Wander Womens Collective – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode on the Wander Podcast, cyclist and gravel racer Sarah Diekmeyer shares her journey into endurance sports and the freelance life she’s built around adventure on two wheels. What started with a bikepacking trip from Montreal to New York City has grown into a career racing some of the toughest gravel and stage races in the world. Sarah reflects on the challenges and joys of life on the bike—from the Migration Gravel Race in Kenya to multi-day stage races in Morocco.

We talk about what it takes to balance freelance work with training and travel, the importance of recovery and navigating injuries, and how resilience and identity are shaped through sport. Sarah also shares stories from her bikepacking adventures in Sardinia, the lessons she’s learned from life on the road, and how community keeps her motivation alive through the toughest moments.

This is a thoughtful conversation on endurance cycling, gravel racing, and creative freedom, highlighting the mindset shifts that come with pushing limits, embracing setbacks, and finding joy in the ride.

Sarah on Instagram: @sdiekie_

Sierra DeGroff is an ultrarunner who has taken on some of the toughest races in the world—including running Western States 100 and Badwater 135 back-to-back as part of the Mount to Coast project. In this episode, Sierra shares her journey from road running to ultras, what it was like tackling her first 100-miler, and how she discovered her love for the heat and challenge of desert races.

We dive into the Las Vegas running community, how Sierra balances a full-time career with training at an elite level, and the mental and physical highs and lows that come with ultrarunning. She opens up about the realities of race day—from those moments of “I don’t think this is going to work out” to finding joy in the struggle. Along the way, she shares humorous stories, lessons learned, and the mindset that keeps her excited about future races and big goals.

This conversation is full of grit, humor, and inspiration—perfect for anyone chasing endurance, adventure, or simply the joy of pushing beyond comfort zones.

Alenka Mali is a filmmaker, snowboarder, photographer, and aspiring mountain guide carving her own bold path in the mountains. Her work blends adventure and creativity, from freeride competitions to remote expeditions, capturing stories that emerge where risk, rhythm, and resilience intersect.

In this episode, we dive into Alenka’s latest film projects—including an all-female splitboard film shot in British Columbia and Patagonia—and talk about the flow of a life lived between snow seasons. She shares stories of base jumping, planning mountain retreats, and the challenges of documenting remote landscapes while pushing her own athletic pursuits.

From freeride comps to filmmaking in wild places, Alenka’s story is one of creativity, courage, and community in the mountains.

Follow Alenka for updates on her films, photography, and mountain projects.

https://www.instagram.com/alenkaamali/

a conversation with the wonderful emma mchugh! emma is a menstrual equity researcher at point loma nazarene university in san diego! it has been so cool watching emma build akinyi where she and her her team spend their time interviewing a variety of people in global south counties, focusing on women’s menstrual experiences while also advocating for access to period products, education, and dignity!

in her free time, emma loves connecting with people wherever she travels, collecting treasures on her walks, cooking colorful meals for all her friends, swimming in the ocean, and reading books.

this conversation around menstrual equity is one that i have had the pleasure of chatting with emma about numerous times in the past three or so years that she has been working on this research, and single time the conversation ends, i think, oh my gosh more people need to hear this & i wish i could send it to every person i know!

hope you enjoy the episode! and if you could leave the podcast a review & even share it with a friend that would be super appreciated!

for more information check out https://akinyi.net/

Julia Cassou is an expedition photographer and videographer who has built a career documenting athletes and adventurers in their rawest, most powerful moments. From sailing across the Atlantic to climbing in Yosemite, Julia has captured stories of human resilience in some of the world’s most remote and demanding environments.

In this episode, we explore Julia’s path from studying general arts to becoming a specialist in outdoor and climbing photography. She shares what it’s like to cover multi-pitch routes, trad climbing, bouldering, and alpine adventures, often while following elite athletes on their projects. Julia reflects on the realities of documenting climbs and expeditions—authentically portraying not only triumph but also the fear, failure, and physical exhaustion that define these pursuits.

