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Inspiration Point Loop w/ Nik Lewis (Business)

  • Inspiration Point Loop Will Rogers State Park Road Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272 United States (map)

Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.

Looking for a reset before finals? Join us for a 2.2 mile hike along the Inspiration Point Loop in Will Rogers State Historic Park. We’ll pair the hike with a short mindfulness activity to help you unplug, clear your head, and be present for a bit. Expect great views, good conversation, and a chance to step away from the stress before heading back into the final stretch.

PACKING LIST:

  • Waivers

  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat

  • H2O

  • Sturdy (hiking) shoes

  • Towel/Throw Blanket that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty (for mindfulness activity)



Dr. Nik Lewis is a professor at the USC Marshall School of Business, where she teaches Organizational Behavior and an elective course on emotional intelligence in leadership. Her work focuses on how emotional intelligence helps leaders build strong teams, motivate others, and navigate the human side of business. Before teaching, she worked managing cross-functional research and development teams, and she still consults with companies of all sizes on leadership and team dynamics.

In class, Professor Lewis is known for making things interactive, thoughtful, and fun! She really cares about her students and creates an environment where people feel comfortable engaging and being themselves

Outside of work, she loves music, games, mindfulness, and basketball, and she is also a talented poet! Whether the conversation is about leadership, creativity, or just life in general, she always brings a thoughtful and energetic perspective, so there will be a lot to talk about on this hike.


PEAK: INSPIRATION POINT LOOP

DIFFICULTY: 1/5

SCENERY: A scenic 2.2 mile loop with beautiful views of the Los Angeles basin and Santa Monica Bay. Overall an easy, relaxed walk with a few short steeper sections at the start.

FUN FACT: On clear days, you can even see Catalina Island!


TRIP LEAD: ELIZABETH BOYD

This is Elizabeth’s first trip as a lead!

Contact Elizabeth: boyde@usc.edu

Read Elizabeth’s bio here.