Tough Girl Podcast

After a lengthy battle with a rare brain disease, Crystal Gail Welcome came to recognize the healing power of nature.    She now uses her intersecting identities; Black, disabled, lesbian to break down barriers so more people can access the outdoors.    Crystal is an experiential educator, author, storyteller, activist, backpacker, and Black outdoor leader. She chooses to speak out against racial injustice in the United States by hiking and giving voice to her experiences.     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don’t miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Thank you.     Show notes Who is Crystal Gail Living in Minnesota  Turtle racing! Growing up in Florida  Where Minnesota is located in the States Not being exposed to the outdoors  Not thinking the outdoors was for her Her first visit to a