As a female adventure photographer in a male-dominated space, Julia brings an artistic, documentary-style lens to her work, blending emotion, environment, and storytelling. We also talk about her newest film, La Rubia, currently featured on the Mountains on Stage tour.

Anna Myers is the founder of Dirty Birdy Workwear, a new brand reimagining women’s workwear to be both functional and stylish. The idea was born during her own home remodel, when she realized how few companies were making quality options for women in the trades and DIY spaces—a major gap in the industry.

In this episode, Anna shares the origin story of Dirty Birdy, what it’s been like to launch a company while working full-time and raising a family, and her vision for building a brand that empowers women to feel confident, capable, and seen in their workwear.

Follow Dirty Birdy on Instagram: @heydirtybirdy
Explore more: heydirtybirdy.com

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Meredith Rodgers spent the past year "onboard reporter" for the Clipper Round the World Race, sailing a staggering 40,000 nautical miles across the globe as part of the Perseverance team. What started as a lifelong dream led her into this wild, transformative role—documenting the journey firsthand while living it.

In this episode, she shares what it was like to become part of a crew navigating oceans and elements, the highs and lows of that epic year, and the emotional return to everyday life once the journey ended. We also dive into her creative side—how she transitioned into freelance photo and video work, and her latest passion project: filming an all-women's Northeast winter surf film.

This conversation is a vibrant mix of salt air, ambition, shift, and vision—revealing the grit and grace of chasing dreams on the open sea.

Follow Meredith: @meredithrodgerssAlso behind the lens at: @atrainstudios

Celina Frisson is a multidisciplinary artist rooted in both the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast. Specializing in ceramics and design, her work is shaped by the landscapes she moves through—allowing the rhythms of nature to guide her creative practice.

In this episode, we explore the many facets of Celina’s journey: navigating the in-between spaces of life and place, finding inspiration in movement, becoming human in Jasper, and the role of community in sustaining creativity. She shares insights on creative rhythms, leaning into new mediums like somatics, calming the mind, and listening to nature. We also talk about how The Creative Traveller name came to be, and her reflections for artists seeking to connect more deeply with their surroundings.

This conversation left me reflecting on my own creative habits—what to lean into and how to engage with the world more intentionally. I hope it does the same for you.

Follow Celina: @thecreativetravellerExplore her work: thecreativetraveller.com

Anna Gibson is a trail runner and multisport athlete from Jackson, Wyoming, whose athletic path has been anything but linear. From her early days in collegiate track to racing trails around the West, Anna has embraced the challenge and creativity of balancing multiple sports.

In this episode, we dive into her recent adventures—completing the Huffmaster bike race, setting a fastest known time on Mt. Tam, and exploring her love for skiing alongside trail running. Anna shares reflections on wrapping up her time in Mill Creek, California, and looks ahead at what this year has in store.

We also talk about the joys and challenges of pursuing multiple sports, the freedom of creating your own path, and how Anna is shaping a career that goes beyond one single identity as an athlete.

Follow Anna: @annagibson
Learn more: annarun.com

Tamara Jacobi—often known as “Jungle Girl”—is the visionary behind Tailwind Jungle Lodge, a treehouse-style ecolodge on the Mexican Pacific coast that she and her family began building in 2005. What started as a college dream blossomed into a thriving retreat center that blends creativity, sustainability, and adventure.

For more than two decades, Tamara and her family have welcomed guests and hosted retreats from around the world. Inspired by wild living, she also authored Wildpreneurs: A Guidebook for Turning Passion into Business, published by HarperCollins Leadership in 2020.

In addition to running Tailwind, Tamara is part of the team at Thermal, creating surf adventures in unique destinations. She’s also a mom to two young free-spirits, Zephyr and Dasen, raising her family with the same sense of curiosity and joy that has defined her own path.