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Jessica Chenard

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Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. In this interview, Jessica shares how she wrote her memoir after spending the prior decade healing from grief after the tragic and unexpected passing of her brother. She processed and healed from grief through hiking in nature. She also was inspired to found Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. She hosts the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Links to the hikes we discuss:Sharp Top https://www.nps.gov/places/sharp-top.htmWhiteoak canyonhttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/whiteoakcanyon_roadtrail.pdfJones Run Fallshttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/jones-run-falls.htmHazel Fallshttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hazel-river-falls.htmBearfence Mountainhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/bearfence-rock-scramble.htmOld Raghttps://www.nps.gov/places/old-rag.htmMary’s Rock Summithttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/marys-rock-summit.htmConnect with Jessica:https://jessicachenard.com/https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryanphoto/https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthorUpcoming events can be found at Read Books Virginia Beach https://www.readvb.comhttps://jessicachenard.com/retreat-sign-up -JUNEhttps://www.readvb.com/purchase-event-tickets/her-hike-reading-retreat - MAYSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com 

Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. In this interview, Jessica shares how she wrote her memoir after spending the prior decade healing from grief after the tragic and unexpected passing of her brother. She processed and healed from grief through hiking in nature. She also was inspired to found Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. She hosts the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Links to the hikes we discuss: Sharp Top <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/sharp-top.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/places/sharp-top.htm</a>Whiteoak canyon <a href="https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/whiteoakcanyon_roadtrail.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/whiteoakcanyon_roadtrail.pdf</a>Jones Run Falls <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/jones-run-falls.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/jones-run-falls.htm</a>Hazel Falls <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hazel-river-falls.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hazel-river-falls.htm</a>Bearfence Mountain <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/bearfence-rock-scramble.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/bearfence-rock-scramble.htm</a>Old Rag <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/old-rag.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/places/old-rag.htm</a>Mary’s Rock Summit <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/marys-rock-summit.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/marys-rock-summit.htm</a> Connect with Jessica: <a href="https://jessicachenard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jessicachenard.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryanphoto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryanphoto/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthor</a>Upcoming events can be found at Read Books Virginia Beach <a href="https://www.readvb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.readvb.com</a> <a href="https://jessicachenard.com/retreat-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jessicachenard.com/retreat-sign-up</a> -JUNE<a href="https://www.readvb.com/purchase-event-tickets/her-hike-reading-retreat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.readvb.com/purchase-event-tickets/her-hike-reading-retreat</a> - MAY <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Connect with Hike: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehikepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com

Jessica Chenard is a writer of purposeful adventures, healing and legacy; hiking and writing give her a sense of creativity and purpose. She is a business owner, mother, wife, daughter, sister, community builder, and friend.Chenard is the founder of Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. You can find her hosting the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Chenard was motivated to write here memoir, Her Hike, after spending a decade living it. She hiked to heal from tragedy, and later hiking helped her nurture a beautiful life. She has hiked in many places, from the Blue Ridge in Virginia to the Rocky Mountains in Montana.People she cared about played a large role in nurturing her love for the mountains, the most significant of these people being her brother. After his tragic death, she was left with only the knowledge of his love for nature and hiking. This enabled and inspired her. His love for the outdoors gave her a direction to go in--her true north--and she made hiking a part of her lifestyle. Ultimately, writing this book became her calling.Chenard passionately believes that spending time in nature can heal. When you endure a tragedy or even just a hard season, hiking and nature can be a lifeline for you.Website: www.jessicachenard.comFacebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthorFacebook Book Group Launch Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jessicachenardbooklaunchInstagram Profiles: @jessicaryanphoto @herhikecollectiveHer Hike Collective Apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/store/her-hike-collective/

Jessica Chenard is a writer of purposeful adventures, healing and legacy; hiking and writing give her a sense of creativity and purpose. She is a business owner, mother, wife, daughter, sister, community builder, and friend.Chenard is the founder of Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. You can find her hosting the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Chenard was motivated to write here memoir, Her Hike, after spending a decade living it. She hiked to heal from tragedy, and later hiking helped her nurture a beautiful life. She has hiked in many places, from the Blue Ridge in Virginia to the Rocky Mountains in Montana.People she cared about played a large role in nurturing her love for the mountains, the most significant of these people being her brother. After his tragic death, she was left with only the knowledge of his love for nature and hiking. This enabled and inspired her. His love for the outdoors gave her a direction to go in--her true north--and she made hiking a part of her lifestyle. Ultimately, writing this book became her calling.Chenard passionately believes that spending time in nature can heal. When you endure a tragedy or even just a hard season, hiking and nature can be a lifeline for you.Website:<a href="http://www.jessicachenard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.jessicachenard.com</a>Facebook Author Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthor</a>Facebook Book Group Launch Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/jessicachenardbooklaunch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/jessicachenardbooklaunch</a>Instagram Profiles: @jessicaryanphoto @herhikecollectiveHer Hike Collective Apparel:<a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/her-hike-collective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.bonfire.com/store/her-hike-collective/</a>