Aniela has trained with world renowned natural horsemanship trainers and is an Equine Guided Empowerment® facilitator and a certified somatic attachment therapy practitioner. She has packed and guided in the Sierra’s professionally and completed two solo expeditions; 1,300 miles of backcountry wilderness with wild horses she trained. Aniela is passionate about telling stories with an impact for healing, whether that be personal, intersectional, or environmental. Aniela identifies as a storyteller, a somatic intuitive guide, a trauma informed mindfulness practitioner, and a natural horsewoman but above all else, a woman transformed by presence in nature. 

Aniela is the founder of Riding Wild, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support women in experiencing healing journeys in nature.