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You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay106: Ryder Jay Returns!!!! - staying PRESENT when running; he GETS TO run; TRUSTING the process; I will always get through itRyder Jay is my eldest son, 18 years old, senior in high school, beautiful soul.His first podcast with me was Episode 6 in November 2022!!We talk about:Ryder's running experience and what he learnedHow running is fun; the cross country community importance to himThe importance of good coachesLOTS of yawns throughout Ryder GETS TO run!!!Hardest thing about running is deciding what to wear. We are laughingBest thing about running is team dinners / communityHis fastest 5k...
2025-12-0526 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay103: Ellie Jay - The Soul Connection through Dancing; TRY Before You Can't; Releasing PerfectionismEllie Jay!!Ellie does all the things and is a ball of wisdom and joy.222 - Women Who Run with the Wolves We chat about:Using your body in a spiritual way and working with our body. Collaborating with our ego and our body.Performing as a professional dancer and teaching dance classes for littles at a studio.She started dancing from the age of 3 or 4 and new dancing was part of her purpose in life. The soul connection with dancing. Conn...
2025-09-151h 05
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay100!!!! REUNION EPISODE - Max Jay - River surfing, LAX, Being an entrepreneur, Charismatic ExplorerMax was my very first episode back in October of 2022 so I thought it fitting to have him as my guest on my 100th episode!!!PLEASE go back and listen to his unbelievable voice on Episode 1. It brings a little ache to my heart to hear his sweetness and to see how much his voice has changed and also, how it has stayed the same in some ways...I love this kid.What a beautiful soul.We chat about:River surfingPlaying LAXHiking 14ers
2025-08-1324 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay97: Meg Eckert - the superpower of endless patience; EVERYTHING as a learning experience; ubiquitous volunteer; you can only be where you are atIt's as if we have known each other for years and just caught up where we left off.That's how it felt the first time I met Meg.And even in this podcast, we agree that it was like friends catching up.I LOVE it when that happens!Meg is a middle school teacher, a high school xc and track coach, a partner, a friend, an encourager, an impactor, a volunteer-who-drives-uhauls-and-goes-up-rocky-dirt-roads-and-is-ubiquitous-at-races, a bright yellow light, an ultrarunner and a world record holder.We chat about: A beautiful p...
2025-08-0445 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay96: It's all connected - GENE KEYS, Human Design, Astrology, Bodywork and Intuition - Part 3In this episode I go into a little bit more detail about the Gene Keys and the overlap of Gene Keys and Human Design.The Gene Keys is a synthesis of practical wisdom guiding you to a deeper understanding of yourself!The intersection of ancient wisdom!!*EVERY SINGLE HUMAN BEING has something beautiful hidden inside them.Let's bring that beauty forth.Expansion or contraction.Shadow and light.Move at your own pace and practice trusting your intuition.Digest over time. I r...
2025-07-3026 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay95: It's all connected - HUMAN DESIGN, the Gene Keys, Astrology, Bodywork & Intuition - Part 2I expand more on Human Design and my own profile.I briefly explain the 5 different designs: manifestor, manifesting generators, projectors, generators, and reflectors.None of this is a box. It's all information to guide you to your most aligned self.Genetic blueprints...user manuals.Take what resonates. Leave the rest.Permission to be YOU!Human design chart and getting started.I am an emotional projector design with 1/3 profile lines.I dive into what it's like to be a projector.Digestible pieces...
2025-07-2545 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay94: It's all connected - Human Design, the Gene Keys, Astrology, Bodywork & Intuition - Part 1This is a little bit different episode.I briefly introduce human design and expand on how it came into my awareness and ended up supporting me in this current stage of my journey.*Supporting and understanding my boys.*Creating digestible guidance via profile creations.*I am here to guide and teach and support healing.*Transitioning from teaching in public school to being a full-time mom to being a movement guide to bodywork and healing guidance.*I talk about anxiety, depression, miscarriage, mental health.*My body...
2025-07-2141 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay93: Luke Sparks - Embracing the ick; SELF-LOVE; Open to opportunities; Letting goLuke and I talk about:*his connection to Earth and the flow state that comes when he is moving with the land*acknowledgment of his calmness and discernment*getting curious about what brings him alignment in daily life*going through recovery and healing*letting go *deconditioning; getting unstuck from old patterns*rational mind versus our knowing...deep inner knowing, listening to his gut*the importance of authentic and intentional connection*joy of running through the mountains and following that joy
2025-07-0753 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay92: Luke Jay interviews Becca Jay: A guide won't get you to the summitLuke interviews me!The tables have turned.Luke drops some excellent wisdom and a metaphor that blew my mind!Have a listen if you're curious;)Apologies for the weird podcastle AI interruptions. It's dumb and I don't know how to undo it. Just a heads up.Find out more about what I do at https://almanutrido.com/or on IG @beccajay.getuptrainingSupport the showYou are a big deal.Your story matters.Keep showing up. Support the podcast...
2025-06-2656 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay91: Aisha McAdams: Photography & Running; Respecting Vulnerability & Highlighting Strength and ResilienceAisha McAdams!“We are what we imagine. Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. Our best destiny is to imagine, at least, completely, who and what, and that we are. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.”- N. Scott MomadayWe chat about:*Photographer // Co-Founder of Rhoam Creative Studios *A curious creator, a photojournalist and freelance photographer based in Boston but globally on the move. *A passion to communicate and create a platform to share the stories around us.*she...
2025-04-1449 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay90: Farhana Huq - Driven by passion and curiosity; the importance of TRYING; the nuance of belonging; STARFISHFarhana Huq!!!!!!CREATOR | COACH | EXPLORER | FOUNDER Farhana Huq is an Executive and Leadership Coach, Surfer, Global Explorer, and Founder of Surf Life Executive Coaching and Brown Girl SurfWe chat about:*Being curious enough to go take a risk and try something*Driven by passion and curiosity*a desire to uplift and make humanity better through ideas that promote social good*willingness to take a leap and do something, even if she fell flat on her face*growing up playing in the forest and f...
2025-03-311h 07
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay89: Jennifer Danese - SURVIVOR; rising over and over; what's next; mosaics; UNSTOPPABLEJennifer DaneseYou are loved.You are light.You are valued.You are worthy.You are enough.You are needed.You are amazing.You are beautiful.You are authentic.You are cherished.You are unstoppable.*please be aware: we discuss childhood sexual abuseWe chat about:*Jennifer's beautiful pictures of the landscape, flowers, witnessing*climbing mountains as a way to help quiet the mind*"she was so powerful not because she wasn't scared, but because she went...
2025-03-1740 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay88: Mark Lopez - Movement Es Medicina; Recuerda tu por qué; Hit the Record ButtonMark A. Lopez, Ph. DJoy in a smile that reaches far beyond his faceWe chat about:*mental health and wellness challenges*intentional about joy*hidden properties of music*song line: "keep your head to the sky" by Earth, Wind and Fire*Movement Es Medicina - building a movement around the hidden properties of the active lifestyle; motivating people to prioritize wellness, whatever the modality is*“Prioritizing wellness, health and movement is a revolutionary act to me” *being our best selve...
2025-03-0346 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay87: Melissa Cornelius is BACK - Hair Guidance; World Record idea; Iced No Ice; Acupuncture with Nance; How to care for aging parentsWe are LAUGHING!!!!!!If you need to laugh today, this podcast is for you.No, it will not all make sense, but you will somehow understand why it's so funny.Laugh with Mel and me asap!-We chat about: *laughing so hard all the time*knowing each other for over 25 years*Mel has solved your drink-ordering problem - INI - you are welcome*acupuncture with Nance*Mel's future in acupuncture and school counseling*mind and body and spirit connections*Mel's experience as a caregiver for her a...
