Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of Fat Girls Hiking and full-time road traveler, knows firsthand about what it takes to support a community where inclusion is the priority. And in a time where conversations around DEI are breaking open on the road and in the outdoors, her voice and thoughts about leading by following is incredibly valuable.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What vehicles Summer has used to live a mobile lifestyle
• The organization Summer started, Fat Girls Hiking, and why she started it
• How Summer grew Fat Girls Hiking through a road trip
• The important learnings she’s gleaned to make hiking outings more inclusive
• Why #vanlife as it is today is problematic when it comes to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

• Follow Summer’s work on Instagram: @fatgirlshiking and @vanlifeonthemargins
• Fat Girls Hiking
• Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!

Some starter resources to diversify your Instagram feed in road travel:

• Hashtags to follow: #blackvanlife, #brownvanlife, #fakevanlife, #asianvanlife, and #diversifyvanlife
• 2 new accounts we think you might like: @diversifyvanlife and @diversifyvanlifebookclub

Sponsor Websites & Codes:

• Merrell
• Deuter

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Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.

This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.

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Ravel Media