In this conversation, Freedom at The Mat Founder Olivia F. Scott speaks with Vanessa Garrison, GirlTrek Co-Founder, a movement aimed at empowering women, particularly Black women, through walking and community engagement. They discuss the origins of GirlTrek, its philosophy on self-care, and the importance of collective action.

Vanessa shares insights on how walking serves as a tool for mental and physical health, the significance of the Tubman Doctrine, and the organization's efforts to support incarcerated women. The conversation emphasizes the power of community, the importance of self-care, and the various resources available for women to engage with the movement.carcerated women. The conversation emphasizes the power of community, the importance of self-care, and the various resources available for women to engage with the movement.