Subject: Devin Brown
After pursuing and achieving a coveted role within a Fortune 500 company, Devin realized that the East Coast grind was not for her. Her childhood roots in paddling and connecting to nature brought her to Minnesota where she would pursue her dream to become the first black woman to solo paddle the entire Mississippi River, by kayak. Devin has overcome many complexities in pursuit of this dream, including the harsh realities of being a minority in the paddling community and the nuances of being a single Mother. The challenges continue as Devin listens to the River and follows her guidance.