Ep 024. Jen’s Journey to Backpacking Confidence & Reinvention After Retirement (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jen — a client of mine who joined the Adventurous Reinvention Experience in 2024 to grow her backpacking skills and connect with a powerful community of women.

We dive into what it was like for her to say yes to the program, how she stepped outside her comfort zone on the trail, and why reinvention doesn’t have to be a dramatic 180 — it can be slow, joyful, and deeply personal. Jen shares how this experience gave her more than just trail skills — it gave her clarity, confidence, and the courage to dream even bigger after retirement.

What We Cover:

• Why Jen said yes to the program — even before fully knowing what she was signing up for
• Her growth as a backpacker and how she built lasting confidence on the trail
• How the program helped her reconnect with intuition and curiosity
• Why reinvention after retirement can be expansive, not scary
• The power of community, coaching, and taking brave action — even when it’s uncomfortable

A big thank you to Jen for joining us today and sharing such a beautiful, behind-the-scenes look at the Adventurous Reinvention Experience.

🎉 THE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE IS NOW ENROLLING FOR 2025! 🎉 This is my high-touch group coaching program and in-person adventure retreat for women who want to challenge themselves, explore what’s next, and build real confidence in the outdoors and in life. It’s for the woman who’s craving more — more clarity, more confidence, more meaningful adventure — and is ready to take action, even if she’s not quite sure what that looks like yet. It’s equal parts personal transformation and unforgettable outdoor experience. Enrollment is NOW OPEN for existing She Dreams of Alpine clients (check your email for the invitation to join). The remaining spots will open to the waitlist on April 7th. ✨ Click here to learn more and join the waitlist to get first dibs on limited spots!

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