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Advancing the Outdoor Professional

Candace Brendler & Jeannette Stawski

Join the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) as we dive into topics to help you advance your career in the outdoors. Thank you for our Advancing the Outdoor Professional jingle Demyan Hryciw!

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45:23

Changemakers and Trailblazers: What You Need to Know...

Advancing the Outdoor Professional ·

2024/08/01

In this conversation, Jeannette Stawski talks with Paul Sanford about the EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492), federal legislation that aims to expand recreation opportunities on federal lands and waters. The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) combines various recreation bills into one package and addresses issues such as equitable access, modernizing recreation facilities, and improving the permitting system for outdoor leaders. About Paul Paul Sanford is a Director of Equitable Access Policy at The Wilderness

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37:58

So You Want to Host a Latino Conservation Week Event?

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2024/07/22

If you are interested in learning more about Latino Conservation week and how you can get involved, listen in as guest Jessica Godinez from the Hispanic Access Foundation shares with Candace Brendler how you can host an event. Latino Conservation Week (LCW) is a national initiative hosted by Hispanic Access Foundation to celebrate the Latino community's presence in the outdoors and promote access to public lands and outdoor recreation. LCW started in 2014 and has grown significantly, with over 300

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39:04

So You Want to Work in Parks and Rec?

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2024/07/17

In this episode, Anthony Iracki, the professional development manager at Playcore, discusses his career in parks and recreation and how it intersects with outdoor recreation. He shares with podcast host Candace Brendler his journey from working in local parks and recreation departments to his current role in professional development. Anthony emphasizes the importance of starting at the local level, such as internships or volunteer opportunities, to gain experience and understanding of land

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28:19

Changemakers and Trailblazers: Establishing the...

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2024/07/01

In this episode, Jeannette Stawski interviews Aaron Leonard about the Center for Veterans Employment in the Outdoors (CVEO). Aaron shares his background in the outdoor adventure and experiential education field and how he ended up working with Guardian Revival, an organization focused on the health and wellbeing of veterans and first responders. He explains that CVEO aims to connect service members transitioning out of the military with opportunities to work in the outdoor field or pursue education

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29:34

Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Confluence of...

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2024/06/06

Join us as podcast host and AORE Executive Director Jeannette Stawski interviews Maribel Castañeda about the Confluence of States, a bipartisan network of state leaders advancing the outdoor recreation industry. Maribel discusses her role as the manager for the Confluence and her love for the outdoors. Jeannette and Maribel talk about the creation of the Confluence and the accords that outline the five pillars of their work: conservation and stewardship, education and workforce training, economic

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37:02

So You Want to Start a Regional Bikepacking Community?

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2024/05/28

What is bike packing? Bikepacking is a form of long-distance cycling that involves traveling off-road and camping along the way. Join host Candace Brendler as she chats with Jacob T. Rex, the community programs coordinator at Bikepacking Roots. Jacob and Candace discuss the concept of regional bikepacking communities and the work being done by Bikepacking Roots to promote bikepacking across the US. Bikepacking Roots is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on advocacy, community programs,

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39:54

Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Importance of...

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2024/05/21

In this conversation, Jeannette Stawski is joined by Abby Rowe and Nadia Kimmel to discuss the importance of in-person, hands-on learning in wilderness medicine. They also discuss the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), which sets standards for wilderness medicine certifications. They explain that there is currently no industry standard for online wilderness medicine programs and express concerns about the limitations of online learning for practical skills and real-life scenarios

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41:53

So You Want to Be an Inclusive Risk Manager?

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2024/05/21

Let’s talk about the interdependence of emotional and physical safety in program design and the importance of creating a collaborative and inclusive environment. In this podcast episode, host Candace Brendler is joined by Steve Smith and Christine Norton to discuss trauma-informed risk management. It is important to prioritize program participants' physical and emotional safety, as well as the need to recognize pre-existing vulnerabilities and strengths related to past experiences of trauma. This

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39:25

So you want to WORK at an Inclusive Outdoor...

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2024/05/13

What does inclusion mean when we're talking about how to look for an inclusive outdoor work environment? Working in the outdoor industry is unique because you're not only doing the job, you could be living with your coworkers and spending time away from the organization’s basecamp. Do you feel safe on the job? Do you see others that look like you — employees or customers? Are you being harassed? If we look to build our own outdoor experiences to be more diverse and inclusive this will help show

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42:39

So you want to CREATE an Inclusive Outdoor Working...

