Wander Podcast

A conversation with Jazmine Lowther — a runner, coach, and former plant biologist whose path into trail running has been anything but linear. Before racing professionally, she spent years working outdoors in BC, climbing, skiing, and slowly realizing she had a real spark for moving fast in the mountains. That mix of science, curiosity, and time outside still shows up in how she trains and how she...

Sofia Schugar’s a lifelong mover who got her start in triathlon at UC San Diego, but the bike was always the part that made sense. One ride turned into a few races, and before long, cycling took over completely—first in Australia, where she learned to race crits the hard way, and now across Europe, where she’s found her groove in the gravel world! In this week’s episode, we chat about Sofia’s path...

Carey De Victoria-Michel’s story is one of creative evolution and movement — both physical and artistic. A climber-turned-designer, Carey spent years guiding and co-founding She Moves Mountains before heading to Barcelona to study design and launch Studio Rocky, her own creative practice rooted in the outdoors. Her work reflects that same duality — structured yet organic, clean yet deeply human —...

A conversation with trail runner and community builder Courtney Coppinger , joining from Boulder, Colorado! Courtney is the kind of person who loves to bring people together and turn simple ideas into real community. She’s part of the Brooks Trail Team and has had an epic year—racing across the Golden Trail World Series , placing fourth at the Sunapee Scramble , representing Team USA at the World...

A conversation with Millie Gibbons about ultra-cycling, bikepacking, and the growing women’s endurance scene! Millie shares her journey from casual weekend rides to taking on multi-day ultra events — exploring what it means to balance adventure, community, and the simple joy of being on the bike :)! We talk about how her riding has evolved, the surge of women showing up in endurance cycling, and t...

Izzy is the founder of New Mountain Magazine, an independent outdoor publication that highlights creativity, storytelling, and the many ways people move through the outdoors. In this episode, we dig into the creative process behind Edition Two — from curating stories and collaborating with contributors to navigating the logistics of printing, shipping, and global distribution! We talk about some o...

A conversation with Neža, the Slovenian maker behind What Happened , a one-woman brand dedicated to building custom mountaineering backpacks. Her path into the craft is anything but straightforward. After nearly a decade in Budapest running an urban cycling brand, she walked away when she realized the business model was built on creating needs instead of answering them. Searching for a new directi...

A conversation with Taylen, an adventure photographer and content creator based in Whistler, whose lens captures the raw energy of sport and wild places. From growing up with a love for the outdoors to turning her camera into a career, Taylen’s story is one of curiosity, risk-taking, and saying yes to the unknown. She first picked up a following by sharing adventures on TikTok, then pursued formal...

A conversation with Brookmyer McIntyre! In this episode she shares her journey from being an elite rower to becoming a competitive cyclist and content creator. After her visa expired in the UK, Brookmyer shifted from rowing to cycling—discovering new challenges, fresh opportunities, and the importance of embracing uncertainty along the way! We dive into the similarities and differences between row...

In this episode of Wander Women’s Collective , adventure photographer Nicole Giampietro shares her journey from early GoPro shots to working with major outdoor brands and launching her own production company. With experience in trail running, climbing, expedition photography, and commercial shooting , Nicole opens up about life as a freelance creative and the stories behind some of her favorite pr...

In this episode on the Wander Podcast, cyclist and gravel racer Sarah Diekmeyer shares her journey into endurance sports and the freelance life she’s built around adventure on two wheels. What started with a bikepacking trip from Montreal to New York City has grown into a career racing some of the toughest gravel and stage races in the world. Sarah reflects on the challenges and joys of life on th...

Sierra DeGroff is an ultrarunner who has taken on some of the toughest races in the world—including running Western States 100 and Badwater 135 back-to-back as part of the Mount to Coast project. In this episode, Sierra shares her journey from road running to ultras , what it was like tackling her first 100-miler , and how she discovered her love for the heat and challenge of desert races. We dive...

Dominique Powers is a photographer, cyclist, and storyteller whose work captures the intersection of sport, creativity, and community. In this episode, Gracie chats with Dominique about her journey from New York to Los Angeles and how that transition shaped both her career and her creative outlook. Dominique shares what it was like to photograph the Tour de France Femmes , witnessing firsthand the...

