Alexandra GIFFIN, co-founder
“Howling often means living fearlessly and unapologetically as ourselves. By learning to trust our intuition, we access a deep power that is innate to all of us. Honing this skill allows us to live in more alignment with our truest self and greatest potential. As women, we all carry this inner wisdom, and I believe nature is our most sacred teacher for weaving each of our unique gifts throughout all facets of our lives.”
Ultimately, building the Howl Often community was a response from immersing myself in nature. Through many healing moments in the mountains, I wanted to enhance connections for women who have a desire to live authentically, to inspire others, and to continuously seek solace in nature to learn, to grow, and to be the best versions of themselves.
Celestia howe, co-founder
I’m often found exploring wild empty spaces found on topo maps in all types of elements. I seek adventure and am the gal who adventures off the well trodden trail to search what’s beyond the next peak. When life took a turn, I took solace in nature and found healing, strength and transformation. Starting the Howl Often® community was a way to share what I experienced and to meet other women who must get in the wild to thrive in life. I focus on inspiring the community of Howl Often by sharing their stories, connecting Howlers across the world and sharing my personal adventures. “The wild helps us recharge and reconnect. It gives us the space to howl – to explore the curiosities and beauty of nature and of ourselves – untethered from the hustle of daily life.”
Jillian Mamon, Colorado Programs
“And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time" - T.S. Eliot
After moving 7 times in the past 10 years, I’ve noticed trends and commonalities in myself, other people, and especially in nature. From the ocean to the mountains, nature offers me a slice of perfection where I can step into a harmonious world. It’s a place to simplify and go back to basics. Every time I immerse myself in nature, I return a more centered woman for those I love, for those I have yet to cross paths with, and for myself. For that reason, I keep going back. For that reason, I Howl.