Soraya Abdel-Hadi - Award-winning writer, artist, and advocate for women and diversity in the UK outdoors. Founder of @alltheelements_

<div>Soraya believes in taking a holistic approach to making the world a better place, and writes about sustainability, nature and adventure travel. Soraya is Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021 and founder of the All The Elements – a community working to increase diversity in the UK outdoors.</div> <div> </div> <div>Soraya in her own words:</div> <div> </div> <div>In 2014, I left my ‘dream job’ to make a difference. I kickstarted my new career by studying sustainability for business. As a reward to myself for handing in my dissertation, I went wild camping and canoeing on the Mississippi river. This trip was far more than an adventure holiday – it was a re-connection to nature. I want to help you to be more mindful in what you do and to understand that individual decisions can make a positive impact on our planet. When I'm not travelling, writing or creating <a href="https://www.soraya.earth/sustainable-art" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.soraya.earth/sustainable-art&source=gmail&ust=1619318818142000&usg=AFQjCNEUCZWAIK3MaK2YyUHb3BxSi1l7aQ">net-positive artwork</a>, you'll find me tackling <a href= "https://www.soraya.earth/https:/www.soraya.earth/expeditions-and-projects/diversity" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.soraya.earth/https:/www.soraya.earth/expeditions-and-projects/diversity&source=gmail&ust=1619318818142000&usg=AFQjCNGK599s8A4y44tfiYBTyC_DM69wtA">diversity in the UK outdoors</a>, organising <a href= "http://www.exxpedition.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.exxpedition.com/&source=gmail&ust=1619318818142000&usg=AFQjCNHiTzw-UNlnccZtfNVEUM-ilYBieQ">all-women sailing trips exploring plastics and toxics in our ocean</a> and walking my labradoodle Rory.</div> <div> </div> <div>Listen to Soraya on the Tough Girl Podcast - New episodes go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subsc