Podcasts Education Tough Girl Podcast Lauren Gay - Travel Blogger & Podcaster - Inspiring black women to embrace nature and outdoor recreation through adventure.

Lauren Gay - Travel Blogger & Podcaster - Inspiring black women to embrace nature and outdoor recreation through adventure.

Published: Aug. 27, 2020, 7 a.m.

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Lauren is a single mom with a propensity for adventures, travel, and nature. Lauren works as a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring black women to step out of their comfort zones to have experiences in travel and adventure, to use nature as healing and therapy, and to embrace outdoor recreation.
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Lauren in her own words:
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I don\\u2019t believe we were put on this earth just to exist. We are here to learn as much as we can and leave our imprints as we go. People have always been encouraged and even surprised at the things I\\u2019ve been able to expose my son to. Especially, because as a black single mother, exposing my son to things like hiking, snorkeling, and camping are seen as out of the ordinary in our community.
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I decided that a life this blessed deserved to be shared. If I inspire anyone at all to pursue a dream, to step out of their norm, and to really take time to appreciate the beauty of the world we live in then it will all be worth it. Being the \\u201cOutdoorsy\\u201d type doesn\\u2019t mean you wear cammo or that you\\u2019re any less feminine. And being feminine and liking designer purses doesn\\u2019t mean you can\\u2019t connect with nature, even if you make a fool of yourself in the process. If this girl can get in touch with her outdoorsy side then so can you!
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Life is about creating moments and I look forward to sharing my moments with all of you. Adventure is a lifestyle!
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\\u201cIt\\u2019s only the great outdoors\\u2026.what are you afraid of?\\u201d\\xa0
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Listen to Lauren as she shares more on the Tough Girl Podcast. New episodes go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time!\\xa0
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Make sure you subscribe so you don\\u2019t miss out!
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Show notes
  • Not growing up in the outdoors
  • Her first experience of the outdoors
  • Going to explore waterfalls
  • Making the transition from being a novice in the outdoors
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Meeting people who were outdoorsy
  • Figuring it out for herself
  • Being intentional about adventure
  • Nature as therapy
  • Seeking peace in the outdoors
  • Starting the blog -\\xa0www.OutdoorsyDiva.com\\xa0
  • Being a girly girl
  • Doing adventures with her son
  • Being afraid of the outdoors
  • Car camping\\u2026
  • Camping solo
  • Magical moments while travelling
  • Dealing with asthma
  • Tips for travelling solo\\xa0
  • Starting the Outdoorsy Diva Podcast
  • Next season of the podcast
  • Bucket list\\xa0
  • Final words of advice
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Social Media
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Website -\\xa0www.OutdoorsyDiva.com\\xa0
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