Any Given Runway

Komal Uzair is only the second woman from Pakistan to summit the 7,000 meter Spantik Peak. Komal chats about the importance of inspiring more women from Pakistan to seek out sporting and adventure opportunities. Komal also shares the story of her unique self talk that helped her reach the summit. www.anygivenrunway.com

Mauricio Nader is one of the most accomplished musical performers from Mexico. The concert pianist talks about his early musical education, some of his favorite performances, and the amazing honor of being featured on a stamp! www.mauricionader.net www.anygivenrunway.com

Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist military unit commander in the British Armed Forces, serving an astounding 82 months deployed. He is a leadership and resilience expert, and has worked with Fortune 10 & FTSE companies. www.anygivenrunway.com

Cheryl Bernard is one of the most successful curlers in Canadian history. She chats about her experiences in two separate Olympic games, her charity work, and her transition into the broadcast booth. www.cherylbernard.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Cathy O'Dowd, is a climber, author and public speaker. She was the first woman to summit Mt. Everest from both the north and south routes. Cathy has been seeking out opportunities for adventure throughout her entire life, and constantly looks for the unexpected. www.cathyodowd.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Endurance adventurer Charlie Walker talks about his inspirations for travel. Charlie has traveled several endurance trips, including 43,000 mile bike ride across Europe, Asia & Africa, and a 1,000 mile walk across the Gobi desert. www.cwexplore.com www.anygivenrunway.com

Dr. Jenny Rankin is a Fulbright Specialist for the US Department of State, has delivered almost 200 keynote presentations, and is the author of several books. Dr. Rankin chats about her educational career, and the process that goes into writing a new book. www.jennyrankin.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Neha Aggarwal, the first female table tennis from India. Neha talks about the 2008 Olympics, her time studying at Columbia, and her desire to help India increase their amount of athletes performing in the Olympics. www.anygivenrunway.com

Collegiate ski coach Adam Verrier returns to the show! Adam talks about how technology has enhanced cross country skiing and some of the challenges with making sure the athletes do not overtrain. www.anygivenrunway.com

Author Chip Walter's new book, Immortality, Inc, explores the science behind our quest for immortality. Chip has had a stellar career creating screenplays, writing nonfiction & producing documentaries. Chip is incredibly intelligent and on today's show he talks about his new book, what he enjoyed about screenplay writing, and his time as one of the earliest producers at CNN. www.chipwalter.com...

After suffering a spinal cord injury, RAF airman Luke Delahunty turned to several new types of sports, such as hand bike and indoor rowing. Luke has participated in several Invictus Games and is a successful public speaker. www.anygivenrunway.com

Sian Rogers, a goalkeeper for Aston Villa joins the show. Sian talks about the added pressure of being a keeper, how the national team inspired her, and some of her early motivations in the sport.

Kadyr Toktogulov was the former Kyrgyzstan ambassador to the US & Canada. Kadyr chats about his interesting life as an ambassador, how the Soviet Space program influenced his career, and what the top food choices are for Bishkek. www.anygivenrunway.com

Nuraini Arsad, is an environmental scientist & writer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nuraini helps explain carbon footprints, gives helpful sustainable travel recommendations & talks about some of the best places in Malaysia to visit. www.tejaonthehorizon.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Gordon Griffin's acting career began in the 1960's, and he has appeared on may television shows and movies. Gordon has found a second and successful career by recording over 900 audiobooks. To top that off, for years his charming voice was featured in the London Underground, as he welcomed you to different stations, and pleasantly cautioned you to "Mind The Gap, Please". www.gordongriffin.com www....

Jamilah Muhammad is a journalist for Spectrum News Kentucky. Jamilah chats about her time at Ohio State University, some of the challenges that come with her career, and where she finds creativity. www.spectrumnews1.com, www.anygivrenrunway.com

Camille Herron has several Ultra world records, including most miles run in 12 & 24 hours. Camille talks about the differences between closed and open races, how music helps her run, and about her Ultra coaching. www.anygivenrunway.com www.camilleherron.com

Charles Ward is a former professional basketball player, playing in several leagues around the world. Charles chats about life as a professional, including some of the unique courts and leagues he played in, and how he adjusted to new teams. www.anygivenrunway.com

Karts & Lolo stop by to chat about their upcoming record breaking Yukon2020 expedition. The adventurous duo will trek all 2,000 miles of the Yukon river during their 60 day journey. Karts & Lolo chat about where the idea came from, how they plan to leave no trace, and how they have been preparing mentally and physically. www.yukon2020.com www.anygivenrunway.com

Gina Lewandowski is a midfielder for Sky Blue FC. Following a successful career at Lehigh University, Gina played for 12 years in Germany, spreading time between FFC Frankfurt, and Bayern Munich. Gina chats about having the confidence to move overseas, some of her favorite memories of Germany, and how her training has changed, allowing her to continue her career back in the US.

Mark Eglinton is a successful writer from Scotland. Mark primarily has focused on biographies and recently his newest book Reboot, a co-write with football legend Michael Owen, was named as a finalist for the Daily Telegraph 2020 Sports Book Awards selection of best autobiography. www.anygivenrunway.com

Professional stunt pilot Patty Wagstaff drops by to talk about an early crash helped motivate her as an aviator. Patty also discusses how stunt piloting opened up new opportunities around the world. www.pattywagstaff.com www.anygivenrunway.com

Pulitzer Prize winning author Dionne Searcey chats about her memoir, In Pursuit of Disobedient Women. Searcey, a writer for the NY Times, was the 2015 West Africa bureau chief and reported on Boko Haram. Searcey talks about the challenges she faced in Africa and why she favors unconventional situations. https://www.nytimes.com/by/dionne-searcey www.anygivenrunway.com

Kristin Marushka talks about her life as a fitness competitor. Kristin talks about the process show preparation and her role of coaching others to reach their fitness goals. www.anygivenrunway.com

Travel writer & photographer Heather Wharram describes her exploration project. A website devoted to the beautiful outdoors of Canada. Heather explores dynamic spots in nature, and takes gorgeous photographs along the way. https://explorationproject.org www.anygivenrunway.com