2025-02-241h 08
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay86: Sam Delgado - Food creates a bridge; Openness, Awareness & Action; Running as freedom; we are Earth experiencing itselfSamuel Delgado-Connected with EarthBread makerPoetCreatorPhotographer capturing the layer beneathClever wordsmithFunny in a witty funny funny wayDeep thinkerArtistCreativeRunnerFriendCuriosity-followerLight-We chat about:*“You are something the whole universe is doing in the same way that a wave is something that the whole ocean is doing.” The Tao of Philosophy 6: Man In Nature – Alan Watts*learning about food and the space and experience people create*opportunity from f...
2025-02-171h 15
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay85: Raheem Sisson & Jeff Armstrong of Black Men Run: Brotherhood; No Brother/Man Left Behind; Walking Through Together; Running As ConnectionRaheem Sisson & Jeff Armstrong are two strong leaders in the running community. They elevate, amplify, support, educate, show up, affirm, walk through, and create community. -Raheem is the captain of the Denver chapter of Black Men Run. Jeff is the international captain and international ambassador and chief motivational officer of Black Men Run.-We chat about:*Raheem is head captain of the Denver BMR chapter from Harlem, NY.*Jeff is originally from Eldorado, AK. *Jeff and his love/hate relationship with running*helping African American men be healthy
2025-02-1057 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay84: Mariah Zavala - If you put good out, it will come back: ELEVATOR; turning the soil for those who come after usMariah is an advocate, community-builder, connector, wisdom sharer, joy and peace shiner, curious learner, healer, growing, grounding, leader, change-creator.Mariah Zavala was born in Fresno, California and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She brings a rich cultural tapestry to her endeavors, with roots in the Oaxacan, Puerto Rican, and Indigenous communities, as a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Mariah completed her Bachelor’s in Public Health, with a minor in Biology at NAU. Community-oriented, Mariah serves on the Indigenous Commission for the City of Flagstaff and the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run of Northern Ar...
2025-01-2741 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay83: Danny Awang: If You Never Ask You'll Never Know; Love First; Shared ExperienceDanny Awang!!!-"I love visual media as a way to share the experience of life and create a visual and emotional conversation to better understand the world and each other as humans."-We chat about:*sharing his own life experience through photo or video*polaroids*crew and support importance in ultrarunning or long-distance sports*it's always worth asking - people can say yes or no*cycling as a way to spend time outside and explore*Czech Republic*dreaming of documenting the journey of road or mountain...
2024-09-0243 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay82: What is Reiki? How did I get here???Today's episode is all about Reiki.I talk about all the things and still have a lot more to say but I believe this covers the basics. Even though there is nothing basic about Reiki;)Have a listen and please send any questions my way getuptraining@gmail.comI will do my best to answer them or point you in the right direction.You can also send me a message on IG @beccajay.getuptrainingI chat about:*Jeanette K. Musser Gruenhagen IG @jeanettekmgruenhagen or www.jeanettekmgruenhagen.com has been an...
2024-08-1555 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay81: Bobcat Brian Davis - Connection points; Living and breathing music; the community of film; boredom helps us tap into our creativityBobcat!A beautiful soulAuthentic kindness offeredGifts overflowing-----------------We chat about:*filmmaking and documentary realm*passion about human stories and connection*understanding how story is passed on*finding a better word than "storytelling"*knowing that he is made to be doing what he is doing; an extension of who he is*capturing the hard and beautiful moments and allowing the emotions that come with them*the responsibility that comes with sharing stories*non-attachment*upcoming film screenings!! *bringing people together through film
2024-07-291h 05
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay80: Luke Jay: Finally getting into the Hardrock 100 mile race; It's not all or nothing; Figuring out a way to make it workLuke JayLove of my soulUnbelievable dad and athleteKind and good to the coreElevator of energyJuggler of job, training, dadding, and husbandingAvailable to growthYou're the wind beneath my wings------------We chat about:*waiting 9 years to get into the Hardrock 100 mile race*getting into Western States and being 3rd on Hardrock Race and choosing to let Western States go*letting go as a good lesson*getting the voicemail from RD Dale about moving off the waitlist...
2024-06-3043 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay79: Brenna Hughes: Your experience is up to you; Release of control = more opportunity; Connection and SEEING as Healing!!!!! The only way out is THROUGHBrenna HughesFriend and supporterCuriosity overflowingLeaning in to all the thingsA mothering forceArtist and creator------We chat about: *Brenna is my brother's wife!*processing through art*watercolor - out of control - the water creates the movement*the intention, meaning, and symbolism of Brenna's art: how she sees and experiences people as she creates*the release of control as there is more opportunity here; "this will do something that I could not have predicted but I'm here for it"*"t...
2024-06-241h 21
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay78: Erin Scallen: It's gotta be joy!!!; Financial knowledge as empowerment; the practice of surrenderErin Scallen!!!!!Empowered woman risingResilient, resourceful, radicalIndependent thinker and grower and mover, leaning in to surrenderNature nourishes her spirit--------We chat about:*surprising herself with how fast/strong/badass she is*making sure the first thing is JOY!!!!*self-awareness and growth*being empathetic*learning to listen*relationship with surrender; practicing surrender in smaller moments*accepting and leaning into the messy things that weren't part of the original plan*empowering women related to finances*spending, saving, investing and how...
2024-06-0359 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay77: Alicia Law: EARTHSHIPS; Mindfulness around use of resources; We NEED sleep & we NEED rest; this is STILL here because there is something to healAlicia!!! Back again! Check out Episode #42 if you missed our first conversation;)Radiating lightHealing benefitting allFull of love and joy------We chat about: *Earthships are models of sustainable housing*Using the sun for solar power and rainwater for all the watering of the people and the plants*Earthships are made out of recycled and upcycled materials*water is used at least four different times *necessity of mindfulness*power of the sun*being active during active seasons and more still during the still/do...
2024-05-201h 33
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay76: Porfidia: Sit in the Beauty; Following Guidance; Time in the Trees; the Joy of MakingPorfidia!!!Powerful womanOrganizing for goodRemembering and honoringFeeling deeplyIndigenous artistDevoted to care for peopleIntentional beingAdvocate for Earth-----We chat about:*growing up drawing, painting, doing leatherwork and pottery*making sustainable wood jewelry*feeling safe with trees*old growth wood*bringing attention to different causes through the stories of your work*the joy of making; the intention involved in the creation of a piece of art*ideas and visuals come to her during her runs
2024-05-0637 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay75: Libby Kelley: Resilience; Patient Advocacy Pre- and Post-Surgery; Mental Health and HysterectomiesLibby Kelley!!!!!Resilient motherCourageous helper of allAthlete, strong and fierce----------We chat about:*resilience, not getting stuck, moving forward*being a single mom of 2*lineage of strong matriarchs*healing yourself by helping others*Libby as a helper*22 years as a surgical nurse*one of her superpowers and gifts is being able to put people at ease and connecting with people before and during surgeries*empathy, compassion, grace, energetic connection*asking for help*Libby as a patient advocate/guide/support. YES...
2024-04-1456 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay74: We Run Long Core Team: Connection to Community; Every Part of Who You Are MattersWe Run Long core team: Alissa Lay, Pilar Arthur-Snead, Ayako Sawanobori, Kelsey Long, & Rebecca Bowman-----------------Working toward equityEveryone invited and included, taking up spaceRepresentation mattersUnderstanding how we are interconnectedNative landsLeading the way in amplifying diversity at races and beyondOngoing advocating for safety, inclusivity and respect in trail running spacesNizaadgoo na’dijaa – Navajo for We Run LongGo team go------------------We chat about:*how welcoming and community-focused We Run Long is*Libby Jones at the Acti...
