Episodes
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stay for the stories x Olivia
What's your story? Olivia is from England, currently in NYC for her master's program in digital media. She's eager to move to the city but is still undecided. She brielfy talks about her long distance relationship - they're doing great and it's workout out really well. Olivia loves to spin and...
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stay for the stories x Tori Hogan
What's your story? Tori works in fashion for a startup company in NYC. She loves seeing the company grow and the challenges faced day to day. Originally from Maryland, she went to college at Auburn University. She misses the weather and the people from the South, and I must say, so do I (I was...
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stay for the stories x Taylor Leigh
What's your story? Taylor is a special education teacher from Long Island, NY. She loves her work and being able to help and provide opportunities for her students. She also has a passion for fashion. Taylor is a former competitive soccer player who currently enjoys pilates and loves the full…
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stay for the stories x Daniel Belk
What's your story? Daniel, co-founder of a run club, started with the purpose to bring people together. Based out of CO, they branched out to NYC, and soon to ATX. He runs (no pun intended) his own real estate private equity company. He's inspired by the community to unify people through the…
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stay for the stories x Sticks
What's your story? Andrew, aka "Sticks", is a visual artist from Queens, NY. Sticks collaborates and works with various artists to create graphic tees and custom art. He talks about his creative process and shows off a few examples of his work. He applies context to his pieces based off his own...
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stay for the stories x Danielle Carolan
What's your story? Danielle is a full time connect creator and podcaster. She loves her puppy, hip hop dancing, Italian food, and traveling. Danielle is originally from Tampa, FL currently living in NYC. At what point do you consider yourself a New Yorker? Is it 10 years? The Danielle Carolan…
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stay for the stories x Brooke Miccio
What's your story? Brooke is a content creator and podcaster of Girls on the Go Podcast. She loves all things lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and sharing her life stories - having honest conversations with her best friend in an effort to "pull back the curtain" on real life. The Brooke Miccio Story...
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stay for the stories x Emily
What's your story? Meet Emily, a learning and development professional bringing out the best in people. Visiting NYC for a bachelorette weekend. She's currently engaged and planning her destination wedding in Greece. She loves her work, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her...
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stay for the stories x Treasures of NYC
What’s your story? Brit and Robert are the co-founders of Treasures of NYC, a vintage retail company. The brand has been around for 10+ years and they recently opened the Clubhouse in SoHo. They were inspired to open a store that’s inclusive and their goal is to redefine luxury. They both love...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 39 - MORGAN JAY
Morgan Jay is a musician, comedian, writer, and creator based in Los Angeles. This is his story: He was born and raised in New York. He takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90’s upbringing. Growing up as a theater kid, he had aspirations to be an actor.…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 38 - BENGINGI
Ben is a self-taught baker, husband, father, world traveler, musician, and content creator. This is his story: Growing up in Israel, Ben had a passion for numbers and science - it wasn't until he was in his 20's when his interest in cuisine came to light. With zero cooking experience, he created...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 37 - MATT CHOI
Matt Choi is a competitive athlete, content creator, fitness coach, and entrepreneur. This is his story: Growing up with aspirations to become a professional football player, he found his passions in running and all things fitness. While sharing his journey into running, he also grew in...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 36 - SHANNON FIEDLER
Shannon Fiedler is a comedian, content creator, advertiser, and former competitive figure skater. This is her story: In her pursuits to become an actress in NYC, her journey eventually led her to find her calling as a comedian and content creator. She's turned into a viral sensation on social…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 35 - ANICKA NEWELL
Anicka Newell is a 2x Olympian, Canadian track and field athlete, professional pole vaulter, track coach, and personal trainer. This is her story: After only six years into pole vaulting, she made her way into the Olympics representing team Canada - making her first international appearance in…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 34 - KIM CLARK
Kim Clark, also known as Track Club Babe, is an experienced marathoner, run coach, content creator, commercial real estate broker, and most recently a new mother. This is her story: Without much previous athletic experience, she eventually fell in love with the sport of running and never looked...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 33 - ERIN O'HAGAIN
