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Send us a textIn this episode we interview Ting Ting, Head of Marketing at Orum, a Series B startup transforming sales tech through real-time, phone-based pipeline generation.What you'll learn in this episode:Why authenticity now outweighs polish in B2B marketingHow consumer trends are reshaping professional content strategiesTactical ways to blend thought leadership with brand messagingThe art of empowering employees to create content without going off-brandHow “low-production” video is redefining trust in B2B spacesPractical insights on internal enablement and user-generated advocacyWhat it means to “dogfood” your product and turn it into internal gold

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Show Notes:Angela's Links:https://alpinist007.com/ (personal website)Angela Hawse takes helm of American Mountain Guides Association board as group leans on women to foster change in guiding cultureEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Angela Hawse.Angela was the 6th woman in the U.S. to become an IFMGA mountain guide with a successful career spanning over three decades. She's trained and examined aspiring guides for the AMGA for the past 19 years and served as the AMGA president for five. Angela's led over 30 high altitude mountaineering expeditions to the world's Greater Ranges and guided remote trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. She skied from Sweden to Norway across Lapland, reached the South Summit of Mt. Everest (500' higher than K2) and has led numerous technical all-women's ascents.She's currently on the board of the IFMGA and the 1st woman and non-European to join the Technical Commission. Angela has a Master's Degree in International Mountain Conservation, is on the POW Alliance Team and a Black Diamond athlete. In 2011 she was awarded AMGA Guide of the Year and in 2022 received the AMGA Lifetime Achievement in Guiding Award.I love that she considers herself successful in mountain guiding because she still loves the profession and is still in it for the same reason that she got into it initially. She established a lifelong love of playing in the mountains since she was a kid. Her curiosity let her explore all facets of life related to guiding, and she hardly found boredom. We talked about dealing with burnout, giving back to the communities, her AMGA work, changes in the environment and the industry in the past 30+ years, and making a guide career sustainable. I'm super inspired by all the wisdom Angela brought in. Now please enjoy this episode with Angela Hawse.Things We Talked about:Has been guiding for 3.5 decades and still going strongAngele's special sauce to keep her in the industry for this longStay curiousDiversifyMental bandwidthChildhoodPrescott college and first role modelWas a dedicated climber for many many years before thinking about guidingVarious jobs from Outward Bound, an adjunct position in Prescott, working for different guide services so on and so forthExpeditions and giving backAll women's expeditionsWhat was is like being one of few female guides back then?Ways to develop confidenceAMGA president – what happened during those yearsAMGA's DEI workAngela deeply cares about climate changeTrends and changes Angela saw in the past 3.5 decades in the mountains and in the industryBeing a guide in the US full timeWhat does Angela's work consist of now?Alpinist 007

Ting Ting is an adventurer who discovered climbing at 32 with no athletic background and went all in, driven by the fear of running out of time. After seven years of vanlifing and traveling frugally to pursue climbing, she's tackled alpine first ascents in Asia and Patagonia, big walls, desert towers, and even a 20-day Winds traverse bagging 33 peaks along the Continental Divide. Now, at 49, she may be stepping back from expeditions, but performance climbing goals are still alive, driven by the belief that her best day is yet to come. Join us as we explore the mindset of someone who's redefined what's possible and continues to push her limits.Host: Jacalyn Gross @jacalyngrossGuest: Ting Ting @szutingyiProducer: Jeremy Canaria @jeremycanaryEditor: Jacalyn GrossOriginal Music by: Pete AlbaPhoto: David Anderson @thewildsights

Artist Ting Ting Cheng uses a traumatic experience to educate in her recent show "They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine." Held at Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab in Taipei, Cheng explores digital gender-based violence which the United Nations Population Fund says is most likely to impact women and girls, minorities and the marginalized. Hosted by ICRT's Tim Berge and Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Show Notes:Holly's Links:Holly's profile on The Mountain Guideshttps://www.instagram.com/hollyismackin/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Holly Mackin.  When Holly was little, no one would have ever assumed she'd find her pursuits in the outdoors. Mostly scared of bugs and raised within the traditions of Catholic culture, it seemed highly unlikely she'd commit to a life living in and out of a van or tent. Something changed in high school when she needed an escape from the drama of her peers. She started running outdoors and practicing yoga religiously. She found herself going on mission trips abroad, which gave her more purpose.When she decided to go to college at the University of Colorado Boulder, she was exposed to backcountry skiing and climbing. Already a runner, she scheduled her classes around soloing the Flatirons so she could take her practice to more interesting places. Throughout college, she spent summers in Grand Teton National Park, where she later planted roots as a mountain guide.Her passion for rock climbing takes her to the Southwest every spring and fall, frequenting areas like Indian Creek, Red Rock Canyon, and Joshua Tree. In the winter, Holly is usually found in the Tetons, hunting for untouched powder and teaching snow science. She coordinates all women's backcountry skiing and climbing programs for The Mountain Guides under the Women's Network. This program also works to support newer women guides on their journey to becoming mountain guides.Holly followed her heart to become a guide, cherishes the connections she builds with her clients and fellow guides, and has big dreams to make an impact. Now, please enjoy this episode with Holly Mackin.Things We Talked about:From Kentucky to Colorado, following the love of skiingEnvironmental Anthropology and skiing brought Holly to Jackson WyomingInception of guiding and it all started at a juiceryIn college, Holly maximized her time being on the ski slopes and rock cliffsGot an internship at The Mountain Guides doing all sorts of chores and volunteering to shadow trips to get outdoorsRight now at Teton Valley guiding skiing and teaching avalanche coursesFeeling closer to her environmental goals guidingHolly's environmental takes and views and how she uses conversations to remind people that we are part of natureHolly loves being outside and human connectionsWomen's Programs with The Mountain Guides – guides development and clients long term progressionOutlook on guidingBeyond guiding, Holly wants to be an entrepreneur

Show Notes:Jessica's Links: Ski Diva (website) Jessica and Ski Diva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skidiva Going Greenland Film RAD MOMS: JACKSON HOLE Pro Skiers Take on Motherhood and SkiingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Jessica Baker.  Former World Tour Freeskiing champion, professional mountain guide, and mother, Jessica Baker, has a knack for seeking out remote adventures. From a young age Jessica developed a love for wild and mountainous landscapes while growing up on a small farm in North Idaho. From the Arctic to the southernmost Andes, Jessica has spanned the globe with her ski and alpine endeavors and broken the ceiling for women in the mountain guiding profession. Jessica lives in Jackson, WY with her husband, a fellow mountain guide, and her two young daughters.  I had so much fun chatting with Jessica. Her passion for mountains and guiding reinforced my belief in adventures and why guides love sharing these experiences. Her commitment to give back to the community and desire to break barriers for people to access the sport of skiing was inspiring. I also admired her energy. She sustains a busy guiding schedule, mentors students, plans big trips and film projects, and raises two kids. She really made me want to ski again. I can't wait for you to listen to Jessica's amazing life stories as well.Things We Talked about: Mountains have been part of Jessica's life since young Cut teeth guiding in 2004 and started full time guiding in 2007 Competition life – what is free skiing? It was judged by fluidity, speed, difficulty of line, and style How and what does free-skiing share with guiding? Came and settled down in Jackson, WY Was asked “Do you want to be a guide?” and audited at Exum Mountain Guides The meaning and the draw of guiding Became a mom in 2013 Jessican's time management strategy The inception of Ski Diva Does advanced skiing courses have a place in women's program? The financial barriers getting into skiing Don't want to let the sport of skiing die, so access is important Giving back to the community Going Greenland film project and climate change Future plans

John has eaten some chocolate just before recording and now he's all glum. So it's up to Elis and Dave to get him out of his funk. Their options: 1. Take his trousers off. 2. Give him a wedgie. 3. Let him tell his anecdote about going to a folk gig and sitting in front of an annoying couple. One wonders which they'll pick?After the chunk funk (chocolate funk) has subsided, there's more premium bond chat, and after Elis's poor showing around Valentine's Day last week, dating expert LalalaLetMeExplain stops by to impart some romantic wisdom.If you have any of the following: some tips for Elis's love life, a mad dad, or a story about winning loads of money, then we want to hear from you. Send all your guff to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp the show on 07974 293 022.

Show Notes:Brigitte's Links:Beyond Limits Education Website: https://beyondlimitsedu.comEpisode Intro:Happy Wednesday, my dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. In today's episode, I'm excited to catch up with my good friend Brigitte Denton. We met at a National Outdoor Leadership School Instructor Course back in 2008, and I can't believe it has been almost 17 years!Brigitte has lived in the Eastern Sierra (Mammoth Lakes, CA) since 2007, moving from Southern California, where she grew up with the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. She has a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching credential in Biological Sciences. Before moving to the Sierra, she spent 18 years as a Los Angeles County Fire Department Ocean Lifeguard and EMT, protecting the lives of beachgoers. She also spent seven years teaching middle school integrated science. In 2003, she became a Wilderness EMT and later left traditional K-12 teaching to pursue outdoor education.  Since 2007, Brigitte has guided and instructed courses in mountaineering, backpacking, and sea kayaking, exploring areas of Alaska, the continental U.S., and Europe. These days, Brigitte works for Mono County EMS as an Advanced EMT. She also runs her own business, Beyond Limits Education (BLE), teaching a variety of medical courses and providing education consulting and instructional design services.  Brigitte is an outstanding educator and passionate about helping people. She is tough and also has a very soft heart. In this episode, we dive deep into various topics related to education. She shares the twists and turns of her life, from school teacher to outdoor education and then to EMS. When I asked about how she dealt with burnout and depression, she opened up and shared her struggle and a slow recovery after a near-death accident. Fascinating stories! Now please enjoy this wonderful episode with Brigitte Denton.Things We Talked about:10 years of active guidingPandemic changed Brigitte's courseCity influenceConnection with waterAccidentally became a K-12 teacher after collegeFrom marine science to educationburnout at K-12multiple jobs to make ends meetthe guiding dayslonger expedition and group developmentwhat kind of guiding Brigitte loveswhat happened after pandemic?An ankle injury triggered deep thinkingThe EMS landwhat did Brigitte come out of depression and what did she learn from the near-death accident?Self-care

