The World Needs to Hear YOUR Story: Here’s Why and How to Start

Storytelling is a key element in closing the gender gap, outdoors and in. But it’s not always easy to speak up!We’ve spoken lately with women who’ve said:“I’m not an elite athlete. Why would anyone care about my story?”“There are people doing cooler adventures than me, so mine isn’t a big deal.”“If I put myself out there and speak up, people will think I’m silly.”Angie shares a heart-to-heart for any woman who loves the outdoors but is hesitant to turn up the volume on their own voice, including:How YOU sharing your story can change the worldWhy we need diverse perspectives and voices in the outdoors, from trip reports to scholarshipsWhen Angie realized that her personal adventures could positively impact the outdoor communityCountering the common mindset traps that women face when sharing their storiesVisibility isn’t the same as vanityFinding your voice and mining for personal storiesHow The Cairn Project can support you as you begin to share your storiesSend this episode to a friend who you believe has an amazing story that the world needs to hear.(And follow along with Angie’s Adventure Fundraiser here and on Instagram! $5 goes a long way to the cause.)Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app!You can help us close the gender gap outdoors and beyond:Become a 2025 Trailblazer.Get the storytelling and fundraising skills to make an impact on the sport you love.Check out the Summit Scholarship Foundation.Share this episode with a friend or family member.Make sure you subscribe to the See Her Outside Podcast so you don’t miss a story!