Episode 117: Outdoor Influence

A trailblazer in the Canadian outdoor industry, Lisa Roper is a television producer, hunter, and angler who holds the distinction of being the first woman in Canada to host and produce her own national fishing series. From her hometown of Lac La Biche to the national stage, she has dedicated her career to breaking barriers and building confidence in the next generation of outdoorsmen and women.

Six years after appearing on the second-ever episode of the HYO podcast, Lisa returns to share how her mission has evolved and is excited to help introduce fishing into Harvest Your Own.

In this episode:

• Lisa breaks down her guiding mantra, "Show Up and Good Things Happen," and explains how a simple shift in mindset led her to producing top-ranked series for the Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network.
• A deep dive into the philosophy of experiencing a region beyond the shoreline—focusing on local culture, community connection, and creating new memories.
• Creating initiatives like Ladies on Ice and Fishing Lines & Good Times that equip people with the tools to explore and get hooked on a new passion.
• Lisa and Brad discuss why it is vital to let youth own their own process in the field, from the initial struggle to the final harvest, and how taking a backseat as a mentor builds lasting memories.

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