Women Empower Active

In this episode we talk to Rachel Cundy, she is a 5k, 10k and cross country runner. She was inspired by her aunt to start running which really opened her eyes to how running can be a part of your whole life. Rachel really enjoys being around racing and recently started assistant coaching at Everett Community College. Her words of empowerment are not to be missed! DM @racundy for more information o...

In this episode, I talk about my recent 50K race in Lake Chelan. In the first part of the episode I breakdown the race flow in detail from my perspective. I also give my words of racing empowerment. In the second half of the episode guest Nicole Bush, my good friend, amazing athlete, and coach talks about how she manages training individuals for 50Ks (or any “Ks”) and how she worked through my tra...

In this episode we talk to  Sarah Fowler she is a runner who specializes in the steeplechase and she is also a coach. We start by discussing how Sarah discovered running and later steeplechase. We talk about her goals for the 2022 season and what running has given her. Sarah talks about how she found her Steeple coach and how she coaches her athletes when it comes to the harder topics. Finall...

Today we are interviewing the woman who inspired me to be active, my mom Elizabeth Gross. She was a collegiate swimmer for Nothern Michigan University, she is a runner, she does yoga, she hikes and more recently she started climbing.  In this episode, we talk about how Elizabeth started swimming at a young age, as a high school athlete she was made to change in the equipment room and how it f...

In this episode, we talk to CamE Tasker who is an amazing person. She is a combat veteran who loves being outside. She has done some truly incredible ultra races but also loves yoga, snowshoeing, and cycling. After struggling to navigate the VA herself she started a nonprofit to help pay the medical bills of other combat veterans like herself. To support her efforts donate below. CamE Tasker...

In this episode, we speak with Cobi Harris Seslar who is truly an inspiration. She is a mountaineering guide, a climber, a yoga instructor, a skier and so much more. We discuss how she started doing all of these activities. Cobi tells us how her 2nd summit attempt on Denali helped her to face her fears head-on. We even go into yoga philosophy, which is really interesting. Finally, we talk about th...

In this episode, we talk to Kim Holstine who is a runner who focuses mainly on the half marathon distance. We talk about managing an unusual nursing schedule with training. She also discusses how the pandemic has impacted her and the people in the medical field. We focus on mental health and how Kim sees signs of mental fatigue. Overall she is amazing and a wonderful example of the importance of c...

Aubrey is a trail runner, a hiker, and a solo backpacker. She has a zoology degree and we talk a little about her work on reducing salt used in the winter. We also talk about anxiety and being outdoors. Aubrey has such a refreshing concept of challenge and goals. I really think we can all take something away from this interview. The amazing guest @sunriseandwildlife  Host @jacalyngross ...

In this episode of Women Empower Active, we speak with Emily Johnson. She is a runner, a climber, a skier, and an aspiring mountaineer. She is also a personal trainer who works for a nonprofit. Emily grew up in a very small town in Alaska, where she joined sports just to have something to do and hang out with her friends. When she moved out of Alaska being active became unhealthy an...

Trigger Warning ⚠️ Sexual assault is mentioned. If that will impact you, please skip this episode. At 18 while running for her university Elizabeth was told that she had serious issues with her spine and by 28 she couldn't even lift her newborn baby. After back surgeries and time spent bedridden, Elizabeth talks about her perspective on running and the importance it has in her life. She also talks...

In this episode, we interview 5.14a climber, Sam Caligiuri. We talk about going from a very busy childhood as a dedicated gymnast to nothing when as a 16 year old Sam quit the sport. We then go into how Sam's path to climbing, how she looks at training, and what growth means to her. She breaks down her living situation and how she manages to keep her alternate lifestyle going. Finally dealing with...

In this episode, we speak with Najah Floyd who tells us how running changed her life. Najah raced the 400 and 200 meter for Central Michigan University, a D1 University. She has the 400m record for Central with a time of 52.29, the 200m record holder with a time of 23.66 and she was an Olympic qualifier in the 400m in 2008. She has her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is now a Lice...