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Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez: Why Hiking is for Every Body | Fat Positive Hiking, Confidence & Community
Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez is a Fat Positive Hiker from Portland, Oregon, on a mission to show that hiking really is for every body.
Although she enjoys being active, Sylvia didn't fall in love with hiking straight away. Getting started wasn't easy. Finding affordable gear that fit, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating the outdoors in a body that isn't often represented in the hiking world all presented their own challenges.
5 days ago3 min read


Gaby Dijkstra – Outdoor Enthusiast and PhD Researcher Studying the Role of Gender in the Extreme Mountaineering Industry.
Gaby Dijkstra is an outdoor enthusiast, solo traveller, and researcher with a passion for remote mountain environments. Whether climbing, skiing, or paragliding, she feels most at home in the mountains and has travelled to all seven continents, breaking barriers as a solo female adventurer.
Aug 254 min read


Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors
Clare Dyson is a Mountain Leader, outdoor facilitator, and founder of the Women’s Adventure Academy, based in the Lake District where she has spent over 20 years guiding people through the mountains and valleys she calls home.
Jul 213 min read


Jacquetta Megarry – Founding Rucksack Readers, Walking Adventures, and Building Confidence in the Outdoors
Jacquetta Megarry didn’t grow up in the outdoors, and she certainly didn’t see herself as an adventurer—or a publisher. But turning 50 sparked a journey that would transform her life. From walking the West Highland Way with friends to summiting Mt Kilimanjaro, Jacquetta discovered the power of pacing yourself, listening to your body, and building unshakeable self-belief.
Jan 204 min read


Tinuke Oyediran: Adventure Presenter, Survivor UK Star. Committed to showing diverse audiences that anyone, regardless of background, can experience life to the fullest.
In this episode, we sit down with Tinuke Oyediran, an extraordinary adventure presenter and thrill-seeking daredevil who’s breaking barriers in the world of extreme adventure. You may recognise Tinuke from her recent stint on Survivor UK on BBC1, but her journey goes far beyond reality TV. Tinuke is on a mission to show that anyone, regardless of background, can embrace life’s greatest adventures and that the most rewarding experiences often come from stepping out of your com
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Tsetsgee Damdin: Embracing Mongolian Culture and Spiritual Wisdom to Inspire Adventurous Souls Worldwide to Explore and Experience Mongolia.
Meet Tsetsgee Damdin, a passionate oriental medical doctor, yoga instructor, and the visionary behind Big Blue Flower, a unique travel compa
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Caroline Paul: How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad’. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age.
Join us on this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast as we welcome Caroline Paul, an inspiring author and adventurer.
Aug 4, 20245 min read


Juliette Denny: From Football to Ultra Running - Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Inclusivity in the Outdoors. Running the South Downs Way and Completing Her First Ironman in Barcelona.
Juliette grew up playing football but after the loss of a close friend in 2017, she turned to running as her coping mechanism. Over the past
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Carly Fillis - Living a Freestyle adventure lifestyle. Tour leader in the Middle East. Running horse riding trips in Mongolia and hiking in Jordan while creating her own fast packing adventures
After many years of adventure Carly found work as a Tour Leader in the Middle East for a couple of years and Syria became her home, immersin
May 28, 20243 min read


Kimberly Wheatley - Solo kayaker, SUP’er, and camper. Diversifying the outdoors one lake at a time, hoping to inspire some outdoor joy.
A self-proclaimed late outdoor bloomer, Kimberly began exploring life outdoors after purchasing a folding kayak, which she credits with chan
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Raquel Vélez - a plus sized Latina who discovered her love of the outdoors later in life.
Raquel Vélez is the Founder and CEO of Alpine Parrot, an outdoor apparel company that caters specifically to people of size and people of co
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Dr. Hannah Lock - Emergency & Expedition Doctor Specialising in High Altitude Mountain Environments.
Today, we delve into the inspiring story of Dr. Hannah Lock, 33, a British doctor and mountaineer living on the edge of Snowdonia National P
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Kalyani Lodhia - Visionary Explorer - A Freelance Photographer, Biologist, and Wildlife Filmmaker
“Hi! I'm Kalyani, a freelance photographer, biologist and wildlife filmmaker, born and raised in the city of Leicester, what felt like miles
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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