S12 - Episode #04 - Lestarya (Fridie Outdoors)

Lestarya, @fridieoutdoors

💡 Courage, Comfort & Connection: Building Fridie Outdoors with Lestarya 🌲📱

In this inspiring episode of Hikes & Mics, we’re joined by Lestarya, founder of Fridie Outdoors—a groundbreaking app designed to make camping and outdoor skills accessible anytime, anywhere—even offline. What began as a way to heal after loss during her first hike in the Bay Area has evolved into a movement redefining how people connect with nature.

Lestarya opens up about leaving her tech career to build a platform that empowers others to explore confidently, the lessons learned from her first camping trip (spoiler: yoga mats aren’t sleeping pads!), and her mission to make the outdoors more inclusive, comfortable, and community-driven. We also talk about the meaning behind the name “Fridie,” her favorite Oregon camping spots, and the joy of helping others find freedom and belonging under the open sky.

🎙️ Tune in for a powerful conversation about courage, innovation, and creating space for everyone in the great outdoors.

Episode Links:
Fridie Outdoors Website
Fridie Outdoors on Instagram
Download Fridie Outdooors on iOS
Download Fridie Outdoors on Google Play Store

This episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeys

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic

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