1) Who are you?
My name is Sarah Stanish! I work in the tech industry and live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my pets and roommate, Savannah.
2) What is your blog, program, agency, or organization about? When did it start?
My organization is Charlotte Hikes. I found it in April 2022 when I finished grad school and wanted to find a way to spend my free time. I love hiking and being outside, so I figured I could find some like-minded people that would enjoy it too. I set my group up on the meetup app and just went for it!
I love being active and spending time in nature, but above that, I love being a part of a community. After the pandemic, I think there was a collective feeling of loneliness and isolation and people craved a community. My goal is to foster an environment where people can connect in a fun and natural way, and I think hiking is a great way to do that. We all have a common goal of reaching the top of the mountain, but along the way we build friendships and connect with people, we may not have crossed paths with otherwise.
The fear of failing makes it really difficult for some people to live their best life and find new passions, so just give things a shot even if it’s out of your comfort zone!
5) How and where can people find more information about you?
We have an Instagram account @CltHikes where anyone can shoot me a message. We also have a group on the MeetUp app, if you search Charlotte Hikes. I’m always happy to answer questions or just chat!
Check out Charlotte Hikes on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/4XH2h/RpgjB/a
"After the pandemic, I think there was a collective feeling of loneliness and isolation and people craved a community. " Amen to that!
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