1KHO 554: How to Start an Adventure Club (and Change Your Family’s Life) | Beth Barth, Girls Adventure Club

Summary

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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Episode: 1KHO 554: How to Start an Adventure Club (and Change Your Family’s Life)
Host: Jenny Urch
Guest: Beth Barth, Founder of Girls Adventure Club
Date: August 21, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the transformative power of adventure, exploring how families—especially mothers and daughters—can reclaim childhood through intentional time outside. Host Jenny Urch talks with Beth Barth, founder of the Girls Adventure Club, about fostering a culture of outdoor adventure, building community, overcoming obstacles to participation, and how to set up your own adventure club. The conversation is filled with practical ideas, honest insights about community building, and inspiration for parents to “just go.”

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Key Discussion Points

1. Beth’s Adventurous Background

• Study Abroad and Solo Travel

  • Beth shares how her spirit of adventure began at 19, when she studied abroad in Australia with a layover in Fiji.

    “I ended up in Fiji by myself in a hostel under a banana tree listening to a local band play Hotel California…these people—wow, the world is big and there’s so many cool things to do.” (Beth, 04:06)

• Backpacking with Her Husband

  • She and her now-husband Justin pushed against traditional expectations, saving up and traveling the world with limited plans.

    “We had the first two weeks booked and then the rest we just figured out as we went.” (Beth, 09:37)

• Lessons Learned from Travel

  • Trust, flexibility, and learning to take life “one step at a time” are themes she carries into motherhood and the Girls Adventure Club.

    "You really just have to trust in the world and in yourself and really you just have to know the next step. You don’t have to know how to get out of the forest, you just have to know what’s the next thing." (Beth, 06:06)

2. Birth of the Girls Adventure Club

• Origin of the Idea

  • Beth wanted more meaningful experiences for her daughters as friendships became more important in tweendom, especially after community disruption during COVID.

    “The idea just hit me like a ton of bricks. The Girls Adventure Club.” (Beth, 16:23)

  • Her background in women’s health and value of sisterhood influenced her focus on girls and mothers.

    “I’ve always…had a special spot in my heart for women and girls, and for supporting them and uplifting them.” (Beth, 16:33)

• Practical Beginnings

  • Beth started with outreach to her local homeschool community, emphasizing the need for both her kids and herself to get outside and connect.

    “If you love adventuring too, come with us. And so it’s really just turned into a really cool thing.” (Beth, 17:03)

3. Unique Club Structure and Philosophy

• Mother–Daughter Core

  • Unlike many kids’ clubs, mothers fully participate.

    “The beautiful thing is the moms being involved. This is a mom and daughter group...you are having these shared experiences with your daughter and building bonds.” (Beth, 23:42)

• Importance of Consistency and Connection

  • Using small financial commitments and advance payment for events to boost consistent attendance and community-building.

    “Often when you have a financial investment, even if it’s a small one, it motivates you to get out and to show up. And once you make friends, that becomes the motivation.” (Beth, 24:42)

  • Recommendation: Sessions and advance payment help relationships form by bringing the same families together.

    "Now we just do the full year...you just pay it in advance for the whole year. So it is more of a financial investment now. But it is the same group and people are investing." (Beth, 27:56)

• Adventuring on Mondays

  • Unusual among homeschool groups, but Beth found Mondays work best, offering a fresh start to the week and avoiding other activity conflict.

    “Mondays are actually the greatest. I found it to be just the greatest jumpstart." (Beth, 30:18)

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Adventure Club Activities: Ideas & Inspiration

Beth lists dozens of activities, illustrating how accessible and varied adventure can be.

• Top Activities from the Club (31:10–34:31)
  • Intro to scuba diving
  • Outdoor/indoor rock climbing
  • Whitewater rafting (e.g., Banning State Park in MN)
  • Sea kayaking Apostle Islands, Lake Superior
  • Log rolling, hike sledding, waterfalling
  • Paint-by-numbers by a lake (combining art & nature)
  • Book clubs, adventure film fests, virtual Q&As with female adventurers
  • Projectiles class: axe/spear throwing
  • Aerial silks, trapeze, ski jumping
  • Connection days: casual hangout time post-adventure

“We’ve done paint-by-number after a hike by the lake...combines nature and art and it’s so peaceful.” (Beth, 22:17)

• Travel Range

  • Members typically drive up to an hour for unique activities.

• Big vs. Small Adventures

  “Adventure is what you need it to be. I always say, like, toe dips or big trips—they all count, they all matter.” (Beth, 41:41)

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Overcoming Challenges

• Getting People to Show Up

  • Initial attendance can be tough; a nominal fee helps and so does prepayment for a season.
  • Jenny shares feelings of rejection when leading previous groups that fizzled due to low turnout.

    “I have struggled...with leading groups because I feel like people choose you as an option and...I struggled with feeling rejected...” (Jenny, 25:14)

• Beth’s Advice

  • Don’t cancel even with lots of last-minute dropouts; "go anyway." These sometimes turn into the most meaningful days, especially in tough weather.

    “Don’t cancel the day. Go. Still go. Because oftentimes those are the most beautiful days.” (Beth, 52:54) "Even if you go and you're the only one there, you are still there with your children...as the kids get older, the time shrinks...take it when you can." (Beth, 53:24)

• Ego and Letting Go

  • Beth admits to initially taking no-shows personally but realized it's not about her.

    “I just keep telling myself, it's not you, it's not you, it's not you, until I believe it.” (Beth, 54:49)

    • Focus on your “why”: Make memories with your children; the rest is bonus.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Trust & Adventure:

  "You just have to know the next step. You don’t have to know how to get out of the forest, you just have to know what’s the next thing." (Beth, 06:06)

• On Shared Experience:

  “The beautiful thing is the moms being involved. Hop in and, you know, get in the water, jump off the dock, go whitewater rafting. You are having these shared experiences with your daughter and building bonds.” (Beth, 23:42)

• On Growth Through Discomfort:

  "It’s scary to go out. It’s uncomfortable to go out and meet a new group of people...the hardest part is showing up." (Beth, 24:38)

• On Simplicity:

  "It doesn’t have to be complicated. There’s so many simple adventures that are really amazing, like full moon hikes and just hiking and doing an orienteering class." (Beth, 55:54)

• Beth’s Motto:

  “Just go. The hardest part is just getting out of the house. So say yes.” (Beth, 57:46)

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Practical Advice: Starting Your Own Adventure Club

Beth’s System in a Nutshell:

• Frequency: Once a month “big” adventure, plus monthly “connection” days
• Commitment: Advance, seasonal payment helps build consistency
• Mom-Child Participation: Builds bonds, role models adventurous spirit
• Keep Activities Affordable: Utilize free/natural resources and local programs
• List Ideas Ahead: Start with a list of 9 core adventures for the year

“If you just sit down and get your list…if you're just going to do a once-a-month meetup...you really only need like nine activities.” (Beth, 39:55)

Leadership Guide:
Beth is preparing a downloadable guide at thegirlsadventureclub.com to help others start local clubs, with practical tips, activity lists, and group structure ideas.

