Let's Take This Outside – Details, episodes & analysis

Mylène Paquette has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice in a rowboat, first in 2010 with a team of six and again in 2013 for a record-setting 129-day solo crossing that made her the first North American to ever complete the journey alone. Her French-language book, Dépasser l’horizon, invites readers along on her journey. For her accomplishment, Paquette was awarded the Medal of Honour by the National Assembly of Quebec, as well as the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General — an award given to citizens who have accomplished exceptional deeds that bring honour to Canada. Paquette began sailing and rowing in the mid-2000s and immersed herself in navigation, sailing and marine survival courses to learn the skills she would need to feed her hunger for adventure. Also an avid ice-canoe racer, Paquette aims to bring awareness to the health of the integral waterways of Canada that she explores, whether it be the churning waves of the Atlantic, the ice-crusted currents of the St. Lawrence or the freezing floes of the Arctic Ocean, where she is planning an expedition through the Northwest Passage. Mylène's Website: https://www.mylenepaquette.com/en/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Canada. From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to iceberg-laden seas off the coast of Greenland, Paul’s journey to capture the “under-documented” is a testament to his passion for exploration, his creative vision and fierce sense of determination. These qualities, combined with his pursuit of fresh perspectives and a deep love for the landscape, have resulted in an ever-growing portfolio of cutting-edge images. Whether it’s wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known for an adventurous spirit that draws him to the extraordinary. Highlighting his collection are his signature self-portraits, epic mountaineering moments, dreamy astrophotography images, as well as a window into some of the most remote corners of the planet. In June 2016, his passion for the craft and for teaching led him and Dave Brosha to launch OFFBEAT, a company that strives to help fellow photographers discover their creative side and develop a deep appreciation for the wilderness. He is also passionate about sharing the beauty and grandeur of his own home country and was named a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2017. Paul’s images have been featured on countless book covers and in a variety of highly regarded publications, including National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Globe and Mail, Wall Street Journal, Alpinist, Maclean’s, Canadian Geographic, Islands, and Outdoor Photographer. His client list includes leading national and global brands such as Canon, Apple, NHL, Dell, Arc’Teryx, Panasonic and MEC. A prolific adventurer, Paul’s explorations have taken him to all seven continents, as well as to each of Canada’s provinces and territories. In the Canadian Rockies, Paul has hiked extensively in the backcountry and photographed from the summits of countless peaks. His adventures abroad include a 1400-km unsupported double-crossing of Iceland on foot, which is believed to be the first of its kind, and a 1488-km solo crossing of the South Island of New Zealand. He has also explored such destinations as Antarctica, Norway, Svalbard, Nepal, Greenland, the Caribbean, Niue, French Polynesia, Namibia, the Faroe Islands, Baffin Island and the Torngat Mountains. Paul has published eight books (published by Rocky Mountain Books) including four coffee table style books of photography: Summits & Starlight: the Canadian Rockies (2013), The Canadian Rockies: Rediscovered (2017), Aloft: Canadian Rockies Aerial Photography and Spirits in the Sky: Northern Lights Photography (2021). Paul lives in Banff, Alberta, with his wife, writer Meghan J. Ward, and their two daughters. Paul's Website: https://www.zizka.ca Cryophilia Project: https://www.zizka.ca/cryophilia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Heinerth is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. She is a veteran of over thirty years of filming, photography, and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and is a Fellow of the International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame. In recognition of her lifetime achievement, Jill was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration from the RCGS and the William Beebe Award from the Explorers Club. Watch the trailer for Jill's new film: www.DivingIntoTheDarkness.com  The world premiere is at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 10! Jill's Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue Stanfield is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Take It Outside, an elevated lifestyle apparel company in 2012. Sue is passionate about adventure, nature, and growth and believes that getting outside is a gift to the mind, body, and soul. She currently lives in Nova Scotia with her husband, two children, and two puppies. When she is not elevating life’s adventures through authentic experiences or helping customers find items they love, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and travel. Take It Outside Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Christie is an advocate for people, our planet and animals with over a decade of experience in the radio broadcast industry. In 2021, Sarah combined her love of meeting new people and broadcasting background and created the eco-conscious interview series, Earth Care. Earth Care is a short form interview series that is 100% for the environment. The name is an extension of “self-care” because ultimately we can’t live a healthy life without a healthy planet. All interviews are bite-sized and feature new climate experts with their take on how we can save the planet. In 2023, Sarah launched the #FansChooseToReuse pledge! This free pledge encourages concert attendees to do their part in reducing plastic pollution by bringing a reusable water bottle to live music events. Sarah’s mission with Earth Care is to communicate approachable and accessible climate action steps for everyone! The Fans Choose To Reuse pledge is a community of music fans taking climate action by reducing plastic bottle pollution one concert at a time. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to live music events to eliminate the need for buying a single-use plastic bottle. (If the venue allows reusable water bottles) There is also a free pledge available online for music fans to take and join the growing community of fans choosing to reuse. Pledge participants are also encouraged to show their reusable water bottle in action at concerts via social media and include the hashtag #FansChooseToReuse to help spread the word! Pledge link: https://www.earthcareshow.com/fanschoosetoreuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I never thought I would ever be a business owner. A scrappy kid from Newfoundland struggling through high school who thought her only skills were in the visual arts. Boy, was I wrong!” A multi-passionate and award-winning entrepreneur, Alicia Simms is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. She and her husband Tyson are also the co-producers and hosts of Trailer Travels, a 13-episode TV show airing on Eastlink Community TV in May 2023.  Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Alicia moved to Truro, Nova Scotia, in 2014 and fell in love with her local community. An award-winning tattooer of 15.5 years, Alicia opened her first business, Rolling Sea Tattooery, in the heart of downtown Truro.  In 2017, inspired by her love for her new home and a sense of pride, community, and authenticity she had never felt elsewhere, Alicia launched Truro Buzz. What began as a passion project quickly became a full-scale advertising and media company that forever changed Alicia’s life. Over the last few years, Alicia has grown Truro Buzz from social media platforms only to a website, weekly newsletter, event coverage, product development, and social media training for small businesses.  Alicia launched her third business, Secret Nova Scotia, a one-stop destination to discover the North Shore of Nova Scotia and a sister company to Truro Buzz in 2020. This seasonal tour company promises an opportunity for guests to discover hidden experiences and culinary treasures only the locals know about. Most recently, Alicia and her husband started a production company and produced a show for Eastlink Community TV, which they also host called “Trailer Travels.” The couple travels around Nova Scotia in their Airstream trailer, affectionately named ‘The Clutterbug,’ exploring communities and meeting the people there. Alicia’s passions are food, fun, and fashion. Facebook analytics told her that her number one hobby is eating! She lives in Colchester County and is about to embark on their greatest adventure - downsizing their life in a 2400 square foot house into their 184 square foot trailer with Meloo. You can find them road-tripping around Nova Scotia to discover new gems in Canada’s Ocean Playground. Sign up for Alicia's Newsletter @ aliciaetattoo.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard is the Founder of 10Adventures, a travel startup that provides affordable, personalized and private travel vacations, with a focus on active and adventure travel.  He gets the most joy knowing that he’s helping people to create the experiences that end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime. He has spent his career in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups, though he’s happiest exploring the world with his wife and 3 children. 10Adventures Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Kourounis is a renowned global adventurer, storm chaser, explorer and television presenter. Based in Toronto, his efforts to document nature's worst weather conditions have taken him all over the globe, into places most normal people are fleeing from. Whether it's a tornado outbreak in Kansas, a monster hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, forest fires in British Columbia, or even an erupting volcano, he's usually in the middle of the action with his camera rolling. His efforts have been seen around the world on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, BBC-TV, CNN and of course, his own adventure TV program Angry Planet which has been broadcast in over 100 countries. George's Website George's Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning Travel/ Food Blogger, speaker, podcast host, and Influencer based out of Austin, Texas. Jeff most recently is proud to add travel documentarian to his list of adventures as he stars in “Never say Never with Jeff Jenkins.” A show that explores diverse cultures, locations and overcoming fears, backed by National Geographic. Jeff's Website Chubby Diaries Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Facebook Jeff's TikTok Jeff's Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In collaboration with Cycling Canada: I had the chance to interview Matisse Julien and Pier-Andre Côté, two young athletes from the Canadian National Team at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal is an event on the UCI WorldTour with the participation of the 18 WorldTeams composed of the greatest riders of the planet. With its ideal location on Mount Royal, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal circuit is a sure-fire guarantee of an extremely high calibre competition. An intimidating course, consisting of a demanding climb that forces an exceedingly difficult cadence, repeated several times—that’s what the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal has in store for the planet’s cycling elite. The downtown circuit will be a thrilling experience for the world’s greatest champions and thousands of fans from here and abroad. Please enjoy my live chat from downtown Montreal at Soboire.  Picture courtesy of Nigel Ellsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices