In this episode, Annika shares her love of adventuring and how she ended up creating a career where she gets to do work that she is passionate about. Annika is all about helping and encouraging families to get outdoors and adventure together, on big and little hikes, so that they can connect with one another and create lasting memories.

Annika Mang is the co-founder of TrailCollectiv and founder of Born to be Adventurous. Her family's motto is that "adventuring doesn't end when you have children, it is only the beginning". Her passion is to encourage families to go on little and big adventures to help them connect together and reap the benefits of the outdoors.

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Candace Dunaway is the host of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, a heart-centered space for healing, growth, and high-vibe living. She’s also a teacher, a nature lover, and a creative soul who finds deep joy in life’s simplest moments.

Candace sees the world through rainbow-colored glasses—always searching for the silver linings, even in life’s stormy skies. For her, happiness isn’t a far-off destination, but something woven into the everyday magic of life.

Her love for the outdoors inspired The Mild Side of Wild, a video series that encourages others to step outside and reconnect with nature’s wisdom—a free gift that’s always available.

Whether she’s wandering through the woods, recording a podcast episode, or laughing with a stranger-turned-friend, Candace thrives on meaningful connection. She treasures hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially when they come from unexpected paths.

Forever dreaming, always creating, she’s endlessly exploring new ideas and projects. Guided by wonder, curiosity, and the belief that beauty is everywhere, She’s here to connect, to let go, and to expand—one inspired moment at a time.