Jenni Gritters is a writer and business coach for creatives based in Bend, Oregon. She also co-owns a content and community agency for emerging thought leaders called The Riverwoods Media Group with her husband. You can find her bylines in the New York Times, Slate, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and beyond. She loves to hike, swim and climb with her family. REI Member since 2017.
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