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2024/04/22

Leaders! This one's for you! Are you truly doing the best you can when creating an inclusive working environment? Are you creating a psychologically safe place for your employees? How do you know? Join podcast host Candace Brendler as she chats with two members of the A-DASH Collaborative, Jim Miller of Respect Outside and Emily Ambrose of Engage Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Jim and Emily share ways you can evaluate your progress and create a psychologically safe environment for all your employees.

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39:05

So You Want to Manage Risk Outdoors?

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2024/04/12

Interested in learning about managing risk in the outdoors? Join us as our podcast host chats with Steve Smith, founder of Experiential Consulting, LLC as they discuss his career path and how you can also manage risk in the outdoors. Check out Steve's book Beneficial Risks: The Evolution of Risk Management for Outdoor and Experiential Education Programs. Order with this link and use code Near-miss to get a signed copy and free shipping! Want a preview of the book, check out one out here! About

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27:40

So You Want to Be a DEI Consultant?

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2024/04/09

Join Candace Brendler Coordinator for Outdoor Action at Princeton University and Rachel Hailey, Founder and Transformationalist of DEI Outdoors, as they discuss steps on how you can become a DEI consultant in the outdoor space. Learn more about DEI Outdoors

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38:50

So You Want to Be a REI Guide

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2024/03/29

So you want to be a REI Guide? Join podcast host Candace Brendler and Jeremy Oyen, Senior Manager for REI Field Experiences as they discuss how you can become a REI Guide, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits. Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take: Visit REI Experiences Job Site Contact the Experiences team [Email osadmin@rei.com] Check out where REI Experiences

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40:12

So You Want to Be a Climbing Instructor with PCIA

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2024/03/06

So you want to be a Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) Certified Climbing Instructor? Join podcast host Candace Brendler and Jake Brunnquell, Programs Director for the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) as they discuss how you can become a climbing instructor, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits. Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take:

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01:11

Advancing the Outdoor Professional (Teaser)

Advancing the Outdoor Professional ·

2024/02/28

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32:05

So you want to be a Wilderness Medicine Instructor?

Advancing the Outdoor Professional ·

2024/02/21

So you want to be a Wilderness Medicine Instructor? Join our host Candace Brendler and Abby Rowe, President of Wilderness Medical Associates International, as they discuss how you can become a Wilderness Medicine Instructor with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits. Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take: See the entire process to be come an instructor with WMA Check out WMA's

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24:06

So You Want to be an Adaptive Sport Volunteer or...

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2024/02/21

So you want to be an adaptive sport volunteer or instructor? Join our host, Candace Brendler, and Ann Marie Beresford, Executive Director at the Adaptive Sport Association (ASA) out of Durango, Colorado as they discuss requirements to volunteer and to become an instructor with ASA. Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take: Check out the Adaptive Sports Association Durango website Join the ASA team Become a

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25:16

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit

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2024/02/20

So you want to start a nonprofit? Join our host, Candace Brendler, and Xavier Duckett, Founder / Executive Director of Humble Hustle as they discuss how Xavier got his nonprofit started. The Humble Hustle Company began in 2015 as a way to provide resources and programs in an innovative and creative way to the community. The Humble Hustle project started with designing and producing t-shirts with one singular message: Keep Giving. They sold the tees at local events, festivals, and their own

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37:51

So You Want to Be an American Canoe Association...

Advancing the Outdoor Professional ·

2024/02/20

So you want to be a American Canoe Association Certified Instructor Trainer? Join our host, Candace Brendler, and Kelsey Bracewll, SEI Department Director at the American Canoe Association as they discuss how you can become a certified instructor trainer, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits. Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take: Check out the American Canoe Association

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43:32

So You Want to Be a Challenge Course Trainer

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2024/02/19

So you want to be a… Challenge Course Trainer? Join Candace Brendler, Outdoor Action Program Coordinator at Princeton University and Chris Damboise, Director of Training and Team Development and Phil Brown, Senior Trainer for High 5 Adventure Learning Center as they discuss how you can become a Challenge Course Trainer, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits. Staff training plans and skill assessments can be found here Here is a google doc of Vertical Playpen

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