This episode is the final episode of Season 1. In it, Mark and Madelaine reflect on the most meaningful lessons learned and share their plans for the future. 

Some of those lessons include:

• Why community is so important in the outdoors - both in the connection you can have with other people as well as the cause you care so much about. 

• How the outdoors can be great for both personal growth and discovery, and overall mental health. 

• Why incorporating diverse voices and experiences in the outdoors matters

• There are many unique and innovative products and services being created right now for people who want to enjoy and get the benefits out of the outdoors. 

Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Wild We Share, and stay tuned in the next few months for more information on Season 2! 

Gear That Fits Us: Charlotte Massey on Inclusion and Innovation in the Outdoors

Bridging Worlds: Carmela Montenegro on how DEI Deepens Our Connection to the Outdoors

Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Sarah Nelson on Making River Conservation Fun and Community-Driven

Unearthing Urban Wilderness: Fostering City Connections to the Outdoors with Kay Rodriguez

Hiking My Feelings: The Ultimate Healer with Sydney Williams

The Path to Belonging: Tami Jo Benson's Quest to Empower & Connect Women in the Outdoors

Mountain Peaks to City Streets: Thru-Hiking Adventures with Liz Thomas

Outdoors for All Ages: Jessica Carrillo Alatorre's Vision with OutGrown

Bringing Nature Home: A Bewildering Journey with Yvonne Leow

In this inspiring episode of The Wild We Share, we're joined by Yvonne Leow, the visionary founder of Bewilder. Yvonne shares her transformative journey from a non-outdoorsy background to creating a unique outdoor education company that brings the essence of nature to urban environments.

Her story begins in Washington state and leads to remarkable adventures, from backpacking in the Eastern Sierra to climbing Aconcagua.

Yvonne's vision with Bewilder is to make nature accessible and appealing, particularly in urban settings.

She highlights how Bewilder began as a newsletter catering to beginner campers and backpackers and then shifted focus towards families, driven by the pandemic's challenges and opportunities.

Yvonne's pivot to family-oriented outdoor experiences led to the creation of Bewilder Base Camp, a concept that transforms urban spaces into pop-up campgrounds, igniting the imaginations of children and their parents alike.

Throughout the conversation, Yvonne reflects on the lessons learned from her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of mentors, and the personal growth she experienced.

Her commitment to redefining what it means to be outdoorsy is evident as she discusses creating experiences that bridge the gap between the concrete jungle and the wild, making nature a part of everyday urban life.

Yvonne's story is a testament to the power of nature to inspire, rejuvenate, and connect us. Her work with Bewilder exemplifies how innovative thinking can make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible, encouraging more families to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.

Join us as we dive into this conversation with Yvonne, learning about the intersection of nature, entrepreneurship, and the quest to bring the outdoors into our urban lives.

Connect with Bewilder and Yvonne

• Bewilder Website
• Follow Bewilder on social media: @bewilder_camp
• Reach out to Yvonne: yvonne@bewilder.camp

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In this episode, we are joined by the passionate Jessica Carrillo Alatorre, Executive Director of OutGrown. Jessica's journey with OutGrown began in 2014 with a simple new moms hike, but it quickly transformed into a mission to make the outdoors a welcoming, accessible space for families of all backgrounds. Raised on the beautiful Oregon coast, her life has been deeply intertwined with the great outdoors, and her dedication to building a future where the term "outdoorsy" isn't restricted to one definition is truly inspiring.

Diving into the essence of the conversation, we explore:

• The origins and mission of OutGrown.

• The transformative power of community for new parents.

• The myriad benefits of introducing babies and kids to nature.

• How immersing in the outdoors can be a healing journey, especially combating the "baby blues" and postpartum challenges.

• Embracing failures in outdoor excursions and learning from them.

Jessica’s personal favorite hikes often lead to enchanting waterfalls and mesmerizing wildflowers, epitomizing the joy and beauty of nature. Being a part of a multi-generational household, her stories reflect the importance of raising a generation to appreciate and love the wilderness.

Connect with OutGrown and Jessica:

• OutGrown Website

• @WeAreOutGrown on all social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Email Jessica directly: jessica@weareoutgrown.org

• Don't miss their upcoming "Hike and Seek" event! More details on their website.

Let’s foster a community outdoors and gift the next generation the joy of nature!

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