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🌍 Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Why Women’s Stories in Adventure Matter
There are moments when a conversation becomes more than just shared words — it becomes a powerful reminder of why stories matter. This latest episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is one of those moments.
May 163 min read
Celebrating Junko Tabei and 50 Years of Women on Everest – with Tori James, Jo Bradshaw & Rosemary J Brown
This special episode of the Tough Girl Podcast brings together three incredible women—Tori James, Jo Bradshaw, and Rosemary J Brown—for an inspiring conversation about legacy, mountains, and the enduring spirit of women in adventure.
May 166 min read
Alexandra Garcia: Why Difficult Pursuits Matter — Resilience, Running & the Mountains.
Alexandra Garcia’s journey into the outdoors began in adulthood, after relocating from Puerto Rico to Virginia, USA. What started as a personal reconnection with nature quickly turned into a deep passion for endurance challenges that test both body and mind.
May 83 min read
Xian Goh: Climber, Coach, and Author of ‘Smooth: Movement Principles and Techniques for Climbing’
With over 20 years of experience in the climbing world, Xian's journey has transformed from an enthusiastic gym rat to an international comp
Dec 24, 20244 min read
Jane Kanizay: Climbing Mt. Everest, Advocating for Consent, and Building Resilience in the Death Zone—A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose.
Jane Kanizay is an adventurer, educator, activist, speaker, artist and mother of four who on 14 May 2022 successfully climbed Mt. Everest
Nov 19, 20244 min read
Beth Rodden: Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story.
Join Beth Rodden, one of the most best female rock climbers of all time and a prominent figure in the outdoor community, as she delves into
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Kasia Piatek: Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor
Kasia wears many hats: a Mountain Leader, Rock-Climbing Instructor, and an aspiring alpinist. But above all, she's a lover of adventure.
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Kristin Thue: Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys.
Kristin is a thru-hiker, climber, and human rights activist from Norway currently living in London. Despite her outdoorsy upbringing in snow
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Sunny Stroeer: Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So.
Sunny is a professional adventure athlete, guide service owner and story teller based in Kanab, Utah.
Jun 25, 20244 min read
Jessica Hepburn - Unlikely Everest Summiteer. Inspiring people to #livebigandbrave when life doesn’t go to plan. Author of Save me from the Waves.
AN ADVENTURE STORY – WITH A DIFFERENCE
Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete. She hates exercise and believes the only reason to do it is
Mar 7, 20243 min read
Josephine Collingwood - Middle-Aged Mother of Three. Former Mountain Rescuer. Wilderness Addict
“I’m a middle aged mother of three. Also, adventurer, rock climber, former Mountain Rescuer, wilderness addict, lover of Nature, doer.
Nov 28, 20234 min read
Majka Burhardt - Professional Climber, Mother of Twins and Author.
Majka Burhardt is a professional climber, certified climbing guide, conservation entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker; she is also the founde
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Dierdre Wolownick-Honnold - Redefining Retirement, Overcoming Fear and Ageism.
Dierdre grew up in New York City in the 1940s and 50s and helped care for her mother who had polio. Going to high school opened her eyes to
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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