In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Courtney Prete interviews Joy Seward, an outdoor enthusiast and advocate for fostering independence and empowering poeple in the outdoors.
Their conversation covers a range of topics, including Joy's passion for the outdoors, the challenges women face in the adventure space, risk mitigation and outdoor education, a few common mistakes in backpacking, and tips for staying warm and comfortable in the outdoors. As a certified NOLS instructor, Joy shares some of her wild ...
In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Courtney Prete interviews Joy Seward, an outdoor enthusiast and advocate for fostering independence and empowering poeple in the outdoors.
Their conversation covers a range of topics, including Joy's passion for the outdoors, the challenges women face in the adventure space, risk mitigation and outdoor education, a few common mistakes in backpacking, and tips for staying warm and comfortable in the outdoors. As a certified NOLS instructor, Joy shares some of her wild experiences and adventures and the importance of education and mentorship in outdoor pursuits.
In this episode, Joy shares her thoughts and insights on solo adventures, the importance of community, and what balance (or lack of) looks like in her busy life. Joy is full of bubbly positivity coupled with hard earned wisdom and perspective. She discusses the pain of losing her father while she was in college as well as the rewards of guiding and teaching others in the outdoors and the impact it can have on personal growth.
Joy expands on her entrepreneurial journey with RecPak and the importance of pursuing passions and purpose. She emphasizes the power of education and encourages listeners to take small steps towards their outdoor goals–no matter what that looks like!
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TAGS: Outdoors, Adventure, Women, Empowerment, Backpacking, Education, Mentorship, Community, Entrepreneurship, Climbing, Mountaineering, Expedition
