By Nicole Anderson
If you have seen posts published on Camping for Women’s YouTube, Facebook or Twitter accounts over the past two weeks, you might already have seen the video trailers of the brand new and exciting ‘Ask Natalie’ program.
If you haven’t seen or heard what all the fuss is about yet, then do scroll through this post and have a look at this fabulous and latest development to come onto the scene.
So what is ‘Ask Natalie’?
Ask Natalie is a dedicated free resource for all women outdoor enthusiasts around the world who are interested is so many aspects of the great outdoors that apply specifically to women.
This program will produce episodes on what women say they want to know more about and directly responds to their desire to have answers to specific questions.
The beautiful thing about this program is that anyone can get their topics or issues addressed and the entire outdoor women community benefits from viewing the responses while getting a lot of valuable insights and information.
To give you a bit of a feel of what Ask Natalie is about, check out this 44 second teaser trailer:
There is a slightly extended trailer at 77 seconds that has also received a great response:
About Natalie of ‘Ask Natalie’
Ask Natalie is hosted by Natalie McCarthy who is an experienced outdoor adventurer and happens to also be a licensed clinical psychotherapist. Hence she is very qualified to assist with all sorts of issues and topics that concern women outdoors.
To further explain the purpose and nature of the show, Natalie shot the following video to provide a welcome and introduction:
The ‘Ask Natalie’ program is based on the successful ‘Ask Natalie’ column that was introduced by the dynamic Adventure Some Women group website in the U.S. earlier this year. The column’s popularity has really taken off since its inception with many topics being covered from women expressing the issues important to them.
If you have a question or issue you want covered
All you need to do is to send a message to AskNatalieColumn@gmail.com and your email will go directly in Natalie’s inbox. For reasons of privacy and respect, no one else sees the email or its contents or your email address.
Once Natalie receives a question, she then responds after conducting any related or required research or enquiries. Each person then receives an emailed response before the issue is covered in the written column or appears on the Ask Natalie program.
Unless individuals specifically state otherwise, each woman’s identity is never revealed and their privacy always professionally respected. The focus of the program of course is on addressing the topic or issue and offering a number of possible options that women in a similar circumstance can take in these types of situations.
No Limits
This video program is all about addressing any matters that concern women in the outdoors. If you have something that is troubling you, or simply want to know more information on a particular subject, then this show is definitely for you.
Not all matters are those that people sometimes feel comfortable in confronting. Ask Natalie seeks to remove any limitations people might feel go beyond limits of the usual video show. So long as the matter is genuine and you want an answer, the program does not back away from any issue. Essentially it is one of the primary reasons the program was established.
Ask Natalie is all about making women feel comfortable in raising issues in a supportive setting and being taken seriously in a helpful, respectful way while maintaining their privacy.
Grounded in reality
Ask Natalie is a program that is all about ‘keeping it real’. It is filmed privately by Natalie and not in a commercial studio.
Natalie tackles sometimes tricky or delicate questions in a very practical and down-to-earth way. The intent here is to offer information that can be useful and provide pointers for viewers to maximise their time outdoors.
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Ways of getting involved
Most people communicate with Natalie via email. However, aside from emailing written questions, viewers can also explore the option to appear on the show if they wish. This can be done either by sending in a recorded video via email or skype or even in person if you happen to be in the neighbourhood of Oregon, USA, where Natalie is based. Using Skype, anyone can get involved on camera.
Ask Natalie Facebook page
In addition to the new video program and the written column, there is now also a brand new Ask Natalie Facebook page.
The Facebook page is being directly managed by Natalie and it is a great place to share and discuss any matters also with other like-minded women. All are welcome here.
Tweeting Ask Natalie episodes and issues
Ask Natalie has also just put together a Twitter page, again being managed directly by Natalie where subscribers, readers and viewers can connect and stay in touch via tweets.
Who runs the program
The Ask Natalie Program is a joint venture between Adventure Some Women (run by the charismatic Magretha “Mo” Palepale ) and Camping for Women. Both Magretha (Mo) Palepale and Nicole Anderson are the program’s producers.
