Meghan J. Ward - Exploring the World and Balancing Parenthood. Author of Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting.

<p>In this episode, we learn about Meghan J. Ward, a writer based in Banff, Canada, who is passionate about outdoor adventure and travel. Meghan is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and the author of Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting. </p> <p>Meghan has written several books, as well as produced content for films, anthologies, blogs and some of North America’s top outdoor, fitness and adventure publications.</p> <p>Meghan shares her journey as a writer, her love of travel, and how she balances parenting with her passion for exploration. </p> <p>Meghan also provides practical advice for new moms who want to continue travelling and going on adventures with their children. We also learn about her current project, a documentary film about early 20th-century mountain explorer Mary Schäffer Warren. Finally, Meghan shares some words of advice for women who want to spend more time travelling and going on adventures.</p> <p>***</p> <p>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. </p> <p>You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. 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=1694992016419000&usg=AOvVaw2AuSfedpd1pOHQ3DVuFVe-">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a> Thank you.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Who is Meghan</li> <li>Being based in Banff, Canada</li> <li>Having 2 daughters aged 4 and 10</li> <li>Being a writer and releasing her first travel memoir </li> <li>Her passion for travel and for being outside </li> <li>Growing up in Ottawa, Canada</li> <li>Her love of travel and where it came from </li> <li>Being inspired by <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Geographic Magazines</a> </li>