Ashley Manning - A plus-size adventurer who promotes body inclusion, equity and diversity in the outdoors.

<div> <div>Ashley is a lover of the outdoors and is passionate about whitewater rafting and hiking. </div> <div> </div> <div>Ashley has been dreaming about hiking the Appalachian Trail ever since she was a little girl when her and her father would pick up thru-hikers and give them lifts into town. After graduating college in 2018, it was the right time to commit to taking on this challenge. Ashley was sponsored by the Thru Hiking Syndicate which is where she got her gear from. After a false start on the AT, and forgetting her pants! Ashley soon got into the rhythm of daily hiking, gaining a trail name and a trail family, she completed just shy of 1,000 miles before having to leave the trail. </div> <div> </div> <div>During this episode Ashley shares more about her dream, the challenges she faced getting to the start line, what it was like being plus size on trail, and providing lots of top tips on how to spend more time in the outdoors. </div> <div> </div> <div>Ashley has made it her mission to help enlighten and encourage folks from every walk of like to enter the world of nature in a safe and fun way.</div> <div> </div> <div>“Do not let anyone’s words stop you from enjoying what you love” - Ashley Manning.</div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast 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 visit  <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=1614226343659000&usg=AFQjCNF0onpHlExKjFdgTHi61Qe2eGZENQ">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>. It is super quick and easy to set up - and you too can be part of the mission to help increase the amount of female role models in