Boyz in the Wood, Mentoring, and Mental Health and the Outdoors with CJ Goulding

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On today’s episode, we talk with CJ Goulding, Founder of Boyz N The Wood about Mentoring, Boyz in the Wood and Mental Health and the Outdoors.   Read his full bio below.

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Connect with CJ Goulding at https://www.boyznthewood.org/

Guest Bio:
CJ Goulding is a weaver, facilitator, community builder, organizer, and storyteller who invests in the growth of people, the growth of connection between people, and the growth of communities. He is committed to redistributing power and resources to achieve equity and justice. His work involves supporting leaders creating change in their communities, and shaping new narratives about our connection to community and the outdoors, like "Why I Wear Jordans in the Great Outdoors."

CJ is the founder of Boyz N The Wood, which uses nature as a framework where Black men can connect and grow as examples of positive masculinity and positive mental health in their communities. He currently operates as a consultant creating pathways, providing resources, and developing innovative strategies that support the outdoor and environmental sectors in their evolution toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller