Aug 7, 2023
Shelby Stanger is the host and creator of the hit podcast, Wild
Ideas Worth Living, an REI Co-op Studios production and the author
of the new book Will To Wild. Shelby started the Wild
Ideas Worth Living podcast on her own though and it became SO
popular and influential that REI purchased it in 2020. Like
her adventurous podcast guests, Shelby is a true badass and
trailblazer whose trails have led her to major wild outdoor
adventures, writing a book, large speaking engagements and even
most recently a Ted Talk.
Over the years, her work has appeared everywhere from Outside
Magazine to ESPN, and she has spoken to organizations all over the
world. Always chasing adventure herself, Shelby has surfed from
Canada to Costa Rica; sandboarded down desolate dunes in Cape Town;
paddled down a remote portion of the Amazon River; and interviewed
countless CEOs, athletes, activists, and thought leaders. She
regularly consults with highly motivated individuals and brands to
tell better stories and even launch their own podcasts and wild
ideas. As a matter of fact she helped me on several occasions when
I attended her no bullshit podcasting workshops back when there was
little to no support.
She is a genuine enthusiastic, joyful, curious fun, stoked, and
insightful human! And even more so in person. All of that
energy is infectious. After following her and interacting with her
virtually for like 10 years when I finally met her in person, it
was hard to just stick to one avenue. I mean she is my favorite
host of my favorite podcast and her new book has enriched my life
and motivated me in seriously profound ways! Her adventure roots
have grown into something really magnificent that is branching out
in all sorts of exciting new directions . I felt like there was so
much to explore in such a short amount of time and I wanted to go
in so many places! So …I just let us free flow, we had a fun
nonstructured expression session and I think we took the most
beautiful scenic route in conversation. We had a blast…Enjoy our
talk on the wild side!
To learn more about all things Shelby I really encourage you to
visit www.shelbystanger.com
Photo with Mic by Jianca Lazarus(Photo)/ Outside Magazine
Photo with surfboard by Sarah Lee