Surviving Earthquakes & Changing Lives: Rhiane of Black Girls Hike | The Layover Podcast
From near-death in Morocco to global impact—meet Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike. In this episode of The Layover Podcast, we sit down with one of the most inspiring voices in travel to talk about healing, identity, and building legacy through community and movement.
Recently featured in Elle, The New York Times, and National Geographic, Rhiane is the founder of Black Girls Hike UK, the largest outdoor adventure network for Black women in Europe—and the author of Finding Your Feet: The How-To Guide to Hiking and Adventuring.
In this episode, we explore:
• Surviving an earthquake in Morocco while leading a group
• Building a sisterhood of healing through hiking
• How travel mistakes can lead to lifelong connections
• Choosing joy over societal expectations of marriage and motherhood
• Why Black women need safe spaces in nature and travel
Whether you’re a solo traveler, nature lover, or just figuring it out—this conversation is your reminder to find your feet, reclaim your space, and honor your pace.
Timestamps for Shorts Highlights:
1. “I Survived an Earthquake… In Pajamas” (20:51–25:48)
2. “How Black Girls Hike Is Healing Black Women” (35:16–37:30)
3. “Booked the Wrong Flight… Found My Tribe” (01:49–05:20)
4. “The Pressure to Marry? I’m Choosing Joy.” (40:46–43:44)
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