在台北市的寵博健康動物醫院裡，只有一位成員不是獸醫師，就是客服人員Ting Ting ✨！但她卻在這間動物醫院中扮演著不可或缺的角色。 這一集，我們將訪問Ting Ting：

Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday, and Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, we have Izzy Lazarus as our guest. I've known Izzy for a while, but it wasn't until last fall that I finally got to meet her in person when she came to Red Rock for her AMGA Rock Guide Exam. I knew I had to have her on the show. Izzy grew up in NYC, playing hockey, skateboarding, and finding a connection with the ocean. Her mountain pursuits began with a pre-orientation backpacking trip in the thick Vermont woods, and she's been hooked ever since. Courses in rock and ice climbing and outdoor leadership led her to work at the Colorado Outward Bound School after college. Izzy spent several years working multi-week climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, and backcountry skiing courses, both domestically and abroad. In 2017, she moved to the Tetons to work as an alpine and backcountry ski guide. Between Teton seasons, she traveled and worked in the Southwest desert region and various peaks in the Northwest and Cascades. Several years later, life took her back to Vermont to work for the UVM Outdoor Programs Dept and guide on the side. Izzy has a passion for adventure that is only surpassed by her love of education, teaching, building connections with people from around the world, and cooking! Izzy is a Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Splitboard Guide, and Apprentice Alpine Guide. We talked about Izzy's different transitions in life, from a big city to the great outdoors, from seasonal guiding to a full-time job. We discussed what ignited these transitions, how she managed the changes, and what she learned from her experiences. Izzy always seems to have a positive outlook on life and genuinely cares about the people around her, wanting to learn from them. Izzy's energy and positive attitude towards life are truly radiant. I had so much fun chatting with her, and I bet you'll enjoy our conversation too. Izzy's Links: Izzy's profile on AMGA website Setting the Track Things We Talked about: From a big city to the mountains The power of metaphors What guiding is about for Izzy Izzy's first mountain experience From 13 years of hockey to finding identity in the outdoors The UVM outdoor programs West versus East for example Tetons versus Vermont Outward Bound years Nudged and mentored by other amazing female guides in the Teton Valley Female representation in the guiding / climbing community Seasonal guiding versus a full time job Sustainability Information gathering Izzy loves planning but also loves spontaneity Burn outs? Next phase? Best guide tool

Show Notes: Laurie's Links: @laurie_wattclimbs https://linktr.ee/Laurie_Watt https://www.mooneymountainguides.com/ Episode Intro: Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. On the first episode of the new year, 2025, we have Laurie Watt as our guest. Laurie has just been awarded the “Best Guide of the Year” by the AMGA. Laurie fell in love with hiking and skiing in the mountains as a kid, but it wasn't until she had sent her kids off to college that she was able to fully embrace mountain life. While raising her family, she also cultivated a 32-year career in physical therapy. In 2006, she moved to Switzerland with her family for her husband's job. Living in the Alps quickly reminded Laurie of her love for adventuring in the mountains. After returning to the States in 2011, she expanded her skill set to rock and ice climbing. Once the kids were off to college, Laurie decided to make a major career change and committed to becoming a guide. Through training, mentorship, and many days out, she is progressing through the American Mountain Guides Association's rock, ice, and alpine disciplines. Laurie works full-time as a guide for Mooney Mountain Guides in New Hampshire, guiding rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. In the summers, she travels to the Pacific Northwest and guides on the glaciers of Mt. Baker. She offers women-centered programming in rock, ice, and mountaineering. In addition, Laurie also works as a climbing coach for the Holderness School Climbing Team. In this episode, we dive deep into how Laurie cultivated a great mentorship from the side of a mentee, how she challenged the common narrative on aging and used the life skills she accumulated from being a PT and a mom to enrich guiding, and how she sustained the physically demanding guiding career. Things We Talked about: Came in guiding late around age 50 had been living a “normal” life – college, job, family until the “pivotal” moment to regain the love of the mountains back to the States went straight towards Mt Washington in winter why does Laurie enjoy hardship? when was the seed of becoming a guide planted? what were the biggest doubts back then on career change? what did she need as a mentee? self awareness versus self perception deep discussion on mentorship might be late on the guiding profession but all the experiences accumulated beforehand were still valuable skills Laurie didn't think useful but turned out to be very useful in guiding? how to stay employed as a guide in Northeast taking care of a guide's body making guiding sustainable was guiding the way she thought? what kind of guiding does Laurie do? how did the family react to her career change? the narrative of aging best guide tool: listening

Show Notes:Joann's Links:Ladies Weekend Out (website)Golden State Guiding (website)Sierra Mountain Center (website)The Mountain Guides Red Rock branchJoann's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast,Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Joann Garbarini, who also goes by Jo. We worked together on a Ladies Weekend Out event back in March 2024, but it wasn't until months later that I finally got a chance to sit down with her and learn about her stories.Jo grew up on the East Coast and began climbing in The Shawangunk Mountains as a teenager. She has been hiking and rock climbing for over 20 years all around the United States, Canada, and Europe. Jo spends her time bouncing back and forth between The Eastern Sierra and Red Rock. She loves living and guiding in these places because of the access to climbing. During the warmer months, she loves climbing long alpine routes in the backcountry. As the weather gets colder and snow appears, you can find her climbing in the Owens River Gorge in Bishop or on sandstone in Red Rock.Joann is a certified Wilderness First Responder, holds an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 certificate, and has been trained by the AMGA as an Apprentice Rock Guide. Jo loves guiding clients and sharing her passion for the outdoors with them.Jo started her career path as a high school teacher and is now transitioning to holding just two jobs—a realtor and a guide. She has found a great balance between these two professions, which leaves her enough energy and time to stay healthy and enjoy her own climbing.Things We Talked about:Jo's playgrounds nowadaysBorn and Raised in the East Coast. Got into climbing in high school and was mentored by a good friend's stepdadMoved to CA looking for better weather to play in the mountainsStopped climbing for a while due to unfriendly atmosphere at the first gym she went toPicked up climbing again due to a supportive Meetup groupFrom weekend warriors to living in BishopTeacher, realtor, guide – wearing many hatsenjoy working with motivated peoplewas afraid that guiding full time might lead to burnouthow to balance between two jobs, injury prevention, personal climbing and logevitynext step to advance her careergreat experience in her AMGA Rock Guide Coursechallenges and rewards in guidingguiding is like running a business

https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-39-genevive-walker-stay-true/Show Notes:Genevive's Links:WebsiteInstrgramRace to Survive AlaskaFinding Balance Off the ScaleEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Genevive Walker. I first learned her name a few years ago when she stirred up a heated discussion on route names. This discussion quickly led to real actions within the climbing community to change inappropriate route names. I was thrilled that, through a mutual friend, I could invite her to talk about her life stories on the show.Genevive Walker is a professional rock climber, rock climbing guide, and active lifestyle model with a passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoor industry. She began climbing in the Shawangunk Mountains in 2012, sparking her love for steep routes, roofs, and anything that requires kneebar trickery. After seven years in the sport, she started her career as a Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Being part of the first all-female SPI cohort in 2018 opened her eyes to the disparities and inequalities within the climbing industry and ignited her mission to build community and offer representation for BIPOC climbers. Genevive is an athlete for Mountain Hardwear, DMM, Sterling Rope, and Gnarly Nutrition. She was also an athlete on Race to Survive: Alaska along with climber Favia Dubyk.I had so much fun chatting with Genevive. In this episode, you can hear laughter from beginning to end. We talked about how Genevive found climbing and guiding, how her family views her current lifestyle, what kind of guiding excites her the most, and how she manages social media. We also touched on more serious topics such as fear and her battle with disordered eating. Now, please enjoy this delightful conversation with Genevive Walker.Things We Talked about:Before Genevive found climbingHow does Genevive's family views her current lifestyle?Climbing let Genevive find another way to enjoy lifeGenevive started as a trad climber because that was the only thing availableWhen did Genevive have the thought to become a guide?Took the first all Women's SPI course sponsored by the AMGA, Brown Girls Climb, and Flash FoxyKeep expectation low and keep surprise herselfThe guiding lifeLove to work with women and climbers of color and that's the reason she loves guidingGunks, current statusRoute name debate and a movement to change route namesIdentity as a climber, model, and guideExcitement led to more work opportunitiesEating disorderWanting to fit in?The social mediaMentorship with the ProTrackPartnership with Favia DubykFear Talk

這一集除了聊聊《影后》中的插曲小故事， 還開啟了直接大聊看劇時的各種感覺， Ting簡直砲火猛烈！！！！ 聊到血管爆炸！！！！ 但是超級精彩！！！！ 快一起來聽聽看吧！ 也歡迎有看《影后》的你們， 在留言區跟我們一起討論吧！ ★ 《Disconnected》中文版，下週一(12/16)上線，MV八點首播，敬請期待！！！！ ★ 電影《倒數回擊》主題曲《擋下》歌曲、MV帥氣上線！你聽了嗎？ ★ 電影《倒數回擊》 插曲-就算掌聲再大、片尾曲-Stay strong，同步上線！聽起來！！！ ★ Netflix影集《影后》 五大插曲都已數位上架，歡迎搜尋聽起來～～～～～ 歡迎可以到YouTube：陶山音樂故事 這一集的底下留言跟我們聊一聊～ 或是IG：SKRpresents 私訊我們～～～ 一起聊起來吧！ === SKR療癒你的心，我們聊起來 === - 〈Bounce〉最讓人開心又感動的事～～ - 杰明真是誤會大了！！！！！！！ - 〈Disconnected〉小小彩蛋 - 她竟是陶山家貴人？！ - 創作時總是不知道自己在寫什麼？！ - 〈Lonely〉誇張的背後小故事 - 中文詞更貼合《影后》～請大家到時候可以聽聽看！ - 深深被影集感動中 - 最喜歡的一段是... - 劇中這兩個角色太過夢幻～ - 忻玥是這樣看《影后》的（哈哈哈 - 跟著Ting一起投入聊《影后》的各個角色～ - 艾瑪讓人生氣的點其實是這個！！！ - 低自信造成的狂妄自大～ - Ting誇張地入戲（嚇爛 - 薛仕凌讓人驚艷！！！！

