A Squared Conversation

Welcome to the podcast Marice Edwards, founder of Chasing Miles Running club in Philadelphia-and his personal training service business turned brand- RDB Fitness. On the season one final episode, I sit down with Marice to discuss: -what community means and being able to welcome it into your life-empowerment through coaching (RDB Fitness & Chasing Miles)-finding motivation and sustaining momentum in the phases of accomplishing your goals-how to embrace the wonderful opportunities that come into your life from consistency and dedication (wanting to make a change and live in purpose)

Welcome to the podcast Lauren Kobylarz, executive director of Students Run Philly Style, a nonprofit organization that helps young people grades 6th-12th train and prepare in distance running for their very first half or full marathon. Students Run Philly Style transforms students' lives through running and mentorship. On this episode, I sit down with Lauren to discuss: - her love for Students Run Philly Style-defining what community means -empowering yourself and others through working with youth-personal growth through the organization as a human and an athlete (runner) - what she would like most for people to know about SRPS. 

Welcome to the podcast Josh Perez, founder and leader of Swagga House Run Club in Philadelphia. On this episode, I sit down with Josh to discuss: - turning his pain into his purpose - defining success and celebrating wins - forming community & creating Swagga House, it's growth since the groups start, and what he hopes it will continue to be for those who attend and more.

Welcome to the podcast Megan Mayer & Kira Kasselman, coaches at F45 Northern Liberties – a fitness community that offers high-intensity group workouts. From F45 to becoming instructors at FS8 Pilates studio located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, and Megan being an instructor at Cyclebar in Center City; Kira hosting self-led movement sessions like yoga, I sit down with them both to discuss: -their personal fitness journeys and early days of finding movement-being a coach and balancing personal life; building community-how being active and having a disciplined, healthy lifestyle impacts their choice of friends and partners-training mentally and physically for HYROX competition in DC & New York, and the advice they’d give to someone that’ll help them find joy in fitness/movement.

Welcome to the podcast Aubrey Thomas, Nike performance running EKIN and founder of Forward Motion of Philadelphia. On this episode I sit down with Aubrey to discuss why movement is magic, and the purpose of being in service to others through community events/activations; having fortitude in life's challenging moments and finding your why; the importance of holistic wellness in the black & brown community and how to invest in yourself.

Welcome to the podcast Gagz! On this episode of a Squared Conversation, I sit down with Michael Gagliardi, also known as Gagz, known for his legendary Philly 4 Corners run & his epic Benjamin Franklin Bridge Runs also known as the Benny 500. From ultrarunning & becoming a certified running coach, we discuss his personal running journey; how to reset your mind and body for race day; working at Philadelphia Runner and showing up for your community authentically; embracing yourself through the ebbs and flows of life; being able to give yourself grace through change and having fortitude in life' difficult moments.

Welcome to the podcast Jannelle Sanchez. On this episode, I sit down with Jannelle to discuss the action needed to make a change in your life and how to pivot; finding your passion and living in your purpose after walking away from a traditional career path; the highs and lows of content creation and finding empowerment through movement.

Welcome to the podcast Lionel Brodie, founder of Original Propaganda Athletic Club. On the very first episode of A Squared Conversation, I sit down with Brodie to discuss building a run crew like OPAC and the work it takes to organize running events such as OPAC Relays and Philly United; how both physical and mental health are important to a runner's journey; and what he wants his legacy to be as “The Godfather” of the running community.