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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
How often do you stop to affirm yourself? To look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself how powerful you are? Not sure where to start? Here are 10 affirmations to repeat to yourself today- and throughout the day as needed. 1. Today, I choose my own peace, joy, and happiness. No one else can […]
When’s the last time something scared the hell out of you? Or at the very least, made you uncomfortable? I was talking to a friend the other day who relayed how during her childhood she absolutely hated being outdoors; preferring to reading a book in her room. Today as a woman in her late 30’s, […]
I don’t know exactly what time you’ll actually sit down to read this, but my hope is that you made it here just in time for a much needed reminder to do something SOLELY for you today. It doesn’t have to be huge (but it can be). The only requirement is that you do it […]
Recently we announced that our Fall 2019 Color Outside Retreat is taking place in Moab, UT, October 10 -13th. We hope that it’s on your to-do list. While we plan to have the best damn time of our lives, the reason it needs to be on your list is simple: This event was created with you at […]
MOAB, UTAH!October 10 – 13, 2019When’s the last time life slowed down, things got so simple and quiet that you had the time to stop and be mindful of just breathing? When was the last time you’ve looked inward and thought of your own magic? Well, the *next* time is coming, at the Fall 2019 Color […]
How often do you get to play? When we were kids, it was a requirement. A natural part of our day where we could tap into our own imagination and creativity. As adults, we abandoned every day play. Opting to pull it out for a few days or a week of vacation here and there. […]