Lydia and Jimmy join the podcast from Moses Coulee Nature Preserve in Washington State to share how they’ve experienced the outdoors, their hunting journey, and the purpose of Hunters of Color. 

4:00 - Introduction of Jimmy Flatt and Lydia Parker of Hunters of Color 

6:00 - What everyone listening to or consuming 

8:30 - “Outdoor Story”

13:30 - First experience and connection to hunting 

18:30 - Redefining the ethos and identity of hunting 

24:45 - What is a conservationist? 

25:30 - HOC Hunting Program 5W’s

28:00 - Care and appreciation for nature 

37:00 - How HOC supports an individuals curiosity 

40:00 - Programming purpose and format 

45:00 - When do we hit a critical mass with inclusion in the hunting industry? 

48:00 - Words of advice for anyone interested in hunting 

51:00 - Mentors that are supporting the growth of us as individuals 

60:00 - Shout outs

61:00 - Legacy you want to leave 

Books 

There There - Tommy Orange

The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones 

My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George 

Listen to Lydia's podcast, Oregon Uncorked Podcast, now on any audio stream platform. 

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Elisa returns to the show after her recent time in Colombia filming Guerreras. We start the show by laying a foundation for climbing terminology and a framework for the purpose of climbing grades. We discuss a bevy of topics like the use of social media as a climber, formative experiences since our last episode, and the importance of storytelling. 

 Elisa shares her purpose, identity, and connection through her time in Colombia and how she plans to use her passion to grow the industry, memorable moments during the filming of Guerreras, and stories you will see in the film.

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Instagram: elisa_varlotta

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Marcus and Derrick share what they've been up to outdoors, announce the live show at Patagonia Pittsburgh on September 30th, and discuss the guests for the upcoming live show along with the intent of the show. 

As season 1 concludes, Marcus and Derrick show gratitude from the previous season and highlight moments that stuck with them, preview what to expect for season 2, the next phase of the Sincerely Yours, Outdoors brand, and their next adventure. 

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Chastity joins the podcast to share her love for the outdoors and memories from McKinley Park in Beltzhoover as a child to now, her outdoor journey, and how it evolved into a career in the environmental field. 

Chastity shares stories of the importance of the outdoors and her next outdoor journey.

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Dorian joins the show and shares his first memory on a bike, the creation of Steel Rite Rollers, the importance of black men healing through cycling, and his vision for cycling in Pittsburgh. 

Follow Steel Rite Rollers on Instagram @rite_rollaz 

Follow Dorian McKinley on Instagram @guapmcfly  

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Brother Lloyd shares his experience growing up in Pittsburgh, the journey of self-care, and how his connection to biking has evolved over the years including the importance of Steel Rite Rollers Bike Club. 

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Follow One Nation Mentoring on Instagram @1nation_mentoring
Follow Brother Lloyd on Instagram @mistercheatom

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Brannon shares her start for rowing and how she’s changing the narrative of the outdoors and the sport of rowing. 

Hear more about BLJ Community Rowing and the impact of a “community without walls." Brannon provides her entrepreneurial journey, strides for change, and stories from BLJ. 

Instagram: @bljcommunityrowing
Website: bljcommunityrowing.com 

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Marcus and Derrick chop it up over their experience at the Boyz N The Wood Retreat at the North Cascades Institute, sharing experiences that meant the most to them and memories they’ll bring back to Pittsburgh.

Follow Boyz N The Wood on Instagram @demboyznthewood for updates on the next retreat. 

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Raheim joins the podcast and shares his perspective on mental health as a black man, his connection to the outdoors, and how climbing has provided a lifelong community. 

Instagram: @rahrobinson 

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Leroy joins the podcast to speak about his introduction to the outdoors, traveling as a black man and the purpose of the Buddy Pass publication.

Follow Leroy on Instagram @thebuddypassmagazine
Check out the Buddy Pass Magazine https://www.thebuddypass.co/

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