Show Notes:Related Resources:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSPI handbook (2024)EP 20 – Everything SPI 01 – Professionalism and Risk ManagementEP 29 – Everything SPI 02 – Site Selection & Group ManagementEP 34 – Everything SPI 03 – Current SPI Eval System with Andrew Megas-RussellEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host, Ting Ting, from Las Vegas, and welcome back to another episode of the Everything SPI series. Today, Spencer and I will be discussing the important topic of Teaching and Curriculum Design. Both Spencer and I are thrilled about this episode.We'll start by discussing the types of courses that can be taught utilizing single pitch terrain. Then, we'll dive into our guiding principles, RACK and FIRE. We'll use a case study to explore the “F” in FIRE, which stands for Formulate, in detail.Both Spencer and I are AMGA certified Rock Guides and SPI Providers. We co-taught an SPI course back in October 2023 and found that our teaching style was quite compatible and complimentary. Therefore, we decided to do this podcast series, Everything SPI, to create supplemental material related to the SPI programs.Spencer and I both have deep roots in climbing education. We have over 20 years of field instructing experience and are confident that we can provide valuable insights. We also recognize that the field of climbing instruction is dynamic and we can't possibly know everything. So, if you have any questions, feedback, please reach out to help us improve. Now please enjoy!Things We Talked about:What can we teach utilizing single pitch terrain?Guiding principles – RACK (Risk management, Ask questions, Collect information, Keep it simple)FIRE Overview (Formulate, Implement, Reflect, Enhance)Formulate:Who are the students? Define ratio, prerequisites. (Potential trouble here, students' level are quite different)Course goal, objectives, outcome. Set priority.Structure/visualize the day and write/prepare lesson plansProgression and regression (make sure we have the flexibility to scale up and scale down)Divide and conquer, break the whole course into different sessions and classes. Utilize overlaps, so people practice new skills based on the foundations of learned skills. Many times less is moreHands on practice and mini evaluations – Give students ample opportunities to get hands on. Ask questions to encourage reflection and self-evaluation. Also build in mini evaluation (this will help instructors to know where students are at and when to push to the next phase).Time management (check back with priority list) Pack/gather gearClient harnesses/helmets/shoesProgram ropes (how many??), etc.

Show Notes:Paloma's Links:Paloma Farkas (website)Paloma's instagramEpisode Intro:Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Our guest today is Paloma Farkas from Bishop California. Paloma is only 25 years old, but she already has 6 years of guiding under her belt. Right after she graduated from high school, her parents gifted her a NOLS backcountry rock course at the Wind River Range. Paloma then listened to the callings of mountains and followed her heart towards alpine rock climbing and started her guiding career.Paloma grew up in Seattle, Washington where she discovered her passion for the mountains through family backpacking and climbing trips in the Cascades. In 2017 she traveled to South America and fell in love with the granite towers of Patagonia. Since then she has split her time between Patagonia, Chile and the US. Paloma spends as much time as possible climbing and some of her favorite areas are Patagonia, the Peruvian Andes, the Cascades, Indian Creek, the Wind River Range, and the High Sierras. Her favorite type of climbing is big wall alpine climbing, but Paloma also enjoys single pitch trad and sport climbing, bouldering and ice climbing. When Paloma isn't pursuing her own climbing goals, she finds fulfillment in sharing her passion with others and teaching the skills necessary to be self-sufficient in the mountains. She is currently an AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Avalanche Pro 1, and Leave No Trace Trainer.I admire Paloma's attitude of going for it when she knows what she wants. She works hard and remains optimistic. We had so much laughter during our conversation and I know you'll laugh with us too when you listen to this episode. Things We Talked about:Cross Country Running was already thereFamily's influence – climbing wall at home, backpacking and climbing trips in the CascadesNOLS backcountry rock course changed Paloma's life pathThe year of 2016Wanting to head out of the country, and wanting to go to the mountainsA powerful conversation between father and daughterWhy Patagonia?From dirtbagging to hiking guide to weekend warrior2020 now what?After AMGA Rock Guide Course, Paloma started technical rock guiding in BishopComparing the work environment between the US and Chile from a female guide's perspectivePaloma's vision and business ideas – train climbers in the Sierras and bring them to PatagoniaDoes Bishop has enough work year round?How to make Bishop guiding career sustainable?Favorite type of guiding?The so-called “Gap Courses”

Show Notes:Taylor's Links:Tangent Climbing website: tangentclimbing.comTaylor's IG: @tay_fragTangent's IG: @tangent_climbingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday and welcome back to another great episode. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and our guest today is Taylor Fragomeni.Taylor started climbing in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY in May of 2011 and moved to SW Montana shortly after. She has 12 years of competitive and commercial routesetting experience and a decade of instructing/guiding/coaching experience. Taylor often works with coaches, routesetters, and guides to streamline their training plans to balance the physical demands of work and play that allows sustainable long term progress. Her coaching style is highly collaborative. She sees herself as a supporter and educator who empowers each individual to become an expert on their own athletic journey.Taylor was my movement coach and helped me to write my own training plans. It is always fun to chat about climbing with Taylor. In this episode we focused on principles of how to train for your climbing goal while you have a physical demanding job. We also talked about how to help intermediate climbers get better with their movements and keep climbing fun. People who are interested in Taylor's service can visit her business website: Tangent Climbing or get in contact with her via social media. Links to those resources are in the “Taylor's Links” in Show Notes.Things We Talked about:Help people to train when they have physically demanding jobsBeing flexible and howPrioritize rest and make high quality sessionsListen to your brain but sometimes not listen to your brainAt the end of the day, it's a giant experiment on yourselfFind the minimum effective doseIt's okay to have fluctuationsPatience, patience, patienceGoal settingLoad managementGrade of a route and its RIC scaleTake notes and keep a journalMake small changes to build solid foundationMovement coachingHow to transfer indoor gain to outdoorWhat does Taylor do?

EP 35 – Kristin Arnold & Sheldon Kerr – Break Down Barriers – Female Guides Requested PodcastKristin's & Sheldon's Links:Moxie Website: https://www.moxiemountainguides.com/The indigenous organization Moxie supports in SW CO: https://store.southernute-nsn.gov/product-category/bgcsu/All In Ice Fest: https://allinicefest.com/DEI trainings Kristin and Sheldon have completed and activists from the community that have helped to support their learning: Check Your Privilege: https://www.checkyourprivilege.co/store & Habit Queer: https://www.habitqueer.com/about-meThese Colorado Women Are Reframing What It Means to Be a Mountain Guide – 5280The Woman Who Is Pushing for Gender Equality in the Guiding World – PowderEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we have two guests, Kristin Arnold and Sheldon Kerr, founders of Moxie Mountain Guides. I was super excited to finally pinned them down from their busy schedule to have this conversation. When I edited this episode, I paused multiple times to reflect and ask myself questions. What is a guide? What is a good guide? What are the so-called soft skills and how do they play a role in risk management? I learned so much from them and I'm so happy that they started Moxie.Both Kristin and Sheldon are IFMGA mountain guides. IFMGA stands for International Federation of Mountain Guides Association, and their certification is the highest credential attainable by a professional mountain guide. As of spring 2024, they are 2 of 17 total women IFMGA in the US. Together they created Moxie Mountain Guides to align the profession of guiding with their values. Let me share a quote from their website “We guide for good. We believe representation matters. We want the mountain to be inclusive space for women, non-binary and trans-identifying backcountry athletes – no matter your body type, race, or gender.” Moxie strives to break down the social and financial barriers to accessing high-end technical instruction.Kristin and Sheldon are also AMGA Instructor Team members. They teach AMGA mountain guide programs, including women's Rock Guide course. I heard encouraging stories from their students and was curious to learn more about their philosophy and approach. In this episode we had a deep dive into what affinity space does, why inclusion is a fundamental component of risk management, how we should advocate equality and justice, and what professionalism means to guides. You will recognize their voices very quickly when you start listening, but to give you a head start. The first person talked was Kristin. Without further ado, let's go and enjoy the Moxie ride!

Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is the third episode of the "Everything SPI" series. And yes I'm your host Ting Ting from sunny Las Vegas. Today we have a guest from the AMGA office, Andrew Megas-Russell. Andrew is the AMGA Climbing Instructor Program Manager. He oversees the Single Pitch and Climbing Wall Instructor Programs.The main topic of the episode was the new evaluation system. We talked about the background of transitioning from the old system to the new system and what the AMGA is trying to accomplish with the new system. We looked at the new scoring system and what factors would impact the score. We discussed how the new system has been received by the providers and candidates, etc. We also talked about other general topics such as high standard versus minimum standard, continuing future improvements on the SPI program, interesting stats, and exciting upcoming changes.Links:Official AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSPI Program handbookEP 20 Everything SPI 01 Professionalism & Risk ManagementEP 29 Everything SPI 02 Site Selection & Group ManagementAndrew Megas-Russell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megas_sends/What We Talked AboutAndrew's role in AMGA. Why is he relevant to SPI programsFrom the old eval system to the new eval systemOverview of the new system and major improvements of the new systemHow to interpret the score? Addition? Subtraction?How do SPI providers and SPI candidates feel about the new scoring system?What's a strong written evaluation?The different roles played by the post exam debrief and written evaluationIs there an appeal process?Is it appropriate to say that SPI is an entry-level course?Are there too many SPIs out there?Interesting stats

Show Notes:Jo's Links:Ladies Weekend Out (website)Golden State Guiding (website)Jo's instagram : www.instagram.com/jessielyseJo's Jess of All Trades Instagram: www.instagram.com/madebyjessofalltradesEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting, and I have been teaching and guiding in Pacific Northwest for the past month. I know you all have been waiting for another episode and I finally had a few rest days to edit this one out and present it to you!Today's guest is Jessica Olson. She often goes by her initials Jo. Born and raised in Southern California, Jo grew up traveling with her family and growing an appreciation for the outdoors. She was introduced to climbing through some college friends, and has been growing in the industry for over a decade. In 2016, Jo took an SPI Course and became a Single Pitch Instructor, where she went to work a summer in Alaska before moving to the PNW to grow more as a Rock Guide. She is now based in Bishop, CA, is an Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide, and runs the Ladies Weekend Out programs, facilitated through Golden State Guiding. These programs focus on gathering like minded women to learn foundational skills in setting oneself up for the adventures ahead. I met Jo when I worked with her at one of the Ladies Weekend Out events in Red Rock this past spring. I was impressed by her enthusiasm, the way she connected with the group of women, and her philosophy of giving climbing instruction! During the interview, I had so much fun. Jo was a good story teller and had a great sense of humor. She is also a handyperson, and runs a side gig called Jess of All Trades! Now please enjoy the show.Things We Talked about:Jo's backstories – managing horses, youth climbing coach, outdoor guides, handypersonTransition from gym to outdoors – the initial goal to becoming a guideInspired by great mentors – learned the philosophy of climbing instructionFacing the reality, insurance?A summer in AlaskaFrom CA to AK to PNW to vanLadies Weekend Out (LWO) programs and eventsJo's roles in LWOWhy do many women keep coming back to LWO?Jo's passion project – mentormovementWhat kind of mentorship ideas? Any structure?How to make passion projects sustainable to avoid burn-outs?Mentor Movement within LWO?Needed help and encouraged guides of LWO to collaborate organically.

