Thoughts for Thursday

Episodes

1. 12

   News about Shoes

   A bonus episode as we talk with the Associate Executive Director about the importance of shoes and working out. Eddie has a distinguished running background and touches a little bit of the shoe evolution, specifically in the last 10 years.

   Jul 18, 2022

   27m
2. 11

   Tour of the Wellness Floor

   We catch up with Johnnie Wilkinson a Wellness Floor coach, who has been with the Y for almost 5 years in many part-time engaging positions but talks to us about the importance of the Wellness team and the purpose of a Wellness Floor Coach. We'd love to have you! If you have a passion for helping...

   Jun 17, 2022

   11m
3. 10

   The Water Needs YOU!

   We were able to dive in for a quick break with Jillian Mullen a college student at UTA who is a Head Lifeguard at multiple pools in the Metroplex of Fort Worth. She tells us how you can join our lifeguard team at no cost to you and be able to lifeguard at more than one pool. Right now the…

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   Jun 9, 2022

   13m
4. 9

   Swimming Upstream with Ashton Smith

   We meet Ashton Smith, motivational speaker, writer and world class swimmer in the special Olympics. Ashton a local well known athlete for her swimming accomplishments, but it goes deeper for Ashton on how the YMCA and her swimming really saved her life. Book -...

   Jun 2, 2022

   17m
5. 8

   It's for the Kids Impact

   We meet Ron Johnson a teacher in Fort Worth who also works the front desk at the Downtown YMCA. The IMPACT the YMCA has had on him in his life has made him a game changer in the community. He shares personal experiences on how the Y molded him to what he is today and why the YMCA's events…

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   Apr 28, 2022

   15m
6. 7

   Q&A + Social Media at our Y

   We are opening up the table for Q&A, reach out to us on our social media platforms, email or in person to help us better serve you. We connect with Josh and Onaya our social media coordinators for our Downtown YMCA and share how social media is a positive presence at our Y and can help keep you...

   Apr 21, 2022

   21m
7. 6

   Connecting in Classes

   Plugging into a community can be tough, but coming to a fitness class can be one way to get connected with other members searching for the same friendship and passion for healthy living. We catch up with Destiny Milton and Jenafer Langston our Healthy Living Directors for the Metropolitan Fort...

   Apr 14, 2022

   19m
8. 5

   Youth Sports Programs

   We catch up with A.J who is one of our sports directors for the YMCA Metropolitan of Fort Worth. He expresses how youth sports can be a positive pivot to obtain attributes towards an adolescents development physically and mentally. Sign up - https://ymcafw.org/programs

   Apr 7, 2022

   15m
9. 4

   Fitness Floor - Something For Everyone

   We catch up with Allie Skaggs before she moves to Boston, MA to continue her passion for Health & Wellness. She talks to us how its more than fitness and floor exercises. She helps us dive in deeper on how the YMCA can help establish a health and wellness plan to our lifestyles.

   Mar 31, 2022

   14m
10. 3

    Importance of Water Safety

    Did you know the #1 cause in deaths for children under 2 years old is, drowning? We meet with Danny Clemons, the Aquatics Director for all the Metropolitan Fort Worth YMCA's. We talk about the importance of water safety, how to prevent drowning and what you can do in the community to help educate...

    Mar 24, 2022

    16m
11. 2

    There’s a “Y” in every Family

    We talk with Courtney Konstanzer the Director of Member Experience, Engagement and Sales. She shares here story on how her life was changed by joining the YMCA. From outsider, to member to a successful career and ultimately a family. She shares with us how the Y can give you purpose.

    Mar 17, 2022

    18m
12. 1

    Front Desk in the YMCA Frontlines

    The importance of Front Desk for the YMCA but how a position not only in the Y but specifically the front desk can aid your business skills for your future career.

    Mar 10, 2022

    11m