Meet the Love Her Wild team making it happen….
I’m Bex Band, founder of Love Her Wild.
The best thing that ever happened to me was going on an adventure! It built my confidence and made me realise my potential. I haven’t stopped since. As well as running Love Her Wild, I’m an author, speaker and conservationist, I’ve hiked the length of Israel, kayaked the width of the UK against plastic pollution and kick-scooted the length of the USA. You can find out more about me on my blog here.
I discovered my love of adventure late in life and it wasn’t easy at first. I found the outdoors male-dominant, competitive and judgemental and I felt I didn’t belong. So I set up Love Her Wild to help other women access adventure in a more supportive and fun way.
Love Her Wild has grown to a friendly community of over 25,000. We connect women locally (in the UK) and organise expeditions all over the world. Sign up to our newsletter, join our Facebook group and check out our upcoming
I look forward to meeting you on an adventure soon 🙂
Bex x
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Fiona Orrell – Event Organiser
With a passion for the outdoors, I’m currently grabbing life’s opportunities with both hands! I love hiking, outdoor swimming, wild camping, cycling, climbing and I’m always up for giving anything new a go! As a Mum of two, I squeeze in as many adventures around my work and family life as possible. Director of my own online business (Ocean Clear) selling products aimed at reducing every day waste, I run a voluntary community recycling scheme alongside which has provided me with a platform to connect with schools and environmental charities locally. Joining the Love Her Wild Community has been hugely rewarding for me and now I’m really happy to a part of it!
Ella Hewton – Community Manager
I love the space the great outdoors offers us, away from the general busy-ness of life. I enjoy exploring what nature has to offer via foot, 2 wheels and fully immersed in the cold waters of the UK. In my day job I support people to lead healthier lives through health checks and coaching, but I believe getting outdoors and active is a cornerstone to this. I’ve supported several large expeditions including an ocean row and a challenge involving 7 channel swims within one year (!). Having grown up playing team sports I love being part of a team, supporting each other to do more than you could on your own so I’m very excited to be involved more with Love Her Wild!
Clare Johnson – Adventure Blogger
I am never truly happy unless I set myself a challenge, whether it’s hiking, running, completing obstacle courses, trekking or sky diving in new and exciting places. My Mum wasn’t too happy when I jumped from a plane at 15,000ft, but she has since forgiven me!
A career in teaching has always kept me busy, which is more of a reason to not ever let this get in the way of grabbing at as many opportunities as possible. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, opportunities to explore this part of the world and beyond has been truly sensational. I am thrilled and excited to be a part of the Love Her Wild family who help to empower and inspire all women to become the adventurers that we truly all are.
Kate Owen – Expedition Leader
Adventure and work has always been very closely linked for me. I spent 8 years working in television where I was lucky enough to travel all over the world making documentaries about the planet, it’s amazing cultures and the environment. Now I work as an expedition leader and guide taking groups of young people and adults on adventures to encourage them to learn about the world, look after our planet and use the natural environment to help our wellbeing. I have lived out of my car, on friends sofas and on a tiny boat but the dream is too build a small house, grow my own veggies, have some animals and help people struggling with mental health through the outdoors.
Jan Phillips – Expedition Leader
I’ve been a bit of a mountain goat all my life, starting at aged 8 months pulling my dad’s hair out in the baby carrier! I work as a dental nurse during the week, specialising in special care and emergencies which I enjoy. My true heart lies in North Wales up in the mountains though. I have two autistic children who are both following in my love of the mountains.
Getting involved with Love her wild is so exciting!
Chessie Gordon – Designer
Happiest when outdoors, particularly when splashing about in water. I’m a freelance graphic designer and illustrator (chessiegordon.com) living, adventuring and working in West Wales. I’m an advocate for responsible design and love working with sustainability minded brands.
I’ve found being a part of the Love Her Wild community a transformative experience. The sense of inclusivity and support there is within the community is really special.
Priteni Horning – PR Manager
Growing up I was not sporty or particularly active. However the Gold Duke Of Edinburgh hike is still, to this day, one of my best experiences, as it marked a turning point in my life. A year later I decided to do something that completely surprised me, and my family – a trip to Southeast Asia and Japan. Now I thrive on having adventures, whether that be a carefree country walk or a challenging cycling from Scotland to Bristol. Whilst I still relish my home comforts, I know that I need to love and cater for the wild in me to feel completely happy. Therefore I am thrilled to be helping this incredible community, supporting more women in finding and loving their own wild too.