2024-04-0835 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay73: Jeanette Gruenhagen is BACK: Our Souls; Freedom; Integration; Being an Active Participant in Your Own Healing; Resourcing to Heal; the Discomfort is the InvitationJeanette Gruenhagen is BACK!!!!!Joy-filled lover of peopleEnergetic co-creatorA guide for soulsNoticing, listening, facilitating Exponential curiosity to explore, learn, share and growTending to the relevant energies Toward integration of all Expansion, compassion, alignment, LOVEWe talk about:*Dr. David Hawkins - Power Versus Force*Wondering*Being an active participant of trying to heal*Freedom is the most important thing for all of us*Personal, collective, galactic evolution and the need to be free*Our choices have a history
2024-03-311h 02
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay72: JayCee Beyale: Impermanence; Strength is Already Within Us; Taking Up SpaceJayCee Beyale!!Honor Mother EarthArt as an act of serviceInterrelatedWe chat about:*sand paintings as part of ceremonial practices *owning the power and strength in who he is as an individual already*interest in graffiti and street art as a kid*introspection and healing come from giving that to the art and then taking it away*being of service with his art*music is an important part of his process*what he often speaks about and shares comes from his Buddhist practice...
2024-03-2534 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay71: Marisol Cobos: Surrender, Food Curator & Flavor Guide; Pole Pole Slowly Slowly; Connection to Our Names! Marisol Cobos!!!!World traveling joyAdventurer giving backFull life living fullWe chat about:*learning and growing from her experiences, especially her most recent time in Tanzania*her word for the year = surrender*letting go and seeing what happens*climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro as a personal pilgrimage*sharing energy with little kids *embracing being out of her comfort zone and little structure*the hard transition coming back from her time in Africa and the tidal wave of emotions that came*hakuna matata – no worries*pole...
2024-03-1851 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay70: Amy Macy: Dark and Light; Curating Beautiful Spaces; Pulling Down Decks With Cars & See What HappensAmy Macy!!!Aesthetic geniusMom of many talentsYouthful energy and glowMaster of counseling the next generationsAction-takerCreativity overflowingYes she can and she willWe chat about:*there is dark and light, all at the same time, and we need both*what comes to us naturally*figuring out what is our light*curating beautiful spaces*what comes easily and naturally to you*demolition divas*there is never a right, exact moment*helping kids/youth/young...
2024-03-1154 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay69: Monica Rosenke: We are ALL Miracles; LIVING with an Incurable type of cancer; Reclaiming Power and HEALING!!!!Monica Rosenke!!!Empowers humansIntuitive movement guideChanging narrativesWe talk about:*embodiment practice*sacred intuition*living with a very rare, INCURABLE type of cancer and LIVING!!!!!!*navigating a sight-threatening brain tumor*countering harmful ideologies*enjoyment and loving of body*being a healer*radical healing: soul, mind, body, spirit*deconstructing religion and diet-culture indoctrination*work WITH your body*reclaiming power and healing from body shaming messages*movement is a tool to help you connect with your body*waking...
2024-03-0445 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay68: Libby Jones: Living a Full Life; Invisible Disabilities; We ALL Have Inherent Value; Welcoming Everybody to the TableLibby JonesLeader as race director and momInclusive inclusive inclusiveBig on representationBeautiful connector of peoplesYay for hugs!JoyOn an ultrarunning journeyNew tattoos, pleaseEmpowering athletesSafe for allWe chat about:*how Libby is a walking art gallery*physical (often hidden) conditions that can sometimes feel like betrayal*being a child genius with a photographic memory and how these contribute to her superpowers (there are many)*taking self-care seriously and...
2024-02-2655 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay67: Izabela Brodzinska: Each Person is a Walking Story; Living Between Two WorldsIzabela BrodzinskaCourageous womanFierce mother working non-stopIntelligent forceWe chat about:*how Iza is first and always a mom *she is a curious person who loves people and says "each person is a walking story"*she views each person with curiosity and believes each person has something interesting and valuable to share*Iza shares about being a Polish immigrant and she feels like she lives between two worlds AND she feels strongly rooted here in Colorado*Individualism in c...
2024-02-1946 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay66: TJ Bottom: What's Your Favorite Color...Today?TJ Bottom!!!!!!Full of GratitudeOn a journey that lifts allAbundance of light--------------------------We talk about:*moving away from "I am"; no more "what do you do"*being a dad and experiencing a love that he never imagined*referring to our people as "teammates" and "partners" and maybe we get curious about new words*spirituality - what it is for TJ*tattoos - a full back piece*illness and gratitude*measuring life in aid stations (t-shirt and hat idea) - you're welcome
2024-02-121h 19
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay65: Becca Jay - Has Something to SAY!What a hoot for you today!Just some of my thoughts about things and such.Thank you for listening!!Support the showYou are a big deal.Your story matters.Keep showing up.Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supportFollow Becca Jay on IG @beccajay.getuptraining
2024-02-0706 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay64: Becky Croft: Listen to Understand, Not Listen to Fix; Invite Curiosity Into Training; EVERYONE needs to talk about Menopause!Becky Croft (she/her) is an advocate, a runner, a menopausal athlete, a certified RRCA coach and Chi Running instructor in Oklahoma. She is a member and mentor for team Game Changers. She is a Leader of She Runs This Town, Tulsa, OK chapter. Becky is a Brooks Running Endorsed Athlete and a board member for ReNew Earth Running. She works with athletes all around the world. Her primary focus is on Masters + Menopausal athletes, however, she enjoys connecting with runners of all abilities, celebrating their victories, and helping them achieve their best through coaching + workshops. It is her...
2024-02-0543 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay63: Laura Cardon: Seeing a Need and Doing Something About It; Try It Out and See How It Goes; Fertile Soil; Small Actions Make a Big ImpactLaura Cardon (she/her) is a mom, a partner, a coach, a runner and an advocate. She fell in love with trail running after moving to Colorado in 2013. Since then, she hasn’t run particularly fast or far, but is most passionate about helping others discover the joy of trail running. She has her B.S. in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from West Virgina University from which she graduated early Magna Cum Laude! She worked as a Communications Manager for Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) launching a GOCO internship program and collaborated with grant program staff to transform th...
2024-01-2950 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay62. Robyn Moreno: Getting Rooted; Unlearning; Re-Watering; Being a Fan of People; Staying With Your Own HealingRobyn Moreno (she/her) is a mama, a wife, a proud Tex-Mexican, a storyteller, a spiritual seeker, and a champion of women and Latinxs everywhere. She is a leader, an author, a certified yoga teacher, a trained life coach and Curanderismo practitioner. She is on a journey of re-discovery and reclamation of both her culture and herself. Robyn highlights the stories and issues that are not being told about women, Latinas, and people of color during her work at publications like Glamour, InStyle, and Woman’s Day, as well by serving as the Founding Hamptons Editor for PureWow; the Fou...
2024-01-2251 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay61. James McClung: Painting as Storytelling; the WHY behind the Painting; Appreciating YourselfJames McClung (he/him) is a self-taught artist, an adventurer, a traveler and skateboarder. Seeking inspiration from his life and travels, his original art features an array of thought-provoking visuals, such as those found in the landscapes of Joshua Tree, the Central Valley of California, the solitudes of New Mexico and west Texas, the streets of Amsterdam and Stockholm, New York and India, LA and the outskirts of the Coconino Navajo County in Arizona. James established himself as an artist in the contemporary art and graphic design communities by working with clients such as Riverside Art Museum, The Cheech...
