Sincerely Yours, Outdoors

Sincerely Yours, Outdoors

By Marcus & Derrick ShoffnerLeisureHobbies
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Sincerely Yours, Outdoors episodes

  • Episode 32 | Climb Malawi Live Show ft. Genevive Walker

    Genevive Walker, professional climber and mountain guide joins a live show at Ascend South Side to speak about her path in the outdoors to include Climb Malawi, a short film highlighting community-driven climbing development in Malawi with the Global Climbing Initiative, an organization that equips climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive. 

    2:00 - the vibe of Pittsburgh and the facility we’re sitting in 

    4:00 - Genevive Walker and their introduction to climbing 

    7:00 - what are you consuming, experiencing, and enjoying

    11:40 - balance between an athletic venture and giving back 

    13:00 - how does someone enter the climbing industry

    17:20 - an overview of the Global Climbing Initiative, Climb Malawi, and how Genevive got involved 

    21:40 - the intentions of the Climb Malawi film 

    25:15 - initial thoughts on the film

    25:50 - it’s too hot for Genevive in Mulanje 

    31:10 - how an experience could last a lifetime for a child

    34:00 - what sense of community did you find?

    37:00 - appreciation for the guides and support team that lifted Climb Malawi 

    38:30 - what do you hope we leave with after watching the film 

    40:00 - how can people support the Climb Malawi initiative? 

    41:20 - Genevive’s next adventure 

    43:00 - where you can find Genevive this fall

    46:45 - Live Q&A


    Upcoming Climbing Events 

    Blk Out Fest - November 1 - 4; Chattanooga, TN

    OIC Climbing Festival, November 8 - 11; New River Gorge National Park, WV


    Social Media 

    Genevive Walker @walkergenevive 

    The Global Climbing Initiative @theglobalclimbinginitative 

    Mario Stanley @mariorstan

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 31 | "It's Olympic Season"

    Marcus and Derrick quickly share what we've consumed and recent outdoor news before diving into all things Olympics. Some of the most impressive performances from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the breakdown of track and field, and all things climbing! Marcus wraps up the show by sharing some upcoming expedition news, and the crews forthcoming adventures. 

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 30 | "Climbing Films & Festivals" ft. Elisa Varlotta & Fatima Bunafoor

    Marcus kicks off the show from Schenley Park with friends, Elisa and Fatima chatting all things climbing. Fatima shares her recent travel to Yosemite and her journey in climbing. Elisa is back again to share updates on her film, Guerreras, and the official announcement of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition Climbing Festival this November. 

    Sign up for climbing festival updates at theoic.org/climbing-festival 

    Monetarily support the Guerreras Film Project: https://gofund.me/47f5487d
    Instagram: guerreras.film 
    Instagram: elisa_varlotta

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    41 min
  • Episode 29 | "We Back"

    The Sincerely Yours, Outdoors Podcast is BACK! Marcus & Derrick start the podcast by kicking season 3 off with what to expect for this upcoming season of the show and exciting and their perspective on outdoor moments they experienced and what’s on the horizon.

     

    :40: We BACK in the burgh’

    2:20: What’s the vibes? 

    9:00: The album release we’re most excited about

    12:05: Books we’re reading (check the book list) 

    16:15: What caught our eye in the outdoor industry/space

    24:00: Olympics are near, what are we excited about and storylines to follow

    34:00: Respect to all the athletes showing up in Paris 

    37:40: What Derrick has been up to outdoors? Vacation, PGH Marathon, and more 

    45:40: What Marcus has been up outdoors? Outdoor trips, International, learning

    50:00: Things to expect from the show moving forward 

    52:20: Preview of Marcus’s expeditions and Session In Progress 

     

     

    Books

    4000 Weeks, Time Management for Mortals – Oliver Burkeman 

    Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill 

    The Creative Act: A Way of Being – Rick Rubin 

    Everest, Inc. – Will Cockrell

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    55 min
  • Episode 28 | “Definition of Kindness”

    Marcus & Derrick start the podcast by sharing their experience in Portland, recapping the episodes and moments that stuck with them. The brothers share their most recent personal travel, stories from the road, and what they're looking forward to in season 2. 


    1:15 - Setting the stage for where we are 

    5:00 - How everyone is feeling

    7:20 - What we’re consuming audio and visual 

    12:00 - Recap of the past episodes 

    29:30 - Recap of Marcus’s recent travel 

    32:30 - Stories from the road 

    37:45 - Upcoming trips

    46:00 - Book selection

    51:15 - What’s next for the show 

    53:25 - Next adventure 

    55:20 - Final thoughts 


    Books

    Obstacle is the way - Ryan Holiday 

    Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer 

    15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - John Maxwell 

    Clarity & Connection - Yung Pueblo 

    How to Flourish: An Ancient Guide to Living Well - Aristotle 

    What Got You Here Won’t Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith 

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    58 min
  • Episode 27 | “Be Still & Appreciate Silence” ft. Raquel Gomez

    Raquel Gomez joins the podcast from the boarder of Oregon and Washington State to speak about Atabey Outdoors and everything outdoors. 


