BE Alink

BE Alink is the founder and inventor of the Alinker walking bike, which she refers to as a vehicle of change. BE’s reverse design practices / philosophy lead to the Alinker, which is not built for a “body-with-a-problem” but for who we are, active and engaged.

BE is a gender weirdo, and has often been called crazy, all over the place, scattered. People told her to focus, and to comply, but BE does not fit in, just held true to her vision that the world needs something else, for and by us all, no one excluded. BE focuses on who we are, not what we have.

With insane tenacity, commitment and dedication, BE has built her company into a movement of people showing up for each other. Years ago she said: “I dream of a world where the dismissed people of today, are our leaders of tomorrow”, that is happening now.

BE employs Alinker users (otherwise unemployed), pays everybody living wage (including herself), The Alinker has certified BCorp status, she is a SheEO venture, is more than carbon neutral, and practically plastic free.

The Alinker company is built to create access to health, by building access to mobility, community and healthy food.

RADGENlive BE live, in the absence of language
Website: thealinker.com

Rue Mapp

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C.

Rue oversees a carefully selected and trained national volunteer leadership team of nearly 90 men and women who represent 42 cities around the US, and shares opportunities to build a broader community and leadership in nature. Her important work has generated widespread national recognition and support. Since Outdoor Afro’s inception in 2009 as a blog, Rue has captured the attention and support of millions through a multimedia approach that is grounded in personal connections and community organizing. From its grassroots beginning, Outdoor Afro now enjoys national sponsorship and is recognized by major organizations for its role in addressing the ongoing need for greater diversity in the outdoors.

In 2010, Mapp was invited to the Obama White House to participate in the America’s Great Outdoors Conference, and subsequently to take part in a think-tank to inform the launch of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative. She was appointed program officer for the Stewardship Council’s Foundation for Youth Investment to oversee its grant-making program from 2010-2012. Since that time, Mapp’s work and op-eds have been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Backpacker Magazine, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, Ebony Magazine, Outside Magazine, Sunset Magazine, NPR, and many others. Rue’s work has also been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions, including: The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans in the country (2012 and 2016), Outdoor Industry Inspiration Award, National Wildlife Federation Communication award (received alongside President Bill Clinton) and Family Circle Magazine selected Rue as one of America’s 20 Most Influential Moms.

Mapp remains in high demand to speak around the country and in Canada about her innovative approach that has successfully connected thousands, especially from the Black American community, to nature and the benefits of spending more time outdoors.

She is proud to serve on the Outdoor Industry Association and The Wilderness Society boards. In 2014, Rue was appointed to the California State Parks Commission by Governor Jerry Brown. She was named a National Geographic fellow, and a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated.  In 2020, Outdoor Afro was chosen to be highlighted and visited by Oprah on her 2020 Vision Tour.

A graduate of UC Berkeley (with a Degree in Art History), Rue’s skills and background make her a unique voice via the leadership and programs she has instituted through her career, enlightening a diverse community to the wonders and benefits of the outdoors. Rue resides in Vallejo, CA and is the proud mother of three young adults.

Want more insight on Rue? Visit www.ruemapp.com.

Lynn-Marie Angus

Lynn-Marie Angus is a co-founder of Sisters Sage, an Indigenous brand that hand-crafts wellness and self-care products inspired by our culture and traditions. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Canada. Her heritage is Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Metis Nations. She is from the West Coast and the prairies and celebrates and shares her culture enthusiastically!

Sisters Sage is a She-EO Venture.

Carley Sheehy

Carley is the founder and CEO of Global Grub, a line of globally-inspired DIY food kits for cooking adventures at home. As a mostly one-woman show, Carley wears many hats from operations and sales to innovation and strategy, and everything in between.

Since 2012, Carley has steadily grown the company (175% YoY average growth), securing national distribution with Williams-Sonoma, UncommonGoods, Nordstrom and Sur La Table, to name a few. Global Grub has garnered PR mentions from TODAY, Forbes, Food+Wine and more. She prides herself on being creative, passionate, determined and scrappy.

Carley was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently resides in Walnut Creek, CA with her husband and 3 young sons. Needless-to-say, she loves to eat, cook and drink all the things. As an avid traveler, her and her family have most recently become obsessed with exploring the great outdoors in their travel trailer, one weekend at a time.

Carley Sheehy

Carley is the founder and CEO of Global Grub, a line of globally-inspired DIY food kits for cooking adventures at home. As a mostly one-woman show, Carley wears many hats from operations and sales to innovation and strategy, and everything in between.

Since 2012, Carley has steadily grown the company (175% YoY average growth), securing national distribution with Williams-Sonoma, UncommonGoods, Nordstrom and Sur La Table, to name a few. Global Grub has garnered PR mentions from TODAY, Forbes, Food+Wine and more. She prides herself on being creative, passionate, determined and scrappy.

