I created a kickass ultimate list of outdoorsy apparel brands that are not only inclusive but also ethical. Not only that, I’ve also developed a scoring system to rank which ones are the *most* inclusive and ethical.

I've assessed brands based on various factors:

• Leadership diversity
• Sizing inclusivity
• Representation in marketing
• Commitment to sustainability
• Existing controversies or ethical conflicts
• Good on You Ⓡ score

Why? Well, I want everyone to be able to make educated purchasing decisions. I don’t know about you, but I think it's essential to feel good about where we invest our hard-earned dollars.

This is a Patreon ONLY episode, so head on over to www.patreon.com/outdoorsy to become a subscriber and gain access to this episode (along with a bunch of other great perks).

In this episode, Outdoorsy host Madeleine Doyle chats with Nicole Snell, CEO of Girls Fight Back, about empowering women and marginalized communities to embrace the outdoors confidently. They explore self-defense, breaking stereotypes, and the importance of inclusivity and belonging in outdoor spaces.

00:00 - Welcome to Outdoorsy
03:45 - How Nicole Found Her Way into the Outdoors
08:10 - Finding Confidence Through Self-Defense
15:30 - Creating Belonging in Outdoor Spaces
23:00 - Girls Fight Back and Outdoor Defense
30:15 - Tools for Safety and Confidence Outdoors
38:50 - The Power of Community and Representation
44:30 - Nicole’s Upcoming Projects
50:00 - Wrap-Up

Connect with Nicole:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofnik/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolesnell_selfdefense
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleSnellOutdoorDefense
Other links: https://linktr.ee/adventuresofnik
Girls Fight Back: https://www.girlsfightback.com/

In this episode of Outdoorsy, Madeleine talks with Jasmine, a vegan writer, nature lover, and outdoor educator. Jasmine shares her journey from growing up near national parks in California to empowering underrepresented communities in outdoor spaces. From her work with Outward Bound Adventures and Woodcraft Rangers to her thoughts on inclusivity and mindful living, Jasmine inspires listeners to approach nature with respect, curiosity, and an open mind.

Chapters & Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Jasmine
1:10 – Jasmine’s Connection to the Outdoorsy Community
2:08 – Growing Up Near National Parks
3:30 – Immersion into Nature During College
4:21 – Finding Belonging in Outdoor Communities
6:10 – First Backpacking Trips and Climbing Mount Whitney
7:47 – Jasmine’s Work with Outward Bound Adventures
9:30 – Empowering Youth Through Outdoor Education
11:30 – Making a Career Shift into Nonprofit Work
13:24 – How Parents Can Introduce Kids to Nature
15:50 – Overcoming Fear and Anxiety for Solo Adventures
18:14 – Education and Preparation for the Outdoors
19:35 – Overcoming Microaggressions and Racism in the Outdoors
23:06 – Encouraging Inclusivity and Representation in Nature
28:12 – Advice for People Afraid of Racism or Exclusion in Outdoor Spaces
31:28 – Encouraging People to Start Small in Nature
34:05 – Communing with Nature: Shifting Away from a Conquest Mindset
35:03 – Balancing Inclusivity and Protecting Nature
39:12 – How Jasmine Defines Outdoorsy
40:23 – Misconceptions About the Outdoorsy Community
41:29 – Jasmine’s Upcoming Projects

Subscribe to our Patreon to access the Outdoorsy Discord community: https://www.patreon.com/Outdoorsy.

Connect with Jasmine:
https://jasminedlowe.com/jasmines-links
https://www.instagram.com/jasminedlowe/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jasminedlowe
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnqNAKC6NOlzVX-XFa8sJsKeWwEPkKpvM

Follow the amazing organizations that Jasmine supports:
https://woodcraftrangers.org/
https://outwardboundcalifornia.org/