Wander Podcast

Celina Frisson is a multidisciplinary artist rooted in both the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast. Specializing in ceramics and design, her work is shaped by the landscapes she moves through—allowing the rhythms of nature to guide her creative practice. In this episode, we explore the many facets of Celina’s journey: navigating the in-between spaces of life and place, finding inspiration in m...

Anna Gibson is a trail runner and multisport athlete from Jackson, Wyoming, whose athletic path has been anything but linear. From her early days in collegiate track to racing trails around the West, Anna has embraced the challenge and creativity of balancing multiple sports. In this episode, we dive into her recent adventures—completing the Huffmaster bike race , setting a fastest known time on M...

Tamara Jacobi—often known as “Jungle Girl”—is the visionary behind Tailwind Jungle Lodge , a treehouse-style ecolodge on the Mexican Pacific coast that she and her family began building in 2005. What started as a college dream blossomed into a thriving retreat center that blends creativity, sustainability, and adventure. For more than two decades, Tamara and her family have welcomed guests and hos...

Emily Hawgood is a Zimbabwean athlete, runner, and coach whose journey has taken her from growing up on a farm in Africa to competing on some of the toughest trails in the world. A top performer on the international stage, Emily placed 4th at Western States in 2023 and has raced at the legendary UTMB among the sport’s best. In this episode, we talk about her life rhythms—travel, training, and the...

Rachel Dobronyi has spent most of her life between the mountains and oceans of California, always seeking out new landscapes and the magic they hold. She is the founder of Kāma , a design studio creating beautiful spaces in nature, and also runs a unique Airbnb in the Lost Sierra. In this episode, we dive into Rachel’s journey of weaving adventure and creativity into her life—from sailing across t...

Deanna Doane is an ultrarunner, trail steward, and all-around inspiring human with a deep love for long trails and community. From her early days running high school cross country to setting fastest known times, she’s built a life rooted in endurance and purpose. In this episode, we talk about her journey into ultrarunning, her passion for trail stewardship, and the ways she weaves advocacy into a...

Rebecca Ricards has spent more than a decade in the senior housing industry, wearing many hats from activity director to executive director. Her career path is anything but ordinary—before settling in Seattle, she managed logistics in South Sudan, worked in Antarctica, and navigated a range of global experiences that shaped her approach to leadership and care. Now, Rebecca has launched RR Move Co...

Kara Folkerts is a nomadic trail running guide, bikepacker, and yoga teacher who has spent the last eight years leading adventures across the globe. From solo hiking the length of Iceland to bikepacking over 10,000 km across Canada, Russia, and Mongolia, Kara has built a life rooted in movement, mindfulness, and curiosity. In this episode, we dive into her work guiding trail running trips on five...

Emily LaPlume is the founder of Saturday Swimwear , a brand she started after spending her junior year of college studying and traveling abroad. Frustrated by the lack of swimsuits that could keep up with her adventures, she decided to design her own. By 2019, Emily shifted the company’s focus to sustainability, making it a core value of the brand. Along the way, she built out a Ram Promaster van...

Gracie works in marine consulting, while Bella specializes in biological compliance—two career paths that often overlap in the field but look very different day to day. In this episode, we dive into our funky schedules, the pros and cons of our work, and some of the funny stories that come with life on the water and in the field. From unpredictable hours to unexpected wildlife encounters, this con...

Tara Kate Rawson is a freediver, dietitian, and yoga practitioner who has built a life around the connection between body, breath, and the nervous system. After leaving her full-time role as a dietitian, Tara discovered spearfishing, which soon introduced her to the world of freediving. Over the past two years, she has grown into both a competitive freediver and an entrepreneur, building her own b...

Cloe Coscoy, a dual citizen of the U.S. and France, grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area—where she discovered climbing at age 12 at Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito, quickly joining its youth team. By 2020, her passion had transformed into a full-time pursuit when she relocated to Salt Lake City to train and compete professionally. A bouldering specialist, Cloe has already built an impressive résum...

a lovly chat with liz thomas, an incredible athlete, and human! had so much fun learning about her story and journey! instagram, @lizasouras

listen in to the first episode, talking with mammoth california local, emily markstein, talking all things vanlife, outdoor pursuits, and living a little unconventioally. follow her on instagram @emily.rosalia