Brandy Brooks

Brandy Brooks is a Los Angeles-based writer, mother, and lover of the great outdoors.

Plant Kween's New Book Teaches Plant Parenting (and Self Care)

Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book

A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem

Get Peace of Mind While Off-Grid With Garmin's inReach Mini

Backpackers, Get Peace of Mind While Off-Grid With Garmin's New inReach Mini

This ultralight GPS + emergency SOS device is a must carry for solo adventurers & families looking to stay connected beyond the limits of cell service

Q&A: Outrunning Stereotypes With Endurance Athlete Mirna Valerio

How the "Mirnavator" Is Changing the Narrative for Non-Traditional Athletes

The "Mirnavator" is on a mission, driving by a passion for running and the outdoors and a dedication to inclusion and diversity

Q&A: Judith Kasiama, Founder of POC Outdoor Group Colour the Trails

Q&A with Judith Kasiama, Founder of Colour the Trails—An Outdoor Group for POC & Allies

The Congolese Canadian on building communities as a refugee, the need for inclusivity not just diversity, advocating through action, and asking for help

Q&A: Plant Kween on Bringing the Great Outdoors Inside

Instagram Sensation Plant Kween on the Benefits and Joys of the Great Indoors

Christopher Griffin, aka @plantkween, shares tips for plant parenting and self care, and why they turned their NYC apartment into an indoor garden paradise

Q&A: Tawny Newsome on Life in Comedy, Space, and the Outdoors

How Life Outside Prepared Comedian Tawny Newsome to Take on Hollywood

The LA-based actress, musician, and outdoorist talks growing up on a farm, working with Steve Carell, and being Black in nature