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Adventure Club’s Community Ethos

• Support for Moms:
  Mom’s nights out—beyond wine culture—e.g., meditation in a salt cave, bungee workouts, and creative classes, focusing on real bonding and self-discovery.

  “Nothing bonds you faster than just…being and looking as silly as you are.” (Beth, 49:14)

• Inclusivity:
  Adventure is accessible and adjustable for all ages; even little ventures (“toe dips”) count.

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Notable Upcoming Events & Resources

• Adventure Trips (2026):
  • Guatemala (January)
  • Belugas, Polar Bears & Northern Lights in Churchill, Canada (August)
• Monthly & Annual Local Adventure Options
• Leadership Guide (Coming soon): Resources for starting your own club.

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Beth’s Favorite Outdoor Childhood Memory

“We had this big wooded area next to our house and we would go out there for hours...make forts and just adventure through the woods. There was a lot of freedom.” (Beth, 56:11)

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Final Takeaways

• Committing to adventure means stepping out of your comfort zone as a family and as a community leader.
• Even if others don’t show up, you are modeling adaptability and resilience for your children.
• Invest effort and intention; “just go”—the rewards for your family and your local community will stretch far beyond the activity itself.

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How to Connect/Start Your Own Adventure Club

• Visit: thegirlsadventureclub.com
• Explore leadership resources, upcoming trips, and ideas for local meetups.
• Remember Beth’s advice: Commit, show up, and don’t sweat imperfection—adventure is in the doing!

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In Beth’s words:

“Just go. The hardest part is just getting out of the house. So say yes.” (57:46)

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Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is Jenny Urch. I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. And this is a really, really cool episode because there's a woman on today that we met in person. I was at a speaking event and you came up, and I think I was waiting to get, you know, a taxi or whatever back to where I needed to go. So we had all this time to talk and found out that you're doing this really cool thing called the Girls Adventure Club, and then we decided to do a podcast episode. So. Beth Barth. I love that name.

[A]

Yes. Beth Barth. Hello. Hi.

[B]

Girls Adventure Club. Welcome.

[A]

Thank you so much for having me on. I am absolutely delighted to be here to share the spirit of adventure. And I was so rejuvenated and uplifted after hearing you speak. I was kind of wondering if it was going to be geared more towards younger kids. And I have, you know, teens and early teens now, and, oh, my gosh, it just spoke to me so deeply. So thank you also for sharing your message, and that was a really cool event.

[B]

And when you live in a certain state, you don't really know how the other states operate. But in your state, which I can't even totally remember where I was, Minnesota, that's okay. Is it called Minnetonka?

[A]

Yeah, Minnetonka.

[B]

Oh, okay. I knew. All right. If I. Yeah, that was what I was thinking. Okay. So in your state, they have this program through the schools where they invest in parent education. And so what happened was is this certain school put on an event. It was an evening event, parent education, and it was through the schools, but they invited anyone. And so people came from different parts of the state, couple hours away, homeschool, public school, private school, and some people used it for their continuing education. And lots of friend groups came, and it was really, I thought, a really nice thing to do for the community.

[A]

Yeah, absolutely. It is really a great program that they have and that they have it in all. In so many communities as well. I know we use it when My kids were little and it's really wonderful.

[B]

Yeah, parent education is so helpful. So I just thought that was a really cool thing. They don't have that here in Michigan. And I loved everyone I met. It was like just a warm crowd, a wonderful crowd. And so then we connected and you started telling me about. And I actually think it was your friend that was with you that was like, really? You know how sometimes you've got a friend that's like, tell them what you do. Like, come on, Beth, you know.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

She's like, well, why don't you tell her? And then she's like, but any you do this. So you started this thing called the Girls Adventure Club. And then you also have something new that's up and coming, which is helping families do world schooling trips. But can you tell us what was your impetus for starting this Girls Adventure Club?

[A]

Absolutely. So. So it really. I guess if I rewind to the very beginning. I've always had a spirit of adventure in me. And you know, I studied abroad when I was 19 and it got the travel bug. And then fast forward to. Well, I went on a couple around the world trips.

[B]

Okay, don't fast forward, don't fast forward. Rewind, rewind. Because I've not done any of this. So I would love to know about this. Start with the studying abroad and then around the world trips. This is incredible. Beth.

[A]

Yeah. When I was 19, I went to. I originally wanted to go to Norway and for whatever reason that wasn't available. So Australia came up. So I said yes. And then they said, okay, well you're gonna have a layover in Fiji. And I know this sounds silly, but I said, what's Fiji?

[B]

Well, that's where they do Survivor. So my whole family wants to go to Fiji, but it is like $2800 for a flight or something. Oh yeah, and there's seven of us.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So if you could get a world schooling trip to Fiji and get us a little bit of a discount. And we're going to join in, work on that.

[A]

Because my daughter wants to go to Fiji because she really likes Fiji water. Sometimes we've gotten stuck at the airport and that's the only option purchase. So yeah. So I ended up in Fiji by myself in a hostel under a banana tree listening to a local band play Hotel California. And then I saw a guy with a T shirt on that said I was cage diving with sharks, with great white sharks. And I went, oh my gosh, these people. This is. Wow, the world is big and there's so many Cool things to do. And so it was just, you know, very heart opening and expansive experience. And I look back at some of the things I did and I thought, wow, I must have had an angel on my shoulder because I would just be beside myself if my kids did this. But yeah, I'd hop on a boat at spring, during spring break and go down to Tasmania and the, the boat was just a bobbin in the Tasman Sea and I'd roll around in my bunk and okay, we'll be there soon. Not even a thought of, oh, what if this boat tips over and sinks and whatever and met some great people on the boat. We rented a car, we traveled around the island and it was safe and wonderful and a beautiful experience. So yeah, I said I'm going to come back and finish college and then after that I'm going to go travel around the world.

[B]

So one of the things you're learning, and this is something that is important to learn, is how to sort of take life as it comes.

[A]

Yes. And that you will be okay. You know, you will be held and there are so many helpers in the world and for the most part people are really good, they will help you and they want to have these good experiences with you as well.

[B]

Yeah. So you have this sort of baseline trust that even if I don't have it all mapped out.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

If I go adventure, there are going to be relationships that I build, there are going to be experiences that I have that are completely unique. There are going to be things that happen that I could never anticipate and that would be life changing.

[A]

Yeah. And it absolutely is because it really, you really just have to trust in the world and in yourself and really you just have to know the next step. You don't have to know how to get out of the forest, you just have to know what's the next thing that we, that we do. Wow.

