Our Story
What is wild chix?
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At Wild Chix, we empower women by fostering a supportive community where knowledge is shared and skills are honed.
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Through women teaching women, we create a safe space for learning and growth, where curiosity is celebrated and every question is valued.
​Together, we want to break down barriers placed on women by society, and inspire confidence, ensuring that all women feel empowered to pursue their passions no matter what they are, and be badass while they do it!
WHO ARE WE?
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I am Isabell, an outdoorsy woman in my late 30s, originally from Germany and working in the Marine Industry for almost a decade now (that makes me feel very old now, haha). I am mainly working with guys, husbands, partners and rarely even get to know the wives, which is a pity. She is the one usually transferring the funds though...
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A couple of years ago I also started my hunting journey, became Secretary of the NZDA Bay of Plenty Branch and I am heavily involved with organising Club Nights and Club Hunts - for mainly the guys who love hunting, as the hunting community doesn't have many females either...
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Shanel, also late 30s is an incredible mum of 3 and lives and breathes the ocean! She is a go getter and high achiever - Marine Scientist, Skipper, Radio Operator, Marine Mammal Medic, as well as more practical teaching qualifications like Emergency First Responder and Coastguard Search and Rescue Training, Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors Cert and she is one of the first New Zealand’s PADI Professional Mermaid Instructors.
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So many of us get asked “why would you want to do that, you’re a girl”, when we are stepping in those male dominated industires like hunting and fishing.
So we are on a mission, to break barriers and give women the self confidence in themselves, give the power through education, camaraderie and no judgement
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Starting with Seminars to educate in a "non-testosterone" environment, where you can ask all your questions without feeling "dumb", have fun, a laugh, make friends and get more confident.
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Soon we want to introduce getaways amongst girls into the outdoors, where we can catch our fish and practise some outdoor skills.
Join me on this epic journey of Wild Chix and please feel free to provide as much feedback as you like, so we can make this project beneficial and fun to everyone.
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Hope to see you around soon
Isabell & Shanel
Our Commitment
Wild Chix is treating every woman the same way! From beginner to expert, our seminars and trips are targeted to all women who enjoy the outdoors with a pinch of adventure and excitement.
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Fitness levels, experience and knowledge will be taken care off.