Outdoor Women Adventures

In Episode 50 of Outdoor Women Adventures, Annika interviews Victoria Garvin, founder of Upward Transitions Institute. Victoria talks about her experience in the outdoor industry and why she started her own company to focus on empowering women in the outdoors. She is passionate about creating access for all in outdoor spaces. She talks about her upcoming adventures in Alaska, Washington, and Iceland. She provides advice to women interested in being guides and staying true to yourself. Also, she talks abouts her hopes for the future. Learn more about Victoria Garvin and the other Upward Transitions Institute guides at: https://upwardtransitionsinstitute.com/ [https://upwardtransitionsinstitute.com/] Enjoy the interview!

In Episode 49, Annika Fain interviews Marinel de Jesus to hear about her recent adventures.  Marinel established Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks (formerly Peak Exploration), and the Porter Voice Collective. Marinel has trekked and traveled to over 65 countries. She organizes treks worldwide and is an advocate for porters' rights to a fair wage and decent working conditions. Marinel has produced two short films, one focused on porters struggles in Peru, and the other is about women nomads in Mongolia. She has also trekked thousands of miles, including a 100-day trek last year in Nepal's Himalayas. Marinel talks about her hopes for the future and programs she is currently working on. Enjoy!   Websites mentioned in episode: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/nepal/hwtl [https://www.browngaltrekker.com/nepal/hwtl] ·       Outdoor Women Adventures (Episode 36): Marinel de Jesus – Brown Gal Trekker:·   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4A3UbLHhnJ3MB6VwdG3F9D?si=f89fdd101c914758 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4A3UbLHhnJ3MB6VwdG3F9D?si=f89fdd101c914758] ·       Brown Gal Trekker: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/who-is-brown-gal [https://www.browngaltrekker.com/who-is-brown-gal] ·       Equity Global Treks: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/bgtequityglobaltreks [https://www.browngaltrekker.com/bgtequityglobaltreks] ·       Porter Voice Collective: https://theportervoicecollective.org/ [https://theportervoicecollective.org/] ·       We are Nomads: https://youtu.be/ZarOT1L5Plc [https://youtu.be/ZarOT1L5Plc] ·       KM 82: https://youtu.be/xBkUKTeRpBE?si=T9WF6qlbxG2PGRt_ [https://youtu.be/xBkUKTeRpBE?si=T9WF6qlbxG2PGRt_] IG: Himalayan Women Trail Leaders (@himalayanwomentrailleaders) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/himalayanwomentrailleaders/] FB: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569471644479]

In Episode 48 of Seattle Outdoor Sister, Annika interviews Mina Okpi founder of Black Outdoor Adventurers (BOA), Life Activist, and Chief Adventurer. Mina talks about her experience in the outdoors, her love for skiing and surfing, and her motivation for starting BOA in 2015. She is passionate about encouraging more black and brown people to enjoy the outdoors. Learn more about Mina and the other BOA leaders at blackoutdooradventurers.com [http://blackoutdooradventurers.com/] Enjoy the interview!

This episode includes an interview with Preeti Viswanathan, designer and owner of Kulie Bags - kuliebags.com. After many years of a corporate job, she launched Kulie Bags in April 2020. She is passionate about making bicycle bags that are affordable and reliable for the entire family. Enjoy the episode!  For a limited time, you can use the discount code KULIE_SOS for 15% off.

Annika Fain has been an avid supporter of Girls on the Run for the past 17 years. This episode features an interview with Jen Gallant about her love for the outdoors and leadership role in Girls on the Run & Trailblazers through the YMCA of Whatcom County.  Jen has inspired many girls and boys to be active and believe in themselves. Enjoy!