This program is being produced and shared weekly on the Camping for Women Channel hosted on YouTube. The dedicated playlist for Ask Natalie is set up within the Channel where a new episode will be added each week. The playlist which has just commenced can be seen by clicking here.
Ask Natalie episodes have now started
The first episode was just posted in the Ask Natalie playlist today. The first topic that is being addressed is the stigma associated with older people being on the trails. Check out this very first episode here:
This is just the first of many episodes to come. Next week’s episode deals with ‘finding a crew’ which is responding to a question about how to connect with other like-minded women to adventure with who also love the outdoors.
The topics and issues that will be covered in upcoming episodes are as broad as they will be interesting. With no issue being off limits, there is bound to be some fascinating discussion and information that will be covered.
So come join us and don’t miss out!
Make sure you subscribe to the free Ask Natalie program videos being hosted on the Camping for Women Channel.
You will immediately be notified each week as a new episode is posted and you can even raise your own issues as well.
To get subscribed, just click on this link to the Channel and hit the subscribe button, following any prompts.
I am so excited to be a part of this fabulous program and hope to see many of Camping for Women’s subscribers, visitors and readers enjoy and benefit from the program as well.
Best wishes to all
Nicole Anderson
The global resource for Outdoor Women Adventurers
Fantastic initiative! This news is so good to hear. I love adventures too, especially outdoors. And this program is such a great idea…Really fascinating to share information this way. Take care always and keep up the great work for all of us.
Thank you so much Elizabeth. The feedback we have heard along these lines has been so encouraging and motivating. You and other women like you are the total reason we do this. We totally love your participation, interest and involvement as this just makes it all the more better for all of us. Thank you for joining us and being part of this exciting journey.
My daughter’s and daughter in laws all enjoy camping and spending time with their families hiking and fishing. I for some reason never could find a reason to sleep outdoors overnight. I like spending time outdoors throughout the day and fishing etc, however, I prefer to sleep in the cabin. I’m thankful they are teaching my grandchildren to love the outdoors and Ask Natalie would be great for all of us.
That’s so great to hear Bonnie. Thank you for supporting the program and sharing it with your family.
It’s great to hear that your family is passing a love of the outdoors on to the next generation! And I think a cabin in the wilderness doesn’t sound like a bad idea. ? Thanks for joining us!
Hi, Bonnie! Thanks so much for your support! <3
Ask Natalie sounds like an awesome resource. Of course I can’t think of any questions specific to women just this minute, but I am sure there are a lot of them.
No problem at all Gladys, just send them through whenever you like direct to Natalie’s email: AskNatalieColumn@gmail.com and I know she would love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your comment.
Thank you Gladys! If you do stumble upon a question, please email me. I’d love to hear from you!
Hi, Gladys! I’m sure you have some great questions that will surface. I know we would be excited to hear from you anytime. I’d love for you to subscribe to the channel to gain inspiration and to give inspiration once you submit some questions. Thank you!
Wow, what an awesome post and I love to read more about this and it’s is exciting to see women in outdoor activities.
Thanks so much Rhewi – so glad you found us.
Thank you! It’s great to have you join us.
Thanks so much, Rhewi! 🙂
I am going to be blunt with my question and post it here.
I have always wanted to travel more.
Where is realistic with kids and what resources or information or tips do you have?
Any good things that can be life changing to do with them?
This is geared towards single mums.
Great question Victoria! I’m sure Natalie would love to tackle this and no doubt it will be included on a future episode. Stay tuned and thank you for taking part.
Hi Victoria. Thanks for the question! I’d like to include it in upcoming written and video columns. Because most of our contact is via email, may I contact you with a response through the email address on your website? (That way you won’t have to wait several months for an answer!)
This is an inquiry that has moms perplexed. Definitely keep an eye on episodes as Natalie does quite a bit of background work when answering questions. Drop us a line with this specific question so that she’ll be sure to answer it on a future episode. Thank you for your interest. 🙂
What a great resource! We are going camping later this year, so will be dipping in and out of this! Have subscribed to your YT too 🙂
Welcome Mike and thanks so much for your comment and for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the upcoming episodes and your time camping.
Thank you Mike! I’m happy you’re joining us.
Thank you for your support, Mike! Wishing you happy travels on your future camping endeavors.
That’s such a wonderful idea!! It looks like a great new program! Congratulations. Looking forward to see more.! Hugs
Really appreciate your lovely comment Marzena. We hope you love the upcoming episodes.
Thank you so much for the support, Marzena! It’s very much appreciated. Big hugs back at you. 🙂
Thank you Marzena!
I think this is an awesome program. It’s perfect for women who are interested in the outdoors but don’t exactly know where to start or what to do!
Thank you so much Carol. I do hope you will catch our episodes each week as new topics and issues are explored.
Hi, Carol!
Thank you for the accolades! Glad you find this would be useful. 🙂
Thank you Carol. I’m glad you think so – that clueless woman was me, once upon a time! If I can head out into the wilderness, almost anyone can. ? Thanks for joining us.
The Ask Natalie program sounds great. I love that the first part is for women of an age like myself who is a bit worried about being older and what to do!
Thanks so much Lindsey. I’m sure you agree with Natalie about her observations on this issue. As long as you feel good about it and want to continue experiencing the great outdoors, then you should really enjoy it as much as anyone else. Thank you for tuning in.
We’re so excited about this show! We love to hear from people and share inspiration. No matter what the age, we’re never too old. 🙂
Lindsey, thank you! Yep, age ain’t nothin’ compared to frame of mind when we’re talking about outdoor adventure. So glad you’re joining us!
Wow I’d love to checkout the Ask natalie program because it sounds incredible. I think it’s so wonderful that women have these types of resources available and in such a comfortable and helpful way.
Absolutely. And as a community we are so lucky to have someone like Natalie and groups such as Adventure Some Women who are at the forefront of advancing women’s enjoyment of the outdoors. At the top of mind while this is going on, is the positive responses from women like you – to whom we are very grateful for your encouragement and support.
Thank you so much for your feedback, Jennifer. I’m very excited about this endeavor and I think this will be a great outlet for women who love the outdoors. Please feel free to share the love by telling your friends and drop a question, or a few, to the show. Thanks for viewing!
Thank you Jennifer. I’m so glad to hear you find the medium comfortable and helpful – that’s what we’re aiming for. I hope you’ll continue to follow along each week, and please send us your questions or thoughts!
Congratulations!! This sounds very interesting!! and it’s a great idea for women who are good outdoors and love adventures!! The trailer is great too! well done!!
Thanks so much Kumin, that is a lovely comment.
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Kumin!
Ahhh, your excitement mirrors ours! Thanks so much for the kind response.
This is such a good initiative. I know some female friends who are great outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Platforms such as these are great resource for women who are keen to get in to adventure bit don’t know where to get their answers addressed. This empowers them with information and also provides them solidarity from other women adventurers. Kudos.
That’s definitely what we hope to achieve through the viewers watching as well as their involvement and participation. Thank you for your positive comment Abhinav.
Thanks so much for the encouraging response! It’s great to know that women are able to find this useful, and at the same time, are able to relate.
Thank you for the kind comment, Abhinav! Please spread the word to all the outdoor adventurers you know. We’re happy to have them join us each week!
What lovely comments to read! Thanks for the enthusiasm, everyone!
I agree that the enthusiasm is just wonderful and it is exciting to think that this is just the beginning!
Congrats on getting this venture off the ground. It does sound very interesting and I hope that everything goes well. I love camping so I will definitely be checking in from time to time.
Thanks David and please don’t forget to pass the word to others, especially women, that you feel would enjoy it. Happy camping!
Thank you so much for your support. 🙂
Thank you David! Always nice to meet fellow campers, and please do check in.
This is such an incredible idea and would be so useful for us women who love the outdoors. Really looking forward to watching future episodes.
Thank you so much Kristie.
