The courage you use in your outdoor adventures is the same courage you can use to resist fascism.

This is an unpolished but urgent bonus episode, in light of recent events in Minnesota and within the USA government.

Athlete Colleen MacDonald joins Angie Lake to talk about why athletes and outdoor enthusiasts need to be using their voices right now to counter fascism and discrimination in the United States.

If you've ever thought "I'm just an athlete" or "why does my voice matter?", this episode is for you, and we hope you share it with your network as an important conversation starter.

We talk about:

• Why outdoor athletes are uniquely positioned to advocate for justice
• The parallels between athletic discomfort and advocacy discomfort
• How to use your voice even when you don't have all the answers
• Why brands and sponsored athletes staying silent is so damaging
• The importance of small businesses taking stands over corporate PR statements
• Practical ways to take action: calling senators, donating, storytelling
• How to show up imperfectly and keep going
• Why everything, including your sport, is political

Please share this conversation with your peers, friends, and fellow athletes.

Resources mentioned:

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Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.