See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure
Podcast Description
Get inspired with lessons from adventure that can't be learned indoors.
Hear stories of women with a passion for the outdoors, from everyday athletes to activists breaking societal barriers to nature.
By pushing limits in the wild, these women discover that they're more capable than they first thought-- and you are, too.
Our nonprofit programs and adventure scholarships increase access to adventure for girls & women+, so that you'll always See Her Outside.
Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure.
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Explores themes of gender equity in outdoor adventures, personal growth through challenging pursuits, and cultural perspectives in nature with episodes featuring topics like women's climbing experiences, personal advocacy in outdoor spaces, and the impact of chronic illness on adventure.
Get inspired with lessons from adventure that can’t be learned indoors.
Hear stories of women with a passion for the outdoors, from everyday athletes to activists breaking societal barriers to nature.
By pushing limits in the wild, these women discover that they’re more capable than they first thought– and you are, too.
Our nonprofit programs and adventure scholarships increase access to adventure for girls & women+, so that you’ll always See Her Outside.
Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure.
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Gunjan Utreja is a first-generation Indian immigrant to the United States who earned a master’s degree in engineering and built an 18-year corporate career.
A journey to self-care led her to co-found the HikeQueen Buddies community, which inspired the creation of MyTrailPals—a mobile app designed to integrate outdoors into everyday existence.
Angie and Gunjan talk about:
- Growing up in India and moving to the United States
- How early morning hikes with a friend spiraled into a large, active hiking community: HikeQueen Buddies
- The importance of “third spaces” for women outside of work and home duties
- Why Gunjan’s creating the MyTrailPals mobile app to encourage community in the outdoors
- Managing self-care as a parent, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast
- Tips for women looking to build their own community groups
Send this episode to a woman who you’d love to go on a hike with.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Gunjan on LinkedIn
- MyTrailPals app and Instagram
- HikeQueen Buddies and Hiking Buddies of Bay
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- Sign up for the June 100 Challenge!
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Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance).
Hosted by Angie Marie Lake, edited by Alyson Castonguay, research assistance by Danielle Peecher
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