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Check out these amazing women who are doing brave, intimidating things!

April Scheel - Making Her Own Way
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

April Scheel - Making Her Own Way

We can’t wait for you to meet April Scheel, our latest interviewee in our Strong Girls Inspire posts. April is dedicated, optimistic, approachable, and encouraging. She is creating her own plan to accomplish what many would say is impossible. But April’s positive attitude is moving her on toward her 1,200-mile hike!

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Sarah Plamann - Making Dreams Attainable
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Sarah Plamann - Making Dreams Attainable

In our final week of “women doing brave business,” meet Sarah. In her effort to help recreate her own family’s story, she has started Wisco Family Travels, a camping rental company helping Milwaukee-area families work to craft their own family memories. Read her brave choice to beat anxiety with strong choices to move forward.

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Brittany Coleman: Walking in Women’s Shoes
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Brittany Coleman: Walking in Women’s Shoes

In our third week of Brave Women Starting a Business, you’ll meet Brittany Coleman - founder & CEO of ToughCutie socks. Be encouraged by her dedication to not only represent real women adventuring, but also in her commitment to integrity and inclusivity.

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Cassandra Graham - Sweet & Brave
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Cassandra Graham - Sweet & Brave

Join us for our second week of Strong Girls Travel…as Entrepreneurs! Meet the owners of KandyGraham, an up & coming SW Wisconsin freeze-dried candy company, and see just how they make their goals work with family first!

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Daina Daniels - Adventuring Entrepreneur
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Daina Daniels - Adventuring Entrepreneur

Last week we took a blog break due to a family vacation. But we’re back and starting a mini-series of articles about amazing women who are working to define their adventure through an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us this week and meet Daina, owner of Adventurist Soap Co., and be encouraged by her motivation to include and inspire.

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Pam Cousineau - Making Time for Mom
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Pam Cousineau - Making Time for Mom

If you are a busy mom needing encouragement to make time for yourself, soak in Pam’s story today! Let her mantra of “positive thoughts create positive outcomes” help you overcome your hesitation to take the time you need to be your best self.

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Jamie Sattler - Crafting Her Dream Life
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Jamie Sattler - Crafting Her Dream Life

Join us this week for Jamie’s story - one of strength and determination to live a life that doesn’t feel trapped or closed in. Hear her tips on how to make strong, safe choices to live the life you’ve been dreaming of.

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Annie Friedl - Young Inspirer
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Annie Friedl - Young Inspirer

This week we are proud to feature a young woman who has lived more experience than many of her peers currently finishing college and has gained incredible insight alongside. Be inspired by Annie’s advice, encouragement, and outlook as you follow her brave journey.

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Rachel Holland: Go-Getter
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Rachel Holland: Go-Getter

“I want to prove to myself that I can do this,” is Rachel’s motivation behind the goals she sets for herself. Not even a swimmer, she recently took on a triathlon and ROCKED it! Let Rachel’s story help you to motivate your own!

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Sarah Pietro - Modifying & Making it Happen
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Sarah Pietro - Modifying & Making it Happen

Just when Sarah thought life was headed in one direction, she had to choose to pivot. Time after time.

Be inspired by Sarah’s drive and determination in choosing a life worth living, no matter how she has to make it happen.

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Storytime with Friedl
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Storytime with Friedl

It’s time for Amy to share her own story of stepping away from a lifelong career to conquer her brave, intimidating goals. Hear how every woman on this page so far has been key in helping to motivate her!

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Jessica Zalewski - Adventurer by Train
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Jessica Zalewski - Adventurer by Train

Jessica is a great example of the amazing life women can lead when they place their values on adventure, empathy, and personal growth rather than on the number on a pay stub. Check out her story and her train adventures here!

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Ashton Woll: Flying Past Fear
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Ashton Woll: Flying Past Fear

Join us this week for Ashton’s choice of Life Over Fear. She works to combat her fear of water by setting new fly fishing goals. You’ll love her determination and openness about how she is choosing life - one new thing at a time.

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Mandy Kempka: Restarter
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Mandy Kempka: Restarter

Mandy didn’t plan to move careers and time zones so quickly after settling out of college. But when she and her husband took a step back and realized “this wasn’t working,” she had no choice but to make the strong decision to just jump - fears and all.

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Traci Martin: The Mississippi Mermaid
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Traci Martin: The Mississippi Mermaid

Traci is an inspiration who is living her life TO inspire! Though she lives with chronic pain, you’d never know it by the goals she sets for herself. A current world record holder, Traci is not letting her physical limits dictate her future plans.

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Katie Colburn: Artist & Ice Climber
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Katie Colburn: Artist & Ice Climber

We love Kate’s adventurous spirit! Whether it’s through her artwork, her rock climbing adventures, or her recent love for climbing frozen waterfalls, she engages her creative energy to live her best life. Let her story inspire your own creative adventures!

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Elizabeth Meadows: Finding Inspiration After Defeat
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Elizabeth Meadows: Finding Inspiration After Defeat

When Elizabeth was told she might never kayak again, she took matters into her own hands. She found the right brace for her disabled foot, started pushing herself to go longer distances, and built strength to not only hike and kayak, but to be able to climb literal mountains. Read Elizabeth’s inspiring story of beating the odds by challenging herself.

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Trina Justman: Defining “Adventure”
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Trina Justman: Defining “Adventure”

Strong Girls Travel is about adventure. But defining that “adventure” is different for each one of us. Families, commitments, passions, and callings often help us create a definition that moves us forward in our best lives. But Trina’s story is one of living organ donation and a newfound appreciation for her own body’s ability to provide life. And THAT sure is an adventure we want to share with you. Strong Girls Travel. Define Your Adventure.

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Kelly McDermott: Travel Tour Guide
Amy Friedl Amy Friedl

Kelly McDermott: Travel Tour Guide

Join us for Kelly McDermott’s journey, taking her from Wall Street to Nepal…and more! Her life’s adventure from a business suit to hiking boots is one that will inspire your own desire to tackle the brave, intimidating thing you’ve been putting off.

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