Past Speaking engagements
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage (2023, 2024, 2025)
Andrea presented The Outdoors Are for Everyone: It's true, the mountains, trees and animals do not care what you look like or what you can do, but that isn't always true about the people in the outdoors. Folks that don't fit a specific body size or have a disability can feel out of place and intimated to try things like hiking or traveling. Not seeing others that look like you in outdoor groups or spaces can feel exclusionary. Finding accessible options and properly fitting clothing and gear can be difficult, making some activities unnecessarily dangerous. This talk will discuss obstacles to true inclusion in the outdoor industry and how we can do better. Making the outdoors more welcoming to a larger range of people will greatly benefit us all.
(An hour talk with or without visual presentation).
Fat Con-Seattle (2024)
Andrea presented Fat and In The Wild, Adventures in the Outdoors:
The mountains, trees, and animals do not care what you look like or what you can do, but that isn't always true about the people in the outdoors. I once thought that the world of outdoor adventuring was reserved for the young, the thin, the super fit and let's face it, the men. Growing up I didn't see my body represented in the outdoor media that I consumed and that made me believe that I didn't belong there. Now I'm here and very much fat AND outdoorsy. If being a hiker, rock climber, biker, camper, or any of those outdoor ventures sounds exciting, but you don't think you belong there because you're in a bigger body? Let me show you that that isn't true. We all deserve to be fat and in the wild if that's where we want to be.
Andrea presented The Outdoors Are for Everyone: It's true, the mountains, trees and animals do not care what you look like or what you can do, but that isn't always true about the people in the outdoors. Folks that don't fit a specific body size or have a disability can feel out of place and intimated to try things like hiking or traveling. Not seeing others that look like you in outdoor groups or spaces can feel exclusionary. Finding accessible options and properly fitting clothing and gear can be difficult, making some activities unnecessarily dangerous. This talk will discuss obstacles to true inclusion in the outdoor industry and how we can do better. Making the outdoors more welcoming to a larger range of people will greatly benefit us all.
(An hour talk with or without visual presentation).
Fat Con-Seattle (2024)
Andrea presented Fat and In The Wild, Adventures in the Outdoors:
The mountains, trees, and animals do not care what you look like or what you can do, but that isn't always true about the people in the outdoors. I once thought that the world of outdoor adventuring was reserved for the young, the thin, the super fit and let's face it, the men. Growing up I didn't see my body represented in the outdoor media that I consumed and that made me believe that I didn't belong there. Now I'm here and very much fat AND outdoorsy. If being a hiker, rock climber, biker, camper, or any of those outdoor ventures sounds exciting, but you don't think you belong there because you're in a bigger body? Let me show you that that isn't true. We all deserve to be fat and in the wild if that's where we want to be.
Podcasts featuring Andrea DiMaio
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Fat Positive Everything with Kayla Stansberry: Fatties in the Outdoors
In the final episode of season one of the Fat Positive Everything podcast, I interview the adventurous Andrea (she,they), a passionate advocate for fat positivity and inclusivity in outdoor activities. We discuss Andrea's personal journey from striving for a smaller body to embracing their identity as an outdoors person. The conversation highlights the importance of representation, community support, and the barriers faced by fat individuals in outdoor spaces. Andrea shares her experiences leading inclusive hiking groups and adventure travel for plus-size individuals, emphasizing the need for safe and supportive environments. The episode concludes with a call to action for more representation and inclusivity in outdoor gear and advertising, encouraging listeners to embrace their bodies and enjoy the outdoors. Women Leaders Moving Forward Together: A Conversation with Adina O'Neill of Team B*Real
A short conversation to get inspired and learn from women leaders. Today's lesson from Andrea DiMaio, founder of Ample Movement: "Do it Scared. You'll grow or have fun and probably have a cool story.” |
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Big Fit Girl Uncensored: A podcast by Louise Green- The Curvy Kili Crew In this episode, Louise sits down with 3 members of the Curvy Killi Crew. In 2019, for International Women’s Day, 20 plus-size women hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with WHOA Travel. They called themselves the Curvy Kili Crew. Louise interviews Bisa Myles, Deb Malkin and Andrea DiMiao in an amazing recount of their trip to Africa and an experience none of them will ever forget. |
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Yoga For All Bodies with Natalia Tabilo video podcast episode 9 with Andrea DiMaio of Ample Movement In this episode, we talked about the importance of representation in yoga spaces and outdoor activities like hiking. How to put yourself out there to enjoy nature and the body you have today! |
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Holy Shenanigans Podcast: Climb the Mountain Now! With Ample Movement founder, Andrea DiMaio Rev. Tara shares a heart-to-heart conversation with guest Andrea DiMaio on the unlikely intersections between changing the narrative around bodies, movement, exercise and outdoor representation of all bodies and traditions of the Lenten season. Don't miss this mountain-top experience that invites everyone to seek the dream of their life - and climb the mountain (or whatever you dream of) NOW! |
articles/videos for other publications
https://www.fatgirlreviews.com/fgr-chats-andrea-dimaio/ Written by Andrea
https://www.fatgirlreviews.com/andrea-dimaio-im-a-fat-outdoors-woman-and-i-need-gear/ Written by Andrea
In March 2019, Andrea joined the Curvy Kili Crew—the first all plus-size women’s team to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain and one of the Seven Summits. Explore the articles below to learn more about their historic journey.
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There was a documentary about the climb called Kili Big
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Curvy Kili Crew
https://curvicality.com/the-curvy-kili-crew-they-climbed-mt-kilimanjaro/ About Andrea's experience on Kilimanjaro
https://www.autostraddle.com/when-climbing-mental-mountains-becomes-literal/ Written by Jenny Bruso of Unlikely Hikers