Sincerely Yours, Outdoors Marcus & Derrick Shoffner
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Sincerely Yours, Outdoors is a podcast dedicated to story-telling of black and brown people, their experiences and love for the outdoors. Each week you will hear authentic stories of origin, liberation, and empowerment from outdoor professionals, enthusiasts, and newcomers. These stories will intersect with culture, arts, fashion, and much more. Tap in with us for audio on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Video casts can be found on YouTube (@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast).
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Episode 28 | “Definition of Kindness”
Marcus & Derrick start the podcast by sharing their experience in Portland, recapping the episodes and moments that stuck with them. The brothers share their most recent personal travel, stories from the road, and what they're looking forward to in season 2.
1:15 - Setting the stage for where we are
5:00 - How everyone is feeling
7:20 - What we’re consuming audio and visual
12:00 - Recap of the past episodes
29:30 - Recap of Marcus’s recent travel
32:30 - Stories from the road
37:45 - Upcoming trips
46:00 - Book selection
51:15 - What’s next for the show
53:25 - Next adventure
55:20 - Final thoughts
Books
Obstacle is the way - Ryan Holiday
Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - John Maxwell
Clarity & Connection - Yung Pueblo
How to Flourish: An Ancient Guide to Living Well - Aristotle
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/ -
Episode 27 | “Be Still & Appreciate Silence” ft. Raquel Gomez
Raquel Gomez joins the podcast from the boarder of Oregon and Washington State to speak about Atabey Outdoors and everything outdoors.
4:00 - What we’ve been up to in Portland
6:45 - Introduction
10:30 - Enjoyment outdoors with a group as an educator
13:00 - Importance of culture and identities at national parks
18:30 - Reimagining and identifying the power of the outdoors
19:40 - Building an environment to enjoy the outdoors as much as the communities we serve
22:00 - Dynamics to welcome family members outside to share a love of the outdoors
23:30 - The dream experience
25:15 - What Raquel is up to now?
29:00 - What to expect the next time we see Raquel
31:00 - Next adventure?
32:20 - How to stay engaged?
Website: atabeyoutdoors.com
Instagram: @atabeyoutsoors
Raquel Instagram: @iam.atabey
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
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Episode 26 | “They Gotta See Us To Be Us” ft. Michael Davis
Michael Davis joins the podcast from the board of Oregon and Washington State to share his time spent outdoors and his motivation to introduce the community to nature.
4:30 - Introduction
6:00 - What are you consuming?
8:30 - Headphones or nature sounds when outside?
9:45 - Connection to the outdoors
12:00 - How personal recreation has evolved?
14:45 - Mild or hot salsa
17:50 - What you learned about yourself by living out of a van
23:30 - Words of advice to change their environment
26:40 - How mentorship showed up
29:00 - How acts of service is carried out in his life and work
32:15 - Value of being vulnerable and sharing an experience
43:00 - Next adventure
46:50 - Shoutouts
Books
4 Pivots - Shawn Ginwright
available now on your favorite audio streaming platform and YouTube. Link in the bio.
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/ -
Episode 25 | “Tell These Stories” ft. Moleek Busby
Moleek Busby joins the podcast from Washington Park in Portland, Oregon to share his experiencee, career, and future in the outdoors.
2:00 - Portland’s Washington Park and our first experience
5:30 - Introduction
9:30 - Experiences that molded mindset
14:00 - Music and book recommendations
17:30 - Environmental risk assessment
19:40 - 2040 and the future of outdoors
26:00 - Next adventure
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/ -
Episode 24 | “Can’t Be It If You Can’t See It” ft. Adam Edwards
Adam Edwards joins the podcast from Portland, Oregon to share his love for the outdoors, gems from his exploration, and creative journey.
3:45 - What are you consuming?
5:20 - Introduction and passions
11:00 - “You can’t be it, if you can’t see it”
13:00 - Platforms and how you affect change
14:45 - Connection to the outdoors and formative experiences
20:00 - Seeing more minorities outdoors
24:30 - “Have a platform and use it, or what’s the point?”
26:30 - Diversify whitewater event
30:30 - The solution for accessibility to the outdoors
33:00 - Importance of meeting people where they are
37:00 - Where introspection began and expressing ideas
39:30 - The world’s best tree joke
40:30 - Film with friends
44:30 - Next adventure
52:00 - Expression of gratitude
55:00 - Shout outs
Instagram @adamchechireedwards
Food recommendations:
Yaad’s Style Jamaican Cuisine - Portland
Jamaica House - Portland
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/ -
Episode 23 | "Let's Get Camping" featuring Lestarya Molloy
Lestarya Molloy join the podcast from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with views of Latourell Falls to share connection to the outdoors, journey as an outdoor founder, and outdoor tech.
4:15 - Introduction and where we are
5:15 - What we’re consuming
10:30 - Connection to nature and the starting point
12:30 - What do you think about while outside?
14:00 - Stories of empowerment and welcoming the community outdoors
19:15 - Who’s fostering your curiosity and exploration outdoors?
21:40 - Journey as a outdoor founder
25:30 - How technology and time outside can coexist
29:00 - Future for the outdoor participant
36:00 - Content you can find on the Fridie Outdoors app
38:30 - General tips for the outdoors
47:30 - Ways to connect and download the Fridie Outdoors App
50:15 - Next adventure
51:40 - Favorite campsite in CA (Samuel P Taylor)
52:40 - Shoutouts
Books
A Renaissance of Our Own - Rachel Cargie
Nature Swagger - Rue Mapp
Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
Think Again - Adam Grant
Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell
Support the show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sincerelyyoursoutdoorspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sincerelyyoursoutdoors
Website: https://www.sincerelyyoursoutdoors.com/