Show Notes:Mercedes's Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MercedesPollmeierWebsite: https://www.modusathletica.com/Modus Cafe Podcast: https://www.modusathletica.com/podcasts/modus-cafe-conversations-beyond-climbingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/modusathletica/Simple Strength book: https://amzn.to/3LppunKPeak Nutrition Book: https://amzn.to/3zJIWchEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday and welcome to another fantastic episode. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and today's guest is Mercedes Pollmeier. I got in contact with her because we're both connected to the organization Climbers of Color. She offers classes to teach people on how to boulder outside safely and also helps them with their performance goals.Mercedes is a seasoned climbing coach and founder of Modus Athletica. She has a Master's Degree in Human Movement and Sports Conditioning and holds certifications in NSCA strength and conditioning, Precision Nutrition, and GMB training. She is also a former semi-pro tennis player and competition climber.Her approach to coaching is grounded in experience and fueled by a commitment to fostering a vibrant community culture within Modus Athletica. She believes that climbing is more than just a physical challenge; it's an enriching journey that reveals our true potential, thus she offers a holistic approach to climbing training that prioritizes longevity, health, and personal growth.I had so much fun interviewing Mercedes. I got to ask many questions about guiding bouldering and explored many aspects on learning and teaching movements. I even got to ask some self-serving questions about how to train when my guiding schedule gets crazily packed. Mercedes really cares about what she does and invests deeply in things she is passionate about. If you are a climber who is looking to enhance your performance while nurturing your well-being, check out Modus Athletica. Now please enjoy this episode with Mercedes!Things We Talked about:What is like guiding bouldering outside?Mercedes Bouldering I & II curricula – safety, warm-ups, climbing, ethics, resting, project tactics, video reviewsCoaching movements online?Some common issues – foot precision, extension, rotate, dynamic movementsBeing intentional is importantGive people a path to self correctBig categories such as do they trust their positions? Their mindsetsHow to manage frustrationBridge inside climbing and outside climbingRethink gradingMovement is movement, think about global movementsLearn a variety of movements help problem solving outsideAt the end of the day, ask “do you like to climb?”Outside climbing tends to be more static and controlled since the risk is higherWhat do outside and inside climbing share in common?And More...

https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-31-sof-petros-question-the-establishments/Show Notes:Sof's Links:Sof Petros on InstagramClimbers of ColorEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we have a young and inspiring guest whose name is Sof Petros. I got to know her a little last summer when I taught an SPI course for the Climbers of Color. She was the assistant Rock Director of the organization and helped me with many tasks. She was thorough, an excellent communicator and her emails were always filled with loads of positive energy and humor.Sof is an AMGA SPI and a PSIA AASI Certified Alpine Ski instructor. She does rock guiding with Climbers of Color in Washington, Out in the Wild in Oregon, and Flash Foxy in California and teaches skiing in Stevens Pass Washington. She does admirable work in affinity space providing safe and supportive learning environments. To quote her words, she is “amped to join and lead affinity programming that not only brings communities together, but also challenges and questions systems and values of supremacy, domination, and oppression that manifest in climbing spaces, even ‘diverse ones.'”In this episode, she recalled that her family always liked to play outside. Even though the activities they chose were not “technical recreation,” the sense of connection to nature and the land was very impactful. We of course talked much about affinity programs. Sof shared valuable insights on how we could make the environment more inclusive, which would also help guides manage risks and provide better student experience.Beyond climbing and skiing, Sof can be found baking lots of bread, crying over just about every dog she sees, making jewelry, taking outdoor naps, eating really good pickles and hot sauces, and trying to make craft cocktails on her truck tailgate. Now let's dive into this lighthearted yet serious conversation with Sof Petros.Things We Talked about:Sof's upbringingCentral park bouldering started her climbing pathWearing multiple hats for her careerStarting guiding in college at Columbia university in New Your CityIn summers guiding long multi-week trips in CO and WYWhat brought Sof to Pacific NorthwestAfter college, Sof started a job in Chilean Patagonia and found her love towards oceanWhy Sof uses the term “technical recreation”?How should we define outdoors and outdoorsy?How does Sof's family see her now?Camping and backpacking with mom; skiing and climbing with little brotherWorking with and in affinity spacesWhat are the social and emotional risk factors?Feedback she got from non-affinity groups after she brought the practices used in affinity spaceContemplating where she can make the most impactHow can we make the principals we practice in affinity space more common sense?Why is it that hard for changes to happen?Sof's personal experience going through the first BIPOC Guides Development Program hosted by Alpine AscentsInclusive guiding practiceIs how hard you climb and hard fast you ski important?And more…

Show Notes:Emma's Links:Emma Contaoe on MECClimb Escapes (Website)Emma's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmacontaoe/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. I am your host, Ting Ting. I finally returned from my home country Taiwan and now am delivering this episode in Las Vegas. This episode is about Emma Contaoe, who was highly recommended to me by a listener whose life was impacted by her. I reached out and recorded the beautiful life story of Emma, how she stayed curious and followed her intuition and eventually found she could combine her passions and work into a fulfilling life.Emma is an avid climber and certified rock climbing instructor in Quebec. She is the founder of Climbing Escapes, where she gives outdoor climbing courses to all types of climbers, as well as offers climbing and yoga retreats. After eight years of teaching, she finds joy and fulfillment through her business by combining her love of climbing instruction and creating a wholesome community.In this episode, we talked about how she eventually tried rock climbing in Australia, where she found space to strip the constraints of the environment and identity she lived during the first two decades of her life. She then followed this awakening to Nepal and brought all she learned back home in Montreal. Her business was her dream and her mission. To build her business was a slow and steady process. There was fear, imposter syndrome, tears, and grief of her best friend's passing. She got reaffirmation from classes she taught and from the mutually empowering space she created with other women.Please enjoy this episode with Emma Contaoe. Things We Talked about:First time climbing, wanted to start at a place where she could be anyoneConstraints from the native environmentTransition from “not for me” to fully “embracing the outdoors”Start the business not focusing on “nobody like me had done something similar before” but on doing what she lovedAlways following what she is curious about then built the intuition of what felt rightSolo travel – a 4-year journeyAn encounter with “3-sister guiding services” in NepalFinding a purpose during the repetitive traveling of seeing different placesHands on with charity work from building a shelter in after-quake Nepal to finding volunteers for a school projectReflection on what's for her and what's sustainableEarly days of Climbing EscapesMission statement of her dream businessWhat does the word “retreat” mean to EmmaAny structure to facilitate the so-called “down time” between climbing and yoga? Or just let the magic happen?Proudest momentsWant the audience to take awayAnd more…

Show Notes:Related resources:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor PageSpencer Huffman's Instagram @shuffrocksSzu-ting Yi (Ting Ting)'s Instagram @szutingyiSPI handbook (2024)EP 20 – Everything SPI 01 – Professionalism and Risk ManagementEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting, and I'm still in my home country Taiwan. Today my dear friend and colleague Spencer Huffman returned for the Everything SPI series. We tried our best to extract and organize important nuggets from our past experiences to help single pitch instructors and whoever wants to enter the field of guiding. In this episode, we focus on Site Selection and Group Management. If you would like to check out our first episode of the series, please visit episode 20 in which we talked about Professionalism and Risk Management.Both Spencer and I are AMGA certified Rock Guides and SPI Providers. We co-taught an SPI course back in October 2023 and found that our teaching style was quite compatible and complimentary. Therefore, we decided to do this podcast series, Everything SPI, to create supplemental material related to the SPI programs.Spencer and I both have deep roots in climbing education. We have over 20 years of field instructing experience and are confident that we can provide valuable insights. We also recognize that the field of climbing instruction is dynamic and we can't possibly know everything. So, if you have any questions, feedback, please reach out to help us improve. Now please enjoy the second episode of Everything SPI with Spencer and Ting Ting.Things We Talked about:How to plan the dayHow to actually run a climbing dayClient ScreeningCourse designCase StudyUnderstand the sitesUnderstand your clients – deliver a compelling experienceTime ManagementGroup Management… and more

Show Notes:Margaret's links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margaret_wheeler/Meet Margaret Wheeler (AMGA video)Among Mountain Guides, This Woman Is a Rarity – Ski MagWhy IFMGA-certified guide Margaret Wheeler believes that variety makes a difference in the mountains (backcountrymagazine.com)The Ultimate Guide | Dartmouth Alumni MagazineEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting delivering this wonderful new episode from my home country Taiwan. I am very excited about today's guest, Margaret Wheeler. I still remember how amazed I was years ago, seeing her, very pregnant, teaching technical skills in an AMGA video. After I started this podcast I kept getting requests to have her on the show. I was fortunate to finally steal a couple hours from her busy life!In the guiding world, Margaret needs little introduction. She is the second U.S. woman to earn the IFMGA mountain guide title. She is an instructor of guide training for the AMGA and serves on its board of directors and as president of the organization. She is involved in avalanche education through her work as an AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) instructor and trainer. Right now Margaret and her husband Matt Farmer split their time between the Wood River Valley Idaho and Europe.Margaret is a wonderful story teller and her life never has a dull moment. She started chasing her brothers around the ski slopes of New England which led to a stint ski bumming in Chamonix France right after college. She bounced back and forth between the so-called real life and wild adventures and eventually found her happy true identity in mountain guiding. She also shared so much wisdom and philosophy about guiding from years of experience and her analytical approach to problem solving. She provided a viewpoint on guiding as a career, her expectations towards guide education and how the guiding community can help each other navigate through various challenges. Margaret talked specifically about how to make guiding a sustainable career and how to balance that with having a familyTime flew by quickly and I didn't even get to ask all of my questions. I hope I will soon have a chance to do another follow up interview with her. Listeners please enjoy this fantastic episode and let me know what other questions you might want to ask Margaret next time!

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Day at the Forbidden City: Friendship and a Fainting Spell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-day-at-the-forbidden-city-friendship-and-a-fainting-spell Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个晴朗的秋天，小明、婷婷和大伟决定去北京故宫游玩。En: On a clear autumn day, Xiao Ming, Ting Ting, and Da Wei decided to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing.Zh: 北京故宫很大，有很多美丽的建筑和花园。En: The Forbidden City in Beijing is very large, with many beautiful buildings and gardens.Zh: 小明和大伟带着相机，想拍很多好看的照片。En: Xiao Ming and Da Wei brought cameras, eager to take lots of good photos.Zh: 婷婷带着水和零食，因为她知道大家一定会累的。En: Ting Ting brought water and snacks because she knew everyone would get tired.Zh: 他们走到故宫的午门，看到高大的宫殿。En: They walked to the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City and saw the tall palaces.Zh: 小明说：“我们先去看太和殿吧！”En: Xiao Ming said, "Let's go see the Hall of Supreme Harmony first!"Zh: 大伟点头同意，婷婷也笑着说好。En: Da Wei nodded in agreement, and Ting Ting smiled and agreed too.Zh: 走着走着，婷婷突然觉得头晕。En: As they walked, Ting Ting suddenly started to feel dizzy.Zh: 她的脸色变得很苍白，脚步也渐渐慢了下来。En: Her face turned very pale, and her steps gradually slowed down.Zh: 大伟发现婷婷的异常，赶紧问：“婷婷，你怎么了？”En: Da Wei noticed something was wrong with Ting Ting and hurriedly asked, "Ting Ting, what's wrong?"Zh: 婷婷想说话，但声音很小。En: Ting Ting wanted to speak, but her voice was very faint.Zh: 她突然晕倒在地上。En: She suddenly fainted and collapsed on the ground.Zh: 小明和大伟非常着急，不知道怎么办。En: Xiao Ming and Da Wei were very anxious and didn't know what to do.Zh: 他们赶紧用手机打电话叫救护车。En: They quickly used their phone to call an ambulance.Zh: 救护车很快就到了。En: The ambulance arrived very quickly.Zh: 医护人员迅速检查了婷婷的情况，然后把她抬上救护车。En: The medical staff immediately checked on Ting Ting's condition and then carried her onto the ambulance.Zh: 小明和大伟也上了车，他们很担心婷婷。En: Xiao Ming and Da Wei also got in; they were very worried about Ting Ting.Zh: 在医院里，医生告诉他们，婷婷只是因为疲劳和热气晕倒了，休息一下就会好。En: At the hospital, the doctor told them that Ting Ting had only fainted due to fatigue and heat and that she would be fine after some rest.Zh: 听到这个消息，小明和大伟终于松了一口气。En: Hearing this news, Xiao Ming and Da Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief.Zh: 婷婷醒来后，看见小明和大伟担心的神情，En: When Ting Ting woke up, she saw the worried expressions on Xiao Ming and Da Wei's faces.Zh: 她笑了笑说：“对不起，大家让你们担心了。”En: She smiled and said, "I'm sorry for making you worry."Zh: 小明握着婷婷的手说：“没关系，健康最重要。”En: Xiao Ming held Ting Ting's hand and said, "It's okay, health is the most important thing."Zh: 大伟也点头表示同意。En: Da Wei nodded in agreement.Zh: 他们决定以后要更加注意彼此的健康，再也不会这样大意了。En: They decided to be more mindful of each other's health in the future and never be so careless again.Zh: 虽然一天的游玩被打断，但他们的友谊更加深厚了。En: Although their day of sightseeing was interrupted, their friendship grew even stronger.Zh: 故事就这样结束了，En: And so, the story ended. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天visit: 游玩Forbidden City: 故宫buildings: 建筑gardens: 花园eager: 想snacks: 零食tired: 累Meridian Gate: 午门supreme: 太和harmony: 和dizzy: 头晕pale: 苍白collapsed: 晕倒anxious: 着急ambulance: 救护车medical staff: 医护人员checked: 检查hospital: 医院fainted: 晕倒fatigue: 疲劳heat: 热气condition: 情况rest: 休息relief: 松了一口气wake up: 醒来worried: 担心health: 健康careless: 大意interrupted: 打断

Show Notes:Julie Ann's links:Instagram @groundingtruthGrounding Truth Website: groundingtruth.comJulie Ann is a member of the RAD team with Traverse Equipment https://www.traverseequipment.com/julieannholderPersonal Instagram @julieann.holderEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Julie Ann Holder. She was highly recommended by a listener and fellow guide Ian. I was so glad to connect with her and had a wonderful conversation with her.Julie Ann ‘Julz' is a Backcountry Mentor, Ski Guide, and Avalanche Educator living in Bellingham, Washington. Two winters ago, she launched Grounding Truth Holistic Guiding: a process-oriented, women-focused, grassroots ski guiding business. As a guide, Julz embodies an attitude of curiosity, wonder, and reverence in wild places. She is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces within outdoor adventures that evoke feelings of radical acceptance and help cultivate more deeply felt experiences.Julie Ann is truly special. Her love towards snow country and skiing is contagious and her dedication to Grounding Truth is admirable. I don't consider myself that much of a winter person, but I was curious about why she loved it so much, so I asked her to describe winter for me. I was speechless and when I listened to her words again, I couldn't help but close my eyes in order to feel the intense beauty. I typically listen to podcasts when I am driving. If you're like me, please don't close your eyes when you listen to this episode.Things We Talked about:From Georgia rock to Washington snowLearn how to ski as an adultLearn to ski and teach ski at the same timeMyth: Easy to learn hard to master?Benefits of learning a sport later in their livesHow does Julie Ann start guiding?Big Sky MT where everything startedResort skiing versus backcountry skiingTrial and ErrorsAvalanche awareness / how to make decisions -> takes timeAs a guide, thinking about sustainability about a guide's bodyGrounding Truth founded in 2021Light bulb moments triggering Julie Ann to start her mentorship program?Use modern powerful tools but also use senses to feel the surroundings to make decisionsNeed to see it in actions before loading more information on the plateIntentionally let the course run in an organic wayReciprocal relationship with the placesSince the inception of Grounding Truth, what kind of adjustments did Julie Ann did?What were the keepers since the beginning of Grounding Truth?The beauty of winterVision for the Grounding Truth program?

Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from sunny and soon to be hot Las Vegas. Today our guest is another Vegas local, Irene Yee. The famed ladylockoff on Instagram. Irene is a professional west coast based rock climbing and adventure photographer. She started rock climbing out of pure joy, picked up a camera soon after, and continues that journey on her instagram @ladylockoff. Her focus is to uplift women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQIA2S+ communities; choosing to highlight those pushing their own personal limits and finding inspiration in those with passion over muscle. She is internationally published, a @natgeoadventure contributor, and works with today's largest outdoor brands and non-profits. I had so much joy chatting with Irene in her house. We talked about how she transformed herself from a shy figure, hidden in dark clothes, to a bold, assertive, yet inclusive personality. I learned how she first took photos as a hobby and then slowly but surely turned creative photography into her profession when she identified the community needed her visual work. After we covered the serious topics, we had a fun time sharing about what else there is to do in Vegas besides climbing! That's right, Vegas has more to offer. Now let's have fun with Irene Yee. The Lady Lockoff. Irene's Links:Website: www.ladylockoff.comSocial Media: @ladylockoff https://www.instagram.com/ladylockoff

Welcome back to the ASTROCAST! In this special, EXTRA LONG episode, Roo takes you through the EXACT steps of building the ULTIMATE widefield rig! If you've ever wondered exactly what you would need to build a perfect widefield imaging rig for astrophotography, than this episode is for you!Roo takes you through exactly which pieces you need, and exactly what each piece DOES in this collection of gear to create your own ultimate Wide Field imaging rig for Astrophotography, along with every price, and what is and isn't a must have! This episode is dedicated to Ting-Ting, who was laid to rest on 4/1/24 after 19 year of being Roo's best pet friend in the world. Just 2 weeks after losing Biscuit, we unfortunately lost Ting-Ting, now we have no felines left in the Page household :( Note: This week we have a LOT of links, so rather than post them all on the episode, i've created a Google Doc which has them all. TinyURL also wasn't functioning properly, so this will be easier to download/access for you as needed:Episode 12 LinksThanks for tuning in to The Astrocast, and we'll see you next week! CLEAR SKIES, and enjoy the eclipse!!!Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Allie's links:Instagram: @tahoeallieWebsite: www.allieace.wordpress.comEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Our guest today is Allie Ace. We met in an SPI course. She told me that she had been an active listener of the show and resonated deeply with a few prior guests, especially Mia Tucholke. She mentioned that she had a very positive experience with her AMGA courses and wanted to encourage other aspirant female guides not to be afraid to take the first steps to become a guide.Originally from the east coast, Allie learned to ski in the Poconos at the age of 3. In 2010, she moved to Tahoe to pursue bigger mountains and a full time career in the ski industry. She has traveled all over the country and the world to teach skiing and coach ski racing. Allie is a USSS Level 400 Alpine Coach, Coach Developer and Alpine Official, has her PSIA Alpine Level 3, Children's Specialist 2, Freestyle Specialist 1, Resort & Divisional Trainer, and Snowboard Level 1. With her eye on steeper and deeper lines, Allie started backcountry guiding in 2020. She is an AIARE Course Instructor, has her Pro 1, and is an AMGA Apprentice Ski & Alpine Guide. Allie currently lives in Truckee, CA, works for Alpenglow Expeditions, NASTC and is the lead alpine trainer at Sugar Bowl Resort. She is working towards her avy Pro 2 and the PSIA National Team this season. When not skiing, Allie enjoys whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and yoga.Allie is very passionate about continuing education and training. She is serious about being outstanding in her job and equipping her clients and students with current and relevant knowledge. I learned so much from her. We found there are many analogies between the ski and rock disciplines. Without further ado, let's dive in this episode with Allie Ace.What We Talked About:What We Talked AboutFrom PA to CATaught ski racing and coaching in resortsHeaded to AK and got into backcountry skiingHow long did it take Allie to make the shift from resorts to mountains?Allie used to have a dream to heli ski but when she skied in the mountains in AK, she realized she didn't need a helicopterAllie had a great schedule when she was in AK, which allowed her to ski much on her own in the mountainsMoved back to Tahoe but the pandemic shut down resortsDue to the pandemic the demand for guides for backcountry skiing increased dramaticallyWould love to transition the ski racing kids to backcountry skiingThink it's really cool to equip those kids with good decision making ability in the mountainsWhat are the steps Allie took to feel comfortable guiding in the backcountry?Had great mentors in AKTook AIARE and AMGA courses, did in house training and shadowed many trips and coursesCertification in ski industry?Recreational track and pro trackHow and why did Allie start her AMGA journey?Allie had a very positive experience with the AMGAWhat's next on Allie's plate?How long is Allie's guiding season?What do people do off-season?Via Ferrata in Tahoe areaProudest momentOne big take away?

