Courage, Comfort & Connection: Building Fridie Outdoors with Lestarya đ˛đą
In this inspiring episode of Hikes & Mics, weâre joined by Lestarya, founder of Fridie Outdoorsâa groundbreaking app designed to make camping and outdoor skills accessible anytime, anywhereâeven offline. What began as a way to heal after loss during her first hike in the Bay Area has evolved into a movement redefining how people connect with nature.
Lestarya opens up about leaving her tech career to build a platform that empowers others to explore confidently, the lessons learned from her first camping trip (spoiler: yoga mats arenât sleeping pads!), and her mission to make the outdoors more inclusive, comfortable, and community-driven. We also talk about the meaning behind the name âFridie,â her favorite Oregon camping spots, and the joy of helping others find freedom and belonging under the open sky.
đď¸ Tune in for a powerful conversation about courage, innovation, and creating space for everyone in the great outdoors.
Episode Links:
Fridie Outdoors Website
Fridie Outdoors on Instagram
Download Fridie Outdooors on iOS
Download Fridie Outdoors on Google Play Store
This episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeys
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