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episode 6: The Path to Belonging: Tami Jo Benson's Quest to Empower & Connect Women in the Outdoors
In this episode we welcome Tami Jo Benson. She is the Founder of Outspring, a discovery platform of outdoor brands for and by women.
In our conversation, we:
- explore women-led outdoor brands and Outspring & Swell's impact
- define true outdoor accessibility and women's belonging in nature
- delve into fostering women's outdoor inclusion and empowerment
- discuss supportive communities and the power of shared outdoor experiences
Through Outspring, Tami Jo is gathering outdoorsy women in Ogden, UT between September 15th and 17th at their first annual event called Swell!
Swell is a camping weekend in the company of like-minded women with hands-on workshops, fun activities, and a marketplace of women-forward outdoor brands.
Helpful links:
Tami Jo Benson:
Outspring & Swell
- Website
- Learn More & Buy Tickets for Swell 23
Thanks for joining us for this episode and discovering the wonders of women-forward solutions and shared outdoor experiences.
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