Ep 31. Amira The Wanderlust – Founder of The Wanderlust Women

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®.

Amira is a 29-year-old Muslim British Indian woman, originally from Bolton who now lives in the beautiful Lake District, here in the UK.

Amira is an adventurer, a changemaker, activist and – for thousands of people who follow her on social media – a truly exceptional human being who, through sharing her adventures, inspires us to get outside.

It was in 2020, during the Coronavirus lockdowns, that Amira founded The Wanderlust Women Group – a hiking and adventure community for Muslim women. And in 2021, after deciding that she wanted to fully immerse herself in all things outdoors, she made the decision to move from her hometown of Bolton to The Lakes and became an outdoor walking leader.

Amira’s aim is to break down the barriers and stereotypes of the niqab and to break down misconceptions of Muslim women through her personal work and that of her thriving community.

So, without further ado, let’s dive deep into this conversation and find out more about her past, present, and future plans.

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