Becoming a DoryWoman: Nicolle Littrell, DoryWoman Rowing

I’ve got a fun little series coming to your earbuds to end this week with my new friend Nicolle Littrell of DoryWoman Rowing.

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, it probably won’t take you too long to realize why Nicolle’s story resonated with me - I’m not entirely unfamiliar with what happens when a woman collides with midlife and realizes she wants something entirely different than what she’s been up to the last few decades…

This one covers a lot of ground, so I’ve broken it up for you. Today we're mostly talking about how Nicolle got into rowing dories in the first place (since that’s not exactly an obvious outdoor activity choice for most people), and also how she basically manifested her way into her first boat….. was it pure will, or witchcraft? I’ll let you be the judge.

In Part 2, we'll be getting into the nitty gritty of Nicolle starting her business, and becoming a registered Maine Guide along the way. Some interesting insights in that one, if you've contemplated taking the Guide test.

Come back tomorrow to see what happened after Nicolle set her mind (and her oars) to starting her own business!

Or if you can’t wait that long, you can book a rowing session with Nicolle right now on her website, and also check her out on the socials, she’s @dorywomanrowing on Instagram and Facebook.

A few links from this part of the conversation:

• Emily MacCabe on Guides Gone Wild
• Come Boating (Belfast, ME)
• What is a pilot gig?
• What is an Annapolis wherry?
• Swampscott Dory
• The Compass Project
• Warren Island State Park

A parting thought!:
If you haven’t created the free profile for your guiding or trip business on Navitour yet, now is the time to get in touch with them, they are cranking up their consumer marketing efforts at the end of March, just in time for warm weather bookings!

• Shay Bellas of Navitour on Guides Gone Wild
• Set up your free guide profile on Navitour