Episodes Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from sunny Las Vegas. Today I'm presenting you another episode of the Guides' Beta series with our guest Mary Brown. Mary Brown has worked as a guide manager at Alpine Ascents for almost 10 years. A guide manager is often the interface between guide services and their guides, and serves as a bridge between clients and guides. As a guide, I certainly appreciate how a competent and caring guide manager makes my life easier. However what exactly does a guide manager do? In today's episode we dive deep into Mary's role in Alpine Ascents to learn about her job description and duties. Since she has been in the industry for almost a decade, I was curious about what major trends Mary had observed. She pointed to climate change and a more diverse clientele as two areas that have impacted the way guide services operate. She described how guide services, for example, Alpine Ascents, had responded to the changes. We also spent quite some time talking about the awesome initiative, BIPOC Guide Development program, Alpine Ascents piloted in summer 2023. According to Mary the motivation of the program was to provide climbers of color an onramp to professional guiding and help the aspirant guides build their professional network. Mary provided strong reasons to justify the cost to Alpine Ascents. Hopefully other guide services will follow suit. I hope this episode help unveil the road map to becoming a guide. Now, give it a listen!What We Talked About:IntroWhat do you do?How did you start and how long have you been in this position?Almost 10 years - what did you learn from the industry? How have you improved? Other than daily operation what's your big picture? Things you wish you've done better? Things that you're proud of? Relationships with guidesRecruit? How's the turn over rate? How many new guides does Alpine Ascents recruit each yearOnboardingSchedulingCriteria?Seniority?Guide and clients match?Instructor team dynamicsLyra's story (female guide team) but work with majority male clients (atypical?)What kind of impacts do you think a guide manager can impact guidesCompared to traditional sense of Human Resources deptYou mentioned that Alpine Ascents guides have low turnover rate; however they do transition from full time to more diversified job ( you mentioned about longevity) what other jobs do you see guides transition to? How come full time guide is hard in what aspect?Do guides need to be proactive in order to get work? Do you have a feedback system? Are guides generally satisfied with what they are assigned? Or do they fight over work?How do you see your relationship with guides? Pure professional? Some personal?What's fair? And do you think you have blind spots or biases? DEI initiatives How did you all start?Describe the program the selection process and are graduates required to work? Will they be staffed working with non-bipoc clientsWhy? Is it a good thing? Business also needs to look at growth and profit, how does Alpine Ascents justify the initial cost and investment?Leadership as a big guide service?How did it go for the first year?Any direction change for the second year?

Show Notes:Meg's links:Instagram: @Meg_YinglingCounseling Website: https://www.crystalcreekcounseling.com/copy-of-longmontGuiding, Coaching and Providing SPI Courses through KMAC GuidesA Thousand Ways To Kiss The GroundEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. Happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and today's guest is Megan Yingling from Colorado.Meg came on my radar when I accidentally saw her post on Facebook. In that post, she described her experience with grieving, mental health and climbing. She mentioned that she was becoming a psychotherapist and wanted to help people who suffered similar trauma like she did before. At that moment I also recalled just seeing her name on the new SPI Provider list from an AMGA email. Bing! I wanted her on the show.So here she is,Meg (she/they) is a pre-licensed psychotherapist, AMGA certified Rock Guide, and SPI Provider based out of Estes Park, Colorado.Throughout her two decades in the sport, Meg has learned that climbing and guiding can provide the highest highs but does not come without its challenges and barriers. Meg has dedicated her career to navigating the intersection between mental health and climbing and has a deep passion in helping others achieve their goals.Meg loves climbing, running, and playful exploring in her home range of Rocky Mountain National Park.It was a fun conversation and I learned a lot. Meg shared experiences that many of us can relate to and provided great insights on dealing with fear and grief. Hope you enjoyed this conversation just like I did.Things We Talked about:The origin of Meg's last name: YinglingCurrently, where Meg resides in, works for, and doesTake root in ColoradoClimbing in ColoradoHow did Megan get into guiding?Started as a comp kid and then discovered outdoor climbingLots of “firsts” in Black CanyonWhen Meg started outside was often told she was bad at ropesRealization: rope skill was a learned skill. No one started as a rope personHow Meg bugged her mentorsHer first AMGA Rock Guide Course rocked herClimbing and mental healthDealing with fear2020 was a tough year for Meg, lots of grievingClimbing Grief FundA Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground (A documentary)Went back to school and wanted to be a therapistCombining what she learned in school (outdoor education and psychology) and (therapy training) with guidingDual approach with coaching and guidingFramingObserving people's body languages and discovering signs for fearNervous system response explainedHow to create a safe learning environmentThe path to become an SPI ProviderProudest momentsHope listeners to take away

Show Notes:Lyra's links:Movementum WebsiteLyra's Instagram @pierotlyEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from sunny Las Vegas. Today our guest is Lyra Pierotti.Lyra has been guiding and instructing for over half of her life. She is an AMGA Rock Guide and Alpine Guide, and has just one more exam in May of 2024 to achieve full international certification.Being a woman guide has had its challenges over the years, so Lyra has managed those additional gendered risks with additional work, developing an overlapping and supportive career as a personal trainer. She passed a similarly coveted certification from the NSCA in 2017, to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Lyra is a senior guide with Alpine Ascents International, a staff Instructor Trainer with AIARE, and has her own small business coaching mountain athletes, called MOVEmentum.In this episode we talked about how Lyra "stumbled" into guiding after college, how her love of science and art of movement served as a compass for her to navigate through different phases of her guiding career. After an injury almost ended her guiding career and athletic life, she persevered and regained her footings and used her knowledge to help other mountain athletes. She also shared her experience serving as a board member of the AMGA, and offered some insights for newer guides.I really enjoyed this conversation with Lyra and wished I could talk with her for another hour or two. And I know you'll feel the same way too. Things We Talked about:How Lyra "stumbled" into guidingFrom a marine biologist to a mountain guideStudy abroad led to French AlpsFound a perfect job description from school's mailing list which combined scientific research and playing outsideRealized that she didn't have to go far to find great alpine environment - Eastern SierrasBishop daysClimate changed wiped guiding work outStarted writing for a local paperAlways in back of her mind, thinking of something to augment guiding or potentially replace guidingEntering the next phase: moving from CA to WAHer single mom was a huge inspiration to LyraThe love of art flows in the familyThe next phase: bringing coaching and personal training into guidingTalking about career longevity for guiding: self care, connection with clients … etcA ill-fitted backpack on Denali almost ended her guiding lifeAfter years of rehab and self study Lyra finally gained back her footingsUsed the knowledge she gained from years of self-discovery and recovery to help other mountain athletesTalking about mental healthWhat happened when the pandemic hit?Different mentorship structuresOn the board of the AMGAHer talk at Mountaineers Leadership conferenceAnd more …

Episode Intro:Dear guests of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday and Happy New Year of 2024. This is Ting Ting from Las Vegas. I am very excited to announce a new series, Spencer Huffman and I are creating, which we call Everything SPI. SPI stands for Single Pitch Instructor and is one of the certification programs the AMGA, American Mountain Guides Association, offers.Both Spencer and I are AMGA certified Rock Guides and SPI Providers. We co-taught an SPI course back in October 2023 and found that our teaching style was quite compatible and complimentary. Therefore, we decided to do this podcast series to create supplemental material related to the SPI programs. Hopefully it will help our past and future students and potentially anyone who is thinking to enter the field of climbing instruction.Spencer and I both have deep roots in climbing education. We have over 20 years of field instructing experience and are confident that we can provide valuable insights; we also recognize that the field of climbing instruction is dynamic and we can't possibly know everything. So, if you have any questions, feedback, please reach out to us and help us improve. Thanks! And now please enjoy the very first episode of Everything SPI with Spencer and Ting Ting.

Show Notes:Elise's links:Desert Accents' Etsy shop: www.desertaccents.etsy.comDesert Accents Instagram @desert_accentsEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and today's guest is Elise Clausen, another Vegas local.I met Elise in 2019 when we both worked at Origin climbing gym in Henderson. I learned that she also guided in Red Rock for Mountain Skills. In 2020 the gym changed ownership and the pandemic hit. Elise lost her job and had a lot of free time on her hands. A crafter at heart, she started making jewelry and handbags, selling them online. Her business Desert Accents took off quickly, and within months it replaced her full time income.I admire Elise's art work and was curious about her career change, so I invited her on the show to learn more. We talked about how she started her path in outdoor education and guiding, found her specialty in programming and coordinating large groups, and how she transitioned to entrepreneurship and craftmanship.These days she still does some guiding, and is continually working to improve both her craft, and her business. Now please enjoy this interview.Things We Talked about:Elise's entry to guidingWent to Univ of Idaho and managed school's climbing gym and assistant managed school's outdoor programsCame to Vegas, found a job with City of Las Vegas and settled downWorked at adaptive programs with kids (12~17 years old) who were cognitive impairedTraced back to Elise outdoor work historySpecialized in programming and coordinating large groupsPandemic changed Elise's career pathFounded Desert Accents and created nature-inspired accessoriesUsed to apprentice blacksmith and had always enjoyed making stuffWould Elise come back to guiding?What did Elise think about her current lifestyle?What would Elise want the listeners to take away from this episode?

Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today's episode is different from all the previous ones, and we also have our first male guest. This episode is the first episode of the new series, called Guides' Beta. There are many things guides want to know other than getting certifications. There are many questions guides want to ask. And this is my attempt to collect wisdom from the community. In today's episode our guest Jed Porter talks about "independent guiding." Jed is an IFMGA/AMGA mountain guide. He writes articles and yearly reviews to help demystify guiding as a profession on his blog. He serves as the president of the CGC Board. CGC stands for Certified Guides Co-op. He guides more than 100 days a year and makes most of his income through guiding. We talked about the definition of independent guiding, the mindset of treating guiding as your business, whether guiding can feed a family of 4, the ins and outs of the CGC, its vision and mission, its cease of operation since Feb, its potential future. Should we be pessimistic or optimistic about guiding? Should we go find a so called real job? Should we always have backup plans? Can we find creative ways to pivot guiding? None of the questions has an easy answer. And I hope this episode can help you navigate through some of the challenges guides often face. Oh! Rest assured we will keep featuring amazing female guides. Now please enjoy this interview with Jed Porter. Jed's Website: https://www.jediahporter.com/

It's festive time and we start by talking about our various miseries before getting to the FPL miseries.  Then some SNL Holiday fun, and a wrap up with bets and some spring gathering in Baltimore thoughts.https://youtu.be/iSBpvh4y_lU?si=MqorwC9tRuSevJBX#FPL#EPL#PremierLeagueOpening and filler music by The Tan and Sober Gentlemen

Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from sunny Las Vegas. Today's guest is Kelly Fields.Kelly was exploring, scaling mountains, and trad climbing with her family all over the country from the tender age of two. She got her first climbing job in a gym when she was 13. When she was 18 she began her apprenticeship with Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides and found her calling as a climbing guide.At one point she proposed a women's only course to the guide service and soon realized not only was there a need for that, but she also felt empowered by teaching other women and seeing them grow. She then founded Athena Rock Climbing in 2012 with the goal of hosting climbing events designed to help woman advance their skills. Now Kelly lives her dream guiding year round - half year on the east coast and half year in Joshua Tree.Kelly described how working for multiple guide services and operating her own business, has been scary at times, but overall a fulfilling journey. Guiding has been Kelly's only means to support herself since 18 and from our conversations I could sense clearly her devotion to climbing and, in her words, "helping others see a different way to live lives."We talked about the ups and downs as a guide and as a business owner, her passion towards creating space for woman climbers, how proud she was to assemble an all-female guide team and to apply all she learned from climbing to the real world. There are still uncertainties and there will be difficulties and it is not that Kelly doesn't have fear but I know she will stay calm and keep pushing forward. Listening to her stories give me courage and I believe you'll gain strength from this episode as well.Kelly's link:www.athenarockclimbing.comThings We Talked About:Created work for herself when women tended to get less work than male colleaguesWhat women's only courses meant to KellyStarted her own business. And business names carry powerFrom working for multiple guide services to working only for herselfA push from her life coachEstablished her footing in Joshua TreeCompare the pros and cons working for other guide services and working for her ownAthena Rock Climbing course offeringMentorship programs developed by Kelly and Athena Rock ClimbingAre women underperforming? Should women "brag"?PCGI and AMGA certificationsThe guiding eco system in Joshua TreeKelly believes in free market and friendly competitions but also worries that the vibe of Joshua Tree guiding would changeThe cost of a guide service; the cost of being a guideHow did Kelly start guiding?Kelly's view in job securityKelly's proudest momentsWhat Kelly wished listeners to take away

Ting Ting Guan brings her serene nature to the podcast today as she shares about her meditative movement practice, the GuanJing Method. The GuanJing Method increases vital energy flow in the body, releases tension, and establishes balance and health through visualization and intentional movement patterns. It's rooted in Ancient traditional meditation and Eastern Qi practices — designed specifically to ease modern-day stressors.We dive into…➝ How she developed the GuanJing Method➝ Learning to dance between the polarities in life➝ Using play as a pattern interrupt during tough moments➝ Balancing the energetics of giving and receiving➝ Reimagining our relationship to material things➝ Creating balance through strength and stabilityConnect with Ting TingInstagram: instagram.com/one.with.soul/Experience GuanJing Method: guanjing.teachable.comGuanJing Instagram: instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=enConnect with CalShop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptguInstagram: http://instagram.com/cal.callahan
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Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting and our guest today is Julia Niles. Julia was the first woman to solo the Grand Traverse in a day as well as part of the first all-female ski descent of the Grand Teton. She has guided Denali and Aconcagua, climbed El Cap multiple times, and put up first ascents and descents in the Canadian Rockies, Wyoming, and South Africa.Julia's mountain prowess eventually earned her the title of Certified AMGA/IFMGA guide. She was the 5th American woman to reach this status. Right now Julia lives in Squamish, BC with her two children. She is an athlete for Arcteryx and splits her time between guiding, parenting, and her new counselling business: Mountain Mindset.I had heard impressive stories about Julia, about her gnarly achievements in the mountains and about her toughness, so I was nervous to even contact her for an interview. But I was so glad I did. She was fabulous. During the interview, she offered thoughtful answers, shared relatable life experience. Listening to her calm and soft voice I could sense this inner strength and her love towards mountains and the people she worked with.I loved this interview. We talked about guiding of course, but at the end I realized what we really talked about was life. I don't even know how to summarize it and I think it's totally worth your time to listen to this episode from the very beginning to the end. Trust me on this one and enjoy.Links:Julia's website for her guiding and counselling business: www.mountainmindsetsquamish.comJulia's Arcteryx's athlete page: https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/athletes /julia-niles

Show Notes:Laura's links:Laura's PT Practice (website) https://realign-pt.com/Laura's Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lkschmoo/Wave Tools Therapy (website) https://wavetoolstherapy.com/Wave Tools Therapy (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/wavetoolstherapy/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today is another beautiful Wednesday so I'm delivering another fantastic episode with our guest Laura Schmonsees.I've been wanting to interview Laura for quite some time. She has an amazing life story and has gone through quite a few career transitions from a full time instructor and guide to a physical therapist and then to an entrepreneur. She is definitely not afraid of trying new things and she always figures out a way to make them work. She was also one of the first female AMGA certified Rock Guide when she obtained the certification in 2001. Climbing has always be one of Laura's greatest passions.In this episode, Laura talked about how her first NOLS course changed her life. How that experience inspired her to live and work in the outdoors. And after 10 years working full time for NOLS visiting and living in pristine and wild places, why she decided to transition into guiding with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, and later what made her decide to start from ground zero and enter the physical therapy school and eventually started her company Wave Tools Therapy, educating others and selling athletic recovery products.We also discussed how to prevent injury and perform self care to make one's guiding and athletic life longer and more sustainable. There are so many insights in Laura's answers and I can't wait to share our conversations with you all.Things We Talked about:At age 19 Laura took her first NOLS course and it changed her lifeAfter the NOLS course Laura transferred to Prescott CollegeWorking for NOLS full time for 10 years (1997-2007)Why Laura loves NOLS (wild places, truly remote, and impact on people)NOLS versus guiding?NOLS has long courses and at some point, Laura wanted more groundingGuiding has shorter tripsBecame one of the first female AMGA Rock GuidesLeaving guiding was hard but it was time for Laura to transition againPhysical therapy school from the comfort of being good at something you've done for a long time to a total beginnerMountain Senses / Mountain Skills?Mentorship situation in NOLS and in JHMG (Jackson Hole Mountain Guides)Do people romanticize guiding?Currently Laura sees patients and work on her business Wave Tools Therapy to diversify her work timeWhat are the common guides' injuries?What are the strategies guides can use for injury preventionSelf care for a longer athletic lifeStart and run a businessProudest momentsOne big take away?Tolerance of uncertainty and adversity

Show Notes:Andrea's links:Andrea's personal Instagram: @vtandreaAndrea's “side hustle” on Etsy: AlpineJoy – https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlpineJoyShorts – “Another Way” Series with @mammutnaYouTube, Climbing the Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4fwECW0qkVimeo, Finding Strength in Fragile Places: https://vimeo.com/612191876Episode Intro:Dear listeners, happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I'm your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas.Today's guest is Andrea Charest and she is very special. I met Andrea in 2007 at my very first WFR course on the east coast. I after all moved to the west coast wanting to climb longer objectives but thanks to the rise of social media, Andrea and I stayed connected.Right now Andrea co-owns Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School. She is an AMGA Certified Ice Instructor, Assistant Rock Guide, and Apprentice Alpine Guide. She navigates work and life as a mother, partner, guide, ally, and Mammut Ambassador.In this episode Andrea talked about how she started her guiding career in Vermont, how she found harmony between motherhood and work, and how she regained her footing after a devastating accident almost claimed her husband, Steve's life.During her interview, Andrea expressed gratitude to the climbing community, emphasizing the immense support she's received. Andrea is humble, and resilient, competent and professional, she loves what she is doing and she is damn good at what she is doing.Now please enjoy this episode.Things We Talked about:Motherhood – planned or unplanned? Somewhere in betweenCareer? Kid? Biological clock?It's all part of the decision makingPregnancy versus climbing; impact on guidingExperience sharing how she managed to raise a kid and continue workingThe role of a nanny, family and friendsSteve's accidentThe support from the climbing communityWhat Andrea and Steve learned from Steve's accident from the perspective of a business ownerInjuries can happenHow did Andrea start her guiding careerIce versus rockThe magic of guidingThe love of the outdoorsHow's climbing in AdirondacksAndrea's experience sharing on her AMGA rock guide examHow Andrea learned from the “failed” attempt and moved onWhat's the role of ego play in climbing and in an exam?Why did Andrea pursue Ice InstructorEast coast guiding, particularly the tri-state: NY, NH, VTWork life harmonyProudest momentsWhat Andrea wants listeners to take away?Climbing in New England