2024-01-1549 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay60: Yatika Starr Fields: Being Still Is In the Movement; Art Creates Dialogue; We Are Part of the StarsYatika Starr Fields (he/him) is a Painter, a Muralist, an Artist, a creative person, an ultrarunner, an advocate and an activist. He grew up in an artistic family in Oklahoma and is part of the Cherokee, Mvskoke (Misscogee) (Creek) and Osage Nations and is also a Bear clan member. He currently lives and works in Tulsa in conjunction with the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. While attending the Art Institute of Boston from 2000 to 2004, he became interested in Graffiti aesthetics, which has been integral to his knowledge and process, along with Landscape painting, and continues to influence his large-scale projects...
2024-01-0846 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay59: Jinghuan Liu Tervalon: OWN YOUR OWN STORY; Otherness as a Superpower; the Journey of BecomingJinghuan Liu Tervalon (she/her) is a mother runner based in the Los Angeles area. She is a partner, an athlete, an advocate and a leader. Her love of running started after she became a mother in 2007; she started training with the Fortius Altius Citius Training (FACT) group after her second child was born in 2016. She has completed 15 marathons and you can see her running on the road, trail and track in the Pasadena/Altadena area. She is a firm believer that anyone can be a runner, no matter your size, ability, background, or history. She works in consumer...
2024-01-0148 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay58: Mauricio Diaz: Life-Affirming Organism; Storytelling as Connection; Discover the World through MovementMauricio (Mau) Diaz (he/him) is a storyteller, an ultrarunner, an adventurer, and a connector. He is an entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of Aire Libre, a Mexico City-based creative project that hosts immersive running experiences in exotic corners of the world. Mauricio is a lululemon ambassador and a Beyond Running podcast host. He has his BA in Digital Marketing from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM. He has a Certificate in Chinese Foreign Policy and Chinese Society and Culture from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He values community and taking a stand against p...
2023-12-1854 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay57: Bill & Sue Morgan & Kaitlyn Yonke: What is POSSIBLE?!?!; Living THROUGH not with; Life Takes a Team; Not Being Alone...Sue Morgan (she/her) is a life partner, mom, nana, daughter, sister, and friend. She is an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) awareness advocate, chief crew extraordinaire, painter, reader, music lover, adventurer and runner. Sue grew up in northern Michigan and both of her parents were music teachers. She never participated in organized sports growing up but was happy to cheer on friends. Sue has a BA in Sociology and an MA in Human Resources Development. After college, she moved to Boulder, where she met and married her husband, Bill, who is also from Michigan. Colorado has been her home for...
2023-12-1158 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay56: Gina Lucrezi: Feeling Left Out; Harnassing Your Superpower; Continuing the ConversationGina Lucrezi is a partner, a leader, a connector, a trail runner, an ultrarunner and founder of the online journal and community called Trail Sisters which started in 2016. She is a women’s rights advocate dedicated to making impactful, equitable progress within the outdoor recreation industry. She believes in the importance of public stewardship and gives back to her local community as the Mayor Pro Tem of Buena Vista, Colorado, a member of Chaffee County Search & Rescue North and a board member for the Hardrock 100. Gina received her BA in Television and Film from DeSales University and her Masters in...
2023-12-0451 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay55: Maddy Ahlborn: High Tide Raises All Boats; Advocating for Outdoor Spaces; Running to FeelMaddy Ahlborn (she/her) is a painter, a poet, playwright, photographer and performer. She uses surrounding context as a catalyst for projects and allows the idea to dictate the medium in her artistic practice. She attended TUFTS University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA where she earned her BFA. She earned her MA from Adams State University, where she was promptly offered a teaching position after graduation. In her time in the SLV thus far, Maddy has worked as a motel housekeeper, the Teen Director at the local Boys and Girls Club, an...
2023-11-201h 19
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay54. Nicol Hodges: Drawing People In; Nicol IS the Meal; Helping People to RISENicol Hodges (she/her) is a mom, a competitive runner, an advocate, a community leader, a certified life coach, author, and an award-winning creative professional. She has a BA in Environmental Sciences and a BA in Apparel Construction & Design. She has been an assistant and community engagement manager, a creative project manager, a global creative manager, and a product development manager. She has been in product design for over 25 years. Her fitness background started in 2008 and has led to fitness classes, fitness blogging, videos, fitness modeling and a fitness apparel company. Her blog, SeeNicRun, now influences others to live...
2023-11-1337 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay53. Mercedes Siegle-Gaither: We are Doing it Together Even Though We are Not Together, Synchronicity, & Chasing DreamsMercedes Siegle-Gaither (she/her) is a partner, an athlete, an ultrarunner, a volunteer and an outdoor lover. She is a trail and ultrarunner ambassador for Salomon ProSquad and for the Feed. She is a Merrell Global Trail Team athlete starting in 2024. She finished the Leadville 100 mile race this year 2023 among other outstanding efforts. Mercedes is a Supervisory Forester at Colorado State Forest Service. She has competed in stage races, including the Golden Trail World Series. She does VK challenges and has several FKTs. She has been a Wildlife Biology Technician, an Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator, a Park Ranger...
2023-10-3044 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay52. Marnie Gonzalez: Asylum-Seekers; Being a Lighthouse for People; Finding PurposeMarnie Gonzalez (she/her) is a wife, a mother, a hiker, a mover, a teacher and a student! She is an adventure chicken, a traveler and a lover of languages and cultures. She is an advocate and uses her voice and gifts to support refugees transitioning to life in the U.S. She received her BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Fort Lewis College and her MA in Teaching from Metro State University Denver. She currently works as an English Language Development Teacher in Denver, supporting emergent bilingual students in their English language development via intentional language bridging...
2023-10-161h 03
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay51. Ti Eversole: Honoring and Remembering Elders, Balanced and Intentional Movement, & Grace for SelfTi Eversole (she/her) is an Apache/ Diné trail runner, storyteller, aspiring photographer, and outdoor brand strategist based in Durango, Colorado. She is a partner, a mountain biker, an adventurer, a writer and one of my ReNew Earth Running teammates. Ti began running at the age of 10, participating in local fun runs before joining the XC team in middle school and high school. Since then she has found her true passion lies in ultra distances, and recently completed her first 50-miler at the Antelope Canyon Ultra on her Diné homelands. Running has allowed Ti to connect more deeply with he...
2023-10-0252 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay50. Shawn Gruenhagen: the Deepest Deep Breath; Yes...AND; In the beginning was the CONVERSATIONShawn Gruenhagen (he/him) is a partner, a dad, an athlete, former futbol player, a friend, a mentor, and an aspiring farmer. He is a connector, a collaborator, an entrepreneur, an artist, a creative and a creator. He cares for Earth and is an active gardener. Shawn is a leader, a teacher, a learner and a BIG fan of baseball and Back to the Future. He grew up in Southern Minnesota and has been in Denver since 2000. Shawn has a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, a BFA in Photography from...
2023-09-2558 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay49. Louamy Sepulveda: Finding the Middle; Sobriety; Remaining Teachable and Willing; Challenging Old NarrativesLouamy Sepulveda (she/her) is a partner, an advocate, a therapist, a comedian, and a friend. She is a rapper, a wellness guide, an encourager, an empowerer and a connection-creator. Louamy describes her health and wellness journey as a beautiful off-the-rails ride. She has experienced many moments that felt like quicksands of deep stuckness, as well as colorful moments where chambers of new breath unlocked. She has shifted her perspective from being weight-loss obsessed, to working towards a healthy and peaceful life. She describes herself as a rookie when it comes to this new way of living. Lo...
