Empowering Muslim Women Through Outdoor Experiences with Nadah Feteih

Shelby Stanger interviews Nadah Feteih, the founder of Ma'wa Collective, an adventure company for Muslim women. Nadah shares her journey from being a software engineer to starting her company after a layoff and a transformative climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. She discusses the mission of Ma'wa Collective, which focuses on faith, exploration, and self-discovery, and the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for Muslim women in the outdoors. Nadah also addresses the challenges of finding modest activewear and the cultural barriers some women face when pursuing outdoor adventures, highlighting the supportive community Ma'wa Collective provides, including trips led by the mothers of participants. She emphasizes the confidence and courage gained through adventure and offers advice for those wanting to live a bold, wild life.