Show Notes:Crystal's links & what she recommends:Crystal's personal IG: @aroseontherock(Book) Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male AmericaCrystal's Blog: Rock Rose Blog and the blog's IGCrystal's Venmo: @crystal-hudelson(Website) Climbers of ColorOutdoor Leadership Accelerator Program (OLAP) by VerascapesEpisode Intro:Hello welcome back to the Female Guides Requested Podcast and happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting and I'm back to sunny Las Vegas. Today in Episode 13, our guest is Crystal Hudelson. I have adored Crystal's work and efforts towards creating space for climbers of color. This past summer, I was excited to work for the organization, Climbers of Color, in which she had put her heart and soul and of course I couldn't miss the chance to meet her and interview her.Crystal is a second generation Haitian American and of Irish descent. She lives in Seattle WA with her life partner Keith who also adores climbing and traveling. She currently gives most of her DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice) time in climbing to an affinity group in Washington called Climbers of Color. Crystal and her partner developed the Rock Instruction curriculum and she serves as Director of Rock Instruction, Rock Guide, and in any other capacity the organization requires. Through her work with CoC, she hopes to encourage climbers to become and continue to be leaders in their communities while bringing multiple perspectives into the sport of climbing.In this episode we talked about why and how she devoted herself to affinity work, where we can find resources to better our cultural competency, her dreams to help climbing instructors to not only provide instruction, but also know how to provide space for participants of different backgrounds. I asked about her proudest moment and what she hoped listeners would take away from this episode. Her answers were thoughtful and beautiful. I can't wait to share this episode with you all, now please enjoy.Things We Talked about:How did Crystal and her partner started their journey with Climbers of Color (CoC)Crystal's anchor job: aircraft mechanic, and why she considered herself lucky to have thatCoC had worked with Mountaineers and collaborated with many guide services to get establishedCoC's in house training and mentorship programsCoC's expected future trajectoryAdditional training for guides to lead POC groups or other affinity groupsConflict resolution – the goal is never division but to work togetherHow to find resources to become more culturally competent?In order to change, we need to “give it a damn.” internal drive is essentialIntent & ImpactCrystal's guiding this seasonDoes CoC now have big enough instructor pool?and more.....

Show Notes: (https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-12-lani-chapko-paving-the-way/)Lani's Links:Lani's personal Instagram @goatsonropesThe Climbing School Instagram @the_climbing_schoolThe Climbing School Website www.theclimbingguides.comEpisode Intro:Hello there, happy Wednesday again and welcome to another episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I'm your host Ting Ting. I'm still in Pacific Northwest but will be heading back to Las Vegas soon.Today's guest is Lani Chapko. She is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and Alpine Guide. She is based in Index Washington and owns a guide service, The Climbing School, with her partner Sam.Lani and I first met several years ago while guiding in Red Rock. Since then I've been following her adventures on Instagram. She has done amazing feats on El Cap and extended her skills and climbing prowess beyond Yosemite — including a first ascent of a grade VI route on Mt Index and a 5.12d big wall free climb in Mexico.I was glad that I finally had the chance to interview Lani at her small shed in Index. She was unassuming and perhaps because we both went to engineering school we shared many viewpoints and trouble shooting insights on technical systems and in general how to be a better trad climber. I felt as if I found a long lost friend. We talked about her little bumpy ride entering the guiding realm, the excitement and challenges she had experienced becoming a business owner, her outlook on how to make guiding more professional and sustainable, and more.I had a great time talking with Lani and found new nuggets relistening and editing the podcast. I bet you'll enjoy our conversation too.Things We Talked about:Why Index? the last affordable mountain town and the best climbing in the world?Studied mechanical engineering. and during college got “thrown into guiding”Being a woman in a traditionally male dominated play field – always feeling the need to be overprepared in order to prove themselvesTaking AMGA courses in a short time frameWorked in mechanical engineering again but went back to guiding. Comparing two different jobs. and why guiding is more attractivePersonal climbing goals versus full time guiding. Can we accomplish both at the same time?Becoming a business owner. Is it the best way or the only way to make a better living in the guiding industry?The benefits of starting a guide service in Washington stateHow to operate internationallyCompare working for other guide services and her own guide serviceWant to grow but also want to stay small to reduce overhead and provide better coursesFavorite part of guidingNavigate through the non-guiding part of the businessClimbing outfit and should a guide dress in a certain way? What is professionalism in guiding?Being small in figure. Is it a disadvantage? How should we adapt?Injuries?Role models and mentorsBig Wall classes… and more

Show Notes:Bennett's Links:Bennett's Instagram @bennettrahnWebsite: https://bennettrahnart.weebly.com/Episode Intro:Happy Wednesday everybody. Welcome back to the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I'm your host Ting Ting and today our guest is Bennett Rahn. Bennett is full of positive energy and her laugh always lightens up my mood. This summer I traveled up to Pacific Northwest,near her home base in Seattle,so of course I took this chance to interview her.Bennett Rahn is a plus size outdoor athlete and has be very active on snow, rock, and water. Years ago she started sharing, on social media, the ups and downs, difficulties and triumphs she had experienced due to her body image. Her genuine stories resonated with many people and she has become a force for awareness and change in the outdoor community. In order to nurture the affinity space for women and plus size people, she became an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor to share her love of climbing and in her words to foster more “break throughs” for anybody performing on rock. We talked about her accidental path to an influencer and how she leveraged that to speak for the plus size community. We also talked about her path to guiding from being a middle school teacher and a software engineer. I learned many tips from Bennett on how to coach plus size climbers and ways to promote this podcast on social media too! Now let's dive into this episode and if you like this show, don't forget to share it with your family and friends! Things We Talked about:Bennett's different jobs and why she is doing what is doing nowBennett's path to an influencerWhat does “fat” mean to you? Is fat people less healthy? Why do fat people have to experience trauma in an athletic space?What's plus size? And what's the size of the average woman in the US?Bennett is perhaps the first(?) plus size climbing guide.Why is fostering affinity space important?How to coach plus size people? What are their strengths on rock? How to choose appropriate routes for them?Should we post on social media as a guide?What does that mean by being an influencer? and what does an influence make an impact in the outdoor world?… and more

Episode Intro:Hello there, happy Wednesday and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast. I am your host Ting Ting. Today's guest is Jay Louie. Jay uses they/them pronoun. I knew Jay because they approached me for an affinity SPI assessment. Promoting diversity and inclusion in the guiding community has always been important to me and even though I had no experience working with queer folks I decided to give it a try. I was very impressed by Jay's work ethics. They went to every possible exam crag and built anchors for all the possible lines and climbed them. Of course Jay passed the assessment with flying colors.Jay is a licensed psychotherapist and has experimented incorporating indoor climbing to promote healing. With the SPI cert, Jay can further take this approach outside in nature. In our conversation, we didn't talk about guiding in the traditional sense, but something broader, something interdisciplinary and creative.I really enjoyed the conversations with Jay because they opened my eyes to different perspectives and new possibilities. I won't spoil it here, and sincerely invite you to be on the journey with us.Jay's Links:Jay's Instagram @jayplantpersonJay's “anchor job” – Therapist at 3rdculturetherapy.comJay is the President & Co-Founder at Queer Crush – website www.queercrush.org Instagram @queercrushclimbingThings we talked about: Scholarships! Scholarships are important for Jay's past, present, and future. Jay's unique perspective of looking at a scholarship opportunity.Being queer, being an immigrant (or say expat), being multilingual ... how identities and past experience shape people's lives and affect their behaviors.Mind, body, and more. How climbing is a metaphor of life and how climbing helps healing.Integrate climbing with therapy.With SPI Jay can further take climbing therapy outdoors.How queer community help Jay find and stay in climbing community?The ever evolving pronouns.How important are affinity groups? You don't know they are important until you find they are important.How to gain trust? Be humble. Ask questions. Malleable assumptionsAnd more ...https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-10-jay-louie-climb-to-heal/

In this captivating episode, we are thrilled to have a true luminary in the movement and wellness industry, Ting Ting Guan. With over two decades of experience, Ting Ting's passion lies in sharing the transformative techniques and knowledge she has gathered throughout her journey. Her mission is simple but profound: to guide others in moving better, breathing better, and ultimately feeling better while rediscovering a newfound respect for their bodies. Ting Ting Guan's approach to wellness goes beyond physical fitness; she seeks to empower the spirit of her students, instilling them with confidence and a sense of inner strength. Her latest creation, the GuanJing Method, is an easy-to-learn meditative movement practice that harnesses the power of Qi energy through spiraling circular shapes. By practicing this innovative technique, individuals can release tension and dispel heavy emotions, experiencing a renewed sense of vitality and deep inner peace. Resources: https://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/ https://www.guanjingmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/ *free GuanJing Class:* https://www.guanjingmethod.com/free-class Advertisers + Sponsors: • Shaman School: shamandurek.com/the-shaman-school • Lit Verified Store: shamandurek.com/lit-verified-shop • Healing Temple: shamandurek.com/the-healing-temple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard of the benefits of meditation. But what happens when we include other forms of creative expression in our practice?  My guest for this episode is Ting Ting Guan who is the founder of the Guan Jing Method, a movement based practice to still and focus the mind while moving the body and finding new modes of expression, physically and creatively.  For more from Ting Ting check her out on IG at @one.with.soul or @guanjingmethod  Have you ever gone through a difficult break up? These challenging times can actually be the most pivotal moments of our lives, but unfortunately the medicine can be easy to miss. That's why I've just launched The Art Of Breaking Up, a 10 week course to help you move through the various stages of a breakup faster, and in a more supportive and healthy way. Click the link to start fast tracking your healing today. https://from.adamroa.com/art-of-breaking-up   Also; as a gift to say thank you for all of your support for this podcast, I am giving away a free copy of my E-book “Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love” outlining 3 steps that I have taken in my own life to experience more self love. Click the link to get yours today. https://bit.ly/3QPwbQL     

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