Aw, such kind words, Kristie. Thank you so much. Please feel free to send us a question or two. 🙂
Thank you Kristie! I’m glad you’ll be following along. I’m excited to be a part of this huge group of outdoor loving women!
This is a great initiative for all the women around the world. I am definitely going to try it out.
Thank you so much Neha. Given what I know about your travels and how much you share on your website, I’m sure the program and its viewers would definitely benefit a lot from your participation.
Thank you for the kind comment, Neha, and for joining us on our video journey!
Thanks, Neha! Make sure to drop us a question sometime to see your answer viewed in an episode. Would love for you to share the love by spreading the word, also. 🙂
I like camping, but with some accomodations(*cough cough* I would bring my own bed with me). This is a very interesting program you have there! It seems like a great way to help and empower women! Keep it up!
Thank you Kallia. Don’t forget though that the program is not just about camping but about anything to do with the great outdoors. Really appreciate your support.
Thank you, Kallia! I honestly won’t judge if you’re a camper or a glamper, lol. It’s all about getting outdoors and empowering ourselves. It’s all about realizing our full potential. Drop us a question and we’ll answer it on the show. 🙂
Thank you Kallia. Ain’t no shame in glamping. 😀 I hope you’ll stick with us each week as we release new episodes!
whoa! What a wonderful program. I love how this inspires us women to get outdoors!!
You bet Sophie! That’s the thought that inspired the rest of us as well. Thank you so much.
Yes, inspiration is the key word. 🙂 So many women have questions and we want women to know that there is nothing holding them back, but themselves. Thanks for your support.
Thank you Sophie! The letters we get definitely help kick up the ol’ adventure bug. 🙂
I was quite curious what the article would be about when I saw the post title, I have to say I’m extremely happy I came across this. The trailer video is amazing and I’m pretty sure the all the future videos are equally enlightening for all the girls who are seeking adventure travel. What a great initiative to inspire and guide women, it’s superb that it’s free and interactive as well. Sharing this with all my girlfriends :).
That’s so wonderful Suma, thank you so much. I really do hope you have subscribed and continue to enjoy each and every upcoming episode and take part whenever you feel like it. Best wishes.
Wow, what awesome feedback! I’m so glad that you enjoy the program and will be telling your friends. Please email us some questions because your Q&A may just be the inspiration a viewer needs to get outside.
What a kind comment, Suma! Thanks for following along and for spreading the word!
Amazing! I can’t wait to tune in. I love the idea of promoting the outdoors for women. I love the outdoors, I’ve been going out west to Wyoming since I was a baby. People are always so surprised that I love the outdoors so much.. they think I can’t handle getting a little muddy and a little messy >:( lol! Looking forward to this.
Thank you so much Kerry. We love that you are OK getting muddy and messy! In many ways that is all part of really immersing ourselves in nature and all it has to offer. There are so many other women who are right there with you in that regard and I think this program will be perfect for you.
As a friend of mine once said, I’d rather be dirty than done up. Bravo to you for being your own woman and knowing your worth. Thank you for your support!
Thanks Kerry! I’m so glad to hear you’ll be joining us. Can I just say that Wyoming is a flippin’ beautiful state?!? Also, your ‘muddy and messy’ comment made me LOL – my motto is “I don’t wear anything I can’t wipe my hands on.” 😀
The ‘Ask Natalie’ program sounds like a wonderful idea for female travelers / campers. I’m sure a lot of your knowledge will be useful to male travelers too. I know I’m planning on hiking the Camino de Santiago in the coming years and your knowledge on how to tackle it is a lot more than mine.
There is no doubt that a lot of the information, ideas and material provided would also be of use to men as well, regardless of the fact that the program is catering specifically to women. Really appreciate your interest and comment James and we certainly wish you all the very best for your Camino de Santiago hike.
James, how cool. I am fascinated with the Camino de Santiago and would love to hear about your journey once you’ve returned. And yes, we welcome men, too! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words.
Hi, James! Thanks so much for your kind response. It’s great to know that support is coming from all over the place. Excited for you on your journey on the Santiago!!!
cool trailer! i am sure all the women would love this new venture and it i hope it all goes well for ya
Many thanks Hal – do pass the word along to women who you think would enjoy it.
