Episode 0007 - Jacks Genega

In this episode of the OFFGRID Podcast, presented by Kimber, host Patrick interviews Jacks Genega from Wildcard Wilderness, who shares her transformative journey from a high-pressure career in film editing to embracing a life of bushcraft and survival skills. Jacks discusses her traumatic past and how nature became a source of healing and empowerment. Through various expeditions and training in wilderness skills, she discovers the importance of self-discovery, community, and resilience in the face of adversity. In this engaging conversation, Wildcard Jacks Genega shares her journey through wilderness survival, the challenges she faced, and her mission to empower others, especially women, in outdoor skills. She discusses the importance of mindset in survival situations, the unique obstacles women encounter in the wilderness, and the ongoing debate about safety in the wild. Jacks emphasizes the joy of nature and the need for a supportive community in survival training, while also outlining her future plans for Wildcard Wilderness, including new courses and expeditions. Follow Jacks at ‪@wildcard.wilderness‬ on YouTube!