In this episode, Gracie sits down with Laura Kirkpatrick —better known online as @lauradesports —to talk cycling, content creation, and what it looks like to choose the wild, uncertain path over the traditional one. Laura shares her journey from working in medicine and consulting to building a full-time creative life on the road. We dive into how she’s grown a community through honest storytelling...

In this episode, Gracie sits down with Lara Hamilton —a professional mountain athlete and musician—to talk about the intersections of sport, creativity, and resilience. Lara shares her journey from nordic skiing to trail running and ski mountaineering , and how she’s navigated life as a multi-talented athlete balancing performance with art. We dive into her diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis , th...

In this episode, Gracie and Sophia sit down with Izzy Wedderburn —designer, creative, and founder of New Mountain Magazine . Izzy shares her unconventional path into design, the inspiration behind launching an independent print publication, and what it really takes to bring a magazine to life in the outdoor industry . From juggling freelance design work to navigating brand sponsorships, Izzy offer...

Karo Migoń is a Polish gravel racer who just made history by winning the 2025 Unbound Gravel 200 in a record-setting time of 10:03:54 — averaging over 20 mph across 202 miles of brutally hot, dusty Kansas terrain. Her ride wasn’t just a win; it was a defining performance in one of the toughest and most prestigious gravel races in the world. In this episode, we talk about Karo’s journey from racing...

Sami Sauri is a Spanish multi-sport athlete, creative director, and photographer who has spent the past several years discovering the world on two wheels and using her lens to tell stories that empower women and build community in cycling. In this episode, we chat about Sami’s evolving relationship with the bike—from racing gravel competitively to embracing slower, story-driven adventures that hig...

hea Aquilano is a trail runner whose path to the sport began with college soccer and has since grown into a career at the highest level of ultrarunning. In 2024, she won the Gorge Waterfalls 100K and was recently named to the 2025 Trail Team , a recognition of her rising presence in the sport. In this episode, we chat about Shea’s journey into ultras, how she balances training as a professional at...

Maddy Nutt is a professional gravel cyclist based in London, balancing life as an athlete, content creator, and all-around adventure enthusiast. From podium finishes to storytelling on social media, she’s carving her own space in the growing world of gravel racing. In this episode, we chat about all things bikes, baked goods, racing, and the athlete–influencer world —along with the joys and challe...

Alenka Mali is a filmmaker, snowboarder, photographer, and aspiring mountain guide carving her own bold path in the mountains. Her work blends adventure and creativity, from freeride competitions to remote expeditions, capturing stories that emerge where risk, rhythm, and resilience intersect. In this episode, we dive into Alenka’s latest film projects—including an all-female splitboard film shot...

a conversation with the wonderful emma mchugh! emma is a menstrual equity researcher at point loma nazarene university in san diego! it has been so cool watching emma build akinyi where she and her her team spend their time interviewing a variety of people in global south counties, focusing on women’s menstrual experiences while also advocating for access to period products, education, and dignity...

Julia Cassou is an expedition photographer and videographer who has built a career documenting athletes and adventurers in their rawest, most powerful moments. From sailing across the Atlantic to climbing in Yosemite , Julia has captured stories of human resilience in some of the world’s most remote and demanding environments. In this episode, we explore Julia’s path from studying general arts to...

Anna Myers is the founder of Dirty Birdy Workwear , a new brand reimagining women’s workwear to be both functional and stylish. The idea was born during her own home remodel, when she realized how few companies were making quality options for women in the trades and DIY spaces—a major gap in the industry. In this episode, Anna shares the origin story of Dirty Birdy, what it’s been like to launch a...

Meredith Rodgers spent the past year "onboard reporter" for the Clipper Round the World Race , sailing a staggering 40,000 nautical miles across the globe as part of the Perseverance team. What started as a lifelong dream led her into this wild, transformative role—documenting the journey firsthand while living it. In this episode, she shares what it was like to become part of a crew nav...