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Episode 10: Courtney Prete | Near-Death Alaska Hunt & Building a Purpose-Driven Brand with Her Outdoor Journey

May 11, 2025 • Kim Palmer-Nicks & Austin Bell • Season 1 • Episode 10

What does it mean to lead with heart—on the trail, in business, and at home? In Episode 10 of the Halfway Feral Podcast, we sit down with Courtney Prete, founder of Her Outdoor Journey, to talk about building a purpose-driven brand that helps women reconnect with themselves through wild spaces.

Courtney opens up about the inspiration behind her business, how she balances motherhood and mentorship, and why showing up for yourself first is the key to leading and loving well. For the first time ever on a podcast, she also shares the harrowing story of her solo Alaska hunt—when the ground gave way and she slid down a mountainside. This raw, vulnerable moment changed everything, sparking a deeper understanding of presence, courage, and family.

If you’re raising kids, chasing goals, or finding your place in the outdoor world, this conversation is a reminder that the wild has a way of teaching us how to live with intention.

🌲 Inside This Episode:

The spark that led to founding Her Outdoor Journey
A near-death fall during a solo Alaska hunt—and the lessons it brought
What presence really means in family, business, and on the mountain
Mentorship, motherhood & the courage to do life differently

🔗 Connect with Courtney Prete: @heroutdoorjourney_
🔗 Explore Her Outdoor Journey: https://www.heroutdoorjourney.com/

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