Shelby Stanger

Shelby Stanger is passionate about how we can use the power of adventure to improve our mental wellbeing. The journalist-turned-podcaster’s work has appeared everywhere from Outside Magazine and CNN to ESPN and The San Diego Union Tribune. In 2016, Shelby started the Wild Ideas Worth Living Podcast, to dive deeper into stories of how the adventure and nature transforms us. Acquired by REI co-op Studios in 2020, Shelby remains the host for the award-winning weekly podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of adventurers from those just starting out to famous people you’ve likely heard of. A sought after speaker, Shelby recently spoke at TEDx San Diego, and keynoted conversations at places like Creative Mornings, The Girl Scouts of America, and NPR. Always chasing adventure herself, Shelby has surfed in places as far as Canada to Costa Rica; sand-boarded down desolate dunes in Cape Town; paddled down a remote portion of the Amazon River (so many bug bites); and interviewed countless CEOs, athletes, activists, and thought leaders on assignment. She regularly consults with highly motivated individuals and major brands to tell better stories and even launch their own podcasts and wild ideas. You can find more at ShelbyStanger.com.