Episode 17: Decisions, Decisions

Kerry continues on final part of the Women Who Dare, with a journey south through Connecticut and east through Rhode Island. After deciding to ride back north to Maine, Kerry reflects on the journey. Then, she struggles, overwhelmed thinking about what to do next. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-18-the-end-of-the-road/

Kerry continues on her northeastern journey with some days in Boston and a ride out to western Massachusetts. Along the way, she finds hills, rain, and a hike-a-bike bushwhack adventure. Plus, some big decisions are made. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-17-decisions-decisions/

Colette Chretien is the founder and principle designer at La Fille Colette, a boutique dress company based in Massachusetts. Driven initially by a desire to design dresses, Colette has developed La Fille Colette into a ethical, sustainable fashion company. Kerry found Colette in Newton, MA and they talked fast fashion and entrepreneurship. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-colette-chretien/

Kerry makes it home to Maine in time to celebrate her friend's wedding. Then, she turns her attention to the final, northeastern leg of the Women Who Dare ride. Departing from Camden, ME, this episode takes Kerry down the coast, through New Hampshire, and into Boston, MA. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-16-first-taste-new-england/

Rebecca Goodale is a book artist and Art Department faculty member at the University of Southern Maine. She's been creating art ever since she sold her first book, My Chicken, to her mother at age 5. Her work can be seen in museums and libraries across the United States. Kerry found Rebecca at her home in Freeport, and they talked about making a life from art, working on collaborations, and being a feminist.  For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-rebecca-goodale/

Kerry makes her way from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP trail and the C&O Canal Towpath. Riding trails rather than roads takes some adjustment, but it's well worth it in the end. After lots of quiet time in nature, Kerry arrives in DC. Thus ends part four of the Women Who Dare ride. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-15-GAP-and-CandO/

Beth Leonard was once an international business consultant for McKinsey. After a harrowing flight, plus some encouragement from her husband, they quit their consulting jobs and headed out for a quick sailing adventure. More than 20 years later, she's back ashore with new insights on life. Kerry found Beth in Arlington, VA, where they talked about partnership, sailing, and fulfilling one's own needs. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-beth-leonard/

Traveling on two-lane highways, country roads, and rail trails, Kerry rides from Bloomington, IN, across Ohio, into Pittsburgh, PA. It's a 500 mile ride covered in 8 days. Despite meeting some wonderful people, Kerry is getting increasingly road-weary. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-14-crossing-ohio/

Lora Woodward spent 10 years working for Venture Outdoors, helping Pittsburghers get outside. As Program Coordinator and then Program Director, Lora steadily increased her skills in outdoor leadership and non-profit management. Now, she lives in Massachusetts and uses the outdoors as a tool in her personal coaching. Kerry found Lora in Connellsville, PA, where they talked about her path to Pittsburgh and about learning new things. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-lora-woodward/

On Kerry's ride from Chicago to Indianapolis she encounters kindness, storms, and epic rudeness. She recovers at a friend's for the weekend. Then, it's time for more happy reunions and bike repairs. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-13-good-bad-indiana/