Kanoa Greene, the founder of Nakoa Adventure, a travel company dedicated to creating inclusive adventure experiences for the plus-size community is in the studio today, BA fam! Kanoa shares her personal journey from corporate recruiter to entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The discussion delves into the importance of representation in adventure sports, the need for better gear and resources for plus-size individuals, and the transformative power of movement and fitness. Kanoa emphasizes the significance of finding joy in physical activity and the importance of self-care in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating their own journey of self-acceptance and empowerment. Chapters 01:43 Nakoa: A Plus-Size Adventure Community 03:34 Overcoming Barriers in Adventure Sports 06:34 The Impact of Body Image on Adventure 08:45 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 14:50 Embracing Adventure as a Visually Impaired Person 26:56 Mental Health and Movement 32:57 Navigating Leadership Challenges 34:56 The Balance of Compassion and Directness 35:33 Building a Sustainable Business Model Subscribe to The Brown Ambition Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@brownambitionpodcast/videos Keep the party going with a visit to https://brownambitionpodcast.com FOLLOW KANOA GREENE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanoagreene https://nakoaadventure.com/ FOLLOW THE BROWN AMBITION PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brown-ambition-759572334/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownambition/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brownambition FOLLOW MANDI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mandimoney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maaandimoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices