From Teacher to Community Leader — Maria’s Incredible Impact

Celebrating Movement, Community, and Resilience with Maria EasterbrookJoin us in this inspiring episode featuring Maria Easterbrook, a dedicated community advocate, athlete, teacher, and guiding force behind multiple initiatives in Whangarei. Maria's journey showcases the power of movement, volunteerism, and resilience—demonstrating how one person's passion can ripple through an entire community.In this episode:Maria shares her lifelong love of movement, from childhood walking and biking to playing football, rugby, and hockey, and her commitment to staying active into her 50sThe inspiring story behind her role in launching a second parkrun in Whangarei to reduce congestion and encourage participationThe meticulous process of planning and organizing a new parkrun course, including navigating permits, safety checks, and community engagementMaria’s work with Achilles New Zealand, guiding visually impaired athletes and fostering empathy and teamworkInsights into her participation in Masters athletics, balancing competition with enjoyment and learning new skills like pole vaulting at age 50The importance of rest, listening to the body, and maintaining resilience at any ageHow Maria’s volunteer efforts and bubbly personality positively impact those around her, encouraging newcomers and supporting others in their journeyPractical advice for listeners to make a meaningful difference in their communities through volunteering and kindnessGet in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.