Bio
This is L. Renee Blount, the founder. She is endlessly curious and all about joy. A recent cover of Outside Magazine, her infectious smile, and joyous work has been on the rise.
She recently relocated from New York City to the Bay Area. "L” (short for Lanisha) is a Harvard-trained designer, creative strategist, adventurer, and storyteller. She works in innovation and storytelling to illuminate untold stories and to rethink the future. She also writes. L believes in trying new things every month. She is the co-producer and host of Beyond Familiar, a series about the pure joy of trying innovative outdoor experiences.
Still early in her career, she also believes in giving back and believes in creating opportunities for others. She is the creator of the unprecedented Elevation Grant released in June 2021.
Her most recent storytelling clients includes: National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, Patagonia, The North Face, Athleta, Arc’Teryx, Hoka, Topo Designs, Marmot, Royal Caribbean, and more. L is now a Nat Geo Adventure Contributor!
News, Features & Writing
New: Adventure & Innovation: Urban Kayaking
New: Adventure & Innovation: Electric Dirtbiking with Cake & Topo Designs
New: “Forever Here to Tread with Joy” for Chaco
Adventure & Innovation: Learning to OneWheel
"Together, We Run" for Trail Runner Magazine
Host of the 2021 Outdoor Innovation Awards
"Reclaiming Trails with Joy" for Hoka
Gear Junkie & Yeti Creative Feature
Sept/Oct 2020 Cover of Outside Magazine!
Outside Magazine Feature by Editor-in-Chief, Chris Keyes
Fall 2020 Athleta Climbing Feature
Lost Coast Backpacking Blog for Arc’Teryx, “A Coast Never Lost"
Peak Design Blog & Pro-Level Camera Grants for Black Photographers
Summer 2020 The North Face x L: My Work & Aspirations
Summer 2020 Outdoor Retailer Mag Feature by Doug Schnitzspahn
7/28 Patagonia Live Chat: Our Experience as Outdoor Creatives
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Whether it’s innovation & strategy, photography, modeling, speaking, or pure fun, reach out. Let’s make magic.