Running for Justice | Rosalie Fish | Advocate for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

Rosalie Fish made headlines when she ran her state championship track meet with a red handprint painted across her face and “MMIW” on her leg, honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and raising awareness about an epidemic too often ignored. A proud member of the Muckleshoot Tribe and Calet Tribal Nation, Rosalie has become a powerful voice for Indigenous women’s rights, using her platform as a competitive runner to bring visibility to injustice. She shares her journey from being the only runner on her high school team to competing at Iowa Central, what it means to be “born into politics” as a Native American woman, and how non-Native allies can truly support Indigenous communities. From confronting invisibility and cultural appropriation to preparing for her TEDx Youth talk, Rosalie’s story is one of courage, activism, and the unshakable belief that amplifying voices can create real change. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Rosalie Fish and her fight for MMIW awareness 05:20 The power and symbolism of the red handprint 12:26 Why Native communities need to be heard, not “saved” 18:40 Growing up as a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe 25:55 Finding her voice through running and advocacy 32:10 The intersection of identity, politics, and representation 40:35 Overcoming challenges as the only runner on her team 47:50 Cultural appropriation and the white savior complex 53:15 Preparing for her TEDx Youth talk in Seattle 59:20 How allies can amplify Native voices effectively The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices