's also dedicated to creating more equitable opportunities for young people to experience nature. She does this in many ways, most notably as the mother to two young girls and serving on the board of NatureBridge.After 15 years as a wildlife ecologist and conservation scientist, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has a lot of valuable life lessons to share, be it the way she looks back at her own career with compassion for her younger self, the importance of doing exactly what she wants to do with her free time, or the joy that is cuddling baby bears -- just don't try the latter at home!Featured in this episode: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant @RaeWynnGrantHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner Rumpl, & Minus33Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Instagram & WebsiteLearn more about Rae's podcast via PBS: "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant"Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsShare your unique holiday traditions on an upcoming episode of She Explores.Enjoyed this episode? You might like these too:Giving Wildlife a Second Change: Sirena RanaButterflies, Bison, & the Border Wall: Conservationist Krista SchylerSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comMinus33: Tune into the episode for 15% off your next order at Minus33.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Rebecca Sperry was in the middle of a big hiking challenge when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2020: she was tracing all 1400+ miles of trails in the White Mountains. While she had to put that quest on pause during cancer treatment, it didn't stop her from hiking. Once Rebecca got cleared by her doctor, she hiked every single week. Her reasons are multifold: exercise can help make chemotherapy more tolerable, she wanted to see what was possible (and show others that it's possible to stay active through cancer). Most of all, hiking is a really big part of who Rebecca is. Cancer can take a lot away, but not that.Featured in this episode: Rebecca Sperry @SockedInHikesHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Minus33, Danner & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Rebecca Sperry @SockedInHikesActive Thru Cancer @Active_Thru_Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEpisodes mentioned at the end of the episode:Lindsey Ingram - Meeting Yourself Where You're AtBecky Marcelliano - A Few Big LeapsSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comMinus33: Tune into the episode for 15% off your next order at Minus33.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Shaandiin Cedar is on the solution side of fighting the climate crisis and invites you to join in, too. A problem-solver by nature, Shaandiin is taking both a bottom-up and a top-down approach to activating climate solutions through her grassroots and corporate sustainability efforts. As an Indigenous woman and the daughter of activists, Shaandin's commitment to justice for people and the environment is woven into her being. In this episode, we learn that all the technology exists today to help stop the negative effects of climate change - and part of Shaandiin Cedar's work as an associate at Powerhouse fund is helping cleantech companies access capital to harness that technology and help solve the climate crisis. We also learn about all that Shaandiin is doing on a grassroots level to advocate for social and environmental justice - and all that you can do to take action if you have the means to do so.Featured in this episode: Shaandiin Cedar @shaandiinHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode:Shaandiin Cedar: Instagram | LinkedInShaandiin's writing on GreenBizCompanies & Organization Mentioned in the EpisodePowerhouseNativesOutdoorsNDN CollectiveArticles MentionedGrist: Indigenous Activism in Canada has staved of 25% of US & Canada's emisions Project Drawdown: Top 100 Climate SolutionsIPCC ReportNative Land AppAbout Powerhouse founder Emily KirschVenture Capital TermsSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

For far too long, we were told that Man was the hunter and Woman the gatherer. Are we surprised to have witnessed a “hunting industry” that for decades has only catered to the interests of men? Recent studies actually contradict the beliefs that prehistoric women weren't hunters and in this episode, residency host Gabaccia Moreno is our guide through the stories and reflections of women who have found a role for hunting in their lives, only about 10,000 years after our predecessors did.To help paint a picture of hunting that reflects a spectrum of perspectives, Gabaccia talked with women from different generations, locations, ethnicities, levels of experience, and choices of weapon. By no means is every woman hunter here represented, but the few that are, have shared valuable lessons that anyone can learn from.This is the fifth of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Tracy Ross (she/her), Kamilia Elsisie (she/her), Jess Johnson (she/her), Gabi Peña (she/they), Miriam Garcia-Jorns (she/her), and Lydia Parker (she/her); Voice submission from Gabi's father, Angel Peña.Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoEdited by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Tracy Ross @heli_girl_1970Kamilia Elsisie: @kamkam520Jess Johnson: @jesscjohnson_Gabi PeñaMiriam Garcia-Jorns: @mgjornsLydia Parker: @lydiaparker123Artemis Sportswomen: Instagram & WebsiteHunters of Color: Instagram & WebsiteHunting + Conservation StatsFemale Hunters in the Early AmericasMan the Hunter, Woman the Gatherer? Nuestra Tierra Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesRumpl: Get 15% off your first order with code “SHE15” at checkout at Rumpl.com.Yonder: Learn more at book a nature-rich stay at Yonder.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic styles by visiting Danner.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

In honor of WorldPride, we're revisiting our 2018 conversation with Elyse Rylander. Elyse is the founder and executive director of OUT There Adventures, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering queer young people through their connection with the natural world. Elyse believes nature is a disruptive force for queer youth and hopes to positively foster their identities and love of the outdoors.She's doing so through her nonprofit, OUT There Adventures. By partnering with existing organizations like Outward Bound and Northwest Youth Corps, she's reaching more queer kids and multiplying the potential impact of OUT There's mission. It takes time, energy, and capital to build a nonprofit. Elyse shares the challenges and rewards of the last five years of work and her vision for years to come.Elyse is also a Co-Creator of the LGBTQ Outdoor Summit and is using this opportunity to announce that there are now dates for the 4th summit! Mark your calendar for April 1 - 4, 2022 at the National Conservation Training Center in West Virginia.You can also find this episode as part of the WorldPride Pod Stage, wherever podcasts are found.Featuring: Elyse Rylander, Founder and Executive Director of OUT There Adventures; Co-creator of the LGBTQ Outdoor SummitHosted & Produced by Gale Straub Sponsored by Goodr, Yonder, Rumpl, & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOut There Adventures: Website & InstagramLGBTQ Outdoor SummitElyse's personal instagramWorldPride Pod Stage Sponsor Websites & Discount CodesGoodr: Head over to www.goodr.com and enter EXPLORE15 at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Yonder: Book an escape in nature and find your Yonder at Yonder.com.Rumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Today we are going outside for the episode. She Explores is a podcast made by Ravel media and hosted by Gale Straub. She is exploring the world of outdoor sports, nature and wildlife through the eyes of women. This by doing heartwarming and inspiring interviews that show that the outdoors are for more than straight middle age men with beards. The episode we are going to listen to she will be interviewing Elyse Rylander who is the founder of "Out There Adventures" and the LGBTQ Outdoor Summit. She puts her effort into inspiring people of the LGBTQI+-community to experience the nature and the joys of outdoor adventures. World Pride Pod Stage will be a place where you can listen to all time favorites and discover new shows that you never heard of.  It will be a new podcast every day but the joint theme is that all episodes will have a queer theme, regardless if the show is queer or not in general. Webpages to visit: WorldPride Pod Stage webpage: www.worldpridepodstage.com World Pride 2021: https://copenhagen2021.com/ She Explores webpage: https://she-explores.com/ Produced by Bonnier News Brand Studio Podcast host: Yaël Pool Production and editing: Pelle Estborn Web page and graphics Marcus Kilander and Frida Diaz

Your stories of the unexpected kindness you've found in the outdoors - from strangers, from nature. We've all been finding solace in nature after a hard year, and we wanted to gather your stories to inspire a kinder outdoor world. Of course, as we've talked about a lot on the show - the outdoors is not a utopia, or a place we can escape systemic issues. But kindness can create a chain reaction that has long-term impacts for good. Featured in this episode: Helen Wallis, Kelly Hines, Trisha Stull, Ruth Nolan, Lois Van Leer, Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe, Jo Ann Hickey, and Andrea Schmuttermaer.Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubAdditional Editorial Support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Goodr, Yonder, Rumpl, & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Helen Wallis: Instagram @thewalkingtravellerKelly Hines: Instagram @smellyhinesTrisha Stull: Instagram @tjthewildechildRuth Nolan: Instagram & Twitter @ruthnolan  Lois Van LeerHiranya de Alwis JayasingheJo Ann Hickey: Instagram @adkgirl4Andrea Schmuttermaier: Instagram @drea.venturesTrail EtiquetteMelanin Base Camp: 7 Things My White Outdoorsy Friends Don't Understand About RaceBackpacker: Women in the Backcountry Don't Need Your HelpClimate CrisisIPCC reportIntersectional Environmentalist's Summary of the IPCC ReportThe Atlantic “It's Grim”Grist: UN report places new emphasis on climate tipping pointsRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesGoodr: Head over to www.goodr.com and enter EXPLORE15 at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Yonder: Book an escape in nature and find your Yonder at Yonder.com.Rumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Brianne Lauro was born and raised on Hawai'i Island and learned how to hunt, fish, and dive from her father at a young age. She's carried this passion into adulthood, along with a commitment to honoring all the lands and waters of the island through giving back as they have given to her and her family. In conversation with Gabaccia Moreno, Brianne shares what drives her, how she would like to see the conservation conversation shift, why she's documenting the knowledge of her family, and her hopes for the future. About Brianne, in her own words: Brianne Lauro is a descendant of Filipino plantation workers and the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of Hawai'i fishers and hunters. Born and raised on Hawai'i Island, she learned how to hunt, fish, and dive from her father at a young age, which she continues to do to this day. For generations, Hawai'i's lands and waters have taken care of her and her family, and she's committed to a lifetime of reciprocating that gift through conservation. Throughout the past year, Brianne has become a storyteller for her family — documenting and preserving the knowledge and life stories of her loved ones, past and present. In 2020, Brianne was awarded the two most prestigious scholarships established by Congress, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship and the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. At her core, Brianne is a lover of family, heritage, local knowledge, and conservation.This is the fourth of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Brianne Lauro (she/her)Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoAdditional Support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Organifi & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Brianne LauroInstagram: @Brianne_LauroRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesOrganifi: Head to Organifi.com/explore and get 20% off your order with code EXPLORE Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

In our first episode on matrescence, we talked about continuing to carry a love for nature and time outside into pregnancy as we prepare for the major life change of becoming a parent. This episode continues into the next phase in the process, when the much-anticipated birth is over, and we step into this new role and all that it entails, indoors and out.From the tender early days of the fourth trimester, to integrating the outdoors into your little one's lives as they grow, the postpartum phase of matrescence is a complex period of healing, care-giving, bonding, learning and un-learning. It's a time that can simultaneously hold grief and ambivalence, and profound joy — all in the same hand.In this episode, we'll hear from Rukmini Halliwell and Rachel Barrett again, speaking about the early days with their children Zen and Lola, who are now 21 months and 9 months old, respectively. And we'll also be joined by Jessie Harrold, a coach and a doula who supports women through various rites of passage, including that of matresence. Listen to part 1, available on your feed now.Featured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell, Rachel Barrett, & Jessie HarroldHosted & Produced by Hailey HirstEditing & production support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, Goodr, & OrganifiJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell: Instagram @rukminihalliwellRachel Barrett: Instagram @luminiousandwildJessie Harrold:  Instagram @jessie.es.harrold | Podcast | WebsiteSubmit Your Story of KindnessMatrescence--What is it?Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesYonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.Goodr: Get 15% off your sunglasses order by using the code EXPLORE15 at checkout at Goodr.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic women's styles by visiting Danner.com.Organifi: Head to organifi.com/explore and use code EXPLORE for 20% off. Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

“It's about the Journey not the destination.”Today I got to sit down and talk with the event lead organizer for the upcoming GoPro Mountain Games. Dave explains all that goes into hosting a premier event on this large scale. We also dive deep into the hard decisions that were made to postpone and pivot during the COVID pandemic as well as make the decision early on to try and make it happen to reopen in 2021. This conversation gives a great insight into what all goes into hosting events on a large scale from the organization, management, brand partnership and those tough decisions that need to be made. I sure am stoked to be heading to Vail this week and I hope to be able to see some of you there. Book- Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan Podcast Reference- She Explores GoPro Mountain Games Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview. Thanks for listening,Nick Troutman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our last episode of season 1, we welcome queer Russian-Jewish refugee storyteller and activist — and former Hidden Compass editor — Sonya Pevzner to Hidden Compass, The Podcast. As always, Sonya blows us away by her courage and candor as she speaks with Sabine and Sivani about the heartache of prejudice, the serendipity of survival, and the triumph of claiming a right to our own family histories. But first, journey with us, as Sonya takes us to the siege of Leningrad and its aftermath to honor a family story as wrenching as heartbreak and as “Sweet as Challah.”Storyteller: Sonya Pevzner's experience as a queer Russian-Jewish refugee informs much of her work, from storytelling to activism. This former Hidden Compass editor has hiked all over remote northwest Montana looking for grizzly bears, spent summer nights trapping endangered bats in the woodlands of Pennsylvania, worked on farms from Oregon to Norway, and taken the trans-Siberian railroad from Moscow to Mongolia. Her writing and photography have been featured in Elevation Outdoors, She Explores, Wylder Goods, Boulder Weekly, Outdoor Retailer Magazine, and Hidden Compass. See more of her work at https://sonyapevzner.com/my-work, and explore her Hidden Compass profile page at https://hiddencompass.net/journalist/sonya-pevzner/.Sonya did some spectacular editing while at Hidden Compass, and one of the pieces she edited, “Wade in the Water,” is mentioned in this interview. Read that story, written by Alexandria Scott and with paintings by Latasha Dunston, at https://hiddencompass.net/story/wade-in-the-water/.Story: “Sweet as Challah” first appeared in the spring 2020 issue of Hidden Compass, The Magazine as a feature in our Time Travel department. It won a silver award in the 15th Annual Solas awards for best travel writing. See the full story and its accompanying photos at www.hiddencompass.net/story/sweet-as-challah.Hidden Compass, The Magazine: If you like the stories you hear on this podcast, you'll love our magazine, which brings you more stories, alongside stunning photography and bespoke artwork. And you get to be a part of it! See the faces and hear the voices of the people behind our stories, and help us forge an alliance to turn storytellers and explorers into heroes and champion a new age of discovery. Learn more at hiddencompass.net, and sign up for our newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/8539a03c8c0c/hclanding2020-explorers.Thanks so much for listening, and we'll be back later this year for season 2 of Hidden Compass, The Podcast. Our theme will be Against the Odds, and we'll introduce you to more stories and storytellers venturing to the frontiers of courage and curiosity. See you then!

Can we hit the road responsibly during a pandemic? As someone planning to car camp or take a drive into the wilderness, you might not feel like you alone could make a huge impact on this pandemic-- but the reality is that travel can lead to transmission-- which means that travelers have the capacity to create an immense effect on the trajectory of viral spread.The good news is that we're not here to make you feel guilty. We know you want to travel (we do too!), but more importantly: we want you to be knowledgeable and prepared, whether you're planning to get out there soon, or hoping to sometime later in 2020. In this episode, we're aiming to help in that process by providing you with questions, tips, and tools to make your own, best decisions at the time. We look at information through the eyes of women who love to travel and also hold public health as a top priority: Seattle-based nurse and overlander Emily Scott, travel nurse Em Cheng, and founder of the Outdoor Advocacy Project, Katie Boué.So tune in and get ready to be honest with yourself when it comes to responsible travel. Because the safer we are collectively, the more we can actually go out and do.Featured in this episode:Emily ScottFollow Emily on Instagram: @twodustytravelersEmily's travel blog: Two Dusty TravelersEm ChengFollow Em on Instagram: @explorn_emchengKatie BouéFollow Katie on Instagram: @katieboueKatie founded the Outdoor Advocacy Project. Check it out!Resources for responsible recreation:Interested in diving into how to hit the trails and water with responsibility in mind? Our sister show, She Explores, took a look at these considerations in their most recent episode, 150: Playing it Safe: Outdoor Rec & COVID-19Learn the 6 steps to recreate responsibly here.Katie Boué created an Instagram Story series on the specific steps she takes to plan local, self-contained camping trips. Check it out here.Resources on supporting the Navajo Nation & other Indigenous communities:Official Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief FundNative Womens Wilderness just completed their first round of donations of food and hygiene boxes to folks in the Navajo Nation. Continue to support their efforts by donating here.Natives Outdoors is running a COVID-19 print sale for Navajo relief. See the print here.The NDN Collective COVID-19 Response Project aims to provide support to Indigenous communities across the US.Do you know whose land you're on? Or what reservations are nearby to where you might plan to travel to or through? Start here.Resources for proper mask usage:Emily Scott joined us for our latest Road Tip Tuesday to answer questions and demonstrate proper face mask usage. Check it out here.Resources for continued learning about infectious disease:Samantha Yammine: @science.samLaurel Bristow: @kinggutterbabyHeather Caslin Findley: @heather.caslin.phdJessica Malaty Rivera: @jessicamalatyriveraScience VS PodcastCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)World Health Organization (WHO)We want to connect with you! Join our community online:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Photographer Alison Turner and mixed media artist Amanda Sandlin share about their creative practices on the road. This week, we're sharing an early episode of our sister podcast, "She Explores." Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Alison Turner has lived in and out of a van for the past 8 years, and traveled in a teardrop trailer and tent before that. She picked up photography 10 years ago and has been pursuing it since. We learn that there are many reasons Alison loves to escape in her van with her rescue dog Max. Since recording, she now has two adventure dogs.Amanda was relatively new to her life in her built-out minivan. She'd been on the road three months and was learning how to maintain her creative practice on the move. She found that it wasn't easy, but she enjoyed pushing herself and meeting new people. Amanda still works as an artist and is located near Denver, CO.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Alison feels most like herself alone with her dog Max in thebackcountryWhy Alison loves taking photosWhat the photographic process is like for AlisonThe importance of reaching out to those you admireWhen Amanda started to identify as an artistThe challenges Amanda has come up against as a fine artist with amobile studioWhy social media doesn't always tell the full picture of creativityHow travel has made Amanda appreciate people more than everResources mentioned in this episode:Follow Alison on Instagram - @alisontravelsAlison's portfolio - Alison Turner PhotoFollow Amanda on Instagram - @atwildwomanAmanda's portfolio - Amanda SandlinJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward and Jason ShawA production of Ravel Media

You can find the full episode description and show notes at https://edgeofcomfort.com/eocp19/   Sarah Attar (@sarahattar) is a a two-time Olympian and a professional runner with the Mammoth Track Club and On Running in Mammoth Lakes, California. In 2012 at the Olympic Games in London, Sarah represented Saudi Arabia as one of their first-ever female Olympians. Also at this time, she just finished her sophomore year in college. Since her first Olympics, Sarah continues to pursue her passion of running, while sharing it with others and inspiring many people around the world. She ran in the Rio 2016 Olympics, completing her 10th marathon, and is currently training for Tokyo 2020. Sarah recently completed the Chicago Marathon in October 2018. This marked her 11th marathon and a new personal record of 03:07:16.  Other notable achievements include: Being featured on a Boston Marathon Banner Making the cover of Women's Running Magazine, highlighted as one of the 10 most powerful women in running. Being featured and having her own works published in multiple media outlets, including Field Mag and She Explores. Whether it's photography, writing, or another creative outlet, Sarah finds inspiration from the landscapes she runs through, and utilizes this to fuel her art. Sarah experiences running as a moving meditation in many forms and she loves tapping into this rhythm out on the roads and trails. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics and Sarah shares a lot of valuable insights from her life. Whether or not you enjoy running, I guarantee you will learn something new from our conversation. Thank you for listening and enjoy!   You can find the full episode description and show notes at https://edgeofcomfort.com/eocp19/

River surfing, a niche but growing sport, has taken Brittany Parker from one river to another since 2011, from successful competitions in Colorado, to completing a first descent of the Zambezi River in Africa by stand up paddleboard, to co-founding an instructional river surfing business called RVR 2 RVR. This year, things started off really promising for Brittany-- but then it all changed.For Brittany, this past season has been one full of trauma, change, transition, growth, and-- as you'll hear time and again in this episode-- letting go. Because when we go through big changes-- and especially when they're unplanned-- the key to moving forward is all in how well we can let go of the expectations that were, to make room for what comes next.In this episode, you'll hear:About Brittany's new-to-her 1994 Ford Coach House vanWhat river surfing is, and how Brittany first got started doing itHow Brittany went from being a novice to a competitive river surferThe accident that changed the course of Brittany's year in a big wayHow her close friend and business partner Natali helped Brittanyusing her Wilderness First Responder