Outside Influence

Join host, Michelle Presley, as she dives into a troubling outdoor trend - people literally dying for the perfect selfie. Fatal selfies, or kilfies, are on the rise in outdoor locations all over the world, but there’s a whole lot more to them than the news coverage leads us to believe.For some additional reading on this topic, including some of the sources used in the research for this episode:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amberjamieson/bikini-hiker-died-gigi-wuhttps://www.outsideonlin...

This week, we're taking a step back to talk about what it means to be a critical conservationist! Host, Michelle Presley, describes how seeing herself as a critical conservationist shapes her outdoor experiences and topic selection and research for the show.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Outside Influence share it with an outdoor lover in your life!Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellegoesoutside.

Joe Biden was inaugurated over a month ago, so it's time to do a check-in on some of his campaign promises about public lands and what has happened since he's taken office. In this episode, host, Michelle Presley, outlines some of the consequences of the Trump administration currently facing public lands, Biden's commitments to furthering conservation goals, and what his administration has accomplished so far. The episode ends with some concrete steps outdoor advocates can take to ensuring th...

It's arguably the biggest day for advertising in the United States: the Super Bowl. Join Outside Influence host, Michelle Presley, as she takes a critical look at depictions of the outdoors in Super Bowl commercials. Media representations are important and can shape the way we view people and the world around us. By analyzing how public lands are represented in advertising, we can become more conscious consumers and advocate for conservation in more meaningful ways.

There's a lot of shame and blame going around at the intersection of the outdoors and social media. Outside Influence host, Michelle Presley, encourages taking a critical look at the way we use social media...but probably not in the way you think. By shifting our focus to how social media companies operate and make a profit, we can learn a lot about how people and public lands get the short end of the stick. If we work together and shift our focus to where it counts, we can leave a positive i...

Host Michelle Presley shares her backstory about how she fell in love with public lands, ended up taking a radical sabbatical in an old van, and wrecked parties by talking about uranium mines and racism. Now she's trying to be less of a buzz kill by channeling that energy into sharing her research in this podcast. Thanks for listening!Get to know Michelle even better by following her on Instagram @michellegoesoutsideMusic: Siesta by Jahzzar

Welcome to Outside Influence: a podcast for land lovers, water warriors, and believers in outdoor exploration for all. I'm your host, Michelle Presley. Thanks for joining me on this new adventure!