Amira Patel - The Founder of The Wanderlust Women Group, which encourages hiking and adventure for Muslim women.

<div>Amira in her own words: </div> <div> </div> <div>“My name is Amira I’m 28 years old and I’m from Bolton. I’m a Muslim British Indian. I currently work at a Spa retreat, and when I’m not working you’ll find me somewhere in the mountains or on an adventure. I’m the founder of The Wanderlust Women Group which is a hiking and adventure group for Muslim women. My aim is to break down the barriers and stereotypes of the niqab and to break down misconceptions of Muslim women. The niqab to me is liberating and dignifying. It gives me strength and freedom. I wear the niqab as a personal act of worship and I deeply believe it brings me closer to god.”</div> <div> </div> <div>Amira shares more about her passion for the outdoors, why she spends time outside and how she is encouraging other Muslim women to get outdoors and try hiking. </div> <div> </div> <div>“Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.” </div> <div> </div> <div>“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”</div> <div> </div> <div>Listen to Amira on the Tough Girl Podcast. New episodes go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time. Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. </div> <div> </div> <div>The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1616461509934000&usg=AFQjCNGdTkEFK5O5IpOeCRdnW5gPFMuaDQ">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Show notes</strong></div> <ul> <li>Who is Amira</li> <li>Living in Bolton</li> <li>Combing her passions for photography, videography and the outdoors</li> <li>Doing community based work with other