Creating a World Where Humanity Stands Out — Episode 153

On today’s episode, we’re talking with someone who has been
making a big impact in the larger outdoor industry for a while
now. Teresa Baker, founder of In Solidarity Project, is an
outdoor enthusiast focusing on community engagement, creating
events that encourage people to venture outdoors responsibly, and
learning about our open spaces and what it takes to protect them.


Teresa’s commitment to creating outdoor experiences that speak to
culture, environmental responsibility and inclusion is something
to be admired, and she is a staunch advocate for bringing
underrepresented communities into the conversation and the work.


Teresa has led various organizations and initiatives that support
this work, such as The Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge, the African
American National Park Event and the Outdoorist Oath, to name a
few. We were so thrilled to have the privilege of talking with
Teresa to learn more about her determination to make a difference
in the work of diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces.


And, as 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
and the Wilderness Act, Teresa has created a campaign encouraging
everyone to get outdoors, doing whatever they enjoy, between now
and July. Be sure to share photos of you and your community
getting outside on social media using #CivilRightsAct60 – the
photos will be turned into a collage of the country celebrating
and honoring the anniversaries. 


Tune in to our full conversation below to learn more about Teresa
and how her work may support your efforts to build more
equitable, inclusive spaces and programs in your community.
You’ll also learn:


·       How Teresa’s work in this space began
with a call to the National Park Service to tell them, “you have
a diversity problem”


·       How to have difficult conversations
and get out of your comfort zone


·       Why partnerships are key to
pushing diversity, equity and inclusion work forward


·       How to spend time outdoors
(however works for you!) and be aware of your environmental
impact


·       And much more!


Related Links:


·       Follow Teresa on Instagram


·       Connect with Teresa on
LinkedIn


·       In Solidarity Project


·       Outdoor Diversity Alliance


·       The Outdoorist Oath


·       The Outdoorist Oath on
Instagram


·       Outdoor CEO Diversity
Pledge
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