“If we don’t share our experiences in the outdoors, then the world will remain an echo chamber. We’ll get the same types of voices, the same definitions of what adventure is, the same assumptions about who belongs outside. And these voices usually aren’t women, they’re not people of color, they’re not LGBTQ folks or folks with disabilities, or anyone who grows up thinking that ‘nature isn’t for people like me.’”
Angie Marie
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Storytelling is a key element in closing the gender gap, outdoors and in. But it’s not always easy to speak up!
We’ve spoken lately with women who’ve said:
- “I’m not an elite athlete. Why would anyone care about my story?”
- “There are people doing cooler adventures than me, so mine isn’t a big deal.”
- “If I put myself out there and speak up, people will think I’m silly.”
On the See Her Outside Podcast, Angie shares a heart-to-heart for any woman who loves the outdoors but is hesitant to turn up the volume on their own voice.
Angie talks about:
- How YOU sharing your story can change the world
- Why we need diverse perspectives and voices in the outdoors, from trip reports to scholarships
- When Angie realized that her personal adventures could positively impact the outdoor community
- Countering the common mindset traps that women face when sharing their stories
- Visibility isn’t the same as vanity
- Finding your voice and mining for personal stories
- How The Cairn Project can support you as you begin to share your stories
Send this episode to a friend who you believe has an amazing story that the world needs to hear.
(And follow along with Angie’s Adventure Fundraiser here and on Instagram! $5 goes a long way to the cause.)
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You can help us close the gender gap outdoors and beyond:
- Become a Trailblazer. Get the storytelling and fundraising skills to make an impact on the sport you love.
- Check out the Summit Scholarship Foundation.
- Share this episode with a friend or family member.
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The Cairn Project
Mobilizing to empower young women in the outdoors through grantmaking.