[B]

Okay, so this is the foundation then you have this wonderful experience at 19 years old which when you have kids you're like, when you are a kid, you're like 19, super old. You know, I felt like at 15, at 15 I felt like I could go live my own life. I'm good. You know, if it were legal, I'm fine. You know, 19 for sure. You know, you feel, but when you have your own kids, like our oldest is 17 and he had a friend come stay with him a couple weeks ago and, and he flew in. This friend, you know, flies in from another state and the whole conversation was like, is our 17 year old going to go pick him up from the airport and then is he going to go take him and drop him off? And I'm like, it's kind of tricky. Like there's always different ways you can go and there's different terminals. And he was like determined. Like, I'm, I'm going to go get my friend. Like, I don't need you because he's 17. Right. Like when you're 17, you feel like I'm, I'm an adult basically, you know, so. But when you're the parent, you're like they're 19 and in Fiji under a cabana, you know, like you feel with.

[A]

No cell phone, you know? Yeah.

[B]

You kind of like they're too young to do. But this lays the foundation for you. And so you knew that after college you're going to do some more trekking around the world. What did you decide to do?

[A]

Yeah, well, in the meantime, I met my now husband.

[B]

What's his name?

[A]

Justin.

[B]

Justin Barth. So when you say your names, do you say Beth and Justin Barth or Justin and Beth Barth?

[A]

Justin and no, Beth and Justin.

[B]

Yeah. To kind of break it up a little bit.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

At what point did you learn his last name? Oh, like was it, was it right off the bat?

[A]

It was shortly after we met. Uh huh.

[B]

Did you have concerns?

[A]

Yeah, I was convinced. I'm like, this isn't the guy for me because the name, like, it just doesn't necessarily come off the tongue. So. Well, Beth Barth.

[B]

But it also is like very memorable.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like no one's gonna forget you.

[A]

Yeah, sure. And my full name's Elizabeth.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[A]

But I don't, I don't go by that, so. Oh, you kind of have a lot.

[B]

Of options because Elizabeth has like Lizzy.

[A]

Yeah, there are a lot. Yeah.

[B]

Okay. All right. So anyway, so Beth and Justin birth.

[A]

Yep. So I proceeded to tell him this is my plan after college and he said, you're crazy. That's not possible. I'm not going. Wait.

[B]

This reminds me of my own marriage.

[A]

Oh.

[B]

I feel like there's always one or the other, like we're going to do this. And then they're like, nope's not going to work out.

[A]

Yeah, I've heard no a lot. And I guess I just push through it, you know, when you feel it in your heart.

[B]

I've learned to say, don't say no right away.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

That's how I approach almost every conversation. I know you're going to want to say no right away, but can you hold on to it and just hear me out.

[A]

That's right. You gave me seven days of PTO that you can get off for work, but I'm going to ask for 12. And you stretch it a little. Right.

[B]

Can you find five more?

[A]

So, yeah, he. He just had never heard of anybody doing that and he didn't know how that was possible. And mind you, when we met, he said he loved to travel. So I thought, oh my gosh, this is. This is amazing. Perfect. We just had a little different idea of what travel meant, I think, which is fine.

[B]

So, yeah, I love road trips to the next state over. Like, no, no, I want to go around the world.

[A]

Yeah, yeah. So he was looking to get out of our college town and move to another state. And I said, just stay for one more year while I finish college and then we'll take off. And so after some conversations, I convinced him to go. And we booked the first. I think we had the first two weeks booked and then the rest we just figured out as we went. And we got up to a lot of fun adventures and. And we were. I mean, I think I almost threw up before we left. I was so nervous because while you finish college, you're supposed to be getting a job and then know we. We weren't following like the traditional trajectory. And that's hard sometimes to go swim up river and.

[B]

Yeah, people question you.

[A]

Yeah, they do. And especially because they hadn't heard anybody doing this. So the big thing was, it's not safe. You're not going to be safe, and I'm worried about you. So we did start in Europe and we kind of started where we had a little bit more comfort, you know, instead of just hopping into countries who are sort of opposite and still developing and that sort of thing, where there was more of a language barrier. And funny, when we look back, those were. It was actually the trickiest place to travel was Europe. And it kind of felt the hardest. Yeah. And it did take. It took probably four to five months before we really. It turned into a lifestyle. It turned into full alignment and sort of full trust of like, this is like really. It made me feel really alive and just really like we. I just felt like I was going where I was led by sort of a higher power, if you will. So that was really neat. And so ever since then, I've been trying to figure out, okay, how can I bring that feeling back? Because you do need money to live. So we can't just live off our savings. But we did actually go on another around the world trip before Having kids, because, you know, once you get the travel bug, it just kind of expands. It doesn't go away. And I said, I have to do it one more time. And again, he was like, oh, but now we have a house and a dog, and this is. How are we going to do this? And I said, well, here's. I have a plan. I don't have all the answers, but I do know the next step. And I said, I really. I need to do this before having kids. And he's a few years older than me, and so he was like, oh, boy, I really want kids. Let's. Okay, let's go.

[B]

It's so interesting that you only had two weeks planned and then ended up doing four to five months. That's pretty exceptional. That requires a lot of different skill sets, so interesting. Why was Europe the hardest?

[A]

Oh, maybe it felt the hardest, too, because it was the first place we went to, so we were still getting our feet underneath of us.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

The budget accommodations there were trickier. So it was maybe the ones that we found. Of course, this was before, like, Internet. I mean, there were some Internet cafes, but we were using travel books to find all of our information.

[B]

Life has changed so rapidly. Rapidly.

[A]

It really has.

[B]

So, like, can I even believe I went to an Internet cafe?

[A]

Oh, yeah. And we traveled without phones. Like, we just, you know, we're off grid for so long. So I think just the budget accommodations weren't suited for what we were looking for. They were just not as nice. And we got to other countries, and they had really nice hostels, you know, that were. I think a lot of people can think of hostels as, oh, it's a party central zone. And some are. But a lot are just really, really nice places to stay for a budget price. That have a kitchen, huh? Yeah.

[B]

I don't know anything about it. So interesting. Gosh, you must have learned so much. Okay, so this whole story is taking us to the fact that now you are a mother and you still want to prioritize adventure. And so when we were talking about the fact that you did this, girls adventure club, it's getting kids outside. It's helping with connection. It's helping with all of the things that you learn when you adventure, like courage, things like that competency. And then it makes sense then why you plan international trips as well.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So that makes a lot of sense now.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah.

[B]

What kind of person does that? You know, what kind of person takes a group of people to Guatemala, you know, or whatever? And I was like, oh, you're the type of person to do it. So can you talk about then when the idea for the girls adventure club was birthed?

[A]

Yes. So, yeah, back to when my kids were little, I did the. The early childhood family education and I found out about nature centers and I was just learning alongside with my kids and trying to. I had started staying home with them and that wasn't part of the plan because everyone around me sent their kids to daycare. And then I had my oldest and I said, oh my gosh, this isn't going to work for me. So, yeah, I'm just trying to figure out what do we do with our day. And going to the nature center felt like a big adventure with my baby and my toddler and heading out to the woods. And so fast forward a few years. My husband had to travel for work. And I am self proclaimed scaredy ca. Scared of my own shadow.