2023-09-1848 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay48. Jamie Hudspeth: Intentional Connection to Earth, the Pain of Wrongful Death, Leaning in to What Comes, & How Life Isn't SiloedJamie Hudspeth (she/her) is a daughter, sister, and an Auntie. She grew up in southern Indiana playing in the woods with her two brothers and sister. She loves to read, cook, bake, hike, ski, bike (almost anything outdoors) and enjoys doing these activities with family and friends. She is a lover of all animals and a keeper of plants. She is a healthcare provider and uses her training to be a source of knowledge and an advocate for those in need. In 2021, her family experienced a tragic loss: the wrongful death of her father, after a routine surgery...
2023-09-1147 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay47. Imrul Mazid: Running as a Vessel for Healing and Impact; Recalibrating Purpose; Sculpting SocietyImrul Mazid (he/him) is an advocate, a partner, a runner, a fundraiser, a supporter, a writer, a poet, a justice-seeker, and an action-taker. Imrul moved to the SF Bay Area from Canada in 1992. He lived at the base of a 1600-ft mountain where he would hike and later trail run. After racing in middle school and high school, Imrul logged less than 21 km over 21 years. His freedom journey started in 2018, when he ran a 5K and fundraised for the Asian Prisoner Support Committee. In September 2022, Imrul raised over $2000 through a Philadelphia 5K, Running Down the Walls. Incarcerated folks...
2023-09-0442 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay46. Miki McConaha: Firm and Fair; Boundaries and Grace for Self; Being Somebody for Kids who don't have SomebodyMiki McConaha (she/her) is a mom, a partner, an advocate, an ultrarunner, a plant-based athlete, an educator, a cross country coach, and a race director. She is a cook, a baker, a gardener, a snowboarder, a skier, a hiker of mountains including many a 14er in Colorado. Miki was born and raised in Colorado and played sports throughout her life, Soccer was her number one sport but she played volleyball in HS too. She was a goalkeeper because she didn't like running much and liked the importance of the role. Miki received a scholarship to play goalkeeper at...
2023-07-1555 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay45. Teri Ruthe: Acts of Kindness for Self, Showing Up for Each Other at Work, & Shared CompassionTeri Ruthe (she/her) is a mom, a grandmother, a partner, an advocate, a friend and a mentor. She has been a Physical Therapist Assistant since 1995 and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2017. She has worked at Summerlin Hospital since 2009 in Rehab and Acute care. Teri has studied Martial Arts since 1998 and is a Kempo 3rd Degree Black Belt. She bought her first Martial Arts studio in 2000, started teaching in 2001 and bought her second studio in 2002. She served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for 2 years (2005-2007), advocating for foster children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect...
2023-07-1244 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay44. Starla Teddergreen: Showing Up For Others in order to Show Up for Self & Accepting what Race Day Holds without Self-PressureStarla (she/her) is a partner, an athlete, a professional cyclist, an empowerer and co-creator of Distance To Empty. She is a planner, a dreamer, a teammate and a survivor! She has endured some very difficult health challenges and continues to show up for herself, her teammates and for the Distance To Empty athletes. Starla leans in and is on a journey to be in the present moment. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Pinkies up!Today’s podcast looks a little different. I joined as co-host with my buddy, Travis Macy, on his podcast, the Travis Macy sh...
2023-07-0846 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay43. Jason Cartwright: Being Present, Confidence of Path, & Being Excited About TodayJason Cartwright (he/him) is a dad, husband, runner, skier, mountain biker, paddleboarder, camper, and an entrepreneur. He gets his love of fitness and the outdoors from his dad who is still rippin' the slopes of Wolf Creek at 79 years old. Jason escaped Maryland in 1999 and moved to Durango to go to Fort Lewis College with the idea to find a way to make a living in the outdoor industry. There he met and fell in love with his wife, Jessie, and after graduating they moved to her hometown, Denver. She began her teaching career and he started working...
2023-07-0145 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay42. Alicia Law: Earthships, Curiosity, It ALL Belongs & Loving All the Parts of UsAlicia Law (she/her) is a partner, a healer, an advocate, an Earth supporter, and a hiker of trails. She is a lover of all things outdoor, yoga, plants, music, and travel. Alicia lives near Taos, NM in an off-grid sustainable house called an earthship. Her spiritual journey began with an evangelical Christian upbringing. Later, in her 30s, she realized spirituality is far more expansive than one religion so she began learning other religious and spiritual practices. Currently, meditation, prayer, journaling, crystals, oracle, and tarot are what she enjoys for spiritual connection. She loves learning and trying new avenues...
2023-06-281h 14
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay41. Candace Gonzales: Miscarriage, Grief, Running to Heal, & Brown JoyCandace Gonzales (she/her) is a partner, a friend, an ultrarunner, a connector, an advocate, and a writer. She is the Office Manager of the Brighton Regional Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. Her team represents indigent defendants accused of a crime in state court. The work she does is righteous as she helps support the fight for her clients, the people that many in society have turned their back on. Her team, which she calls the true gladiators, sees the humanity of people and gives them a voice. Candace has written several articles for Trail Sisters (Candace...
2023-06-2442 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay40. Rob Barlow: Mountain Climbing & VulnerabilityRob Barlow (he/him) is a partner, a mountaineer, and ultrarunner. He holds the current supported FKT for the self-powered (no car) hiking of Colorado's 100 highest mountains, biking between mountain ranges (105 peaks, 2100 miles, 300,000’ vertical gain, 70 days). He has completed the Nolan’s 14 in under 60 hours. Rob has been to the top of a Colorado 14er 517 times (there are 58). Rob has also summited Mt. Rainier (Washington State, 14,410’) via the Kautz glacier (Alaska Grade II/III); Iztaccihuatl (Mexico, 17,159’), Pico de Orizaba (Mexico, 18,490’), and Kilimanjaro (Tanzania, 19,341’). He was a lawyer with the Denver District Attorney’s Office and recently started his own law firm. Rob...
2023-06-1742 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay39. Jennie Himes: Mental Health, Perseverance, Determination, & GrowthJennie Himes (she/her) is a mom, a partner, a friend, athlete, an ultrarunner, and a dog mama. She is a lover of ghost towns, mountains, trails, fall leaves, and adventures. Jennie has hiked 23 of Colorado’s 14ers and completed her first 50k race last year and has many more ultras and trail runs in her future. She is a first responder working 911 dispatch and supervisor of Park County Communications, taking care of humans and keeping her cool during very intense situations. Jennie is an ambassador for Bigger Than The Trail, an organization that is using trail running as a...
2023-06-1447 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay38. Sara Zapata: Advocacy, Autism, & Running in Solidarity & Non-ComplicitySara Zapata (she/her) is a mom, partner, runner and advocate. She was born and raised in Yanaguana, also known as San Antonio, Texas. Sara uses her social media platform to intersect her love for running and advocacy for causes that are important to her, including the Black Lives Matter movement, equality for our LGBTQIA+ community, Land back initiatives, MMIWG2S awareness, migrant rights, Autism Awareness & Acceptance, and normalizing breastfeeding. She strives to always listen and learn from these communities. Her learning is continuous, which is why she is proud to be a part of three amazing run groups...