Carley was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently resides in Walnut Creek, CA with her husband and 3 young sons. Needless-to-say, she loves to eat, cook and drink all the things. As an avid traveler, her and her family have most recently become obsessed with exploring the great outdoors in their travel trailer, one weekend at a time.

Lynn-Marie Angus

Lynn-Marie Angus is a co-founder of Sisters Sage, an Indigenous brand that hand-crafts wellness and self-care products inspired by our culture and traditions. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Canada. Her heritage is Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Metis Nations. She is from the West Coast and the prairies and celebrates and shares her culture enthusiastically!

Sisters Sage is a She-EO Venture.

Carley Sheehy

Carley is the founder and CEO of Global Grub, a line of globally-inspired DIY food kits for cooking adventures at home. As a mostly one-woman show, Carley wears many hats from operations and sales to innovation and strategy, and everything in between.

Since 2012, Carley has steadily grown the company (175% YoY average growth), securing national distribution with Williams-Sonoma, UncommonGoods, Nordstrom and Sur La Table, to name a few. Global Grub has garnered PR mentions from TODAY, Forbes, Food+Wine and more. She prides herself on being creative, passionate, determined and scrappy.

Carley was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently resides in Walnut Creek, CA with her husband and 3 young sons. Needless-to-say, she loves to eat, cook and drink all the things. As an avid traveler, her and her family have most recently become obsessed with exploring the great outdoors in their travel trailer, one weekend at a time.

Rue Mapp

Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C.

Rue oversees a carefully selected and trained national volunteer leadership team of nearly 90 men and women who represent 42 cities around the US, and shares opportunities to build a broader community and leadership in nature. Her important work has generated widespread national recognition and support. Since Outdoor Afro’s inception in 2009 as a blog, Rue has captured the attention and support of millions through a multimedia approach that is grounded in personal connections and community organizing. From its grassroots beginning, Outdoor Afro now enjoys national sponsorship and is recognized by major organizations for its role in addressing the ongoing need for greater diversity in the outdoors.

In 2010, Mapp was invited to the Obama White House to participate in the America’s Great Outdoors Conference, and subsequently to take part in a think-tank to inform the launch of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative. She was appointed program officer for the Stewardship Council’s Foundation for Youth Investment to oversee its grant-making program from 2010-2012. Since that time, Mapp’s work and op-eds have been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Backpacker Magazine, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, Ebony Magazine, Outside Magazine, Sunset Magazine, NPR, and many others. Rue’s work has also been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions, including: The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans in the country (2012 and 2016), Outdoor Industry Inspiration Award, National Wildlife Federation Communication award (received alongside President Bill Clinton) and Family Circle Magazine selected Rue as one of America’s 20 Most Influential Moms.

Mapp remains in high demand to speak around the country and in Canada about her innovative approach that has successfully connected thousands, especially from the Black American community, to nature and the benefits of spending more time outdoors.

She is proud to serve on the Outdoor Industry Association and The Wilderness Society boards. In 2014, Rue was appointed to the California State Parks Commission by Governor Jerry Brown. She was named a National Geographic fellow, and a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated.  In 2020, Outdoor Afro was chosen to be highlighted and visited by Oprah on her 2020 Vision Tour.

A graduate of UC Berkeley (with a Degree in Art History), Rue’s skills and background make her a unique voice via the leadership and programs she has instituted through her career, enlightening a diverse community to the wonders and benefits of the outdoors. Rue resides in Vallejo, CA and is the proud mother of three young adults.

Want more insight on Rue? Visit www.ruemapp.com.

Lynn-Marie Angus

Lynn-Marie Angus is a co-founder of Sisters Sage, an Indigenous brand that hand-crafts wellness and self-care products inspired by our culture and traditions. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Canada. Her heritage is Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Metis Nations. She is from the West Coast and the prairies and celebrates and shares her culture enthusiastically!

Sisters Sage is a She-EO Venture.

Carley Sheehy

Carley is the founder and CEO of Global Grub, a line of globally-inspired DIY food kits for cooking adventures at home. As a mostly one-woman show, Carley wears many hats from operations and sales to innovation and strategy, and everything in between.

Since 2012, Carley has steadily grown the company (175% YoY average growth), securing national distribution with Williams-Sonoma, UncommonGoods, Nordstrom and Sur La Table, to name a few. Global Grub has garnered PR mentions from TODAY, Forbes, Food+Wine and more. She prides herself on being creative, passionate, determined and scrappy.

Carley was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently resides in Walnut Creek, CA with her husband and 3 young sons. Needless-to-say, she loves to eat, cook and drink all the things. As an avid traveler, her and her family have most recently become obsessed with exploring the great outdoors in their travel trailer, one weekend at a time.