Erin O'hagain is cyclist, vegan, vlogger, and influencer. This is her story: With a passion for the arts and without having much of a history in athletics, she eventually fell in love with cycling and content creation. The "accidental influencer" has recently found her creative outlet sharing her...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 32 - LYDIA O’DONNELL
Lydia O'Donnell is a professional athlete, Nike Pacific Run Coach, and the Co-Founder of Femmi. This is her story: Lydia grew up racing, traveling the world, and representing her country, New Zealand, as a professional runner. She is currently active in her community as a Nike Run Coach in…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 31 - HALEY RIZEK
Haley Rizek is a University of Pennsylvania senior heptathlete, competing in seven different track and field events. This is her story: Haley grew up in a highly competitive family, competing in multiple sports, eventually finding her niche space in track and field. She is currently the only...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 30 - SINCLAIRE JOHNSON
Sinclaire Johnson is a professional Nike runner, OSU alum, Florida native now living and training in Portland, Oregon. This is her story: She started out her athletic career as a lacrosse player, but she quickly found her talents as a track star and dove head first into being the best runner she...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 29 - JOSH HERBERT
Josh Herbert is a former athlete, current musician, and TikTok influencer. This is his story: Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he grew up interested in sports and music, eventually going all in as an artist. From writing and producing his own music to creating viral TikTok videos with his wife, he…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 28 - MARIA CASTRO
Maria "Majo" Castro is a former child-star, world traveler, runner, Adidas Runners captain, entrepreneur, and content creator. This is her story: No stranger to being in the spotlight, the former Disney TV host turned runner is now the captain of AR Mexico City. She uses her platform as a runner...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 27 - VANESSA FRASER
Vanessa Fraser is a Stanford Alumni, neuroscience genius, all-star runner, skier, and pianist. This is her story: She is a professional Nike runner currently training with Bowerman Track Club based on the West Coast with her heart set on running fast and having fun.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 26 - NOTHANKSALEX
Alex is a TikTok influencer, former athlete, artist, college dropout, and a self-taught marketing expert. This is her story: She found the courage to take a chance on herself and drop out of college to follow her own interests, eventually landing her dream job and sharing her experiences on TikTok.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 25 - KYLIE FLY
Kylie Fly is an adventure photographer, storyteller, creator, former competitive basketball player, current grit athlete, and world traveler. This is her story: She fell in love with the outdoors at a young age and never left. Her love of photography has enabled her to create a space that fosters...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 24 - DARCY BUDWORTH
Darcy Budworth is the co-founder and brand director of Take the Bridge, an athlete, traveler, and artist. This is her story: Growing up accustomed to movement and competing in various sports, she continues to move all around designing by day and hosting Take the Bridge races at night. Her motto…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 23 - CHRISTIANNA BURKEE
Christianna Burkee is a viral sensation, TikTok legend, a connoisseur of dating advice, entrepreneur, and artist. This is her story: What started out as documentary a trying time in her relationship led to sharing her stories and journey captivated by her wonderful sense of humor and personality.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 22 - ALLIE KIEFFER
Allie Kieffer is a competitive athlete, coach, world traveler, a native New Yorker turned Texan, cook, writer, and adventure seeker. This is her story: From running at an early age to accelerating in the sport of distance running - including her pursuits with training and traveling around the...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 21 - KEVIN COONEY
Kevin Cooney is a TikTok all-star, the epitome of your morning cup of coffee, content creator, entrepreneur, and athlete. This is his story: From establishing a tremendous amount of discipline at an early age through sports, he shifted his focus towards business, marketing, and content creation...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 20 - PATRICK PRESSGROVE
Patrick Pressgrove is a para-athlete, COO of Team CATAPULT (a non-profit aiming to CATAPULT physically challenged athletes), run club captain, ambassador, Houstonian, musician, and photographer. This is his story: Stemming from the mindset of being goal oriented he pushed his own limits and...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 19 - ARIANE TONKA
Ariane Tonka is a well-rounded athlete, ambassador, digital nomad, traveler, entrepreneur, native Canadian who recently moved to the States. This is her story: With a history playing every single sport imaginable, the no-days-off mentality carried over into her professional career in starting her...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 18 - TIM ROSSI