[B]

And that one. That's why. That's kind of wild.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Because you also traveled by yourself. So isn't that interesting? Just in different environments.

[A]

Yeah. And I wasn't necessarily a scaredy cat when I was 19. I think it has something to do with maybe motherhood and just feeling responsible for.

[B]

Yeah, that makes sense.

[A]

And. And maybe just being out of that deep adventure for a period of time too. Yeah. And my comfort zone shrunk.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. Interesting.

[A]

Yeah. So I'd lay in bed and I'm just, I don't know, scared to be home alone in the house with the two kids by myself. And I thought, you know, there's so many things I want to see in our state. Let's go do that. And so he'd leave town and then we'd go camping and we explored so many places and wow.

[B]

Okay, so you're. You're anxious at home.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But you're like, I'm going to go do stuff.

[A]

Yeah, I'll be anxious in the tent. Yeah.

[B]

That's remarkable.

[A]

Yeah. So we went and just took advantage of the time. My husband's not really a huge camper and so it worked out to do this. So we had a lot of fun doing that. And then fast forward, the kids are getting older and friendships are becoming very important to them. And Covid happens as well. And so our homeschool groups, the dynamic shifted and things, you know, everything shifted during that time. And we kind of found ourselves back at ground zero going, okay, we have to rebuild community right now. And I was standing in front of my computer going, okay, what, what can I do? What are we gonna do? And the idea just Hit me like a ton of bricks. The Girls Adventure Club. And at the time, my girls had mostly friends that were boys in the neighborhood and which was fine. And so this was the original reason I thought, you know, I bet especially as they're moving into their teens, they'll enjoy some friendships with girls and kind of the idea behind, like, having a sisterhood, just because I know how much I have leaned on other women to uplift me in my motherhood journey and just journey as a woman. So I thought that would be really nice for them. And so that's how the idea was born. I've always had, I think, a special spot in my heart for women and girls and for supporting them and uplifting them. And when I was in nursing, I did Mom Baby. I always did stuff with women's health. So I kind of think it kind of rips from there too. So. So, yeah, that's how the idea was born. And I think it was four to six weeks later we had our first meetup. I just went and came up with the ideas and put it out to the homeschool community and said, I need to get outside and adventure with my kids. They're not coming as willingly as they used to when they were younger.

[B]

Yep.

[A]

So we need people. And if you love adventuring too, come with us. And so it's really just turned into a really. A really cool thing.

[B]

And that is a really important piece of the puzzle. And you may not know to expect it, but when they do hit certain ages, it is harder to get off screens, to get outside, to leave the indoors. And friends are the top motivator. Yeah, friends are going to be there. Everybody's willing to go. If friends are not going to be there, it's a little bit more of a struggle. So I would imagine that you put this out and there was a lot of response because everyone is looking for real life friendships and adventure. And so to have something up like that is such a gift for your community. So one of the things that you do and people can check it out at the girls adventure club.com, which is incredible that that website was available. So you've got the girls adventure club.com people can come and see what you've done. One of the hardest parts about parenting today is the constant wondering. Are they safe? Did they make it? Do they need me? That quiet worry can creep into everything. And while we want to give our kids more freedom, we also want the peace of mind that comes with knowing they're okay. That is why love Cosmo. Cosmo makes a kid smartwatch called the Junior Track and their newest model, the Junior Track 5 has real time GPS tracking, messaging, calling and even step counts all packed into one simple, safe device. It gives your kids a taste of independence while giving you the confidence to say go ahead, you've got this. What makes it so different? You stay in the driver's seat, there's no Internet, no social media, and every contact must be parent approved. It's thoughtful tech that helps parents relax and kids thrive, especially when they're out exploring, playing and growing up in the real world. Right now, Cosmo is running an amazing back to school deal plus free shipping and a risk free 30 day guarantee. Head to Cosmo Together.com 1kho to grab one today. That's Cosmo Together.com 1k ho as the summer winds down, I'm feeling that bittersweet shift, saying goodbye to lazy days and and getting back into the rhythm of a routine. And you know what? That change inspires me to refresh our space so it reflects our style and makes daily life feel just a little bit smoother. If you're in the same boat, Wayfair is the perfect place to kick off your back to school and fall season prep. Wayfair has everything we need to get our home organized and ready for the season ahead. Inside and outside. Two of our girls needed new beds, so that's where we started. And I can't believe how much they've made bedtime easier. From cozy bedding and linens to storage solutions for every room to playground sets, they have us covered. Plus, their huge selection of outdoor items makes it easy to find just what we need to transition smoothly into fall. Whether you're refreshing your workspace with a new desk or making weeknight dinners a breeze with quality cookware, Wayfair has it all. And with free fast and hassle free delivery, even on big stuff like sofas and dining tables, there's no better time to shop, get organized, refreshed and back into routine. For way less, head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com Wayfair Every style, every home. I love getting our kids outside. The sun, the dirt, the fresh air, but also sometimes the sneezing and the watery eyes that used to be our reality. Most falls and springs using allergy medications and lots of tissues. Then I found Earthly. They have herbal remedies for everything with pure real ingredients. Nothing weird, nothing synthetic. I was out there living this Beautiful natural life, but we were also taking some unnatural stuff to survive it. Now that's no more. Our cabinet is full of tinctures that support our out in nature life. Even my husband's on board, probably because they're so affordable. My favorite tincture is sinus saver. From September 10th to the 15th, Earthly is having their huge $6 tincture sale. It's a perfect time to stock up, try something new or toss out some of those guilt causing things in your medicine cabinet. And if you don't love what you get, they will refund you. Honestly, you have absolutely nothing to lose. Well, except your pharmacy reward points. Use the code 1000 hours to get 10 off your next purchase at earthly.com that's earth with an L E Y dot com. Earth L E-Y dot com and you are going to have a guide, is that right?

[A]

Yes. A leadership guide.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. So different resources there. So people can join in with yours. They can join in. If they're in Minnetonka area, they can join in. You have an online sisterhood, they can join in with these international trips. So what's coming up? Guatemala is coming up in 2026. A Northern Lights expedition in Churchill, Canada is coming up in 2026. Some of your past trips, Lake Superior. That's really cool. Moab. I mean you've done all of these past trips too. So this is something that locally we can join in. You can join in in a larger geographic area. Yeah, well, yeah, come on a group trip. And also you encourage people to try it on their own as well.

[A]

Absolutely, yeah.

[B]

To do one in their area.

