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Send us a text Summary Join us in this episode as women in the MYOG community share their journey, tackling stereotypes and biases head-on. From challenging assumptions to promoting inclusivity, they delve into the unique hurdles faced by women in the outdoor industry. Discover the importance of representation in design, overcoming fit challenges, and supporting women-owned brands. Explore strategies for making outdoor gear accessible to all, pricing ethical products, and building a sustainable future through reducing, reusing, and recycling. With a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and driving positive change, this conversation inspires action and solidarity among women in the outdoors. Tune in for insights, excitement about upcoming projects, and a call for continued support in the journey towards a more inclusive outdoor community. Takeaways Inclusivity and representation are crucial in outdoor spaces and the design of outdoor gear. Seeking advice and feedback from women is essential to create gear that fits and meets their needs. Making outdoor gear more accessible requires addressing socioeconomic barriers and finding innovative solutions. Creative collaborations can lead to innovative and impactful outcomes. Embracing a small business, big mindset approach can drive positive change. 3.4 oz Nylon Taslan/Supplex Woman-owned Companies Directory A HUGE Thank You to our guests Amy - MODOKOT Emme - Articles in Common Julianne - Wild Brush Kelsey - KEL Tech Gear Chapters 00:00- Introduction 01:14- Inspiration to Get into MYOG 25:22- Creating Inclusive Spaces 28:58- Lack of Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces 29:45- Importance of Representation in Design 30:39- Seeking Advice and Feedback from Women 31:18- Challenges with Fit and Sizing 36:31- Promoting Women-Owned Brands 39:37- The Importance of Visibility and Representation 42:53- Changes in Outdoor Gear Design 50:25- Making Outdoor Gear More Accessible 53:40- Addressing Socioeconomic Barriers 01:01:28- Balancing Cost and Sustainability 01:07:01- Challenges of Pricing Ethical Gear 01:11:08- Thinking Big and Building Community 01:12:04- Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle 01:13:02- Taking Small Steps to Make a Difference 01:13:30- The Importance of Mentorship and Collaboration 01:18:33- Collaboration and Creativity in the Outdoor Community 01:21:29- Celebrating Women and Collaboration 01:23:11- Exciting Projects and Collaboration 01:28:52- The Importance of Individual Actions 01:29:52- Small Business, Big Mindset Find Us on Social Media 🚀 @RipstopbytheRoll www.ripstopbytheroll.com