Tim Rossi is THE lost boy. This is his story: A native New Yorker, former soccer, baseball, football, and basketball player turned competitive runner, and co-founder of the Lostboys Track Club.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 17 - ALLISON LYNCH
Allison Lynch is a writer, runner, artist, model, marketer, Boston native who recently moved across the country to the West Coast. This is her story: a true artist in all aspects and a competitive athlete with a holistic approach to health, fitness, and mindfulness.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 16 - PATRICK JACOBSON
Patrick Jacobson is a designer, semi-sponsored athlete, chef enthusiast, and world traveler teaching us all about how to live life to the fullest. This is his story: A small town Australian native fulfilling his dreams by making it to the big city in Berlin and finding the perfect blend of…
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 15 - AMANDA CHILDS
Dr. Amanda Childs is a psychologist and when I say she's an all-around athlete I mean she's an all-around athlete. This is her story: From being the athlete of the year back in her days competing in tennis, softball, and basketball to turning her dislike for conditioning into her love for running.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 14 - ASHLEY MATEO
Ashley Mateo is writer, editor, coach, iron man and 9x marathon finisher. This is her story: From excelling in gymnastics and following a structured training program to nonchalantly signing up for a triathlon via email and discovering her love for running.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 13 - SASHAH HANDAL
Sashah Handal is someone who needs no introduction but I'm going to give her one anyway. This is her story: From being a self proclaimed pizza connoisseur and baking delicious pastries to becoming a star athlete, personal trainer, marathon finisher, and leading group fitness classes.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 12 - GABRIELLE YATAURO
Gabrielle Yatauro is a former tennis player and collegiate track star who recently completed her first full marathon. This is her story: Sparking from a sibling rivalry and competitive nature, this athlete discovered her natural ability to run fast eventually finding that she could also go the...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 11 - BRIAN QUITO
Brian Quito is a born and bread New Yorker, former boxing champion with more than 100 rounds and 20 matches under his belt, turned runner. This is his story: From finding structure and stability in sports to dropping everything to dive head first into his new found love for running and immersing...
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 10 - DAVE HASHIM
Dave Hashim is a former competitive lacrosse player and skiier turned 4x marathon and ultra marathon finisher, and a standout photographer in NYC. This is his story: Having the competitor's mindset to setting personal goals to becoming a better athlete and falling in love with the sport of running.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 9 - JESS WAYASHE
Jess Wayashe is a former D1 sprinter, 3x Boston Marathon Finisher, and 2x Run Across Haiti ultra marathoner. This is her story: Her love for running as a kid grew into competing in college then eventually leaving corporate America to pursue her passions as a current run coach and trainer.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 8 - JERRY FRANCOIS
Jerry Francois is former collegiate track star, current competitive athlete and founder of GoldFinger Track Club. This is his story: From a late start as a runner to blooming and accelerating through college and starting his own running crew in NYC.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 7 - JOSHUA FUNDERBURG
Joshua Funderburg is an Equinox Hudson Yards Group Fitness Manager, On Running Ambassador, and soon to be NYC Marathon Finisher. This is his story: His journey from music and broadway to fitness and running.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 6 - LUCIE BEATRIX
Lucie Beatrix is a former international model turned competitive athlete. This is her story: Her journey from the runway to running on the track....at high speeds.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 5 - CARLETH KEYS
Carleth Keys is a former news anchor turned marathoner. This is her story: Her journey falling back in love with running and checking off her goal to finish the Boston Marathon.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 4 - MY BOSTON MARATHON EXPERIENCE
This is my story running the Boston Marathon. Just getting my thoughts out there. Still processing. A lot of emotions. Very proud.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 3 - DUDLEY APPO
Dudley Appo is an expert in all things product and adidas. This is his story: His journey with running and the brand.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 2 - LES BOADU
Les Boadu is an experienced teacher, runner, and jack of all trades. This is his story: His intro to running and the man behind the miles.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - EP. 1 - JACOB ELIJAH
Jacob Elijah is an athlete, content creator, and digital director. This is his story: The non-runner turned runner.
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STAY FOR THE STORIES - INTRO
Introducing the Stay For The Stories podcast by Jacob Elijah