Missy Wilson, a busy mom and entrepreneur, moved to Houston, and during the pandemic she decided it was time to get back into something that she loves doing: kayaking. Noticing a lack of diversity in outdoor sports and adventures, Wilson discovered Black Women Who Kayak+ online.
Black Women Who Kayak+ is a local organization in Texas that inspires and empowers women of color to break barriers and hold space in places they don’t usually see women of color. Missy joined the group to get back outdoors, and eventually became the Houston chapter administrator.
Now the Houston chapter administrator, Wilson recently returned home from the adventure of a lifetime this August: a remote Alaskan trek on an all-female expedition with one of her fellow BWWK+ members. She was also chosen as one of nine incredible pioneering women to receive a $12,500 grant from Grape-Nuts cereal to make the trip possible.
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA and currently living in Spring, TX with her husband and four-year-son, Missy owns Hummingbee – a creative studio that focuses on branding, graphic design, and visual storytelling. Her undeniable appreciation of the outdoors began when she was only 5 years old after her aunt took her on her first hike. From that hike on, she’s enjoyed camping, kayaking, water rafting and is looking forward to the adventures to come.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her joy of nature
- How following her intuition helped her to rediscover her long-lost passion for kayaking and paddle boarding and being outdoors
- How her trip to Alaska re-invigorated her career as a graphic designer and helped to shift her perspective on entrepreneurship
- How going out of your comfort zone gives you a new outlook on life and can change your life quickly.
- Tips for moms on how to introduce your little one to the great outdoors
- What to know when it comes to buying affordable equipment for your outdoor adventure
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