[A]

Yes. And the ideas are as I build the blog, I'm going to put these ideas that I found in our local community to do and they're, they're so plentiful and they just keep coming and thing I've really tried to do with the girls Adventure club is to keep it budget minded because adventures adventuring can get expensive very quickly. So that's one thing. A lot of our activities are free or even if you work with your local. Like we've got a lot of nature centers around here and they provide programs for even like five to ten dollars a person and they're really great and it gets you out doing things. So there's a lot of ideas that you can just pull together on your own too. Like we've done paint by number after a hike by the lake and that it just combines like the nature and the art and it's so peaceful. So then you have some Mindfulness there and you're working on mindset. And we also have connection days because a lot of times the girls say, like, we love the adventures, but we just want time to hang out too, which we always provide after the adventure. So it turns into a whole day meetup. You go do the adventure. And then we always like to provide time afterwards for the connection piece and the hangout, because that is where the, the friendships are forged and solidified and carried on.

[B]

You had, on the website, you had some of the girls feedback. You know, they would say things like, this was the best day ever. But one of the ones that really stuck out to me that I never ever would have considered that I think is such a gift is when the child says, mom, I didn't know you could do that.

[A]

Oh, yes, that is the beautiful thing. Oh, the beautiful thing is the moms being involved. This is a mom and daughter group. So yeah, hop in and you know, get in the water, jump off the dock, go white water rafting. And that is, that's the beautiful part is that you are having these shared experiences with your daughter and building bonds through those shared experiences.

[B]

Yeah, what a thing. You know, the child will never forget that to see their mom in a different environment. How long has it been going at this point?

[A]

So this will be. I started in December of 21, so four years in December. So we're coming up on our fifth year of being together. And the group has shifted over the years and the structure of it has shifted as well. And I feel like we have a really good system now.

[B]

What would you say is challenging about it?

[A]

I would say in the beginning it's challenging getting people to come out.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

You know, it's scary to go out. It's uncomfortable to go out and meet a new group of people. And it's just, it's just a lot easier to stay home. And so I, I would say the hardest part is showing up. And that's why I, when I first did this and as we do it now too, that's why we do activities that are, are paid for. Because often when you have a financial investment, even if it's a small one, it motivates you to get out and, and to, to show up. And then once you, and once you make friends, then that becomes the motivation.

[B]

That's actually really interesting because I've talked about this a couple times. I think I always wonder how much Beth, like, people are like, she's so repetitive and I don't really know, but I have struggled in the past with Leading groups.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Because I feel like people choose you as an option and they don't necessarily view you as like a mother with your own kids who's also trying to figure things out and trying to juggle your own family. And you hope people are going to show up. Right. And so we had just experiences over the years where families were supposed to show up and they didn't. And I understand that things come up. So that's just life. But then I do think that some of the times it was just like, oh, well, we don't really feel like it today. And I struggled with feeling rejected. I was like, what is wrong with me? But I really did like to the point where I don't do it too much anymore. I don't have things up because I'm like, well, I feel rejected. And then, you know, the kids would maybe be upset because they expected that so. And so is coming. Then last minute they didn't come.

[A]

Absolutely.

[B]

So we did all three things. And what an interesting thing that if you add a little bit of a financial component that might change that experience, then I never would have considered that.

[A]

Yeah, I had the same experience as you. I. Before I started the Girls Adventure Club, I started the Wild Ones homeschool group. We had a hundred people, 100 families in the group in our Facebook page. And I would set up events, they were free and nobody would come. There would be at least 10 people signed up. And I think the hardest thing too is the kids are heartbroken. Yes.

[B]

It's both the struggle, you just feel like dejected and it's just an emotional drain. And then you're also having to console your kids. That is so interesting. A hundred families and no one comes. But when you attach a little bit of a fee to it, like you got to get into the nature center or we're doing this program. Materials cost. I never tried that. That's so interesting.

[A]

Yeah. And I would even do sessions. So it would be a six week session and then so you pay in advance for all six weeks and that would help with consistency of the group so that we're seeing the same people over and over. Because you need to see the same people over and over to build those relationships. So I found that helps too. And now, now we just do the full year. So now instead of meeting weekly, I have one adventure a month, one connect day a month, which often turns into some sort of adventure. And then we also have a couple days of the month where are. They're just blank. And so if anybody else wants to, you Know, put up a hike or a different activity. They can.

[B]

Yeah. Because your friends, your friends now. Yeah.

[A]

Right. You have some flexibility in the schedule or it's just downtime and you can go out with your own kids that day or do whatever and then you just, you pay it in advance for the whole year. So it is more of a financial investment now. But it is nice because it is the same group and yeah, people are investing.

[B]

Yeah, you're investing in something that's really worthwhile, too. I, you know, it's an interesting thing because nature, a lot of times is free, but if you really want to have that vibrant community, I think that's something that's worthwhile to invest in for sure. So thank you. Thank you for sharing how you've made it work and the changes that you've made along the way. One of the things you talked about, which I was surprised, is that, do you sometimes do Mondays?

[A]

We always do Mondays.

[B]

That was surprising to me. Like, for homeschoolers, you feel like you either do Thursday or Friday.

[A]

Yes, yes. That was the problem I was running into is then I was in competition with a lot of these more structured academic activities. And I don't know for sure, but I think as the kids get older, academia becomes a lot more. It takes priority over going outside or adventuring or doing this. And that Mondays, historically, especially when the kids were younger, felt a little more difficult. We were transitioning from the weekend, from family time. And I find myself on Monday going, okay, what's going on? Why is today feeling hard? But of course, lo and behold, you take them outside, add water or, you know, add some sunshine and it flips the script around. So it felt like a really good day, that we weren't necessarily being productive at home. We weren't finding success at home. And I said, well, let's. This is a great day to meet up. And then we're not going to have to be in competition with the other co ops and activities that typically go on the other days of the week. And so far it's worked really great. And I've heard other moms say that too. They say, gosh, yeah, Mondays are a really great day for us to get out.

[B]

Yeah, it is super interesting because you feel like, I don't know any other groups that meet on Mondays. Not one. I've never considered it. I would never consider it. Oh, let's do Mondays. But Mondays carry a lot of pressure because you feel like you need to jump back into the week and like, get a good start. And if you Don't. Then you're like, oh, the whole rest of the week crumbles. But it's not a good day to have a good start because you're coming off of the weekend.

[A]

Yeah. So it's actually the greatest. I found it to be just the greatest jumpstart. It lifts our spirits. It fills our buckets. And then come Tuesday, it's like, oh, let's get back into our projects that we're working on and. Because you kind of eased into the week.

[B]

Yeah. How interesting. I love that. What a practical idea. Okay, so talk to us then about some of the adventures that you do that are local.

[A]

Okay, I'm going to pull out my sheet here, because I always forget them, and there's been so many. So let's see. Okay, so here are some of the top meetups that we've done this year. One of the ones that got a huge response from the girls was Intro to Scuba Diving. And we were in a pool, and they ended up playing. Like, their instructor had underwater toys that, you know, you could throw, because if you sit at the bottom of the pool and you just sit there and breathe, it can kind of get to your head. Well, it gets to my head anyways. So, yeah, they were just so lit up. I mean, they were flying so high. I'm gonna go and get a job. I want to be a scuba diver. I want to go to all these places. So that's the really cool thing about these meetups, too, is, like, you know, my tagline is connect, inspire, explore. And this. They. You can see them being inspired through these meetups, which is really mean.

