She Explores
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 878 ratingsCome find inspiration with women in the outdoors. Interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping, entrepreneurship, outdoor equity, aging, conservation, motherhood, chronic illness, and more as they intersect with outdoor experiences. Hosted by Gale Straub.
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Building Bonds with Family - Navigating Through, Episode 2
April 14, 2021 07:10 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn more ways than one, our circles have tightened in the last year. And while for some family has been out of reach, for others, it's been a constant. In this episode we hear from a new mom, Aly Nicklas, and a daughter, Paulina Dao, as they reflect on the ways in which their relationships with family have shifted during the pandemic. We also explore how getting out in the outdoors together, away from the everyday routine, helps to strengthen our family bonds - whatever family means to us. A...
Recharging with Purpose - Navigating Through, Episode 3
April 14, 2021 07:05 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBRunning a nonprofit, doing advocacy work, challenging the dominant narratives of what it means to recreate outside - it all takes a lot of energy. This episode highlights filmmaker Faith Briggs and photographer & GRLSWIRL co-founder Monroe Alvarez, two women who recharge in the outdoors and on the road, and digs into the ways these excursions help them stay invigorated in their work and close to their purpose. About the series: This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration...
Getting Creative - Navigating Through, Episode 4
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe love finding inspiration in the outdoors. Nothing gets us out of a creative rut like a change of scenery: it helps provide a new perspective, a fresh way of looking at the world. Amidst the stress of the pandemic, it’s been more challenging to carve out the headspace that gives flight to those seemingly easy ideas. So for the last episode of Navigating Through, we wanted to talk with three women about how this last year has helped and hindered their creative practices—as well as the ways ...
Slowing Down for Wildflowers: Doris Lance
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDoris Lance is an avid hiker and wildflower photographer who happens to be over the age of 75. She’s also the author of the book Botanical Reflections––a book to “Explore feelings, reduce anxiety, and reconcile emotional conflicts” all through time spent journaling with wildflowers. We think you’ll appreciate Doris's message to slow down and take things in, not because of age, but because of the wisdom that comes from experience. Featured in this episode: Doris Lance Hosted & Produced by...
Listen, Learn, Engage: Women's Outdoor Summit
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBListen and learn from leaders in the outdoor industry in this special highlight episode of the virtual Women’s Outdoor Summit. In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day and created by Teresa Baker, this event centered around inclusivity, accessibility, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and outdoor career advice. Hear from inspiring and thought-provoking speakers like Dr. Carolyn Finney, Intersectional Environmentalist, Women CEO panels, and more. Featured in this...
LIVE Catch-Up: Shelma Jun
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBCatch-up with Shelma Jun, founder of Flash Foxy and the creator of the women’s climbing festival. Shelma was on the show back in 2017, when we talked about the founding of Flash Foxy and the ripple effect of starting small in a place she knew, the climbing community. In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Shelma on Thursday, we talked about her lessons from 2020, particularly the way societal work week’s inhibit our community activations and the changes to her body after choosing to b...
Self-Defense in the Outdoors: Nicole Snell
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBNicole Snell is a self-defense expert, the creator of Outdoor Defense, owner and CEO of Girls Fight Back, a solo adventurer, hike lead with Black Girls Trekkin’, and more. Nicole’s Outdoor Defense series includes videos about subjects like: tools to address catcalling; the phrase, "I’m sorry"; safety while camping; and asking for help. By putting her two passions together—the outdoors and self defense—Nicole’s uniquely addressing a very real need for all people, but especially cis and trans...
More than Pretty Pictures: Sofia Jaramillo
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBPhotojournalist turned outdoor photographer Sofia Jaramillo wants to do more than take incredibly beautiful photos, she wants to help diversify the outdoors through her work. We talk about how she got started in photography, why who’s behind the camera matters, how she’s broadening her portfolio to include filmmaking, and the benefits and pain-points of living in the small mountain town of Jackson, Wyoming. Featured in this episode: Sofia Jaramillo Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A prod...
