Happier Place People

Nicole Jackson: Environmental Educator, Advocate, and Organizer (Columbus, Ohio)

Nicole Jackson, Black in National Parks Week founder, environmental educator, Maddron Bald, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

NPCA advisory council member Nicole Jackson goes above and beyond in educating, organizing, and advocating to connect people to nature – and inspires us all to do more for the outdoors and each other.

Lauren Gay: Travel Blogger, Photographer, Podcaster, and Speaker (Tampa, Florida)

Lauren Gay Outdoorsy Diva hiking in Smoky mountains, woman resist bear shirt

Known online as the Outdoorsy Diva, the creator and advocate Lauren Gay is a powerhouse of encouragement and inspiration to seek fun and healing in nature and to promote diversity in the great outdoors.

Danielle Bogardus: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist (Bainbridge Island, Washington)

Humanitarian Danielle Bogardus actively works on making life better for people in less-developed countries and inspires us, along the way, to connect to our deeper roots, to nature, and to each other.

Jessica Tejera: Family Outdoor Travel Blogger and Photographer (Tennessee)

Jessica Tejera is best known as The Walking Mermaid. It’s the perfect name for the blogger who loves the ocean as much as the mountains, and who delights children and inspires families with her outdoor tips and activity guides.

Meet Our 1st Happier Ambassadors: Fun, Adventurous, Creative, and Inspiring!

We’re proud to introduce a few of our first Happier Ambassadors. They are much more than “just” Happier Place Brand Ambassadors. And maybe YOU could even be one of them!

Capt. Frank Praznik: Fly Fishing Guide (Florida Everglades + Louisiana Marsh)

Captain Frank Praznik spends his days on a boat guiding people to their Happier Place: catching big fish (like red fish, tarpon, snook) while fly fishing the scenic Everglades and Louisiana Marsh.

Taryn Eyton: Adventure Travel Writer and Wilderness Ethics Educator (Vancouver, Canada)

Taryn Eyton goes beyond just inspiring people to get happier outside. Her outdoor and adventure travel writing actually tells you where to go, what to expect, and how to make your outdoor experience even better – for you and for the environment.

Jake Gray: Outdoor Photographer and Hiking Guide (Austin, Texas)

Jake Gray seems to be on a mission: to get adults and kids out into nature and feel the thrill of reaching a summit, discover a valley of wildflowers or watch the sun rise in the mountains. His photography will inspire you to go, his guided hikes might just get you there.

Cheryl Howard: Travel Blogger (Berlin, Germany)

Cheryl Howard inspires us to follow our dreams and to explore the world. Her courage, drive and sense for adventure may even motivate you to move to another country or to pursue your own creative and personal goals.

Jessica Mills: Parent, Musician, Writer, Instructor (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Jessica Mills is such a creative, caring and socio-political powerhouse, it’s hard to imagine she has time for the great outdoors. But maybe her nature hikes are actually the energy source for everything else?

Bryan Clark: Exploring Mountains and Poetry (Colorado)

It’s breathtaking how Bryan Clark captures the beauty, atmosphere and essence of mountain landscapes through photography and poetry. We discovered that his passion and process are just as fascinating and inspiring!

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The Stitchy Crow: Katherine Guttman (Fiber Artist in Vermont)

Katherine Guttman is the clever, funny and imaginative maker, writer, mom, gardener, reader, outdoors-lover, and coffee-drinker behind the charming, inventive and smile-inducing Stitchy Crow fiber creations.

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Margaret and John: Pre-Expat World Travelers (Chicago)

Margaret and John of Lost & Found Travel are a very creative, talented, warm, super funny and irresistibly charming world-travel team: She writes the words, he takes the photos…

Azlin Bloor: Chef, Cookery Teacher, and Food Blogger (England)

Azlin Bloor creates wonderfully inspiring food and cocktail recipes, photos and videos. Even if you don’t try out any of her easy-to-follow recipes, her entertaining posts and beautiful photos alone will make you happier.

Scott Solary: Marijuana Dispensary GM + Happier Place Co-Founder

Scott Solary is the general manager of a medical and retail marijuana dispensary. Together with his wife, Luci Westphal, he founded Happier Place.

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Lisa Goldfarb: Fine Art Painter (Los Angeles)

Lisa Goldfarb paints extraordinary pet portraits and outdoor scenes – influenced by expressionism, her love for animals and being an outdoor enthusiast. She also gave one of the funniest, surprising and inspiring interviews yet.

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