[B]

Well, that's an interesting one, too, because if you have that skill, that does open up a lot of adventure in the real world.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, I don't know how to scuba dive, but we've been to, like, we were recently. Gosh, where were we? We were in Florida. So when we travel from Michigan to Florida, we take i75. And when you cross into Florida, there is this spring. They call it the nation's best swimming hole. It's called Madison Blue Spring State Park. Pretty sure. And you can go to this swimming hole, and you can just swim around, and it's beautiful. Well, there. I mean, we looked at the map.

[A]

This is.

[B]

We've been there a bunch of times, but we looked on the map, and I was like, oh, there's another small spring on this map. We could walk over to it. And it said that it wasn't open for swimming. But we're like, well, we'll Just go look at it. And it was so interesting, Beth. It was like this hole that was not very big, and it took you down to caves so you could, oh, my gosh, scuba dive there. Like these underwater caves you do with a group. You know, we saw some groups there. You probably would go with a guide or something. You know, it definitely seems something that was like, I mean, some people would hate it, but you couldn't do it at all. It wouldn't even be an option unless you have that skill.

[A]

Yeah. Yes. That brings me to my another meetup idea. We have met with other. And, yeah, they've been other women adventures. And we had a book club and we read a book about cave diving. And then we met this woman who does cave diving. And so she came, we did a zoom call with her, and she talked to our group. And so that's another fun way to tie in even some academics with this adventure group, is to bring in some mentors. There was an opportunity at a library to meet Jen Loeb. She's from Iowa, and she climbed Mount Everest. Wow. Then we do adventure film fest. So you can just a DIY go to a library and put a collection of adventure films together. You know, little clips that you find on YouTube. And if you want that to be female focus, you can do that. And then we had some sand art that day to keep, you know, hands busy and whatever. And so stuff like that is fun too. But yeah. So other meetup ideas that we've done, we've done outdoor rock climbing, indoor rock climbing, whitewater rafting. We sea kayak to Lake Superior a couple times and have explored the caves and the Apostle Islands. Log rolling, waterfalling. So you take a tube to these gentle sloping waterfalls and ride down them. Hike, sledding. So you go out hiking, take your sled, and then you sled down the hills, but you hike up them. You do need to, you know, know how to steer because you are in the woods. So make sure you are feeling comfortable with your stopping skills. We've done a projectiles class, so ax throwing and spear throwing, aerial silks.

[B]

Okay. Wow, Beth.

[A]

Wow. Yeah.

[B]

You are so creative. This is incredible.

[A]

So many fun ideas. Yeah.

[B]

How far are people willing to travel?

[A]

I would say the farthest is probably about an hour, 45 minutes to an hour.

[B]

So all of that is within an hour radius. Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Wow. The Apostle Islands is on my list.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. It was phenomenal. And we found. I found a. A campground that is right on the beach and so you can sleep on the shores of Lake Superior. It's stunning. It is just so gorgeous. The hikes there are, the ones that we went on are short and beautiful. Just the high impact for lake, kind of low output or low, you know, you don't have to. It's not too hard to get to. So that was. That was really beautiful. Our tent zipper broke, actually, on that. That was our annual girls adventure club camping trip. And I had finagled the zipper and I said, okay, girls, just zip it from the top halfway down if you need to get out, but don't undo it all the way. I think it's not gonna. I think it'll be broken. So then I turn around and our. Our tent had become, you know, the center meeting point for all the girls, which was fine, but the zipper was done. It was gone. And I didn't find this till about 10 o' clock at night. And I'm going, okay, so do we just sleep with our tent door like our tent flap flapping in the window?

[B]

Bear Grylls, he says, adapt, improvise, overcome.

[A]

That's right. And I'm thinking, okay, the spiders. It's the spiders. I'm so scared. What if a snake comes in? And then there's bears. So there was a bear that a friend saw just as she was coming into the campground. And they walk on the beach there. And so we hopped in with a friend for the night because I thought, you know, that little. That little door, I'm sure we'll keep a bear out. But anyways. Yeah, so.

[B]

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[A]

Things we have coming up we're going to do trapeze this year. Ski jumping, wakeboarding and fly fishing.

[B]

Oh my goodness, I want to move to Minnetonka.

[A]

What?

[B]

I've never done any of these things. Fly fishing, wakeboarding. Haven't done it. What, what else?

[A]

Trapeze.

[B]

Haven't done it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Haven't done scuba, haven't done hike, sledding, skija. Nope. Never even been on skis except for cross country. It's been like 20 years. This is incredible. Gosh, I'm so inspired. Okay, tell us honestly, how hard is it to set it all up?

[A]

Well, my ideas just kind of keep coming and keep coming. So I'm going to share all these ideas in the leadership guide so that you can just pull from them there. And if you just sit down and get your list. Because really if you're just going to do a once a month meetup and then fill the other meetups, sort of just easier things to set up, you really only need like nine activities. Yeah.

[B]

Because you say, okay, you're meeting bi weekly. Everybody can find this on the website. You know, you say, look, we're shooting to meet at 10 o' clock on a Monday. You know, as long as you're there by 10:30. Gives a little bit of a flex, this bi weekly schedule. So one is an adventure and then the other one, like you said, it might be nothing or it might be one of those connection days. So you're looking for nine. I am impressed with you, Beth.

[A]

Cute. Thank you.

[B]

What you're leading the way with is reminding families that you have to put in the effort. Like if you want your kids to have these experiences and you want them to build these relationships and we're in a world that is overflowing with technology, then you might have to be the person that is setting up the scuba diving lesson and the indoor rock climbing and all of the other amazing things that you just said I have never done. I want to do trapeze.

[A]

Yes.

[B]

It also reminds you of how many cool things there are in the world.

[A]

There are so many cool things and I always worry I'm going to run out of ideas.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And then the kids get older and then all of a sudden a whole new world opens up. So you can really tailor this. I mean, if you have a group of girls, a girls adventure club for two year olds, you can do that. There are so many fun, adventurous things that feel very big and adventurous for 2 year olds and their parents. Because when my kids were two, little things felt very big.

[B]

Yeah, it's true.

[A]

Yeah. So sometimes going camping is the adventure and that's great. And so you just. Adventure is what you need it to be. So I always say like toe dips or big trips. They all count. They all matter. They're so important. Yeah.

[B]

Oh, say it again.

[A]

Yeah. Toe dips or big trips. Right. Because that's what you need to do is you just have to go. You just have to say yes and go. And if that is like, okay, I'm feeling really scared. But it's like instead of saying I can't do that, like whitewater rafting felt really scary to a lot of the people in our group, including myself. I was nervous to take my kids because I'm, you know, you always think of the worst.

