What if the real discomfort zone isn't the big rapid, the waterfall, or the leap into the unknown — but the murky middle between who you've been and who you're becoming?

In this powerful, honest conversation, Anna sits down with lifelong adventurer and Color My Outdoors founder Simone Adams to explore what it really takes to navigate fear, identity, and belonging in outdoor spaces. Together they dive into:

🌿 What discomfort actually looks like Simone shares how the discomfort zone isn't the scary new goal itself, but that tender in-between space where you've outgrown an old version of yourself but haven't stepped fully into the new one.

🧠 Journaling, self-awareness & manifesting with action She opens up about using journaling to process anxiety, build self-awareness, and create the kind of intentional, actionable manifestation that actually moves you forward.

🌊 Why your outdoor journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's From bucket lists that evolve to letting go of pressure to chase adrenaline, Simone and Anna talk about choosing the version of adventure that fits you now.

🏞 Reclaiming space in the outdoors

Simone explains how Color My Outdoors helps people of color reconnect with nature, challenge internalized stereotypes, and feel welcome in outdoor recreation — without needing expensive gear or industry "rules."

If you've ever felt pressure to paddle harder, show up a certain way, or push yourself before you're ready, this episode is your reminder that growth doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

This conversation will ground you, inspire you, and remind you that the outdoors — and your growth — are yours to define.