Outdoorsy Puns & "Subpar" Parks: Illustrator Amber Share
09/23/20 • 37 min
Amber Share is the creator of Subpar Parks, a National Parks illustration project with a satirical twist. Though her sense of humor leans on sarcasm, Amber's love of the outdoors and helping adventurous creatives achieve their goals is purely genuine.
In this episode, we talk about Subpar Parks, Amber's relationship with the outdoors as it blends with creativity, her path to becoming self-employed, and more.
Amber's bio says it best: Amber Share is an outdoorsy lettering artist with an affinity for colorful and punny illustrations. Her work is inspired by her interests — hiking, climbing, gardening, brewing kombucha, and, as a major introvert, spending time recharging at home. She strives to translate the joy of adventure into funny, light-hearted designs that spark conversation and help people connect.
Featured in this episode: Amber Share
Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub
A production of Ravel Media
Sponsored by BetterHelp, Oregon State University E-Campus, & Ikon Pass
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Resources
- Follow Amber on Instagram: @ambershares_
- Amber's Website: AmberShareDesign.com
- SubPar Parks: Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr
- Bright Beta Co: Website & Instagram
- The Forgotten History of National Park Posters
- Hannah Rothstein: National Parks 2050
- Sarah Coyne: Post for the Parks
- Ravel Media
Sponsors and Discount Codes
- Ikon Pass: Learn more about the Ikon Pass and Ikon Pass Session 4 Day for your 20/21 winter adventures here.
- Oregon State University E-Campus: Learn more at ecampus.oregonstate.edu/explore
- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/explore
Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.
Ad Music is by Josh Woodward, Swelling, & Lee Rosevere.
Other music by Analog Heart, Stephen Gutheinz, & Utah via Music Bed.
Amber Share is the creator of Subpar Parks, a National Parks illustration project with a satirical twist. Though her sense of humor leans on sarcasm, Amber's love of the outdoors and helping adventurous creatives achieve their goals is purely genuine.
In this episode, we talk about Subpar Parks, Amber's relationship with the outdoors as it blends with creativity, her path to becoming self-employed, and more.
Amber's bio says it best: Amber Share is an outdoorsy lettering artist with an affinity for colorful and punny illustrations. Her work is inspired by her interests — hiking, climbing, gardening, brewing kombucha, and, as a major introvert, spending time recharging at home. She strives to translate the joy of adventure into funny, light-hearted designs that spark conversation and help people connect.
Featured in this episode: Amber Share
Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub
A production of Ravel Media
Sponsored by BetterHelp, Oregon State University E-Campus, & Ikon Pass
Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
Visit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on Instagram
Resources
- Follow Amber on Instagram: @ambershares_
- Amber's Website: AmberShareDesign.com
- SubPar Parks: Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr
- Bright Beta Co: Website & Instagram
- The Forgotten History of National Park Posters
- Hannah Rothstein: National Parks 2050
- Sarah Coyne: Post for the Parks
- Ravel Media
Sponsors and Discount Codes
- Ikon Pass: Learn more about the Ikon Pass and Ikon Pass Session 4 Day for your 20/21 winter adventures here.
- Oregon State University E-Campus: Learn more at ecampus.oregonstate.edu/explore
- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/explore
Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.
Ad Music is by Josh Woodward, Swelling, & Lee Rosevere.
Other music by Analog Heart, Stephen Gutheinz, & Utah via Music Bed.
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Where We Walk: Memories of the Appalachian Trail
On the very first episode of “Where We Walk: Stories from the Appalachian Trail,” we’re looking back - but as you’ll hear, the memories we make on the Appalachian Trail, or A.T., extend beyond the real-time steps we take. We share submissions from women whose lives have been shaped by the A.T., whether on a thru, section, or day hike.
Trails help us access landscapes both familiar and new, as well as give us the grace and space to explore our interior lives. We hope that in listening, you’ll reflect on how long trail experiences filter into your daily lives. In the first of a 6-part series in collaboration with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, we explore your memories of the A.T. and the ripple effect of those experiences.
About the series: This story-forward six-part series, in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and made possible with support from REI, highlights the Appalachian Trail through both the women who helped to build it as well as those who continue to make it what it is today. Our goal is to tell a multi-dimensional story of the Trail through a range of voices from diverse backgrounds. Each episode will have a unique theme that helps tell the story of the way we shape the Trail, but more importantly — how the Trail shapes us.
Featured in this episode: Kaitlan Stephens, Mary Holmes, Kathryn, Carmen, Alina Drufkova, Carrington Kernodle, Tara Prescott-Johnson, Sabine Pelton, Somer Pickel, Grizel, Alexandra Garcia, Xiaoling Keller, Melissa Goodwin, Charissa Hipp, Ariana, Gina Knox
Hosted by Gale Straub and Laura Borichevksy
A Production of Ravel Media
Resources:
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Learn more about the women featured:
- Kaitlan Stephens: Instagram
- Carmen: Instagram & Blog
- Alina Drufkova: Instagram & Website
- Carrington Kernodle: Instagram & Blog
- Tara Prescott-Johnson: Watch Tara’s TED Talk on her AT Hike
- Sabine Pelton: Instagram
- Somer Pickel: Instagram
- Grizel: Instagram
- Alexandra Garcia: Instagram & Blog
- Xiaoling Keller: Instagram
- Melissa Goodwin: Instagram & Girl Gotta Hike Website
- Charissa Hipp: Instagram
- Gina Knox: Instagram
Episodes of “Where We Walk” will air weekly on Mondays.
Music by Josh Woodward & Monplaisir using a Creative Commons Attribution License
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Where We Walk: We’re Here, Too
In this second episode of “Where We Walk: Stories from the Appalachian Trail,” we’re examining the presence of women both on the Appalachian trail and within the land that hosts it-- from moments in the past, to what we see today, with hopes for where we continue on into the future.
Like many spaces both in the outdoors and elsewhere, women haven’t often been recognized for the contributions we’ve made or the way our presence has shaped our world-- and there’s still a long way to go. In this episode, we’re taking a look at three women with different perspectives and identities when it comes to being a woman with a relationship to the Appalachian Trail, and we’re hoping these insights will help you reflect upon your own role in identifying the ways your presence impacts us all, from now into the future, while also helping to make meaningful space for other women to do the same.
About the series: This story-forward six-part series, in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and made possible with support from REI, highlights the Appalachian Trail through both the women who helped to build it as well as those who continue to make it what it is today. Our goal is to tell a multi-dimensional story of the Trail through a range of voices from diverse backgrounds. Each episode will have a unique theme that helps tell the story of the way we shape the Trail, but more importantly — how the Trail shapes us.
Featured in this episode: Gwyneth Loose, Kai TwoFeathers Orton, and Shilletha Curtis
Hosted by Laura Borichevksy, with Gale Straub
A Production of Ravel Media
Resources:
- Keep an eye out for Gwyneth Loose’s book “We Were There Too”, published in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy later this year
- Learn more about the women featured:
Episodes of “Where We Walk” will air weekly on Mondays.
Music by Josh Woodward & Monplaisir using a Creative Commons Attribution License
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