LIVE Catch-Up: Erin Sullivan
March 01, 2021 14:45 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCatch-up with Erin Sullivan, the creative behind @ErinOutdoors. Erin was first on the show back in February 2017, talking about her winding path to a freelance creative career inspired by the outdoors. In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Erin on Thursday, they chatted about how Erin's been making time for nature and creativity during the pandemic and how we should all offer ourselves grace during this stressful time. As always, Erin came through with a lot of practical advice for a...
A Send-Off: Laura Borichevsky
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBLaura Borichevsky's been working with She Explores for many years and helped co-found Ravel Media. This Thursday, with the launch of her new podcast Sex Outside, Laura's moving on from Ravel to grow it into a show and education platform. This special episode is our team's tribute to Laura and our thank you for all she's given us in our time together. Featured in this episode: Laura Borichevsky, Hailey Hirst, Noël Russell, & Tori Duhaime Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A production of Ra...
Meet-Cute with Sex Outside
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLaura Borichevsky wants to open up more conversations about sex, gender, and love: all through digging into the many connections we can find between them and the outdoors. Gale links up with Laura to learn more about her vision for her exciting new podcast, Sex Outside. About Sex Outside: A podcast peering into all the nooks and crannies of sex, gender, and love---and their connections to the natural world around us. Featured in this episode: Laura Borichevsky Hosted & Produced by Gale S...
LIVE Catch-Up: Kareemah Batts
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBCatch-up with Kareemah Batts, founder of Adaptive Climbing Group, diversity professional, and disability advocate. Kareemah was on the show back in May of 2018, talking about her journey of finding climbing after losing a leg to cancer, and all that she’s done to share her love of climbing with others. As a Black adaptive climber, Kareemah holds multiple identities and is wildly motivated to continue making the outdoor world more accessible for all people. In an Instagram live catch-up Ga...
Our Cultural Connection - See Us Outside, Episode 1
December 18, 2020 08:15 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWe all have our own profound connection to land and water that should be honored and respected, but all too often, dominant narratives of what it means to be an ‘outdoorsperson’ uplifts just one way to be outdoors. In the first episode of “See Us Outside,” Gabaccia talks with leaders from Brown Girl Surf and Charles Roundtree Bloom Project to help affirm the cultural connection to nature that exists for girls and women of color. About the series: This special She Explores miniseries is m...
Empowerment Through Access - See Us Outside, Episode 2
December 18, 2020 08:10 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBCreating more opportunities for access to outdoor recreation allows young women of color to define their own narratives in the outdoors. Organizations like Young Women Who Crush and Women’s Wilderness are playing a key role opening up the door to the benefits of spending time in nature. In the second episode of See Us Outside, Gabaccia explores the systemic barriers to accessing the outdoors and the liberation and healing that can occur when a woman of color gets to choose it for herself. A...
The Joy of Community - See Us Outside, Episode 3
December 18, 2020 08:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn a shared space amongst Women of Color, there is a unique comfort and freedom, with no need to explain yourself or hold yourself back. The four organizations highlighted on this series are in many ways a testament of the importance of affinity spaces. Their communities, beyond creating opportunities for personal development, leadership, and outdoor skills, reveal the existence of a very special kind of joy. In episode three of See Us Outside, Gabaccia contemplates the power of nature and c...
Looking to the Future, Today - See Us Outside, Episode 4
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhat do we hope the future of women of color in the outdoors looks like? In the final episode of See Us Outside, we hear from leaders from across the organizations doing the work to provide outdoor opportunities, as well as the outdoor community, as they share their vision as we look ahead. About the series: This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with The Cairn Project, and made possible by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Host Gabaccia Moreno is our gui...
