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Running the River from Passion to Purpose
Julie Sloan, Maine River Runners
We’re trying to do things ethically, and we’re trying to do things with the environment in mind. I’m not just trying to pump people down the water.
Wrestling Your 'Dream Life' Demons
Tarin O’Donnell, Tarin It Up Podcast and TKO Yoga & Fitness
It’s networking. Everything in life is networking. You meet people, and you’re just exposed to things you weren’t exposed to before. You find these opportunities you didn’t even know existed.
Spend the Most Time Where the Representation Is
Saige Linsay, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness
I, in particular, love the whitewater community, and I’m not saying that our community isn’t great - but we can always make it better, right??
Forget Pedal to the Metal, Put Your Mettle to the Paddle
Karrie Thomas, Northern Forest Canoe Trail
It was really never intended to be a ‘thru-paddle’… the founders imagined a series of destinations that would allow people to discover the northeast over time.
Send It Skijoring in Skowhegan!
Kristina Cannon, Main Street Skowhegan & Mary Haley, MXH Marketing
There’s no reason why we couldn’t do it here…. it’s just, no one had.
Trust the Plan
Jackie Lastinger, The Girls Trip Adventure Co.
I thought ‘man, these guys have such a cool job….’ But then I was like, ‘wait, I have such a cool job!’
Put Your Community First
Kristina Cannon, Main Street Skowhegan
You have to create communities for your people that live there, first. It’s not just about tourism for us. It can’t be. It has to be about building a better community.
Rescue Yourself First
Ari Leach, Blackbird Guide Services
The thing that meant the most to me when I received my license wasn’t my patch or my physical license…My mom met me at the door with a box, and inside was my grandmother’s very last license, her patches, her hunting jacket, and her silver Maine guide shield.
Create (and Celebrate) the 'Aha!' Moments
Alice Bean Andrenyak, Alice's Awesome Adventures
If I can have two ‘aha!’ moments from the people that I’ve had out that day, that fuels me for the next day.
Become the Person You're Interested in Being
Jackie Lastinger, The Girls Trip Adventure Co.
I’m just trying to inspire other women to get out there with other women and not be scared, and just get out of their comfort zones. And go do this cool shit you know you can do.
Great Whites, 'That Other Kayak' Curriculum, and VHS Superstardom
Cathy Piffath, H2Outfitters
When people have that interest and they can gain those skills and see that comfort level and competence level go up, it’s just so gratifying.
Do Something For Yourself
Emily MacCabe, MEIFW/Becoming an Outdoors Woman
When you love to do something, and you get to share it with other people, it doesn’t feel like work at all.