[B]

Where did you go?

[A]

We went in Sandstone, Minnesota. It goes through Banning State park. But I always forget the name of the river for some reason. Yeah. And we were all nervous just because you think rapids and you, I mean. Yeah, you really can't help your child.

[B]

If you want to add to your nerves, you can go to the website, it's called americanwhitewater.org or dot com. And it will tell you every death that's happened.

[A]

Oh no.

[B]

America. On any white water rafting trip. And it's a really interesting website because. Because we were going to go whitewater rafting and I happened to stumble across it and then I was like, I really got drawn in. It was like till 2am and I was like, I probably shouldn't be reading this but it will tell you like every lake and where this place, this, where this. I mean it's pretty interesting because they'll have like the eyewitness account for each one. It will say like this person anyway. But a lot of them have to do with alcohol and they're actually are way less than you would ever expect.

[A]

Yeah, I think it really is safe, especially when you have a guide. So just, you know.

[B]

Yeah. So probably you shouldn't go to that.

[A]

Website that I just, that just, you know, I, I since having kids I've got this bad habit where I do go like before we go to a country and I, I look up stuff of that sort.

[B]

I know I like catastrophizing. I don't even know if that's how you say that word, but I'm like anyway. Well, the thing is though, is that those whitewater trips or things like that, I mean they are so memorable. And if you got a good guide, you know, they are, yeah. Fairly safe.

[A]

I, you know, they really are. Yeah. Check the reviews. And then. Yeah. I always say look at okay, so you're saying, okay, I can't do this or this feels too scary. But then look at can I do like. Or give yourself an out. You know, if you're nervous to do an activity, I just say, okay, that's okay. Be nervous. But you can sit through the instruction for this activity and then come down to the waterfront. And if you change your mind, that's totally fine. You know, we want this to be a good experience. And even. Just getting, just even seeing people in your group do the activity or watching it, you are still expanding your comfort zone.

[B]

Yeah, totally.

[A]

And you're learning and growing and. And that matters too.

[B]

And you're learning what's out there. And I. One of the things I really like on guided trips like that is the kids get a front row seat to all the different ways that you can pick a career. Like, who would. Who would have known? We did this whitewater rafting trip. It was five days in a row in Moab, Utah. And you go down this river for five nights and five days. It's probably like five days, four nights or something. And you sleep intense along the river and you have no cell service. It is pretty remarkable. It's a pretty life changing experience. We've gone twice with the Moab Adventure center, and that's one of the things that kids talk about most are these guides. You know, they are skilled at getting this boat down the river. Then they get all of the stuff out. They cook all the meals, they run the talent show, and they've got great personalities, and they can talk to the grandparents and the little kids. And that is really life changing for a child to see these different types of careers that they would not have even known at all. So maybe you don't even go whitewater. But then you, you know, you meet the guide and you get to have a conversation. And the fact that you have nine trips planned throughout the year then, too. Yeah, it's like, well, they're not all whitewater or they're, you know, there's different levels of fear or whatever involved. How do you do payment?

[A]

I just do Venmo. So I, I figure out how everything's. What it's all going to cost. I also do. I call them swag bags at the beginning of the year. So give every participant a welcome bag, and that helps with connection and feeling like you're part of a group.

[B]

Wow, Beth, how did you figure all this out?

[A]

Well, you know, the group fell apart after a couple years. We only had a few members. And then, you know, not everybody can come every time there's, you know, illness or schedule changes or whatever. And I said, oh, my gosh, do I just, just quit now? Do I. Is it just maybe the time left? And then I saw another person who leads group trips and she said, I always do swag bags on my big women trips. And I said, oh my gosh, that's a beautiful idea. So I put one together. And so we have T shirts. And with the T shirts, especially for the summer ones, I try to make a different design as a nod to our activity. So we've done like a meteor shower slumber party and kayaking. So you've got like the shooting stars and the kayaks and the. So we kind of. I kind of try to do it as a little bit of a nod to the activity. So yeah, that's. That's for that.

[B]

I mean, you're a part of. You're a part of something, you know, that's an interesting thing even to say too, Beth, that like. And I think it's a good reminder, like things are not always super smooth. And you.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

If you try and start something for the sake of building relationships and living in more hands on life, there's going to be some bumps in the road and the information will come that you need when you need it. And like you said, you're learning to take life as it comes. And how can I adjust to make this work? Because it's valuable to me and to the, to our community.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So. Wow. I'm so inspired. I know people listening are going to be so inspired too. And soon they can go to your website and get that leadership guide if they are wanting to do something similar where they're at. And you're going to kind of help lead people through that. You also do mom's night out.

[A]

Yes, we've done, we've done a few of those. Those are just really beautiful nights where you just really feel held. And, and it's such a nice time to talk to because our children are wonderful. And at the same time it's hard to have a consistent conversation oftentimes, you know. Yeah. In that group setting. So that just really provides a nice time for that. And so we've done some fun things. Well, I have a lot of fun ideas. Mom nights feel a little bit bit trickier sometimes. It's.

[B]

You do have a lot of fun ideas. That is true.

[A]

Thanks. So, yeah. That. We have a salt cave here. So you can go and do a salt cave in a meditate. Like they have all sorts of things like the bowls that makes the singing bowls and guided meditation. And then there's actually this fun class I've been trying to set up. It's you put yourself in a bungee, and then you, like, bungee workout some. I'm not exactly sure what, but it's like.

[B]

It's almost like you're like nine months old and you're in one of those.

[A]

Yes.

[B]

Bouncers that, like, hang in the door in the doorway.

[A]

So fun.

[B]

But you're an adult. Yeah. This is a fun thing, too, Beth, because I feel like it's so easy to fall into the routine. And I actually feel like this is true for mom friends, but it's also true for spouses where you fall into the routine of. All you do is go out to dinner.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And that's kind of boring.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And it's not memorable.

[A]

Yeah, that is very true.

[B]

So if you literally were in, like, a bouncy swing.

[A]

With your friends, it just. Nothing bonds you faster than just, you know, kind of.

[B]

I guess.

[A]

It's so true.

[B]

Okay, so. So.

[A]

All right.

[B]

We've got friends that are starting a campground here in Michigan. So they're. They're, you know, they're getting. They have this raw piece of land.

[A]

They're.

[B]

They're getting this campground up and on their property. They flipped a house, too. So they've got this little cottage for rent. And someone emailed in and was like, I'm looking to do yoga in the area. Is there. You know, do you know of anybody? And so for someone's birthday, I mean, it was probably well over a decade ago, we had these family friends, and they. That's what they did for their birthday. They, like, rented out this yoga studio. And we all, like, none of us had done it. The husbands were like, you know, trying to do touch their toes. I can't do it. And it's funny. And I. I'm like. I immed was like, well, you could suggest us. And I have These photos from 14 years ago of us doing downward dog or whatever the different things are and, like, that. We would not have any of those memories if it were like, oh, yeah, you know, we went to Red Robin or whatever.

[A]

You know, I mean, it just breaks the barriers down. It's hard to have a wall up when everyone around you is being and looking as silly as you are.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Yeah, yeah. Gosh.

[B]

I like that idea, too. For mom's night out. Actually doing stuff. My wheel.

[A]

Yeah. So it's kind of also. I think there can be a bit of, like, a mom wine culture. Yeah. And so this kind of moves away from that, and it moves more towards, like, boosting your wellness and your mindset and. And that Sort of a thing. So. Yeah.

[B]

And what if you find something you really like to do? Like, what if you do a drum circle? I've got a friend who knows how to make a drum, like with the animal skin. Like, she actually will make, you know, or. Or something like that. And you're like, what if you find that you really like to knit or you really like to bake cakes because you go do a cake decorating class together. I have a friend that I went to high school with that has been sober for a very long time, but she really struggled with drinking. And she's been sober since, like, St. Patrick's Day for maybe something like 20 years. It's been a long time.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

And every single St. Patrick's Day, she posts about it. And it's so cool. It's so cool. She's so proud. As she should be. And she does talk about the wine culture and how kind of awful it is. Like, it's in your face so much, and it's like, wine for everything. Wine for Mother's Day. And she's like, but some people are really struggling with trying to not drink. And so to have that be the culture, to have it be centered around adventure is probably more of a gift than people might even realize.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Especially for moms that, you know, really struggle with that.

[A]

Yeah, absolutely. And it can just really fill your cup and have it be lasting instead of just a short term, you know, thing that can happen with wine. But I was also going to mention, as far as with the girls Club meetups, I think we were talking about how to keep things going. I just. I did just want to mention there's been a fair amount of times where the meetup day comes and I get cancellation after cancellation after cancellation because life happens, you know, and sometimes it happens all at the same time, and it. Sometimes it feels a little disheartening and you go, oh, man, you know, this. Maybe we should just cancel the whole day. Don't cancel the day. Go. Still go. Because the. Some. Oftentimes those are the most beautiful days. Especially when the weather is like minus 20 and you're supposed to be out in. Out in the cold. I'm telling you, it has been so invigorating. It's almost like a cold plunge when you have to be outside and you're all bundled up, but you're. It's very. It just really lifts your spirit.

[B]

It does. Oh, my gosh. Does it make you alive? It makes you alive. It's different than, like, when you're in the Dead of the summer, and you're just kind of like, hot and slow, you know, I just kind of. And then in the winter, man, it. It does. It perks you right up. So.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah.

[B]

What a cool. What a cool thing to say. Don't cancel the day.

[A]

Yeah, don't cancel. Just go.

[B]

Because you're taking life as it comes, and that's what you're still doing.

[A]

And even if you go and you're the only one there, you are still there with your children. And that is. That's a beautiful opportunity still for. For bonding, especially as the kids get older. You have to take those little micro opportunities to maintain and strengthen your bond with them. Because I just think as they get older, the time shrinks that. That you have those opportunities. So take it when you can.

[B]

Yeah. Take life as it comes. And you're teaching your kids to do that, the same thing too. That's a really big modeling moment that you're still gonna go. And it's okay. Sometimes people show up and sometimes they don't. Yeah, we're still gonna capitalize on what we do have. Beth, I am so inspired.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

This is incredible, what you're doing. People can find more at thegirlsadventureclub.com check back in, because you have these wild ones world school adventures that people could find out about. And you have upcoming trips. Guatema Mala in January of 2026, and Belugas, Polar bears, and Northern lights expedition in August of 2026. And I know you've done a lot of things in the past so people can get on the site and be in the know with what you have going on and then also check out your leadership guide so that they could maybe do something similar where they are at.

[A]

Absolutely.

[B]

I mean, I really. My mind is spinning. I'm like, I probably should do this.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. Amazing. I love that.

[B]

I have to get over the fact that I get. I do get disheartened when people don't show. Don't show up.

[A]

Yeah. I've really just put it. I've really had to put. I don't know. What's the word? I just have to put my ego aside. Is that the ego? Maybe. Is that what keeps you safe? Right. That's the thing that keeps you safe and wants to keep you. So I'm like, okay. I just keep telling myself, it's not you, it's not you, it's not you until I believe it. And I just say.

[B]

And you shift your focus to say, well, this is ensuring that I am adventuring with my own children. And that's a big deal.

[A]

Yeah. And really, that's what it's. That's what it's about. So, yeah. Keep focused on. On your. Why. Why am I doing this? And yes, kind of as the, the benefit, the bonus is other people being there. But at the end of the day, you still get to go home with all of these memories and shared experiences and bonding that you've had with your own kids. So it's a win regardless. And it doesn't, you know, I tend to complicate things. It doesn't have to be complicated. You know, there's so many simple adventures that you can go on that are really amazing. Like full moon hikes and just hiking and doing an orienteering class and things of the sort.

[B]

I love it. I love it. I'm so inspired. I'm so thankful that we had this conversation.

[A]

I am too. It was just really wonderful.

[B]

I really appreciate it. It's an honor to meet you in person.

[A]

Likewise.

[B]

We always end our show with the same question. What's a favorite memory from your childhood that was outside?

[A]

Favorite. Okay. You know, one of my favorites was we had this big wooded area next to our house and we would go out there for hours, hours and, and just make forts and then we would find stuff. I don't know of what was there before, but there was always stuff to be found. And yeah, that, that was just. We did have a lot of outside time. Just I remember a of lot. My. There was a lot of freedom. I don't remember seeing. My parents weren't coming and looking for me, you know, if I needed something. We went back to the house and that was, that was really beautiful. Just the sense of adventuring through the woods.

[B]

Yeah, that was a culture. And I think that that gives way to a parent who is more okay with their 19 year old traveling the world.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Because you don't have such a tight attachment and you have a little bit more trust that things are going to be okay. So it's really an interesting transition, you know, from having that freedom in the woods to having freedom around the world.

[A]

So such a good point.

[B]

Beth.

[A]

What an honor.

[B]

Beth, thank you so, so much for being here. I know people are going to be so inspired by this. They're probably thinking the same thing. I am like, I really want to do trapeze, so maybe I should do this.

[A]

Oh my gosh. Yes. Likewise. It was so lovely talking to you and an absolute honor to be on your podcast. This is my first podcast I've ever done. It's a whole new world.

[B]

It was your debut podcast.

[A]

Debut. Yes.

[B]

You nailed it. Nailed it. That's incredible. Good for you. You should do more.

[A]

Yeah. So thank you for having me. And just go. That's my message. Just go. The hardest part is just getting out of the house. So say yes. Yeah. All right. Take care. By.

[B]

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