Dr. Yolanda Edwards, founder of Her Waters and a retired Army veteran, sits down with podcast manager Alisha Bartlett for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about fishing, healing, and representation.
Dr. Edwards learned to fish from her mother, who learned from her grandmother, a three-generation legacy of anglers.
Yolanda’s work is not new. She founded the nonprofit Remain Hooked Outdoors in 2017 and, in January 2026, made the intentional decision to rename the organization to Her Waters, Inc., a change that reflected a deeper clarity and alignment with her mission.
Her Waters (Healing, Empowerment, and Representation) exists to show female veterans, Black women, and girls that fly fishing is for them, too.
Go to https://ifishibelong.org/ubuntuflyanglers/on-the-real/ to learn more about the podcast.
Episode Notes –
- Website – https://herwaters.org/
On The Real is all about making the invisible visible. This podcast, hosted by Ubuntu Fly Anglers, is a space where we get real with Black and Brown anglers, guides, outfitters, and outdoor enthusiasts about what matters most to them. Through candid conversations, On The Real explores the joys, challenges, and truths of living the outdoor life—from fly fishing and guiding to building businesses, mentoring others, and finding belonging in nature. It’s about sharing wisdom, celebrating identity, and holding space for the real stories that often go unheard.