2023-06-1045 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay37: Peter Downing: Volunteer, Give Back, Volunteer & Collective Action in CommunityPeter Downing (he/him) is a partner, a dad, an ultrarunner, race director, volunteer, trail advocate and athlete. He has been in the outdoor industry for nearly four decades. He is a relationship-builder, a community-engager, and an entrepreneur. Peter has been a director of an innovative teacher-training program, a Peace Corps volunteer science teacher in Ghana, West Africa, an educator, a practicing attorney, and a marketing professional. He has won and finished in the top at numerous ultra and trail races, including the Leadville 100 (2nd and 4th place finishes), four wins at the Collegiate Peaks 50, and a seventh-place finish...
2023-06-0757 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay36. Ayako Sawanobori: Running as Healing and Advocacy, the Importance of Invitation & Taking Up SpaceAyako Sawanobori (she/her) is a runner, an advocate, an outdoor adventurer, food lover, traveler, and non-profit professional in San Francisco. She is the Associate Director of Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program. Ayako is co-leader of @antiracistrunclub, a member of Dirtbags Run and volunteers as a youth coach with @GOTRbayarea (Girls on the Run). Ayako was a competitive gymnast during her childhood and a sprinter throughout high school and college, followed by endurance running in her 30s. She received her degree from Tufts University in International Relations. Ayako advocates for diversity and representation in the outdoor industry an...
2023-06-0241 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay35. Dr. Meredith Merkley: Community, Movement in Community & Medicine Outside of Four WallsDr. Meredith Merkley, DO, FAAP (she/her) is a partner, an athlete, an ultrarunner, ReNew Earth Running team member, an advocate, an activist, a creator, a connector, an organizer, a writer, a reader, a dog mama, and a board-certified general pediatrician. She has a B.S. In Biology, completed her medical degree at Ohio University and her pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After finishing residency, she completed an academic fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital before starting her full-time practice in outpatient general pediatrics. Meredith is an expert in infant, school-age, and adolescent healthcare and...
2023-05-2648 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay34. BONUS EPISODE: David Hughes (MY BROTHER): Being Present with His Kids, Mindset, & Fighting Cancer as a Team EffortDavid Hughes (he/him) is a dad, a husband, a coach, a host, a teammate, and a friend. He is a connector, a soccer player, a community-minded caretaker, a business-owner and my brother. Dave could be considered the unofficial mayor of Davis, California as he supports the community in all the ways. He maintains the baseball fields, hosts gatherings at his house with his wife, Brenna, and coaches his boys’ baseball teams. He is a mentor and all-around fun guy. Dave has a BA from Cal State San Marcos and owns his own business: True Heat Solutions NorCal which he...
2023-05-2442 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay33. Jake Fedorowski: Music as a Powerful Tool, Scheduling Yourself In, It's OK to Be with YOURSELF, & Creating Authentic SolutionsJake Fedorowski (they/them) is a runner, podcaster, reader of non-fiction, drinker of coffee and wine and a walking encyclopedia of musical theater. They are an advocate for non-binary inclusion in the running industry and a consultant for events that are committed to navigating this work. Jake is the author of The Guide to Non-binary Inclusion in Running and founder of Run Beyond. Jake went to college for musical theater performance but discovered the production side of theater and went into opera stage management when they graduated. They joined the board of the Seattle Frontrunners, an LGBTQI+ running and...
2023-05-201h 09
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay32. Shyra Leah Rojas: The Importance of Family Support, Full Circle Processing, Holding Things LooselyShyra Leah Rojas (she/her) is a mom, a friend, a daughter, a sister, aunt and an athlete. She is a Registered Nurse currently taking care of young humans at Children’s Hospital in Colorado. She has a BS in Nursing and has supported families and kids for the past 15 years. Shyra is a caretaker and a courageous human who loves people fiercely. She is open-minded and even-keeled. Shyra is the friend you can call for anything and she will love you through it without judgment. She is intelligent and brave, kind and fierce. Shyra is one of the be...
2023-05-1733 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay31. Aisha Jordan-Johnson: Bright Colors, Bright Energy, Smiling as Energy TransferAisha Jordan-Johnson (she/her) is a mom, a partner, an advocate, ultrarunner, Dirtbags Run team member, and a smiling ripple creator. She has been featured on the cover of UltraRunning Magazine and contributed to an article in Mid Strike Magazine. Aisha is a runner of all the races and winner of many a 5k. She has placed in the top 3 in multiple ultras including 3rd female overall at the New Orleans 50k and 3rd female in the 5 Trials-Jupiter Ridge Sand Spur Ultramarathon. She has also completed 138 miles for the Voodoo Ultra. Aisha is the Executive Assistant at Clayton County...
2023-05-1353 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay30. Annie Hughes: Intuitive Movement, Gratitude & Your Body Is Your ThoughtAnnie Hughes (she/her) is an athlete, a baker, a teammate, a professional ultrarunner and a Sharman Ultra Coach. She grew up running cross country and track in Wisconsin and went on to run for Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado for two years before discovering her love for exploring in the Colorado mountains and trail running. Annie is sponsored by Hoka, and in 2021, she became the youngest woman to ever win the Leadville Trail 100. She also won the Moab 240 in 2022 placing 3rd overall, and she broke the course record by 14 hours at the Cocodona 250. She then went on...
2023-05-0647 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay29. BONUS EPISODE: Katie Belk (MY SISTER): Growth Mindset, Necessity of Self-Care, Benefits of Therapy, Perspective that Creates GraceKatie Belk (she/her) is a mom, a runner, a friend, a teammate, a storyteller and my sister! She has been an Occupational Therapist for the past 15 years, taking care of people and supporting their healing, movement, retraining and growth. She received her BS in kinesiology from UNLV and her MS in occupational therapy from Touro University. Katie ran track and cross country in high school and college and has left me in the dust since forever. She has sped through many 5ks, half-marathons and marathons including the Boston Marathon in 2013 with a time of 3:33. Katie is a hard...
2023-05-0348 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay28. Kelsey Banaszynski: Safety to Fail, the Lochness Monster & Equitable Policies in Trail RacesKelsey Banaszynski (she/her) is a partner, ultrarunner, advocate, outdoors woman, backpacker, fly fisher, gardener, food scientist and project manager. She started running ultras in 2016 and has multiple finishes from 50k-100ks. She is the Sr. Contract Manufacturing Manager at Campbell Soup Company. She received a BS in Food Science and a Masters of Science in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has helped to educate kids on the importance of nutrition through the use of a hands on curriculum geared toward low-income families. She developed new recipes that met the cultural needs of participants while staying within...
2023-04-2946 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay27. Mario Castaneda: Travel as Perspective; Smiling While Running & Volunteering as ReciprocityMario Castaneda (he/him) is an ultrarunner, traveler, adventurer, explorer, photographer, plant-based athlete, and team member of Rocky Mountain Runners @rockymountainrunners. Mario is a Quality Assurance Engineer, passionate about building a sustainable and low-carbon future. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado – Boulder. He has a Masters Degree in Sustainable Energy from the University College Cork. He has taught physics and English in a summer camp to children at the primary and secondary level in Valencia, Spain. Mario has a big smile on the trails and has a positive energy that draws you in...
2023-04-2239 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay26. Shannon Kiebler: Everything is Figure-Outable, Teachers Deserve Better & There Isn't a One-Size-Fits-AllShannon Kiebler (she/her) is a mom, wife, friend, athlete, author, and entrepreneur. She is a math coach, workshop creator, classroom innovator, educator, nationally recognized speaker, and business owner who specializes in ALL things math. Shannon is a tennis lover (Shannon the Cannon), coffee enthusiast, snowboarder, camper, reader and Jesus-lover. She is builder of The Math Genius Squad and founder of Empower Consulting. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience and helps elementary teachers through online trainings, live workshops and modeling lessons. Shannon is creative, and one of the most hard working and determined humans I know.
