Finding Your Feet

Rhiane Fatinikun MBE is an adventurer, TV presenter and advocate who champions the positive impact of the outdoors on mental health, and is committed to breaking down the barriers that restrict marginalised communities from accessing open spaces.

In 2019 Rhiane founded the UK's largest Black female-led lifestyle and outdoor collective Black Girls Hike, formed in response to a lack of safe spaces for Black women in nature. Rhiane is also an Ambassador for the Wildlife Trusts and Mountain Training, and in recognition of her work she is a recipient of the RGS Geographical Award. Acknowledged as a Positive Role Model for Gender at the National Diversity Awards, listed as one of Forestry England's 10 most powerful women in nature, and named Campaigner of the Year by The Great Outdoors Awards, in 2024 Rhiane was awarded an MBE for services to nature and diversity.