Thanks Hal! Please spread the word to the ladies in your life. 🙂
Thanks so much, Hal. Your comment means a lot. 🙂
Kudos to you guys for providing a resource for women who love the outdoors. Best of luck to the new program and to the team!
Thank you so much Michelle! We intend to work really hard together to bring you Natalie’s expertise in dealing with so many issues as we are all passionate about women getting the most from the great outdoors. Thank you for supporting the program.
Thank you Michelle! I hope you’ll follow along with us.
Thank you, Michelle! We appreciate the support and hope you’ll check in and view episodes from time to time. I’d like to invite you to send us a question, or two, also. 🙂 You never know who you may inspire with your inquiry.
I enjoy watching camping on tv way more than I like participating in it myself! Lol, I have never been much of a camper my whole life.
Well Katie, who knows? Watching what other women are doing and getting involved with may become inspiring enough for you to want to join in. Plus bear in mind that this program is not restricted to camping but is really about anything to do with the outdoors more broadly. And as you would appreciate, that covers so much in the way of activities and/or just enjoying nature. In any event we certainly appreciate you watching and providing your input. All the best.
LOL Katie, I completely understand. Funny story – I didn’t go camping for the first time until I was 32 years old! To ease my way into it, my camping partner and I went to a well-developed campground with running water, a shower room, flush toilets, and even electricity at our campsite. We brought an air mattress and all sorts of comforts. I figured, “Hey, this won’t be much different than ‘camping’ in my back yard at home.” As it turned out, the campground was hosting a 40 year high school reunion for one of the biggest high schools in the area, and they were PARTYING! The entire campground was thumping with dance music! To make matters worse, the air mattress began to leak and the ground was cold and soggy. Then, at about 10 pm, two people entered the campsite next to ours and starting using their massive laptops to play some bang-bang videogame! It was an utter disaster and it took me months to go camping again. I figured, “If this is camping, I’m fine with staying home.”
I later learned I’m actually more comfortable at remote, primitive campsites with a small backpacking tent, a sleeping pad, and the stars to provide electricity. Now, I don’t expect everyone to make such a dramatic flip, of course – just saying that I don’t have to struggle to recall the feeling of “ugh, I’d rather watch this on television!” 😀
Katie Kinsley! You get out there and camp, right now! Just kidding…being on this thread, I think you may have an interest in the outdoors. I hope our program inspires you to follow your interests. 🙂
Your cover pic to start with is just so cool. Kudos to you all for organizing such a great initiative. I’m sure many will enjoy and benefit from this.
Thanks so much Moumita. We hope to make the program as cool as possible based on what viewers say they want. Whatever you might want covered is exactly what we want to take on and deliver for everyone. Thank you for your support.
Isn’t it awesome? I wish I looked that way in real life – like a cool black-and-white cartoon. 😀 Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you so much, Moumita! We appreciate the support. 🙂
Wow !! This is really such a great idea. I love this program and am looking forward to seeing episodes each week. Thank you to whoever came up with such a cool idea to share knowledge and helpful tips through video.
That is such a lovely comment Savita, thank you. In truth is that it is really a team effort with everyone wanting to work together to hopefully make a difference and provide value to fellow outdoor adventurers. We are especially motivated to know readers, subscribers and viewers find the program to be something they want.
Thank you Savita! I’m so pleased to be part of a great team – with the producers Nicole and Mo, and also with all the viewers, letter-writers, advice-seekers, and brave ladies hitting the outdoors! I hope you’ll subscribe and follow along with us on YouTube.
Savita, thank you and we really appreciate the support. This initiative was started with the goal of empowering women in the outdoors. We love to hear viewer feedback as this program belongs to outdoor women community. Be sure to tell your friends and drop us a question! 🙂
I just watched the trailer and it sounds like an awesome show. definitely going to share this with my female friends. 🙂
Thank you so much Sonali. This is just the start and we have so much in the way of exciting topics and issues to cover, so there is a lot to look forward to.
