I saw a Facebook memory this week reminding me that 9 years ago, I walked into my manager’s office and put in my two week notice. 9 years ago, I took the ultimate chance on myself and my dreams and my vision. 9 years ago, I quit my corporate job and never looked back. The […]
Have you ever passed up on an opportunity or adventure because you felt like your folks didn’t do things like that? In other words, have you deemed something, anything, as “White People Shit?” If you know the Color Outside story, you know one of the first meetups I had was on a hike where we […]
Have you ever consciously made the decision to not get too happy, too comfortable, too “fill-in-the-blank” simply because IF something happened you didn’t want to be disappointed? Example: Let’s say you’re up for a promotion at work. Instead of allowing yourself to be excited and think about the possibilities, you squash those feelings of excitement so […]
There’s this thing I do. I write reminders to myself on Post-It Notes. I’m not talking about what I need to grab at the store, or my to-do list. I write down badass notes to myself.Notes that reaffirm Greatness. Joy. Soul-stirring Adventure. Then I place them in the most random places, so when I least […]
‘Why do you feel like we need diversity and inclusion in the outdoors industry?’It’s the million dollar question asked of me in some variation when I’m featured on a podcast, quoted in an article, or basically interviewed for anything. Usually asked by a ‘well-meaning’ white person who just can’t fathom why a Black woman might […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m determined to not let the events of 2020 so far define who 2020 ends. This pandemic, witnessing white folks become aware of racism, participating in the movement for Black lives will be recorded in history, and rightfully so. But in your personal record books, in your history and […]
Have you ever had a dream that was burning inside of you, but for some reason you couldn’t get it out? Maybe you were too busy or didn’t feel ready. Whether it was internal or external, something was always there preventing you from moving forward on your heart’s desire. I’ve been there.And I’ve been annoyed […]
“The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results.” Between our recent Pop of Color Ski Weekend (it was MAGICAL) and the announcement of my partnership with Eddie Bauer as an All Outside Program Leader I’ve been feeling really… FULL.And GRATEFUL.And HAPPY. Being able to use my […]
“If you can let go of passion and follow your curiosity, your curiosity just might lead you to your passion.”– Elizabeth Gilbert My theme for 2020 is “curious flow” which means that I want to take more time walking my talk where it comes to living an unapologetically joy-filled life. It means doing less of […]
What is your biggest hurdle when it comes to living a more joy-filled, adventurous life? If that question looks familiar, it’s probably because you answered it when joining the Color Outside Facebook Group. I asked this question purposefully, not simply to be nosy, but in an effort to help you get clarity on what’s holding you back. […]