In this episode of Outdoorsy, Madeleine sits down with Caitlynn Weeden, a commercial photographer, storyteller, and adventurer based in the Pacific Northwest. Caitlynn shares her journey of blending outdoor exploration with her passion for photography, empowering others to embrace nature in their own way. They discuss Caitlynn’s personal experiences navigating the male-dominated outdoor photography space, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of building an inclusive and welcoming community for all adventurers—whether they're seasoned hikers or first-time explorers.

Chapters & time stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:26 – Caitlynn’s Outdoorsy Beginnings
02:45 – Embracing the Outdoors After College
04:51 – Discovering Her Photography Passion
08:27 – Turning a Passion Into a Career
10:40 – Navigating Imposter Syndrome
15:34 – Challenges in Outdoor Photography
18:39 – Finding Outdoor Communities
26:45 – Making the Outdoors More Inclusive
35:29 – Being Open to Learning
38:18 – How Caitlynn Defines Outdoorsy
43:24 – Caitlynn’s Upcoming Projects
45:42 – Outro

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Connect with Caitlynn:
Website: https://weedenwanders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeden_wanders/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weeden_wanders
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGLI2eV6JExc9pLw2nJbPA