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Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Find Badia Weeks on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thebadiasafa/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Networ...

Annijke Wade shares what it means to get outdoors through adaptive mountain biking—from the mindset shifts that make “getting back out there” possible, to the practical realities of learning trail skills, finding community, and navigating accessibility in cycling spaces. In this episode, we cover What adaptive mountain biking is (and the many ways “adaptive” can look) Rebuilding confidence after a...

As the WNBA CBA negotiations deadline has been extended, again, I share my thoughts on the players' collective bargaining power. From media rights to media brands, women professional athletes are arguably in their most powerful moment yet. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/ This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-n...

In this episode of Melanin MVP, I sit down with April Pullins, an Atlanta-based runner and founder of Be Light Compression Socks. Known affectionately as the 'Crazy Sock Lady', April shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges during COVID-19, discovering running as a therapeutic outlet, and transforming her passion for tie-dye socks into a thriving business. We dive deep into her...

In this episode of Melanin MVP, I'm joined by Doc Holiday Golden, a dynamic triathlete and ultra-marathoner. Referred by past guest Mary Fleming, Doc shares her inspiring journey into endurance sports. We dive into how she met Mary, her beginnings in marathon running, the transition from running to triathlons, and the importance of community support. Doc also discusses her coaching role, nutrition...

In this episode, I'm joined by Jamie Dismuke, a world champion triathlete who opens up about her journey from dealing with PTSD as a paramedic in Boston to becoming a passionate triathlete. Jamie shares her origins in Boston, how she started in triathlons, and her first experience with a sprint triathlon as a way to manage work-related stress. She also delves into her transition to competing in a...

Women's Sports Wednesday, a weekly series covering the top headlines in women's sports. This week: the first Black women on the US Hockey Team, LOVB gets a new partner, the Portland WNBA team reveals their name, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.beehiiv.com/ This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Join me as I welcome Renee Hess, founder of Black Girl Hockey Club, to Melanin MVP. We delve into Renee's journey from attending academic conferences to becoming a passionate hockey fan, the challenges of being a Black woman in hockey spaces, and how she founded the Black Girl Hockey Club to create a supportive community. We explore the influential role of Black women as fans, mothers, and leaders...

In this episode, I welcome fellow podcaster and newly-minted half-marathoner DJ Tricey Trice (A Trice Rias-Thompson). She shares the spontaneous decision-making process that led her to take on a half marathon, her solo training regime, and the mental and physical challenges she overcame to complete it. The discussion also touches on the importance of nutrition, the benefits of running groups, and...

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In this episode, I spoke with L'Oreal Gamble, who shared her extraordinary journey from Fayetteville State University to professional basketball overseas. L'Oreal takes us through the unique challenges HBCU athletes face in breaking into pro sports, her eye-opening experiences playing overseas, and the bold decision to create a women's basketball league in Raleigh. She provides insights into the f...

Dominic Lawson  is the host of  Black is America , a podcast highlighting African American figures and stories. He created an incredible narrative podcast episode about 3 Black women icons in track and field: Wilma Rudolph, Florence Joyner Griffin, and Sha’Carri Richardson. I sat down with him to get some behind-the-scenes insight into the premise of the episode, why he chose to highligh...

I sat down with the founder of Tough Cutie, Brittany Coleman to talk about her active sock brand. She's a part of Founded Outdoors, and enjoys camping, hiking, and cycling. We talked about representation for women and people of color in the outdoor apparel industry, and the gap she hopes to fill with her company. Check out Tough Cuties: https://www.toughcutie.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: http...

In this episode, Alissa Lay shares how she retraced the historic 1928 cycling route from Harlem to Washington, DC, along with insights into her rigorous yet contrasting training regimes for bodybuilding, long-distance running, and cycling. She also recounts her involvement in promoting trail running among Black, Indigenous, and people of color through organizations like Dirtbag Runs, now We Run Lo...

I spoke with marathon runner Mary Fleming as she shares her remarkable journey from the couch to accomplished marathoner. In this in-depth interview, Mary discusses her training evolution, nutrition strategies, and the profound impact running has had on her mental health. Learn how she's built a supportive running community while helping others achieve their running goals. Whether you're an experi...

Chloé and I went live on Substack to talk about March Madness women's basketball, Unrivaled's first season in Miami, and how both of these will affect the 2025 WNBA season. Join us for an in-depth discussion on March Madness 2025 and the evolving landscape of women's basketball. From Unrivaled's groundbreaking season to WNBA prospects, we're covering it all! In this episode, we'll break down: Comp...

What's the deal with athletes on cereal boxes? When I saw Coco Gauff on the Wheaties box and Angel Reese's secure a collab with Reese's Puff, I had to dig deeper. In this episode, I share what I found. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.beehiiv.com/ This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Women athletes have always been talented, competitive, and worthy of being seen. The  UConn vs. USC  women’s basketball game last night demonstrated that. So why is it so hard to find women’s sports games and athletes on cable TV networks and streaming platforms? I keep coming across the term “marketability” when I search for answers to this question. In this episode, I explore what's re...

Robert Traphan is the president of the Montgomery Bike Club, which is hosting the 60th anniversary commemorative bike ride in honor of the Selma to Montgomery March. We talked about the start of the club almost 30 years ago, their work to make Montgomery and surrounding areas safer for cyclists, how women in their group have found an outlet in competitive cycling, and what you can expect when you...

I sat down with the founder of  Fast Chix Triathlon Club , Yvonne Spencer, on the latest episode of Melanin MVP. Yvonne, a military veteran, shared the compelling story behind the club's inception. What began as a small group of determined women has blossomed into a thriving community of triathletes, breaking barriers and setting new standards in the sport. Fast Chix's mission is to make tria...