    4:00 - What we’ve been up to in Portland 

    6:45 - Introduction 

    10:30 - Enjoyment outdoors with a group as an educator 

    13:00 - Importance of culture and identities at national parks 

    18:30 - Reimagining and identifying the power of the outdoors 

    19:40 - Building an environment to enjoy the outdoors as much as the communities we serve 

    22:00 - Dynamics to welcome family members outside to share a love of the outdoors 

    23:30 - The dream experience

    25:15 - What Raquel is up to now? 

    29:00 - What to expect the next time we see Raquel 

    31:00 - Next adventure? 

    32:20 - How to stay engaged?


    Website: atabeyoutdoors.com

    Instagram: @atabeyoutsoors

    Raquel Instagram: @iam.atabey 

     

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    34 min
  • Episode 26 | “They Gotta See Us To Be Us” ft. Michael Davis

    Michael Davis joins the podcast from the board of Oregon and Washington State to share his time spent outdoors and his motivation to introduce the community to nature. 

    4:30 - Introduction 
    6:00 - What are you consuming? 
    8:30 - Headphones or nature sounds when outside? 
    9:45 - Connection to the outdoors 
    12:00 - How personal recreation has evolved? 
    14:45 - Mild or hot salsa
    17:50 - What you learned about yourself by living out of a van
    23:30 - Words of advice to change their environment 
    26:40 - How mentorship showed up 
    29:00 - How acts of service is carried out in his life and work 
    32:15 - Value of being vulnerable and sharing an experience
    43:00 - Next adventure 
    46:50 - Shoutouts 

    Books 
    4 Pivots - Shawn Ginwright 
     available now on your favorite audio streaming platform and YouTube. Link in the bio.


    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    50 min
  • Episode 25 | “Tell These Stories” ft. Moleek Busby

    Moleek Busby joins the podcast from Washington Park in Portland, Oregon to share his experiencee, career, and future in the outdoors. 


    2:00 - Portland’s Washington Park and our first experience 

    5:30 - Introduction 

    9:30 - Experiences that molded mindset 

    14:00 - Music and book recommendations 

    17:30 - Environmental risk assessment 

    19:40 - 2040 and the future of outdoors 

    26:00 - Next adventure 

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    27 min
  • Episode 24 | “Can’t Be It If You Can’t See It” ft. Adam Edwards

    Adam Edwards joins the podcast from Portland, Oregon to share his love for the outdoors, gems from his exploration, and creative journey. 

    3:45 - What are you consuming? 

    5:20 - Introduction and passions

    11:00 - “You can’t be it, if you can’t see it”

    13:00 - Platforms and how you affect change 

    14:45 - Connection to the outdoors and formative experiences 

    20:00 - Seeing more minorities outdoors  

    24:30 - “Have a platform and use it, or what’s the point?”

    26:30 - Diversify whitewater event 

    30:30 - The solution for accessibility to the outdoors 

    33:00 - Importance of meeting people where they are 

    37:00 - Where introspection began and expressing ideas 

    39:30 - The world’s best tree joke 

    40:30 - Film with friends 

    44:30 - Next adventure

    52:00 - Expression of gratitude 

    55:00 - Shout outs 


    Instagram @adamchechireedwards

    Food recommendations:

    Yaad’s Style Jamaican Cuisine - Portland  

    Jamaica House - Portland


    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 23 | "Let's Get Camping" featuring Lestarya Molloy

    Lestarya Molloy join the podcast from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with views of Latourell Falls to share connection to the outdoors, journey as an outdoor founder, and outdoor tech.

    4:15 - Introduction and where we are
    5:15 - What we’re consuming 
    10:30 - Connection to nature and the starting point 
    12:30 - What do you think about while outside? 
    14:00 - Stories of empowerment and welcoming the community outdoors
    19:15 - Who’s fostering your curiosity and exploration outdoors? 
    21:40 - Journey as a outdoor founder 
    25:30 - How technology and time outside can coexist 
    29:00 - Future for the outdoor participant
    36:00 - Content you can find on the Fridie Outdoors app
    38:30 - General tips for the outdoors 
    47:30 - Ways to connect and download the Fridie Outdoors App
    50:15 - Next adventure 
    51:40 - Favorite campsite in CA (Samuel P Taylor)
    52:40 - Shoutouts 


    Books
    A Renaissance of Our Own - Rachel Cargie
    Nature Swagger - Rue Mapp 
    Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday 
    Think Again - Adam Grant 
    Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell

    Support the show

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors

    Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/

    55 min

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Sincerely Yours, Outdoors is a podcast dedicated to story-telling of black and brown people, their experiences and love for the outdoors. Each week you will hear authentic stories of origin,…