Anchored Podcast Ep. 25: Lori-Ann Murphy on Reel Women, Belize and Chasing Dreams

Lori-Ann Murphy On Reel Women, Belize And Chasing Dreams
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Lori-Ann Murphy started out as a trout guide in the late 1980’s before moving to live and guide in San Pedro, Belize. She founded Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventures in 1994—the first company to offer women-only fly fishing trips all over the world. In this episode of Anchored, Lori-Ann shares her story and the struggles to become situated in a different country.

This episode is sponsored by Fish On The Brain podcast.
Length: 55:30

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