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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of outdoor recreation with Yvonne Leow, the founder of BeWilder. We discuss her journey from a culture distant from outdoor activities to her life-changing backpacking trip, emphasizing the role of nature in mental well-being during the pandemic. Our conversation also covers topics like pain, self-optimization, social media's impact on authenticity, and insights on supportive networks. Finally, we highlight the significance of mental health, finding purpose, and the transformative potential of nurturing relationships and spending time in nature.Yvonne Leow is the CEO and founder of Bewilder, an environmental education company based in Los Angeles. They blend arts, games, storytelling, and gear to create educational experiences for schools and families. Yvonne is a former journalist turned entrepreneur. She was an editor at The Associated Press, Vox.com, the national president of the Asian American Journalists Association, and a journalism fellow at Stanford University. Bewilder participated in REI's accelerator and has since inspired hundreds of students and parents to reconnect with nature. You can find her at [email protected]. Join Yvonne for "Weekly Hike for 4 weeks"!Yvonne invites five amazing listeners like you to join her accountability campaign. The campaign is a Weekly Hike for 4 weeks in a row. Join her here:https://joiny.ai/yvonne_leowWhen sending your request, take a moment to share your story and the goals you have by joining this campaign. You will be notified to start the campaign if you're selected by Yvonne.

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