25 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen then visit the bar to meet other women who love the game and the lifestyle. Women on Course teed off in Charleston just last year, so they’re actively adding members and events for the spring and summer of 2023. Follow their Facebook page for the most accurate information and to jump-start your networking prior to getting out on the links. OUTDOOR AFRO For those of you who love the outdoors, especially women of color, there’s the avant-garde Outdoor Afro. While its membership isn’t limited to women, Outdoor Afro was founded by a remarkable one. Rue Mapp is an awardwinning leader, motivational speaker, public lands champion and author who, when establishing Outdoor Afro, sought to celebrate and inspire Black connections in leadership and in nature. Originally launched as a platform to change the narrative around who participates in outdoor recreation, the organization has grown exponentially over the past 13 years to a national movement inspiring new ways of interpreting nature for Black women and men. Outdoor Afro now operates networks managed by volunteer leaders in 60 cities across 32 states, offering events like hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, neighborhood historical tours and more. Stephanie Lee has been the volunteer leader of Charleston’s network for five years. An avid hiker and kayaker, she loves sharing her love of nature with others. “98% of our Charleston network participants are women,” said Lee. “It doesn’t matter the activity; Black women are continuing to explore the outdoors. We’re also trying new things, whether that’s fishing or even archery.” To learn more about upcoming events with Outdoor Afro, register on their Meetup page. This spring will feature a community tour of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, a sunrise hike at Table Rock State Park in the mountains and a family camping trip at Chester State Park. If you’re looking for an outdoorsy community with whom to spend your days, this might just be the right fit for you. The reality is, it doesn’t matter how you spend your outdoor time, as long as you are making the time to get outdoors. From nature to sports to everything in between, the great outdoors is calling you this spring, and we encourage you to answer by joining in all the fun. Feature Outdoor Af ro volunt ee r l eade r s Chr i s t ine and St ephani e at t he organi zat i on’s annua l Padd l e Camp he l d in Bur l ing ton , Ve rmont , 2022 . Photo by Joe Kl ementov i ch (@k l ementov i ch) . VISIONBOARDWORKSHOPS Vision boards manifest our goals, dreams and wishes! Visualization is one of the most powerful mind exercises. ONEONONECOACHING As a certified Life Coach, I help women who are “stuck” personally or professionally get “unstuck” so they can Shine Brightly. MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING One of my favorite things to do is to help groups of people find their shine through my transformational and dynamic presentation and workshops. Through Shine Brightly, Kendall helps women who may be struggling to find their shine, women who want to shine a little brighter, and women who never knew they could shine! Women come to her for personal and professional life coaching when they experience issues such as burnout, imposter syndrome, hustle culture, self sabotage, perfectionism or just feeling stuck. Visit ShineBrightly.ME for a FREE CONSULTATION!
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