Ethical Travel & Reclaiming The Outdoors as a Person of Color with Amanda Machado
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Hey fam!
We’re back with another interview from my Radical Self-Acceptance as Activism series I hosted in collaboration with the Seattle Public Library!
In this episode, I’m speaking with Amanda Machado, a writer, facilitator and activist whose work explores how race, gender, sexuality, and power affect the way we travel and experience the outdoors.
In this talk we explore:
How Amanda left behind a life that included all the “right” accomplishments to discover her love of travel and the outdoors
Nature as medicine and how you can use it to heal from burnout and disconnection
What the “awe gap” is and why we need to close it
Tips for exploring the outdoors and traveling safely as a BIPOC and/or queer person
Ways people from non-marginalized communities can be real allies when it comes to providing access to the outdoors for everyone
How to plan post-pandemic travel while respecting local communities and cultures
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Thank you and XO!❤️
Olaiya
Show Notes
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Amanda Machado:
Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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