trainingBrittany's current journey of healingThe importance of tuning into your body, no matter your healthHer insights on letting go of expectationsBrittany and Natali's whitewater SUP instruction and excursioncompany, RVR 2 RVRBrittany's advice for anyone out there wanting to try something new,take a risk, or get out on the road.Resources mentioned in this episode:Brittany Parker - @bp.surfs on Instagram and her blog, bp.surfsListen to Brittany's new podcast, Ride The SwellNatali Zollinger - @natalizollinger on InstagramRVR 2 RVR - @rvr2rvr on InstagramBadfish SUPAnd She's Dope TooInterested in becoming Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness FirstResponder certified? Find a Wilderness Medicine course near you.She Explores, a book by Gale Straub - available for pre-order now!Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & PromotionsBenchmark Maps: use code WOMENONTHEROAD at checkout for 20% off!RumplLimited Edition Rumpl x Yakima x Stickfort Puffy BlanketEnter to win an incredible prize pack through the #mymountainhomephoto contest!Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Logan Nickleson, Josh Woodward, and Hyson via Free Music Archive using a CC by A license. Additional sound by Herbert Boland via Free Sound using a CC by A license.A production of Ravel Media

You can find home in the most unexpected places. And if you're Shruthi Lapp, you find it in South America.When Shruthi took off over two years ago in a camper with her husband, Peter, she wasn't expecting to end up in Baja, Mexico, wishing she could keep driving further south. She also wasn't expecting to take her camper to Miami, put it in a shipping container and-- knowing little Spanish-- meet it down in Colombia. But when you feel at home somewhere, you take your rolling home and your sense of adventure straight there.From practical tips on traveling to and through South America, to charming anecdotes of her time on the road thus far, this episode will take you on a joy ride through some places we have yet to cover on this series.About Shruthi:Probably searching for her next falafel. Llama/Alpaca enthusiast. Currently exploring the South American continent in a 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon GL with a camera in-hand at all times.In this episode, you'll hear:How Shruthi's camper first came into her life when she was a teenagerThe trip that inspired Shruthi and her husband to do more long termtravelThe unexpected story of what happened when Shruthi put in her 2week's noticeHow Shruthi's family reacted to her plans to travel on the road withher husbandA few of the ways Shruthi keeps in touch with her family while shetravelsWhy she loves Baja, Mexico so much, and how it inspired more travelHow to ship your camper van from the US to South AmericaAssumptions Shruthi encountered about traveling in South AmericaThe challenges-- and hilarity-- of being a beginner Spanish speakerHow Shruthi finds free camping in South AmericaWhy you should feel comfortable talking to locals and asking for helpTips for preparing for yourself for road travel through South AmericaResources mentioned in this episode:Follow Shruthi on Instagram - @holidayatseeShruthi's travel blog - Holiday At SeeShipping Our Van to South America: Miami to Cartagena - Holiday AtSeeThe language learning book Shruthi swears byThank you to our sponsors, Sawyer, Kuju Coffee, High Hopes HammocksPartner Discounts and Giveaways!Enter the Sawyer Giveaway with She Explores!You can get 30% off High Hopes Hammock products by using code SHEEXPLORES30 at checkoutShop Kuju Coffee online and get 20% off your order with code WOMENONTHEROADCheck out Monkii's line of traveling strength training products,and see their new KickstarterConnect to the community online:Plus, a special On the Road, Our Way Facebook group for podcastlisteners!All the episodes online via https://www.ravelmedia.co/wotr-podcastEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Johnny Clay, Jason Shaw, and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Host Laura Borichevsky shares her backstory - which includes a bit of trepidation about setting off on the road in her Ford Transit van full time. So she turns to some current and former travelers to get their advice for life on 4 wheels. Laura asks the question:What do you wish you knew before hitting the road?Since Laura doesn't have a time machine, talking with Laura Patton of Mobile Roamers and Gale Straub (host & founder of She Explores) is the next best thing. We also get to hear voice submissions answering the question from women who've lived the lifestyle first hand: Juliana Linder of @homesweetvan, Alexandra Ulmke of @agirlandhervan, Emily King of @wheresmyofficenow, Morgan Brown, Emelia Wint, and Ariel Ferree of We the Wildflowers.If you're curious about making the leap to full time travel, love taking long road trips on the weekends, or just want to meet some adventurous women - this episode is for you.Learn more via https://www.ravelmedia.co/wotr-podcast.See Laura Borichevsky' photography at www.howsheviewsit.comIf you enjoy this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream stories!Join the “On the Road, Our Way” Facebook Group