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Amath Diouf

Amath Diouf

Amath is a Black Muslim outdoor enthusiast who loves to hear and tell stories. He's currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in marketing. When he's not baking cookies, longboarding, climbing, or taking naps, you can find him writing about the stories that make up the outdoor community.

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‘The Climber’s App’: Behind the Screen of KAYA

May 28, 2021 |  By Amath Diouf

The newly minted CEO of KAYA Climb, Kimberly Ang, gives us an inside look at the KAYA app, and the beta needed to build stoke together within the climbing community.

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Transform the Outdoors: Brave Space Project Launches Film to ‘Expand the Stoke’

May 24, 2021 |  By Amath Diouf

The Brave Space Project expands on what it means to be phenomenal outside with ‘Expedition Reclamation,’ a film by BIWOC for everyone.

OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders

OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders

December 11, 2020 |  By Amath Diouf

OWNYOUR Media is a BIPOC-owned media company specializing in digital outdoor and adventure film festivals. We sat down with the co-founders to get a behind-the-scenes look at this newly formed company and its upcoming film festival.

Captain Scott B and the Ingredients for a Magical Life

A Film Tribute to Family: ‘Captain Scott B and the Ingredients for a Magical Life’

November 24, 2020 |  By Amath Diouf

The Scott B film project is an independent feature-length documentary. We sat down with creator Betsy Bertram to learn about the ingredients that make up this story.

Climbing4Change: Kai Lightner Helps BIPOC Ascend to New Heights

Climbing4Change: Kai Lightner Helps BIPOC Ascend to New Heights

September 25, 2020 |  By Amath Diouf

Kai Lightner is a competitive sport climber from North Carolina providing opportunities and expanding DEI work in the outdoor industry.

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