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Cassidy Randall on the inspiring story about the first all women's ascent of Denali!

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In this engaging conversation, Scott and Cassidy Randall explore the world of freelance writing, the impact of AI on creativity, and the adventures that inspire Cassidy's work. They discuss the challenges of the writing industry, the importance of vulnerability in creative pursuits, and share personal stories about their journeys in the outdoor and writing realms. They discusses the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a writer, the value of platforms like Substack for building community and sharing stories, and her journey in writing her book '30 Below,' which highlights the first all-women's ascent of Denali. She reflects on the impact of trailblazing women in mountaineering and shares personal adventures that inspire her work. The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling, community, and the legacies of those who break barriers in their fields.

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00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 02:09 Getting to Know Cassidy Randall 03:11 The State of Freelance Writing 06:30 The Impact of AI on Writing 07:39 Exploring Influential Writers 10:09 Living in Missoula, Montana 12:42 Cassidy's Journey to Writing 21:06 The Vulnerability of Writing 26:14 Navigating the Social Media Landscape 28:42 The Value of Substack and Community Building 30:10 Exploring the Journey of Writing and Publishing 34:50 Unveiling the Story Behind '30 Below' 46:32 Impact and Legacy of Trailblazing Women 53:04 Personal Adventures and Inspirations

Cassidy's book is here!

Check out her website. Find your own adventures!
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In this engaging conversation, Scott and Cassidy Randall explore the world of freelance writing, the impact of AI on creativity, and the adventures that inspire Cassidy's work. They discuss the challenges of the writing industry, the importance of vulnerability in creative pursuits, and share personal stories about their journeys in the outdoor and writing realms. They discusses the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a writer, the value of platforms like Substack for building community and sharing stories, and her journey in writing her book '30 Below,' which highlights the first all-women's ascent of Denali. She reflects on the impact of trailblazing women in mountaineering and shares personal adventures that inspire her work. The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling, community, and the legacies of those who break barriers in their fields.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 02:09 Getting to Know Cassidy Randall 03:11 The State of Freelance Writing 06:30 The Impact of AI on Writing 07:39 Exploring Influential Writers 10:09 Living in Missoula, Montana 12:42 Cassidy's Journey to Writing 21:06 The Vulnerability of Writing 26:14 Navigating the Social Media Landscape 28:42 The Value of Substack and Community Building 30:10 Exploring the Journey of Writing and Publishing 34:50 Unveiling the Story Behind '30 Below' 46:32 Impact and Legacy of Trailblazing Women 53:04 Personal Adventures and Inspirations

Cassidy's book is here!

Check out her website. Find your own adventures!
  continue reading

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