Briana and Cambyr Sullivan (Chickweed & Kaleidoscope)

I'm joined this week by mother-daughter 2020 thru-hike duo Briana and Cambyr Sullivan.

I first met these two at Mountain Crossings on the fourth day of my thru-hike. Like most people they met on trial, I was amazed to find out that Cambyr was only thirteen. Thirteen. I thought I was young out there at age twenty. Her and her mom packed up their lives and set out on the 2200-mile hike together. Spreading positivity and empowering girls, women, and pretty much everyone they met along the way, Kaleidoscope and Chickweed became a well-known duo. Long time listeners may remember an interview with the two that I shared all the way back on Episode 5 of this show. The three of us had just crossed into North Carolina, our first state border. A huge accomplishment in the moment, but it was just the beginning of our journey.

Since completing their thru-hike, Briana and Cambyr have had quite a few people reaching out to interview them. Even making appearances on Yahoo Life and the Drew Barrymore show. They’ve been called the “Face of the AT 2020”. Find the links below to check out their Yahoo Life and Drew Barrymore appearances, their blog, Briana’s Instagram, and most importantly the TED talk speaker nomination page. They’re hoping to one day give a TED Talk about their experience. If you enjoy today’s interview, I’d urge you to click that link and recommend them!

Despite the newfound fame, when I met with Briana and Cambyr on zoom this past week to record our interview they’re still the same energetic and smiling family I met 40 miles into my hike. Please enjoy our conversation about creating happiness, finding your dreams again, empowering women, building relationships, and so much more.

Curious to hear more of Briana and Cambyr's story?

Drew Barrymore Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtN5vjn2wCU&app=desktop

Yahoo Life: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/motherdaughter-duo-complete-appalachian-trail-during-the-pandemic-175706339.html

Blog: Naturespirit.me

Instagram: @brianamsully

TED Talk Nomination: https://speaker-nominations.ted.com

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