Wide Open with Kela Louise

Today we talk enduro mx, industry debates, dating, gear, travel stories & more! 1:09 Round 1: Moto/Sled Debates 1. 2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke→ “If you could only ride one forever, which one and why?” 2. Electric bikes/sleds→ “Do you think they’ll ever take over or is it just hype?” 3. Crash Confessions→ Quick lightning round: biggest “yard sale” story 14:09 Round 2: Women in Motorsports 4. Sponsors...

ORAL CANCER AWARENESS & the Role of your Dental Professionals With oral cancer on the rise, we hope to raise awareness on the prevalence, what to look for, early screening, and how your dental professional can help. Resources: www.oralcancerfoundation.com https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-and-cancer ORAL CANCER SELF CHECK Resources: https://www.yo...

Cassandra Prochera shares her journey from being an electrician in Saskatchewan to becoming a passionate athlete in mountain biking and snow biking. She discusses her experiences traveling to New Zealand, discovering her love for downhill mountain biking, and transitioning into snow biking. Cassandra also talks about her ambassadorships in the sports industry, her unexpected pregnancy, and the sur...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race the badlands of Alberta in the Redbull Outliers? On todays episode, Magalie Larouche, one of the only female dirt bikers to ever enter the race is going to share her experience and give you tips and tricks on how to check this race off your bucket list.  @magalie_larouchee @wideopen.podcast @kelalouise

Sarah Bulford is well known on social media as @mountaindarlin, a dirtbiker, content creator and blogger whose content has clearly caught many people attention. But just like everyone, Sarah has a deeper side to her that social media doesn't portray. In this episode, she shares stories of loss, recovery, and parts of her life that clearly show the resilience & strength that has gotten her...

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH: Rhianna Green joins me in a very deep conversation around sexual assault, abuse, coercion and more. We discuss personal stories, ways to support both victims and families/friends/partners of victims, shocking statistics and laws, healing from the trauma endured, and so much more. With so much to unpack, we were just able to squeeze this in before the end of the month...

On this episode we dive into my personal journaling with tips on types of journals, what to journal, and how journaling can benefit you. If you haven't tried journaling, it may be a healing practice you have been missing. SHOW NOTES: 5:15 Why I Journal 7:27 "Health Check Journal" 13:00 My "Main Journal" - Relationships - "Requires & Desires" - Boundaries - Val...

Ever wonder what "The Cord" is like? Rose Lantaigne gives us the run down of her experience racing "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race". In this episode we chat about: The Race Layout What "Transits" are Skills and preparation for the race Location & Entry Fees And MORE! SHOW NOTES: 00:11 Intro to Rose 5:50 About her new bike 2022 SHERCO 250se 9:50 Getting into the Corduroy  52:00 Skills you...

We all know & love Crystal Levesque, AKA @crystal_loves_moto, for her incredible skills on a motorcycle, but there's another side of Crystal not many see on social media. Today we dive into some more personal topics that are the back story, drive and inspiration behind the talented and beautiful athlete she is today. We also discuss her more recent surgery, which we hope inspires other woman t...

Ever wanted to learn to ride dirt bikes? Looking for a comfortable, fun and encouraging atmosphere? The Mudhunniez is an all woman's race team located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with the goal to help woman join the dirt bike community in the most fun and encouraging atmosphere possible.  Inn this short episode we sat down with Lindsay Open who is the co-founder of the Mudhunniez r...

Resources: September is Sexual Health month, and this is a topic I've been wanting to dive into for a while. With one day left of the month, it was a push, but I am uploading this episode just in time with some educational content on 3 of the most common STDS, interesting facts & common misconceptions.  Lets Dive In! RESOURCES: FREE Condoms Online Ontario SEX IT SMART https://forms.ottawa...

From Chronic Fatigue to the Corduroy Enduro - Rose Lantaigne shares her story on how she lost her passion to illness & then re found her way back to biking and a new outlook on life. In 2014, Rose Lantaigne fell ill from the Epstein Barr virus which left her chronically fatigued, depressed, anxious and weak, and took her from her passion of enduro and trials Moto riding. After conventional med...

Wanetta Beal is a local Vancouver Island woman with a story worth sharing. After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder disorder in her early years, Wanetta struggled to loose weight & live a balanced life. Starting her fitness journey as a way to loose weight, Wanetta then took fitness to a whole other level, with her first major acheivement being to cycle from Vancouver Island to Mexico! Goal...

With so much controversy, and so much still unknown, it is no wonder that C19 and the V@X is still such a hot topic. Whatever you believe in, we are here to share one young female athletes personal story on her experience with v@xine induced myocarditis and C19. We hope this episode is informative, relieves some fears and stigmas and creates more open and compassionate dialog around these particul...

Ami Houde is one hell of an inspiring Canadian extreme sports athlete with a resume consisting of professional Canadian Nationals Motocross Racer, 1st Phorm Athlete, and monster truck driver for the Monster Jam Tour, among so many other accomplishments. You may know her as the wild child, professional fun haver, with endless charisma and need for adrenaline, but as we celebrate that side of Ami, w...

How do you come back to you? In the middle of her TV show Kickstarter for Diaries of Badass Chicks, Eline's husband of 10 years borrowed her bike, went on a Lillooet loop, came back and told her he was moving out. When she was giving podcast interviews in the kitchen, he was packing his stuff. And when she didn't get the kickstarter funding his words were, "when are you gonna give up?". Struggling...

Ever wonder what it is truly like to be a Professional Cheerleader in the Canadian Football League? In this episode, my friend and former Ottawa Redblacks cheer teammate, Erin Chapman & I dive into our experience as CFL cheerleaders, Pros & Cons of the Industry, and give you a behind the scenes peak into the world of professional cheerleading. Get ready for some dirt to be dished! Erin Cha...

Chantelle Dillon is the owner & instructor at Rhythm & Beet Collective, an online Barre & Pilates Fitness community, and is also in school to be a Holistic Neutritionalist. She opens up about her experience with birth control use and the life altering side effects from years of being on it. Together we discuss the many challenges woman face with life on "The Pill", and give some insigh...

Can males & females truly be just friends? Here's the personal scoop from Canadian Wakeboard Pro, Kelsey Chiappa, who's no stranger to being a female in a male dominated sport. From making a name as a female rider, gaining respect from the boys, navigating uncomfortable and traumatic experiences to creating life long friendships with the opposite sex, I think it's safe to say that with the rig...

Badass female enduro rider Chrisma Wortley opens up about her unique upbringing, personal struggles and recent divorce and how it has shaped her into the wonderful and resilient woman she is today. It is never easy sharing your struggles with the world, and we are so lucky to have her on the show! 0:42 - Intro/About Chrisma 6:00 - Growing up in Africa and Australia 11:40 - Moving to Canada 17:20 -...

In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Nychka who is an original West Coast Canadian female pro Mountain Biker, Freestyle BMX Champion, stay-at-home (sorta, when not biking :P) mom of three, certified chiropractor and all around badass human being. Stephanie's been a huge role model to so many young female athletes who look to balance the life of an athlete and a mother & wife. She gives i...

It has been a vision in progress to begin a podcast and start openly speaking about the struggles, the inspiration and the bad ass moments that define who we are as humans and athletes. I am excited to begin the venture with a mini series, interviewing female athletes who have inspired me in some shape or form, and whom I hope can inspire you. Join along as we dive into real life stories and topic...