Expanding the Conservation Conversation: Gabaccia Moreno
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBGabaccia Moreno is passionate about creating spaces to talk about what it means to explore responsibility. In both her freelance work and in her spare time, Gabaccia works on projects to help expand the conversation around conservation and public lands to be more inclusive and to tell a deeper story of what it means to recreate in them. This dedication to considered outdoor recreation is just one reason Gabaccia is such a wonderful host for our upcoming series, See Us Outside, which launche...
Ripple Effect: Documentary Filmmaker Biz Young
December 09, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBFilmmaker and climber Biz Young shares her evolution from creating stop-motion music videos in her dorm room to making short documentary films inspired by nature and driven by purpose. Featured in this episode: Biz Young Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A production of Ravel Media Sponsored by IKON Pass & Danner Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on Instagram Resources Featured in this episode: Biz Young Website Instagram: @shut...
Taking Your Period Outdoors
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIf you menstruate (and honestly, even if you don’t), it’s likely that periods are one of many factors that come into play when you’re looking to head outside. In fact, we know that’s the case-- because we recently asked the She Explores community to tell us what questions or topics they thought about when it came to navigating menstruation in the outdoors, and everyone really came through with ideas, questions, and longstanding myths they wanted to hear busted. We were hoping to find a way ...
Where is All the Plus-Size Snow Gear? Part 1
November 25, 2020 10:55 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFor people who wear plus-size apparel, it’s often downright impossible to find the gear necessary to get out and stay warm, safe, and dry on the mountain. That’s what this two-part series is about. In part one, we talk with Marielle Elizabeth. Marielle is a photographer, model, fat advocate, and the writer of a viral essay in The Cut titled “Apparently, I’m Too Fat to Ski.” Marielle speaks first hand about the need for plus size winter apparel, as well as the changes she’d like to see across...
Where is All the Plus-Size Snow Gear? Part 2
November 25, 2020 10:50 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBFor people who wear plus-size apparel, it’s often downright impossible to find the gear necessary to get out and stay warm, safe, and dry on the mountain. That’s what this two-part series is about. In part two, we hear from Mon Balon, the founder of Plus Snow - an online retail shop that sells plus size snow gear to fulfill the need for quality gear that fits a variety of plus size bodies. Mon shares the origin story of Plus Snow, talks about how misleading supply & demand can be within th...
Where There's Smoke: Climate Change & Outdoor Adventures
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEvery outdoor adventure we go on is affected by climate change. Listen to the experiences of two women, Dani Reyes-Acosta and Doreen Wong, as they share specific ways their adventuring has been impacted by extreme weather, wildfires, and glacial ice melt. Featured in this episode: Dani Reyes-Acosta and Doreen Wong Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A production of Ravel Media Sponsored by IKON Pass, Danner, & Betterhelp Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Expl...
Find Your Next Outdoor Job: Olivia Deihs
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOlivia Deihs, founder of Women in Outdoor Work, helps women land jobs in the outdoor industry and the environmental nonprofit world. Olivia helps us get a sense of what kind of outdoor jobs are out there, how to decide what’s right for you, and tips to navigate the application process. She’ll also give us a peek into her vision for the outdoor industry. Featured in this episode: Olivia Deihs Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A production of Ravel Media Sponsored by IKON Pass & Danner J...
Wonder Walking Heals: Amy Won
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBArtist Amy Won is a big believer in making time in your life for wonder, even magic. And you can access it by walking out your front door. Wherever you are out there listening, today might just be a particularly tender day in an especially tender year. Around the world, we’re all still grappling with the rippling impacts of the pandemic, keeping up with a contentious U.S. election, and navigating a historic social uprising. Most everyone we’ve been in contact with is having some kind of ...
Paralympic Snowboarder Brittani Coury
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBBrittani Coury is a Paralympic snowboarder and registered nurse who loves spending her winters in the mountains. It’s where she’s found a second family, it’s where her stubbornness and dedication have helped her realize her potential as an athlete. Brittani hasn’t had a straight path in her athletic career. So she knows a thing or two about starting over, pushing through, and having fun. Which makes her the perfect person to learn from in this episode, whether you’re new to skiing or snowbo...
Where We Walk: Building The Pathway
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this final episode of the Where We Walk miniseries, we take a look at volunteering by hearing from Michela Williams and Brittany Leavitt: two individuals who have had a big hand in volunteer positions for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, as well as other leadership roles where they get to see firsthand how powerful volunteering can truly be. Brittany and Michela say it best, but as you’ll hear, volunteering is a way we build paths-- not just through the physical act, but also building...
Fear & Leadership in the Mountains
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHow many times have we been told the story of the fearless leader — in work, in politics, in the mountains? When the stakes are high, it’s natural to place our confidence in strength and certainty. To turn to the leader and believe that they have no doubt, that they've built up a kind of resilience that will carry us all to safety. Today’s episode isn’t about how to become a fearless leader in the mountains. Nor is it about how to overcome your fear, or even how to harness it. But it is abo...
Where We Walk: Meeting Wildlife on the A.T.
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn the fifth episode of Where We Walk, we hear from two incredible human voices, conservationist Sally Naser and bird researcher Amber Wendler, who are dedicated to better understanding and appreciating the wildlife on the Appalachian Trail. But unlike other episodes in this series, we're also going to hear from many wildlife voices you might not stop to hear often-- so that next time you're outdoors, you might be encouraged to move a little slower and observe the world around you. With th...
Blooming in a Green Career: Laura Navar
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBLaura Navar, Outreach Manager at National Parks Conservation Association, considers herself to be a bit of a late bloomer in the conservation nonprofit world. She didn’t know that the environmental field would be of interest to her because conservation wasn’t something that was talked about growing up. And yet, as we’ll hear, it’s always been embedded in her Latinx family culture. In this episode, Laura will share her unique path to a green career and to claiming the title of an environment...
Where We Walk: Dreaming of Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn the fourth episode of Where We Walk, we hear from Brittany and Laura, two women who share a longing and a love for the Appalachian Trail. Brittany fulfilled her goal of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019, despite facing the devastating loss of her husband a few years prior. Laura dreams of hiking the Trail, but forces outside of her control have kept her from doing it. There’s a lot of talk about the universal nature of the Appalachian Trail. And there are a lot of aspects of a t...
Where We Walk: What Youth Have to Teach Us About the Trail
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the third episode of Where We Walk, we explore some of the long lasting impacts of introducing kids and young people to paths like the Appalachian Trail (A.T). Above all else, this episode is about hope. The hope that exposing children to enriching outdoor experiences will cultivate a lifelong relationship with nature. We’ll hear from a teacher who is using nature as a classroom, a mother who started to see her daughters as adults and equals through hiking the A.T., a volunteer who took ...
Coming Together to Vote as an Outdoor State: Lindsay Bourgoine
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBLindsay Bourgoine of Protect Our Winters, who leads outdoor athletes and brand executives on climate policy issues and advocacy, shares the power of our voice and our vote in the fight against climate change. There are countless issues to keep in mind as you consider who you will vote for on a state and federal level in the United States this November. And while don't make specific endorsements on the show, we're grateful to Lindsay for helping to explain the real systemic changes that can...
Where We Walk: We’re Here, Too
September 28, 2020 04:20 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this second episode of “Where We Walk: Stories from the Appalachian Trail,” we’re examining the presence of women both on the Appalachian trail and within the land that hosts it-- from moments in the past, to what we see today, with hopes for where we continue on into the future. Like many spaces both in the outdoors and elsewhere, women haven’t often been recognized for the contributions we’ve made or the way our presence has shaped our world-- and there’s still a long way to go. In thi...
Outdoorsy Puns & "Subpar" Parks: Illustrator Amber Share
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAmber Share is the creator of Subpar Parks, a National Parks illustration project with a satirical twist. Though her sense of humor leans on sarcasm, Amber's love of the outdoors and helping adventurous creatives achieve their goals is purely genuine. In this episode, we talk about Subpar Parks, Amber's relationship with the outdoors as it blends with creativity, her path to becoming self-employed, and more. Amber's bio says it best: Amber Share is an outdoorsy lettering artist with an af...
