u_lashondah001, Author at LaShonda Herndon

Trail Strong: How North Carolina’s Hiking Culture is Redefining Outdoor Fitness

For those who make their way through the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the dense forests of the coastal plains, the trail is a gym without walls.

Confidence Isn’t Loud: Building an Inner Foundation of Strength

We discuss how confidence built from within—through self-awareness, boundaries, softness, and presence—endures

Outdoor Fitness Meets Mindfulness: How North Carolina’s Natural Landscape Supports Mental Health

The state’s natural diversity—spanning mountains, coastlines, and lush forests—creates a living invitation to step outside and into a space of healing.