Joan H. Young on the Bullish on Business Podcast with Rose Odette
- Rose Odette
- Oct 4
- 2 min read
Trailblazing at 75: Joan H. Young on Hiking 4,800 Miles Twice and Writing 17 Books At age 75, most people are slowing down. Not Joan H. Young.
She’s the first woman to complete the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail twice, and she’s authored 17 books spanning cozy mysteries, outdoor adventures, and inspirational essays.
In this inspiring episode of Bullish on Business, Joan joins Rose Odette to share her story of grit, purpose, and persistence. From her 18-month trek across eight states to her thriving writing career, Joan proves that success knows no age — and that relentless women redefine what’s possible. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Joan mentally and physically prepared to hike the North Country Trail twice. https://northcountrytrail.org/ - The daily habits and mindset that keep her moving forward — on and off the trail. - Why documenting your journey (through writing or other creative outlets) builds a lasting legacy. - Insights from Joan’s 17 published books, including the popular Dead Mule Swamp Mysteries and North Country Cache. Joan H. Young on the Bullish on Business Podcast
Age is never a limitation when you’re clear about your purpose. ## About Joan H. Young Joan H. Young is a hiker, writer, and speaker who lives in Michigan. She is the first woman to have hiked the entire North Country Trail twice, a feat spanning over 4,800 miles across eight states. Joan is also the author of 17 books, including North Country Cache: Adventures on a National Scenic Trail and the Dead Mule Swamp Mysteries series. She shares her daily adventures and reflections on her blog My Quality Day and continues to inspire readers and hikers alike. Joan H. Young on the Bullish on Business Podcast
Connect with Joan H. Young 📚 [Joan H. Young – Amazon Author Page](https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8UBU0)
🌐 Blog: My Quality Day (personal reflections and trail stories)
📖 Featured Book:
North Country Cache
Resources & Links from Today’s Episode NBCDFW
Trailblazing at 75 https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trailblazing-at-75-michiganders-love-for-nature-fuels-her-hike-on-the-4800-mile-north-country-trail-twice/3297450
UPPAA – Interview with Joan H. Young (https://www.uppaa.org/2025/07/13/s6-e6-how-to-hike-the-north-country-trail-with-joan-h-young)
Books by Rose Odette
Charge Like a Bull - https://a.co/d/hF64gYh
Lead Like a Lioness - https://a.co/d/hwEIYnk
Thank you Rose and Joan! Love this podcast! So inspiring! I shared this with friends and family and planning to hike this trail now!