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WHAT is wild chix?
At Wild Chix, we're more than just an outdoor community - we're a movement. We empower women by fostering a supportive environment where knowledge is shared, skills are honed, and confidence is built.
Our philosophy is simple: women teaching women. We create a safe, judgment-free space where curiosity is celebrated, and every question matters. We're here to break down societal barriers and inspire women to pursue their passions - whether that's hunting, fishing, marine science, or any adventure that makes their heart race.
We believe in empowering women to be badass, confident, and unapologetically themselves. Through education, camaraderie, and a whole lot of fun, we're changing the narrative in male-dominated industries, one incredible woman at a time.
we are the wild chix!
Meet the Founder
I'm Isabell, an outdoorsy woman in my late 30s, originally from Germany and working in the Marine Industry for almost a decade. Most of my professional life has been spent working alongside guys, often wondering about the wives who are rarely part of the conversation (but usually managing the funds - go figure!).
A few years back, I embarked on my hunting journey. Now, I'm the secretary of the NZDA Bay of Plenty branch, which is heavily involved in organizing club nights and hunts. And let's be real - the hunting community doesn't exactly have a surplus of females.
Isabell
Shanel
Meet the First mate
Meet Shanel, another powerhouse in her late 30s. She's an incredible mum of 3 who lives and breathes the ocean.
Her list of qualifications is seriously impressive: Marine Scientist, Skipper, Radio Operator, Marine Mammal Medic, Emergency First Responder, Coastguard Search and Rescue trained, Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, and one of New Zealand's first PADI Professional Mermaid Instructors.
Our Mission
We're all too familiar with the question, "Why would you want to do that? You're a girl." Heard it in hunting? In fishing? In marine science? So are we. And we're here to change that narrative.
Our mission is to break barriers and give women the self-confidence they deserve. We do this through:
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Education in a "non-testosterone" environment
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Creating spaces where no question is too "dumb"
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Building camaraderie
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Ensuring zero judgment
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Lots of laughter and fun!
We started with seminars to educate and empower. Next, we're introducing getaways where women can catch fish, practice outdoor skills, and most importantly, build unshakeable confidence.
