who we are

The Collective

Wander Women’s Collective started like all the best ideas do — on a napkin in Mammoth Lakes, California, while on a road trip. It’s a community-driven initiative designed to create inclusive, welcoming spaces where women can connect through movement, conversation, shared experiences, and build lasting friendships. Through events, meetups, and media, Wander celebrates women adventurers, athletes, and small business owners, fostering connections and encouraging women to embrace the outdoors.

Podcast

The Wander Women’s Collective Podcast is hosted by Gracie Hinz — a trail runner, marine scientist, climber, skiier, and coffee lover, who’s always chasing the next adventure. Each week, Gracie dives into candid conversations with bold, ambitious women living life on their own terms. From athletes and entrepreneurs to creatives and explorers, every episode is a chance to hear the stories of women pushing boundaries and embracing unconventional paths. Listen in to be inspired, find connection, and feel a little less alone in the wild, wonderful chaos of life.

Events 

Wanderings is a campaign by Wander Women’s Collective that brings the podcast ethos to life, creating opportunities for women to connect and share experiences at adventure sports events. Partnering directly with race events, we’re working to reduce hesitation to sign up by creating welcoming spaces that help women feel comfortable, supported, and excited to return year after year. Whether it’s a group ride, post-race hangout, or casual meetup, each event is a chance to elevate race weekends through community, conversation, and a whole lot of stoke.

Visual Media 

Wander Media is the creative heartbeat of Wander Women’s Collective, bringing our mission to life through bold, intentional visuals and compelling storytelling. From vibrant event graphics to candid photography, we craft media that not only represents our events but also captures the spirit of the women who attend them. Each design is thoughtfully created to reflect the energy, connection, and adventure of our community — whether it’s a social ride, a post-race hangout, or a podcast episode.

Meet the Team

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  • Founder, Host, and Community Builder


    Gracie is the force behind Wander Women’s Collective. With a background in integrative wellness and a life shaped by movement, travel, and trail miles, Gracie started Wander as a way to celebrate living adventurous, unconventional lives.

    She’s a long-distance trail runner, podcast host, and field scientist who’s just as comfortable leading a group run as she is editing audio in the back of her van. Whether she’s interviewing an athlete, organizing a race-weekend meetup, or dreaming up the next big project, Gracie brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep going.

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  • Creative Director

    Sophia is the creative mind behind many of Wander’s visuals — a designer who brings warmth, curiosity, and intention to everything she creates. Originally from just outside Seattle, she draws inspiration from moody landscapes, lush greens, and rainy mountain backdrops. Now based in San Diego, her work has expanded to reflect coastal colors, local flora, and the everyday beauty of cafés, beach walks, and neighborhood light.

    As a graphic design student, Sophia is always exploring new styles and mediums, using design as a way to capture the small moments that make life meaningful — whether that’s a trail run, a post-ride PB&J, or a quiet morning in the sun. Her approach is rooted in a belief that joy lives in the details, and her work brings that ethos into every project she touches.

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  • Head of Brand

    Ellie shapes the look, feel, and voice of Wander Women’s Collective — blending design, strategy, and storytelling to bring ideas to life. A Northern California native, she draws inspiration from the coast, the colors found in nature, and the small, unexpected moments that spark curiosity. Her work spans brands, publications, and digital spaces, always seeking ideas that delight, surprise, and bring people joy.

    Forever a connoisseur of pastries, lover of skiing, mountain biking, tennis, and climbing, a reader, an artist, and an obsessor over music, Ellie brings the same curiosity and playfulness to life as she does to every project she touches, whether she’s exploring the outdoors, experimenting with a new creative idea, or chasing the next adventure.