Thank you Sonali! Please share far and wide. I hope you’ll keep following along with us.
Sonali, thank you so very much for the support! Make sure to send us some questions and check in weekly to see your question answered in a program segment.
What a great idea!!!! I love outdoor adventure and I travel as a solo female too. I think this would be a great resource for many women. And if you ever want to go on an adventure as two solo females, I’m down 🙂
That sounds like a great idea Ania! I’m sure Natalie would be down for that also, as would the producers, Magretha “Mo” Palepale and myself..making 4 in total – I’m sure we could have a lot of fun! Thanks so much for sharing your positive thoughts on the program.
…So when do we head out?!? 😀
I’m happy to have you joining us on our video journey, Ania. (And let me know when to pack my bag!)
Ania, when and where?!??! I’m always up for an adventure! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Send us a question anytime to see it spotlighted on a program segment. Happy travels!
This is great, right up my girlfriend’s street. I’ll be sliding it her way 🙂
Best of luck going forward with this!
Thanks so much CJ!
That’s kind of you, CJ. Please do send her our way – we’ll be happy to have her join our clique! 🙂
CJ, you rock!!! Thanks for sharing and I love the support you’re giving your girlfriend. 🙂
A nice platform or mission for guiding women who love adventures. I have never done outdoor adventure as a solo traveller due to some doubts and confusion. Now I would surely mail to AskNatalie for my next plans. Very helpful.
That’s so nice to hear Yukti. I am sure Natalie will do her best to research and answer any topics or issues you would like information about. Thank you for your comment.
Yukti, solo traveling or exploring can be really intimidating at first, so it’s natural to feel doubtful and confused. Please send your questions my way. I’d be happy to support you. Thanks for joining us on our video journey!
This sounds like an amazing program. I’ll have to drum up some questions for Ask Natalie. We love getting outside, and I want to get outside more as a woman exploring.
That’s really great Bailey. Please do send through some questions. Natalie would love to address them. Her email again is AskNatalieColumn@gmail.com and thank you for being part of the program.
Bailey, I am a HUGE FAN of women getting outside and exploring. We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams! Please send some questions my way – I’d love to hear from you.
I’m so glad you made this program for women who love outdoor adventures! There’s definitely a lot of travelers out there who solely travel to hike, ski, kayak, etc. so I’m sure this will be very successful! The fact that this is free is also pretty spectacular! Awesome!!!
You bet! We are so lucky to have someone like Natalie with her experience and passion for the outdoors that is so willing to share her expertise to benefit others.
Thanks Ressa! I’m lucky to be a part of this project. It’s cool for me to learn, through hearing from many other women, that so many of us love going out there solo and seeing what Mother Nature has to offer! I hope you’ll keep following along.
Also, Nicole’s comment here is quite flattering! 😀
The trailer looks amazing. For all those women who love the outdoors, Ask Natalie is a perfect platform. I am definitely going to share this with my female friends.
That’s great Jeenu. We hope they will find the program interesting and informative.
Thank you for passing along the word, Jeenu! Even though women are our target audience, we’re happy to hear from men, too. 🙂
Sounds like a great new program! Nice to see an interactive resource out there. Good luck with the project!
Thank you Kate, much appreciated.
Thank you, Kate. I’m having a blast hearing from women from all over. I hope you’ll follow along with us!
I just watched the trailer and it sounds like an amazing show. I love that it is interactive too, so that women who have concerns can have those addressed. I am excited to follow along with this show!
Thank you so much Abigail. We are so excited that the response has been so positive and we are looking forward to all the topics that will be covered.
Thanks for checking out the trailer, Abigail! I hope you’ve seen the first episode and will keep following along. I’m really excited, too!
I think this is kind of a unique women outdoor adventurers program. Ask Natalie sounds extremely indepth and interactive. Best wishes for what you are doing here to benefit so many others.
Thank you very much Gaurav. Do pass the word on to women you know who you think would get value from the program.
Thank you for your kind wishes, Gaurav! I also benefit from hearing from so many wonderful women around the world – I’d say I’m quite lucky 🙂