In Fearless Conversation

At 261 Fearless we know that running has an incredible ability to unite and empower women. It can break down many barriers including cultural ones. In this Empowerment Talk we chat to Michal Golden, the founder and Club Director of 261 Club Israel . She established the club with a mission to bring Arabic and Jewish communities together. With an honours Masters degree in Women’s studies and recogni...

In this Empowerment Talk Sue Anstiss speaks about the power of women's networks. Learn why it is especially important for women to connect and support each other and how to build up a strong network yourself. Sue Anstiss has worked in the world of women’s sport for over 30 years, running an award-winning sports and fitness PR agency. In 2020 she founded Fearless Women , a company with a powerf...

How to move from FEAR to FEARLESSNESS? Listen into our latest 261 Fearless project: the 261 Fearless Forward wom-inar series.  Through a series of six webinars, proven techniques from experts and inspirational stories from the global 261 Fearless community will demonstrate how women have overcome adversity, transformed their lives and their health and found fearlessness through community, educatio...

Fearless Deb tells us about 5 things she's loving right now. Listen and find yourself some new things to love! 1. Dry brush set - https://amzn.to/307HrzU 2. Sports hoop - https://www.sports-hoop.com/menu/3-lb-sports-hoop/product/trim-hoop-3b-dvd 3. Jigsaw puzzles - https://www.ravensburger.us/products/jigsaw-puzzles/adult-puzzles/sistine-chapel-17429/index.html 4. Sheila Fleet Jewelry - https:...

We talk with Jay All Alexander, the CEO of Black Girls Run why and what makes women's running so colorful. She also tells her story and gives insights into her organization. Jay Ell Alexander is a public relations practitioner with a genuine commitment to giving back to the local community through her passion for communications, health and fitness. She has served as the National Manager and Pu...

Juliet tells us about 5 things she's loving right now. Listen and find yourself some new things to love! 1. Cretan Olive Oil - https://www.thehellenicdeli.com 2. Deep Work - Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/3fBEIEl   3. Kate Percy's Go Bites -  https://www.go-bites.com   4. Kraft wrapping paper -  https://amzn.to/32ph3mZ   5. Carys Rhian Jewellery - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CarysRhianJewe...

In our 261 Empowerment Talk Series Stacey Copeland shares her experiences and her ideas who closing the equality gap in sports with us.  She is a professional boxer and the current Commonwealth Champion, she became the first British woman ever to win the title when she fought in Zimbabwe in 2018. A former England footballer, Stacey also played in Sweden and completed an athletic scholarship in Ame...

Christina tells us about 5 things she's loving right now. Listen and find yourself some new things to love! 1. Julieta - Pedro Almodóvar https://amzn.to/3dDt2za 2. Wilde Maus - Josef Hader  https://www.amazon.de/Wilde-Maus-Josef-Hader/dp/B074PH9SL3/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=josef+hader+wilde+maus&qid=1587043948&s=kitchen&sr=8-1...

Cultural barriers are a huge hurdle for women to be overcome when they start running. Nabila Sam and Tasha Jacky, two Adidas Runners from Kuala Lumpur, talk about this topic exclusively in our 261 Empowerment Talks. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linke...

Heidi tells about 5 things she's loving right now. Listen and find yourself some new things to love! 1. iRobot Vacuum  https://amzn.to/2A9NCt4 2. Massage Gun  https://amzn.to/3d8v6js 3. Ab Wheel  https://amzn.to/2X5sfC3 4. Foam Roller  https://amzn.to/2XaSBmx 5. A good book  https://amzn.to/3d9q462 Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://ins...

Ghita El Khyari heads the Secretariat of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund , a United Nations and Civil Society Partnership that empowers women to prevent crises and build peace. Prior to joining the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, she acted as the Deputy Representative of UN Women in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. Before joining UN Women in 2012, Ghita served at different positions with...

Julia tells about 5 things she's loving right now. Listen and find yourself some new things to love! 1. The Princess Diaries https://amzn.to/2zGgOb2 2. Youtube Workouts from Pamela Reif   https://www.youtube.com/user/PamelaRf1 3. The After book series by Anna Todd https://amzn.to/2T8NOj0 4. Grocery Shopping at our local farmers 5. Solving Sudokus   https://amzn.to/363v3T9 Follow 261 Fearless:...

Kathrine Switzer, Activist, Speaker, Board Chair and Founder of 261 Fearless Inc. and Edith Zuschmann, CEO, President and Co-Founder of 261 Fearless Inc. discuss about how women can cope with fearful situations and grow through them. They share experiences and tips to become fearless in stepping up. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instag...

Dr Zoe Williams is a General Practitioner and television personality in England. She has a particular interest in lifestyle medicine – using physical activity and healthy eating to prevent and manage ill health. With a childhood passion for sport, Zoe played netball and hockey at county level before taking up rugby at University and playing at Premiership National League level. Whilst a junior doc...

Flavia Bittencourt is the General Manager of adidas Brazil . Prior to that, she held various leadership roles in multi-million dollar businesses in Brazil in the technology, food and beauty sector. Additionally, she is a mother of 4 young children. Esther Paranha is a passionate runner and engineering student. She is on her way to become one of the first ten women of colour to graduate in Engineer...

Pamela Forster is a professional Parkour and Freerunner. She participated in the German Ninja Warrior series and is a stunt woman for several TV shows broadcast in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Excitingly Pamela has filmed stunts for the new TV show Wonder Woman which will be released in June 2020. She is also a board member of the Austrian Sports Federation and an advocate for sports for the...

Join us in both English and German as we speak to Djamila Peter from 261 Club Germany. She explains how having the right role models was so important for her to grow up as a fearless young woman.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261...

Anna Clendening is an artist and songwriter. She is an advocate for mental health and in this podcast she discusses how being active has made her feel strong at times when she feels mentally weak.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/26...

Moire O'Sullivan is a mountain runner, adventure racer, author and mum. She believes we all have fear, it's just whether or how we choose to show it. She discusses challenging the stereotype of the weaker woman. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://l...

Lisa Hahner is an elite endurance runner from Germany. Lisa joins us on the podcast to talk about how being a twin has made her fearless and helped both her and her sister to become Olympians.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fe...

In this episode of 261 Fearless Voices we talk to best selling author and clinical hypnotherapist Lisa Jackson. Lisa explains the events in her own life that made her fearless, tells us what frustrates her about women's behaviour today and why it's so important for women to support each other.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://ins...

Nishtha Chopra recently trained as a 261 Fearless Coach. Listen to her talk about growing up in India, how men dominate family life and why she feels bringing 261 Fearless to India will be so beneficial to the women in her community. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless Linke...

For Anna Bader, being a competitor on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series means, "The smell of danger, the lack of gravity, and pushing the boundaries." Diving from a height of 21 metres certainly requires fearlessness! Photo: Romina Amato | Red Bull Content Pool Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitt...

Joann Flaminio was the first female president in the history of the Boston Athletic Association. She shares her journey to that role, why the help of other women was crucial and why she is proud to be the first global 261 Fearless advocate. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearles...

Jessie Diggins is a cross country skier on the US team and won the gold medal in the team sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Peongchang. In this episode she offers a fascinating insight into the life of an Olympic athlete, describes how being fearless can leave you vulnerable and why celebrating other's success is so important. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261Fea...