2023-04-1349 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay25. Reverend Katie Aikins: Being a Learner First, Compassion for People Who Don't Quite Fit In, & Yeast & Bread & SermonsReverend Katie Aikins (she/her) is a wife, a mom, a sister, an aunt, a singer, a drum player, and a lover of music. Katie also enjoys baking, movement outside and playing soccer anytime she can. She is a pastor at Tabernacle United Church in Pennsylvania. She has lived in Iceland and has returned often as an adult, leading art and music programs for Icelandic youth. Katie completed a B.A. in Theology at Colorado Christian University and a Master of Divinity at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Upon graduating from seminary, Katie stayed in...
2023-04-0844 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay24. Kriste Peoples: Meditation, Interconnectedness, & Room for Us ALLKriste Peoples (she/her) is an advocate, an activist, an empowerer of womxn. She is a runner, an adventurer, a leader, a meditator and meditation teacher. Kriste is a producer, a speaker, a facilitator, and a panelist at outdoor summits and conferences. She is a writer, a change-maker, a women’s trail running coach and an outdoor guide. Kriste is an Altra Running Athlete and Ultimate Direction ambassador. She is also a Lifes 2 Short Fitness coach and Trailblazers outdoor guide, Trailblazers Instructor and Program Director at Women's Wilderness. Kriste motivates women to take up space on and off the tr...
2023-04-011h 07
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay23. Hillary Osborne: Honoring Your Body & Changing the Narrative around DNFsHillary Osborne (she/her) is a mom, a wife, and an ultrarunner (finisher of 8 ultras) including the Leadville 100. Hillary has a BA in Psychology and a BS in Exercise Science. She is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and UESCA Ultra Running Coach. Hillary is owner of and coach at Blaze Strength and Endurance. She is an artist, a creative, a baker, a maker of quilts, bags, clothing, earrings, and more. She is a human who encourages and empowers others to achieve their big goals. She is a positive force in the world. We talk about changing the s...
2023-03-2549 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay22. Rio Lakeshore: Always Evolving & Learning, Planting Seeds & Growing Trees, the Miracle of Our ExistenceRio Lakeshore (he/him) is a father, writer, learner, LA-based trail dancer, and advocate who brings a blend of mindfulness and perspective into the running community, nurturing the notion that the movement of running belongs to everyone. He is a meditator and intention-setter. Rio is curious about the intersection between art and "sport" and he moves through the world with gratitude and appreciation of Earth and her gifts. He works within his community to bring more awareness about the benefits of running and supports an organization that will work to get a track built at LA High School, which...
2023-03-1849 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay21. Luke Jay: Wisdom, Enjoying Joy & Dealing with AdversityLuke Jay (he/him) is a partner, dad, friend, coach, athlete, ultrarunner, and creative. He has an eye for design and has created several pieces of art for our house and for some lucky friends. Luke runs real fast and has completed nine 100 mile races and many ultras of varying distances. He was the 2nd American finisher at UTMB in 2021. He won the High Lonesome 100 in 2019 and finished 3rd overall in 2022. He has multiple podium finishes at other 100 mile races and won the San Juan Solstice 50 mile in 2017. He has completed Nolan's 14 in under 60 hours. Luke has coached our...
2023-03-111h 16
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay20. Jordan Marie Whetstone: It Takes a Community, Elevating Voices & Being an AdvocateJordan Marie Whetstone (she/they) is a mom, a wife, a runner, advocate, a community organizer, a voice, a connector, a public speaker, a filmmaker, a heart worker, a changemaker and a storyteller. She is a Professional Athlete Advocate who runs for justice for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, Black Lives, Asian Lives, and Lives taken or experiencing racial, social and climate injustice. Jordan is a member of the Kul Wicasa Lakota and a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. Jordan is the founder and organizer of Rising Hearts, an Indigenous led grassroots group designed to elevate...
2023-03-0550 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay19. Jeanette Gruenhagen: Order, Origin, Reason, Pattern; Energy as Information that Moves & Following Our Curiosity and WonderJeanette Gruenhagen (she/her) is a mom, partner, advocate, athlete, former downhill ski racer, tennis phenom, and woman of the year in college. She is an energy worker, a healer, and an intuitive. J has a Master of Arts in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing and empowering lives for 16 years, currently supporting humans from her safe space: Jeanette Gruenhagen Quantum Therapy. She works with people who feel mentally, emotionally, relationally, financially, or spiritually blocked- providing a way through to their potential, abundance, and joy. Through peoples’ intention and through her modalities she facilitates co...
2023-02-2655 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay18. Kelly Newlon: I KNOW MY WORTH!Kelly Newlon (she/her) is a partner, advocate, a runner, chef, and founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD) based out of Boulder, Colorado. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America/Hyde Park and has cooked in professional kitchens as a line cook and/or pastry chef since she was a teenager. Kelly has over a decade of work focusing on chocolate has made two birthday cakes for Julia Child!!! She has been running since age 5 and prefers dirt over road. Kelly loves Great Danes and St. Bernards. She is passionate about giving back to her community...
2023-02-1948 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay17. Laura Cortez: For People By People, Recognizing the Temporary & Slowing Down the TreadmillLaura Cortez (she/they) is a trail runner, community builder, advocate and guardian of Selena the dog. She grew up playing soccer in San Antonio. Her experience playing soccer led her to running. Laura walked on to the track team at the University of North Texas where she connected with people through running. Feeling the draw toward longer distances, Laura pivoted toward trail running where she thrives! Her first trail race was a 30k!! In 2020, Laura co-founded Trailtinos, a trail running group that supports Latinx, Hispanic, Afro, and Indigenous peoples in the Denver area with a mission to promote...
2023-02-1250 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay16. Michael Harralson: Ripple Creators & Running as Relief and AdvocacyMichael Harralson (he/him) is a dad, a partner, runner, advocate, activist and founder of ReNew Earth Running. He moved to Minnesota from southern Indiana 19 years ago to pursue a career in Federal Indian Law. For the first half of his legal career he represented Indigenous parents in the child protection system, and then worked in-house for a Tribal government. He recently stepped away from his position as an administrative law judge and was recently sworn in as deputy judge for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, assigned to preside over the Band's Wellness Court. Michael began running in 2013...
2023-02-0540 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay15. Seonjoon Young: Humility, Humanity & Releasing Power OverSeonjoon Young (they/them/he/him) is a partner, an educator, and an advocate for LGBTQ+ equity and rights. They are an athlete, an ultrarunner (they completed their first ultra in April of 2022: Desert Rats 50k), a trail runner, a writer and a creative, especially when it comes to sewing and crocheting. They are a book lover and a crossword puzzle doer. SJ is a former nun, practicing 9 years in South Korea and graduated from Un Mun Monastic College, the largest nuns training temple in South Korea. Seonjoon was the first foreigner to matriculate and graduate from Un Mun...
2023-01-291h 22
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay14. Meralee Hoffelt: Importance of Mentors, Seeing People & Taking Away RoadblocksMeralee Hoffelt (she/her) is a mom, partner, music lover and athlete. She is a community organizer, educator and fierce advocate for equity and justice. She is a Judicial Law Clerk at Colorado Court of Appeals. Meralee is full of positive energy and is an incredible and fun human being who I very much hope ends up in a powerful decision-making role in office someday.We discuss the value of mentorship and how Meralee's mentors over the years have had long-lasting impact. Meralee speaks about the importance of seeing people and how creating safe spaces for gathering...
