Adventure Is a Lifestyle

A black female traveler, discussing travel, adventure, and the great outdoors and tips to help you live a more adventurous life.

Pega Visao Salvador Club - Ep. 51 03/17/2023

Pega Visao Salvador Club - Ep. 51 Putting a spotlight on new Black owned Web3 company, Pega Visão Salvador Club (PVSC). Co-founders Javonté Anyabwelé and Aaron Mitchell break down what Web 3 is, how they came up with PVSC, why Salvador, Brazil is Black travel goals, and how the community can get involved with this ground breaking movement. Learn more and stay in the know about the initial NFT launch by signing up for their newsletter at Instagram: @_pvsclub /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/26256717

That Time I Looked a Shark in the Eye - EP.50 03/16/2023

That Time I Looked a Shark in the Eye - EP.50 Celebrating Episode 50 with a recap of my birthday shark snorkel adventure. I swam with sharks to celebrate my birthday and it was an epic, beautiful experience. I share the challenges I faced, where and how to swim with sharks in Florida, and the lesson I learned. See pics on Instagram: Video: Music: zatsplat.com /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/26245563

Culinary Travels - Ep. 49 02/03/2023

Culinary Travels - Ep. 49 Dr. Nadeen White, creator of The Sophisticated Life blog, is here to share all about her unique Culinary Travels curated group trips. We also have a great discussion about being a Black woman in the wine world. IG: @thesophislife @culinarytravels_thesophislife Website: /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/25815288

Hiking With The Bear - Ep. 48 01/18/2023

Hiking With The Bear - Ep. 48 Don'Witt Penn known as Hiking With the Bear shares his story as a plus-sized backpacker and nature lover inspiring others to defy the odds and break stereotypes of the outdoors. IG: @hikingwiththebear Music: zapsplat.com /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/25632567

Bucket List Brandy - EP. 47 03/24/2022

Bucket List Brandy - EP. 47 Meet adventure seeker and avid traveler Brandy Alexander. Brandy talks to us about the thrill of wing walking and we learn more about what drives this inspiring woman. IG: @bucketlistbrandy Music: zapsplat.com /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/22558856

Bear Grylls - EP 46 03/17/2022

Bear Grylls - EP 46 A great chat with Outdoorsy Diva and Bear Grylls, survivalist expert, author, and star of hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls. Bear is the G.O.A.T when it comes to adventure travel. We chat about his latest book, his inspiration, and his new endeavors. Subscribe and Rate the podcast. Follow @outdoorsydiva on Instagram, FB, Twitter, and TikTok Music by /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/22476500

Get to Know the National Park Trust with Grace Lee - EP 45 05/15/2021

Get to Know the National Park Trust with Grace Lee - EP 45 Meet the driving force behind the National Park Trust, a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve our National Parks and get kids outside to explore our parks. Grace Lee is the executive director of NPT. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/19116986

Adventures of the Superbowl Streaker: Beyond the Mankini with Yuri Andrade - EP 44 02/19/2021

Adventures of the Superbowl Streaker: Beyond the Mankini with Yuri Andrade - EP 44 Yuri Andrade went viral after streaking across the field during Superbowl LV. In this episode, Yuri shares firsthand more details about why he did it and we learn just how lucrative this stunt was for him. We also delve into why Yuri is one of the most adventurous people in the world, his favorite places to travel, and we talk about his love of the outdoors. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/18007439

Planning a Baecation: Couples Travel Tips with Kim Hawk - EP 43 02/12/2021

Planning a Baecation: Couples Travel Tips with Kim Hawk - EP 43 Couples travel can be beautiful or it can be an epic fail. In this episode, Kim Hawk from Work Hard Travel Well, shares her 9 tips for planning a first baecation. She also shares with us why you need a travel bae application. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17921804

Empowering Black Women with Self Defense With Nicole Snell - Ep 42 02/05/2021

Empowering Black Women with Self Defense With Nicole Snell - Ep 42 Meet Nicole Snell, a world solo traveler and self-defense instruction leader and owner of Girls Fight Back. Hear why Nicole is passionate about equipping women, especially BIack women, with self-defense skills, her love of nature and the outdoors, and the craziest and bravest misadventure story from her travels to Machu Piccu. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17836121

Swimming with Manatees in Florida - EP 41 01/16/2021

Swimming with Manatees in Florida - EP 41 Dive into a new fun adventure, swimming with wild manatees in Florida. Lauren shares manatees facts, how to prepare, what it's like firsthand, and why she supports this activity. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17573477

Shut Up and Blog - Bonus Episode 40.1 01/09/2021

Shut Up and Blog - Bonus Episode 40.1 Lauren discusses why she speaks out on race and politics as an adventure travel blogger and shares her honest thoughts on the insurrection events of January 6, 2021 through her lens as a Black woman in America. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17479619

Florida Spring Tour - EP 40 01/09/2021

Florida Spring Tour - EP 40 Lauren takes us on a travel journey to some of her favorite Florida springs. Learn about the freshwater swimming holes with waters that rival the Caribbean Sea. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17479559

Day Trip to Martin County Florida - EP 39 12/18/2020

Day Trip to Martin County Florida - EP 39 Martin County Florida is a hidden gem on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. I took a day trip there to go sailing and have a private tour of the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/17252195

Black Outdoor Spotlight With Black Girls Trekkin 11/23/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight With Black Girls Trekkin We are chatting with the founders of the California-based hiking group, Black Girls Trekkin. Hear how Michelle and Tiffany got started in the outdoors, their perspective on diversity in the outdoor industry, and fun stories of hiking misadventures in a national park. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/16922921

Venice Beach Getaway - EP 37 10/21/2020

Venice Beach Getaway - EP 37 Outdoorsy Diva recaps her Venice Beach, FL getaway. Get all the details on where to stay, what to eat, and safe things to do. Also get tips on how to travel safely and smartly during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/16485071

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Mountain Mic (Part 2) - EP 36 08/07/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Mountain Mic (Part 2) - EP 36 Listen to Part 2 of the Mountain Mic interview. This second half of the interview we hear some of Mountain Mic's hilariously crazy hiking stories, like the time he hiked Stairway to Heaven and some of his other misadventures. Also, learn about Trap Hikes. If you don't know what a trap hike is you are definitely missing out. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/15517745

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Mountain Mic - EP35 08/04/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Mountain Mic - EP35 Mountain Mic is the Black Outdoors Spotlight guest for this week. He's sharing how he started his outdoor and travel business and opening up on how nature has played a pivotal role in healing from trauma in his past. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/15483776

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Brown Girl Outdoor World with Demiesha Dennis - EP 34 06/26/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Brown Girl Outdoor World with Demiesha Dennis - EP 34 Meet Black Outdoors Spotlight guest Demiesha Dennis, founder of Brown Girl Outdoor World in Toronto, Canada. Hear how Demiesha got into birding, fly fishing, and how she's inspiring other Black women to give outdoor recreation a try through her adventure company. We also discuss the lack of representation in outdoor media and what needs to happen to change the narrative for a more diverse outdoor industry. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14978129

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Color Outside with Nailah Blades - EP 33 06/19/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Color Outside with Nailah Blades - EP 33 Celebrating National Great Outdoors Month with Nailah Blades, founder of Color Outside where she helps women of color create unapologetic, joy-filled lives through outdoor adventure. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14886680

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Abundant Life Adventure Club - EP 32 06/05/2020

Black Outdoor Spotlight - Abundant Life Adventure Club - EP 32 It's National Great Outdoors Month and I'm highlighting the great work of Abundant Life Adventure club, founded by Claude and Dr. Kim Walker. We talk about how they fell in love with nature and what inspired them to start their club to get black people together doing outdoor activities. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14711651

Mental Health Awareness 2020 - EP 31 05/29/2020

Mental Health Awareness 2020 - EP 31 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode I'm sharing how I'm intentional about my mental health and emotional well being by doing things on a routine basis to prevent my triggers and reduce stress. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14612954

Jogging While Black: Ahmaud Arbery - EP30 05/07/2020

Jogging While Black: Ahmaud Arbery - EP30 This episode is dedicated to Ahmaud Arbery. I'm discussing the implications of exploring and traveling in predominately white spaces, the inherent dangers, and the impact that tragedies like this have on black Americans, particularly as it relates to the ability to feel safe while enjoying outdoor recreation. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14320439

National Parks Week - EP 29 04/24/2020

National Parks Week - EP 29 In honor of National Parks Week, Let's discuss the reasons you should plan a visit to one of the National Park Sites, best resources for planning your visit, and why it's important for black explorers to embrace our national parks. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/14134793

Lessons Learned from Tiger King for Content Creators - EP 28 04/04/2020

Lessons Learned from Tiger King for Content Creators - EP 28 The Tiger King docuseries on Netflix offers plenty of shock and comic relief but there are actually very real lessons to be learned, especially for content creators. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13849169

That Time I Died at Disney World - EP 27 03/22/2020

That Time I Died at Disney World - EP 27 Lauren shares a behind the scenes never published story about the time she kinda sorta died at Disney World. Learn what happens when you have a health crisis at Walt Disney World and how they respond. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13644362

Finding Joy and Fun While Practicing Social Distancing - EP 26 03/14/2020

Finding Joy and Fun While Practicing Social Distancing - EP 26 The COVID-19 Pandemic has turned 2020 on its head and many are wondering what can they still do with no travel, no sports, no theme parks, and no large events. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13549622

Asheville Group Trip Adventure: Behind the Scenes - EP 25 03/07/2020

Asheville Group Trip Adventure: Behind the Scenes - EP 25 Outdoorsy Diva hosted the first curated group trip called Mountains and Mimosas in Asheville, North Carolina. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13448501

What Travelers Need to Know About Coronavirus Threat - EP 24 02/20/2020

What Travelers Need to Know About Coronavirus Threat - EP 24 As a traveler, it's important to know how to protect yourself from Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to protect yourself from illness when you travel in general. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13239872

Hiking Advice For Newbies and Hiking Fails - EP 23 02/14/2020

Hiking Advice For Newbies and Hiking Fails - EP 23 Lauren shares hiking advice and tips for beginner hikers. She shares firsthand stories about her favorite hikes when traveling and some of the mistakes she has made in the past. /episode/index/show/outdoorsydiva/id/13149713

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