Episode 50. Victoria Garvin: Upward Transitions Institute
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...
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Episode 49 - Marinel de Jesus - Global Mountain Nomad
Outdoor Women Adventures
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...
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Episode 48. Mina Okpi: Black Outdoor Adventurers
Outdoor Women Adventures
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 Enjoy the interview!
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Episode 47: Preeti Viswanathan - KULIE BAGS
Outdoor Women Adventures
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!
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Episode 46: Jen Gallant - Girls on the Run & Trailblazers
Outdoor Women Adventures
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!
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Episode 45 - Gretchen Walla - Walla Trails & Community
Outdoor Women Adventures
On this episode, Annika interviews Gretchen Walla, owner of Walla Trails & Community. Annika & Gretchen met at a trail running event in 2015. In this interview, Gretchen talks about her first memories of the outdoors, what she loves about the outdoors, why she started Walla Trails & Community, one of her 100 mile running races, and more! She is passionate about creating a welcoming trail running/walking community for people of all backgrounds. Enjoy the episode!
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Episode 44-Jenny Schmidt-Shifting Gears & Bikepacking
Outdoor Women Adventures
In this episode, Annika has a conversation with Jenny Schmidt. Jenny Schmidt lives in Bellingham, WA, and is one of the founders of Shifting Gears (letsshiftgears.com). Shifting Gears is a non-profit creating welcoming recreation experiences that encourage confidence, wellness, growth, and joy. Jenny is passionate about making the outdoors accessible to all people. Earlier this year she completed a solo bikepacking trip along the US/Mexico border from California to Texas. Enjoy the episode!
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Episode 43. Jason Serafino Agar: mybikeskills.com
Outdoor Women Adventures
Episode 43 includes an interview with Jason Serafino Agar, founder of mybikeskills.com. In 2000, Annika and Jason completed a 1000 mile self-supported bicycle ride from Montreal to Washington DC. Jason has developed programs in Oregon and the Bay Area for teaching and encouraging all people to ride bicycles. He is currently developing a program for the Palo Alto School District 5th Graders - Getting Ready to Bike to Middle School. Jason loves sharing bicycling and finding the joy in the challenge of learning. Enjoy the episode!
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Episode 42-Covid-19&theOutdoors-Sweetlines&BoldlyWent
Outdoor Women Adventures
Episode 42 is a conversation with Kat Sweet, Angel Mathis, and Annika Fain. Kat Sweet is an amazing mountain bike coach and athlete who owns Sweetlines (https://sweetlines.com/). Angel Mathis is an outdoor enthusiast, nurse practitioner, and owner of Boldly Went (https://www.boldlywentadventures.com/). During this episode, Kat and Angel talk about their experiences since the Covid-19 pandemic personally and professionally. Throughout everything, they have positive attitudes and ideas about how they can continue to inspire others and appreciate the outdoors. Please stay healthy and safely...
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Episode 41. Kat Sweet and Sweetlines
Outdoor Women Adventures
This episode is a conversation between Annika and Kat Sweet, owner of Sweetlines. Kat Sweet is an amazing mountain biker and coach to people of all ages. Kat is a former professional downhill mountain bike racer and X-Games ski competitor. She started her company in 2011 with a mission to "build confidence, create an inclusive community and promote stewardship through educational mountain biking programs that empower people of all genders. Sweetlines has upcoming youth camps:
info_outlineThis episode is an interview with Kathleen Ruland. She is an adventurous woman who I met at a She Explores event in Seattle this spring. She is very adventurous and has done many bike trips and backpacking in recent years. One of the adventures she talks about is volunteering with NPS at Lake Powell doing the trash tracker program (https://www.nps.gov/glca/getinvolved/trashtracker.htm). Enjoy!