Kara Richardson Whitely is Bringing Plus-Size Inclusivity to Outdoor Brands
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Kara Richardson Whitely is on a mission to ensure that the 67 percent of women larger than size 12 are included and welcomed by brands in the outdoor adventure space.
Everyone deserves the chance to experience an outdoor adventure, connect with nature, and travel the world. Kara Richardson Whitely is on a mission to ensure that the 67 percent of women larger than size 12 are included and welcomed by brands in the outdoor adventure space. She's a plus-size adventurer, speaker, influencer, innovator and author of several books, including "Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds," a soon-to-be major motion picture produced by Amazon Studios and starring Chrissy Metz.
In this video, Richardson Whitely shares the challenges she's faced pursuing work and outdoor activities as a plus-size woman, and what she wants decision makers in the travel and hospitality industry to know about connecting with the plus-size market. In addition, Richardson Whitely discusses how women can support one another to combat stigmas around plus-size adventurers as well as how women can love themselves and be confident, sharing her personal journey to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro three times.