2023-01-2252 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay13. Sergio Avila: Intelligence of Animals, Using Your Voice and Privilege & Showing Up for PeopleSergio Avila (he/him): is a runner, crazy cat person, supporter of Toby the Tortoise (desert knowledge holder), wildlife Biologist and Detribalized Indigenous born in Mexico. He has lived in O'odham and Yaqui lands (Tuscon, Arizona) for almost 20 years. Sergio is an advocate and an activist who supports many runners either as a crew member or pacer. He is a ReNew Earth Running Teammate and Board member and a Running Industry Diversity Coalition Board member (RIDC). He runs to be visible and to support Land Back efforts. Sergio advocates for supporting social and environmental justice, protecting Native cultures, and...
2023-01-151h 04
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay12. Lindsey Herman: Recovery, Long-term Health, Standing in Our Worth & We are ENOUGHLindsey Herman (she/her) is an elite ultra and trail runner. She is a running coach and founder of Running Wild, her coaching business. During her undergraduate career she ran at Western Colorado University on the trail running team. Her goal is to build authentic relationships with athletes and uplift their goals no matter the size. Lindsey won the 2021 and 2022 Silver Rush 50 mile run, setting the new course record in 2021, and she was 2nd place at the 2021 Grand Traverse. She was the youngest female toeing the starting line this year at the Leadville 100 and she had a podium finish...
2023-01-0851 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay11. Ludgina Dieujuste: Unapologetic Self, Life-long Fitness & Spreading PositivityLudgina Dieujuste (she/her) is a mom of 3, Jesus-lover, and a proud military spouse. She has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and is a Speech Language Pathologist. Ludgina has been running for 23 years and ran her first race after 10 years of running. She directed two 5ks that raised over $15k for families in need. She is an RRCA Certified Running Coach and a treadmill expert with a popular YouTube channel, Treadchic, that has a variety of free treadmill workouts for every level. Ludgina is a health and wellness fanatic, excited about getting others to move their bodies and r...
2023-01-0154 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay10. Melissa Cornelius: Positivity & Helping People Know that They MatterMelissa Cornelius (she/her) is a mom, wife, friend, beauty professional and owner of Salon MelMarie. She is a prayer warrior, laugh creator, a fun instigator, the life of the party, the person most remembered by everyone. Mel is a human that can always find the positive and she is one of my most favorite people. We talk about how psychology and counseling are interconnected with Mel's beauty profession. Mel and I discuss all things QVC and come up with some really good ideas for Shark Tank. She speaks about how important it is to see people a...
2022-12-1851 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay9. Jae Berry: Holding Space, Monasticism, Open-Ended Questions & NoticingJae Berry (he/him) is a partner, hiker of mountains, chef, player of ultimate frisbee, former monk, guardian of Tori the dog and Trip the dog. He is a gentle and kind human filled with depth of thought and feels. Jae works and empowers as a middle school social worker!Jae talks about his time as a monk in South Korea and how that time influenced much of how he moves through the world. He speaks about the challenges and beauty of his work as a middle school social worker. Jae talks about the importance of open-ended...
2022-12-1154 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay8. Kelsey Long: Hope & InclusivityKelsey Long (she/her) is a runner, athlete, activist, and my ReNew Earth Running teammate. Kelsey uses running as a form of advocacy. She is co-founder of Dirtbags Run: a team of 20 BIack, Indigenous and People of Color trail runners from around the U.S. seeking to expand their presence in the sport while honoring Indigenous lands and amplifying diversity at races and beyond. She and her team move to protect and heal her people and advocate for safety, inclusivity and respect in trail running spaces. Kelsey speaks about the ongoing need for runners of color to f...
2022-12-0336 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay7. Lindsley Kump: Courage, Boundaries & Self-LoveLindsley Kump (she/her) is a mama, wife, fur baby mom, and a runner. She is an advocate and activist who elevates the BIPOC communities in the outdoor space where they can feel safe and welcomed, having equitable access to outdoor spaces and equitable leadership and employment opportunities within the outdoor industry. She started running again as an adult as a part of her weight loss journey and she quickly fell in love with distance running. She is originally from Hawaii but she has called Colorado home for the past 18 years. Lindsley has fallen in love with the mountains...
2022-11-2848 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay6. Ryder Jay: Closing the Gap & DiscomfortRyder Jay (he/him) is a son, brother, friend, leader, runner, athlete, and mountain goat. He is a student, a learner, a question-asker, a challenger. Ryder is curious about the world and the people in it. He is very concerned with fairness and injustice.We talk about all things running and how he prefers to be the chaser not the one being chased. Ryder talks about how he became inspired to hike mountains. He discusses the importance of time management and how he wants to use his time wisely.Ryder lives on Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ...
2022-11-2021 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay5. Natalie Tafoya: Following Curiosity, Showing Up & Choosing Dirt RoadsNatalie Tafoya (she/her) is a friend, a creative, a former yoga instructor and current practitioner, a creator of beauty, a scrum master, a motorcycle-rider, a soccer player, a fantastic dancer especially when it comes to rock-a-billy music. She is curious, always willing to and leaning in to learning something new. Nat is guardian of Buster Brown the dog. She is a badass and one of my very dear friends.Nat talks about how she keeps showing up and she keeps trying. She speaks about how she reframes failure as opportunities to grow and how she continues...
2022-11-1550 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay4. Travis Macy: Endurance & Embracing UncertaintyTravis Macy (he/him) is a dad, husband, son, brother, advocate, speaker, pro-adventure racing athlete, ultra-runner (finisher of over 130 ultradistance races), burro racer, participant in the world’s toughest race: Eco Challenge Fiji. He is a former educator, endurance coach, podcaster and author.Travis talks about his and his family's journey with his dad who is living with Alzheimer's. He is open about how hard it has been for him and for his family AND how he has hope. We talk about leaning in to challenges and our power to choose our response in the face of th...
2022-11-0948 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay3. Sára Aranda: Intersectionality, Writing & Trying AgainSára (she/her) is a partner, a creative writer, a rock climber, and one of my ReNew Earth Running (renewearthrunning.org) teammates. She holds 12 FKTs (fastest known times) and is an endurance athlete currently based in the mountainous west. Sára is an activist and advocate, using her movement to raise funds for various organizations. She obtained her B.A. in Creative Writing, with an emphasis in Poetry, from the University of California, Riverside. Her work has been published by Alpinist Magazine, The American Poetry Review, The Climbing Zine, and Boulder Weekly, among others. One of her essays re...
2022-11-0245 min
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay2. Amita Agrawal McClain: Community Support & an Open MindAmita Agrawal McClain (she/her) is a mom of two, advocate, activist, entrepreneur (creator of five different business), supporter and funder of Amrita Orphanage in Nepal, speaker of 5 languages, helper of all people, fantastic cook, a host to everyone, a creative, and one of the people in my life who has taught me so much about how to exist in the world.Amita talks about growing up in Nepal and her transition to America at age 17. She speaks about the importance of supporting others and meeting needs. We talk about how important it is to have an...
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You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay1. Max Jay: Curiosity & InspirationMax Jay (he/him) is a son, brother, leader, advocate, lacrosse player, mountain climber, runner, student, learner. Max is a leader on his cross country and lacrosse teams. He has hiked 29 Colorado 14ers. He has won 4 championships with his flag football team. He enjoys reading and getting curious about the world.Max lives on Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱, Tséstho’e, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. Book recommendations: Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Max is not currently on social media so you won't be able to...
2022-10-1522 min