Where We Walk: Memories of the Appalachian Trail
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn the very first episode of “Where We Walk: Stories from the Appalachian Trail,” we’re looking back - but as you’ll hear, the memories we make on the Appalachian Trail, or A.T., extend beyond the real-time steps we take. We share submissions from women whose lives have been shaped by the A.T., whether on a thru, section, or day hike. Trails help us access landscapes both familiar and new, as well as give us the grace and space to explore our interior lives. We hope that in listening, you’l...
The Art of Thru-Hiking: Alina "Abstract" Drufovka
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBFrom the age of 13, Alina Drufovka dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail. She spent years thinking about her next hike, but her long walks haven’t been an escape or a cure-all, they've played a very formative role in her front-country life through her relationships, her identity, and in her burgeoning artistic career. Alina “Abstract” Drufovka is a Colombian-American painter and illustrator based out of Philadelphia, PA. She has hiked the Appalachian Trail (2015 & 2017), Israel National T...
Figuring It Out as She Grows: Mina Okpi, Founder of Black Outdoor Adventurers
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBMina Okpi is an electrical engineer-turned outdoor entrepreneur. Through her company Black Outdoor Adventurers, she helps connect people of color to the outdoors. Like a lot of small business owners, Mina didn't plan on starting an adventure tour company, but she followed the demand and she's figuring it out as it grows. In this episode, we’ll hear from Mina about running a purpose-driven adventure company, get lots of advice for anyone looking to make a career change or launch their own o...
Sprinkling Seeds: Carrington Kernodle
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBCarrington Kernodle is a plant-lover and a plant-eater, sprinkling the seeds of what she's learned about growing a more sustainable lifestyle. She believes in spreading the most joy possible, all while causing the least amount of harm. She shares her knowledge on her blog, Parts Homegrown. We talk about how vegan food powers her hiking, kayaking, and yoga practice, the impact our food choices have on the environment, and the significance of having the freedom to choose to be vegan as a Bla...
Walking Can Change the World: Amanda Jameson
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAmanda Jameson has walked over 3500 miles since setting foot on the Colorado Trail in 2015. She documents her walks on her blog and handle, Brown Girl on the NST, or Brown Girl on the National Scenic Trail. Amanda’s writing is about more than simply sharing her thru-hikes as a Black, queer, woman - it’s about taking an intersectional approach to thru-hiking, and in doing so, being one part of helping to continue shifting the demographics of those who walk on trail. In this episode, we'll h...
Listen to This: Underneath it All "Port in a Storm"
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBListen to an excerpt from episode 3 of Underneath it All, a podcast that dives deep into the stories of everyday people who have or are currently experiencing mental health difficulties and how the outdoors has influenced them. Underneath it All is hosted by Grizel and chats with Nicole Antoinette for the third episode. Both Grizel and Nicole have been featured on She Explores. About "Port in a Storm" Episode 3 of Underneath it All Nicole Antoinette (she/her) is obsessed with honest con...
The Promise of Climbing: Sabrina Chapman
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSabrina Chapman's climbing story helps redefine what it means to be an elite climber. That said, you don’t need to be a climber for it to resonate with you. Sabrina is wildly thoughtful, a woman who chooses her words as carefully as she places her hands and feet on a rock wall. Her thoughts on working through fear, finding Black role models, contextualizing achievements, and the vulnerability of accepting your story echo through every activity we do outside. Sabrina's the subject of Titan P...
Refuge Outdoor Festival Founder Chevon Powell
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBChevon Powell founded Refuge Outdoor Festival in 2018 to provide joy, community, connection, and refuge in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and allies. This year's virtual festival will look a little different, but the same level of intention, care, and healing is imbued in each and every detail of the 3-day event. In this episode, we'll hear about the importance of community in Chevon's life and how she's cultivating it from a distance, her philosophy for event planning...
