The Power of Purposeful Projects: Elisabeth Brentano on Conservation, Outdoor and Adventure Travel [EP 408]

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Outdoor Biz Podcast and Episode 408 with Elisabeth Brentano, brought to you this week by Four Wheel Campers. Elisabeth is a writer, photographer, and producer based in Southern California. Her wanderlust has taken her worldwide to capture travel and environmental stories. And as much as she loves shooting natural wonders in far-flung places, these days, she prefers road-tripping through the last remaining patches of the Wild West.   Her love for travel and nature shines through in her work for tourism bureaus, environmental nonprofits, and publishers, and she's also worked with global brands like Adobe, Marriott, and Samsung. Her goal is to push her clients to invest in more purposeful projects, and she is always looking for ways to incorporate sustainability and conservation practices into her commercial work. Brought to you this week by Four Wheel Campers You're also invited to the Four Wheel Campers Open House! November 4th! Climb into over 15 different camper models, get all of your camper questions answered, and see why FWC is such a favorite for so many outdoor enthusiasts! Here's a link register: FWC Factory Fall Open House Event — (Rain or Shine) - Four Wheel Campers Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: ​[email protected]​ Show Notes [00:00:40] Elizabeth Brentano: Writer, photographer, producer, sustainability advocate. [00:05:23] Switching from TV to blogging for success. [00:06:37] Betrayed by boss, but blessing in disguise. [00:12:12] Kind people went crazy, air travel changed. [00:14:56] Tourism industry embraces responsible recreation, non-profits. [00:16:48] Pitched project to gear company, discussed ROI. [00:22:26] Asked to join ambassador team, enthusiastic partnership. [00:25:02] Organizing media for promotional events, documenting with photos, blogs, and sharing. [00:26:43] Dan and Melanie help organize events together. [00:30:20] Improving outdoor experience with customizable truck campers. [00:33:11] Installing wildlife-friendly fencing, removing barbed wire fencing for Pronghorn and deer safety. Possible additional fire pits and previous erosion control and trash pickup efforts. March deadline. [00:37:15] Budget-friendly water filter for backpackers, highly recommended. [00:40:54] Consider impact; support brands doing real work. Follow up with Elisabeth: Email  Website Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.