Ep002: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Black Adventurers & Leaders in the Outdoors

Welcome to "The Necessary Disruptor" featuring the Founder & CEO of Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp. Rue's journey is also one of resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to breaking down barriers and empowering Black communities to connect with nature.

[2:42] Rue, where did your love for nature and the outdoors come from? My love for the outdoors was instilled in me by my family, particularly my outdoorsman father and sharpshooter mother. Our ranch in Northern California served as our adventure playground and a gathering place for church and family. There, I learned the importance of both nature and community. In 2009, I created Outdoor Afro recognizing the lack of representation of black nature enthusiasts,

[6:28] What were some of the initial challenges you faced in building this nationwide Black outdoor  ...