Team Pattie Gonia
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPattie Gonia can come across as larger than life in her namesake social media platform. In person, strutting through the halls of an industry that is often stuck in its ways, Pattie is indeed real, showing up in the flesh as if to say, change is here, it’s been here. Don’t look away. Pattie is a drag queen who embraces change and working together to further community in the outdoors. In this episode, we meet the Pattie Gonia team, talk about growth, creativity, and allyship, contemplate fem...
Perspective Shifts: Ash Hobbs
July 15, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRecharging in nature helps Ash Hobbs stay energized in their 9-5 work in the criminal justice system. It also gives Ash the space to think creatively and to shift their perspective when they're feeling stuck. In this week's episode, Ash helps us examine some of the constraints we place on ourselves and others — even when we don’t realize it. We learn about the insidious ways implicit bias creeps into our indoor & outdoor lives, the motivation behind their photography project Discovering Gen...
Letting Go of Perfection: Rocío Villalobos
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWhether running an ultramarathon, talking about recovery from her eating disorder, fighting for racial equity, or mentoring youth at Explore Austin, Rocío Villalobos practices patience, not perfection, as she achieves progress. In this special episode, we meet up with Rocío at Westcave Preserve in Texas and hike down to a beautiful grotto. We also get to hear the trailer for the new Ravel Media podcast, "Underneath it All" at the start of the show. Featured in this episode: Rocío Villalo...
A Natural Leader: Environmental Educator Nicole Jackson
July 01, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBNicole Jackson is an environmental educator, birder, and co-creator of Black Birders Week. She's also dedicated to connecting people to the environment and each other. As a girl, nature nurtured Nicole growing up on the east side of Cleveland, and much of her career is built around returning the favor. Throughout our conversation, Nicole gifts us with nature lessons and shares how she's grown into herself as a natural leader and advocate for developing a lifelong relationship with nature. ...
Embracing Intersectional Environmentalism: Leah Thomas & Kristy Drutman
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBBecause environmentalism should be inclusive of both people and the planet. Leah Thomas, founder of IntersectionalEnvironmentalist.com, and Kristy Drutman, the podcaster behind Brown Girl Green, use the power of their platforms to help us rethink what it means to be an environmentalist in 2020. While the fight for environmental justice isn’t a new one, it’s not one that’s historically been talked about enough within the environmental movement. But we can't separate the fight for racial equi...
An Open Heart to Growth: Ashleigh Thompson
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAshleigh Thompson is an indigenous archaeologist. She's also a runner, climber, photographer, and lifelong learner. Ashleigh's woven her many interests together and is actively building a life that is true to her values. In this episode, we talk about the importance of uplifting indigenous archeologists in the field, the life-long influence her grandmother and running has had on her life, coping with stress through the outdoors, sobriety, and more. Bio: Ashleigh Thompson is a Red Lake Ojibw...
Black Birders Week is Forever: Danielle Belleny
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBDanielle Belleny is a wildlife biologist, member of BlackAFinSTEM collective, and co-founder of Black Birders Week, a movement created in response to the Central Park birdwatching incident. In this episode, we’ll hear from Danielle about her love of birds, her path to becoming a wildlife biologist, and the powerful force that is Black Birders Week. Featured in this episode: Danielle Belleny Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub A production of Ravel Media Sponsored by Salomon, Peak Scents, an...
Call to Action: Black Lives Matter
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBWe want to leave room in your week and your podcast feed for Black Lives Matter. Escaping to the woods, while restorative and wonderful for reflection, won’t effect change. This is a time to listen and learn. This is a time to amplify Black voices. This is a time to vote, to donate, to sign petitions, to march, to protest. This is a time to support Black businesses, educators and organizers. Pay it forward. There’s a whole lot of power in all of those things, especially if we’re all committe...