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More than Runner#10 - MARATHON MISTAKES PART 2, MINDSET & MENTAL TOUGHNESS ft. Physical vs mental walls, our husbands’ opposite spectator strategies… + baby names?!Hey guys, we're back for Part 2 of our Marathon Mistakes chat... and apologies in advance for the tangents in this one, although if you're here for the chatty catch up vibes this one is for you!We do tackle some really useful stuff for distance running and as you prep for London 2025 - mental toughness, mindset and resilience early on in the episode so don't miss that!This episode covers:Mental toughness and how to develop itPhysical vs mental wallsWhen do we push through and when do we stop...2025-04-1527 min
Tech in 26.2Pioneering Charity Running: Dave's Journey & the Evolution of Endurance Sports Fundraisingn this episode of the Fundraising in 26.2 podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with running legend Dave McGillivray - An entrepreneur (Founder & President of DMSE Sports), philanthropist (Founder of Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation), motivational speaker (~1600 appearances from Ted Talks to corporate & local events), author (written 4 books), and athlete (ran more than 160,000 miles - 167 marathons, including 51 consecutive Boston marathons, 10 Ironman Triathlon World Championships to name a few). He is also the race director of iconic Boston Marathon since 1988. Our discussion focuses on evolution of charity running and his pioneering role. Enjoy the episode! Here are the highlights from our...2025-03-1543 min
That Gym GirlHow To Be Skinny in 2025...I have tea to spill💅🧃So, you wanna be skinny in 2025? Let’s talk about it.With the return of 90s thinness, TikTok trends, and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, the pressure to be skinny is stronger than ever. But here’s the truth—skinny and healthy are NOT the same thing. In this episode, we dive into the dark side of ‘skinny’ culture, the dangers of extreme weight loss, and why chasing thinness won’t bring you confidence or happiness.Instead, I’ll show you how to reframe your fitness goals for health, strength, and energy—bec...2025-03-0314 min
Alder Hey OfficialINSPIRED VOICES #2 Archie VealeAt just 15 years old, Archie Veal’s life took an unexpected turn. An active teenager from the Isle of Man, he initially dismissed his worsening back pain as a minor injury. However, within days, his condition deteriorated rapidly. By the time he arrived at A&E, doctors were struggling to identify the cause of his pain.A crucial MRI scan revealed that Archie was suffering from Staphylococcus aureus Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL)-positive septicemia, a severe and life-threatening infection. His organs were shutting down, his lungs had collapsed, and his kidneys had failed. His condition was so critical th...2025-01-1631 min
Ten Junk MilesGang Show 233 - World's Longest Turkey Trot 2024Join Scotty, Liza Howard of Band of Runners, Robin "Toots Magoots" Grapa, Mathew "I could listen to him talk all day" Smith and Jamie Bark for Ten Junk Miles in which they recap the 2024 World's Longest turket Trot for Charity (100 miles) discuss their lives in running, charity and so much more. It's not too late for you to donate. Please consider dropping $5 here to send these Vets and Gold Star Families to Camp: https://donorbox.org/worldslongestturkeytrot24?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR02WEJ0vONGlg5bTZG6AOPVVGPHzPprYeWKzuwwkT5Z99e1nIg0cXtF4nw_aem_1UpAMdVunO3VZf9gdrnL9Q J...2024-12-062h 22
The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastDana Snyder - How To Be A Better Supporter For Your Favorite CharityToday’s interview is with Dana Snyder, founder and CEO of Positive Equation, where she helps charities grow their communities and monthly giving programs. This interview will be helpful for anyone that works at a charity—which some of our members do. But, more than that, this interview will provide all of us with insight – and empathy – for how hard our charities work to fundraise in support of the missions we all care about—and, therefore, how we can better support them in that endeavor. Most crucially, I hope Dana’s insight will help us all...2024-09-1757 min
More Than MamaDitching banking for Bali: how to find an idea & start your own business, freedom, flexible working & a life you love with Suzanna ClarkIn this episode I chat with Suzanna Clark, who ditched a 6 figure salary and career at one of the world's largest investment banks JP Morgan to build her dream life in Bali and support other high achieving women to do the same (even if they have no idea what they want to do or what business to start!)Suzie Clark is an entrepreneur and founder of the Female Leadership Collective, retreat host, podcast host, sales, mindset and business expert, course creator and 1:1 business coach for women who want more.We discuss:Suzanna's...2024-09-031h 11
Water Academy: The Smart Hydration RevolutionEpisode 10 - Transforming Miles into Miracles with Gene GurkoffWelcome to the 10th episode of The Water Academy Podcast by Water.io! 🎉 Today, we chat with Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles. Learn how Gene's grandfather's battle with Parkinson’s inspired him to leave his law career and create an app that turns your miles into money for charity.
Gene shares his journey from running marathons to developing Charity Miles, and how he selects partner charities. Discover the impact of his story and the mission behind Charity Miles in this inspiring episode. Tune in now!
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Hello RetirementEP31. RMD Strategies: Managing Your Distributions EfficientlyIn this episode of the Hello Retirement Podcast, we delve into the complexities and latest updates concerning Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), crucial for those with retirement accounts. RMDs, mandated by the IRS, ensure that individuals start withdrawing a minimum amount from their retirement savings—such as 401(k)s and IRAs—once they reach a certain age. Originally set at 70 years, the age threshold for these distributions has seen recent adjustments to 73, with plans to extend it further to 75 due to increased life expectancy. This adjustment is part of efforts to adapt to demographic trends showing that people are living long...2024-05-1508 min
Building Excellence with Bailey MilesScott Nield - CEO Montereau On Failing Forward, Caring Deeper, & RDD Leadership#159: Scott Nield is the CEO of Montereau, which is Oklahoma’s premier retirement community. Scott is a deeply passionate senior living and hospitality executive who looks for innovative platforms and programming to delight his residents. Scott is a servant leader. He believes in living a life of service and purpose. Service has to benefit another. He feels his purpose in life is to ensure people (especially seniors) know they are loved, valued and that they are hugely important. Ultimately, great leadership is great fellowship. He sees senior living as a wonderful platform to fulfill this mission.2024-04-2956 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesJason O’Mara on Finding Strength in the Face of Setbacks EP 444https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews actor Jason O'Meara. Jason shares insights into his acting career, discussing how he approaches getting into character and handling rejection in the industry. He also discusses his involvement with Movember, a charity organization focused on men's health issues. Jason reflects on the importance of vulnerability and connection...2024-04-1948 min
A Modern Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 80: A Different Approach to Earned Income for NonprofitsJohn Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, WHOlives. Like many nonprofit entrepreneurs, John’s career path wasn’t centered around becoming a 501c(3) director. For him, the journey truly started after he became curious about his son’s humanitarian and missionary work in Africa. The curiosity drove him and his wife to travel extensively through Mexico, Central America, and South America before diving deeper into exploration with a trip to Africa.
Through their previous trips, John had witnessed impoverished communities, but nothing comparable to the realities of 4am wake up calls...2024-02-0736 min
420 Day FianceCharity YeeksIn this episode, Miles and Sofiya wring every bit of grease out of this dry baguette and discuss… Nikki and Justin's sad equestrian outing, Manuel and Ashley getting splashy at Niagara Falls (featuring the Poncho Boiz), Jasmine's yeeks being made possible by a charitable, totally altruistic donation from her ex, and so much more!If you like the showConsider supporting usClick the links below!Join our livestreams on Twitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/420dayfianceJoin our Discord server2024-02-021h 06
Charity TalksFisher House FoundationDavid Coker, the President of Fisher House Foundation, joins Charity Talks. The Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital, and are located in military and VA medical centers around the world. The Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members, as well as the Hotels for Heroes program, which allows family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. In addition, the Foundation manages a grant program that supports other charities and scholarship fun...2024-01-1427 min
Hello RetirementEP16. Roth Conversion Strategy: 4 Essential Factors for Tax-Free Growth and Retirement PlanningThis episode discusses the potential benefits of a Roth conversion and highlights four key factors to consider when preparing for this financial strategy. From understanding the tax implications of your retirement location to planning for required minimum distributions, Emlen provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your retirement planning. If you're considering a Roth conversion or want to learn more about its suitability for your financial situation, be sure to watch this episode and share it with someone who might benefit from this valuable information!Key points:#1 Consider the...2024-01-1009 min
A SENSe of WellnessKicking off 2024 with a Walk and Healthy Habits TalkOn this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast, host, Susan Greeley and Charity Miles Founder, Gene Gurkoff, go on a walk and talk about behavior change, motivation, movement, and giving back. The two dive into New Years resolutions and making meaningful changes to improve health wellness, and to help others. They discuss the importance of community for sustaining motivation and the significance of actively giving back. More about Gene Gurkoff Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run, bike or...2024-01-0359 min
Coopers' CodeBicycle Cases: Common Injuries And Defenses (Law-Di-Gras 2023) [Video]Today’s show is a special one, fully video-based for Spotify, featuring Miles attending and speaking at 2023 Law-Di-Gras's panel "BICYCLE CASES: COMMON INJURIES AND DEFENSES", alongside Danielle Lincors, Steve Rosen, John Austin M.D. and Yogi Patel, M.D.
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WHAT IS LAW-DI-GRAS? With this conference we plan to bridge the gap between doctors and lawyers, and educate both as it relates to chronic pain syndromes, or...2023-12-0459 min
Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by MomentumGene Gurkoff | How to build a global community that makes an impact, and how many miles can you run... backwards?In the world of digital purpose-driven entrepreneurship, our guest stands out as a source of inspiration, especially for the healthcare industry. As a founder and CEO of Charity Miles, he has dedicated his career to helping in the fight for the health of others. Meet Gene Gurkoff, Founder of Charity Miles and host of the Charity Miles Podcast This time appears as a guest on episode 9 of the podcast by Applover.Applover is a Full-Stack Digital Agency from Wrocław, Poland. Founded in 2016, a team of nearly 160 experts has developed over 200 projects. Applover was recognized by Financial Tim...2023-11-3052 min
The Salty Mums PodcastClaire Hailwood- Adoption & FosteringEvery 15 minutes a child gets taken into the care system in the UK. You can't talk about motherhood without talking about adoption and fostering and that's why I was delighted this week for Claire Hailwood, a mum to 4 herself including adopted children, from the leading adoption and fostering charity Home for Good. Claire oozes passion for this topic and has lived experience and wisdom to share with us. We discuss the needs within the care system, how the process of adoption and fostering works, the highs and lows of being a parenting to cared for children, and how we can...2023-09-281h 03
Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by MomentumGene Gurkoff | How to build a global community that makes an impact, and how many miles can you run... backwards?Charity Miles Founder Gene Gurkoff reveals how an unusual running style helped create a movement that turns everyday exercise into global impact. Learn why the future of health tech might lie in combining purpose with play.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
🔹Community building: creating a global movement that turns miles into charitable impact
🔹Purpose-driven tech: leveraging mobile apps to make every workout count for good
🔹Growth strategy: scaling social impact through corporate partnerships
🔹Innovation mindset: why running backwards sparked a healthcare revolution
🔹User engagement: building platforms that combine fi...2023-09-0952 min
Treeside Capital PodcastHow to Get Influential High Net Worth Individuals in Your CircleYour network can play a significant role in growing your business and increasing your net worth. Building relationships with high net worth and influential individuals can open up opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, investments, and knowledge sharing. Here's why your network is important and some strategies to connect with such individuals: Importance of Your Network: Opportunities: A strong network can provide access to new opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations that can accelerate the growth of your business. Resources: Well-connected individuals can offer resources like funding, expertise, and access to markets that might be otherwise difficult to attain. Knowledge...2023-08-3007 minThe Salty Mums PodcastNatasha Rees- PornThis week I chat to Natasha Rees, Schools lead for the Naked Truth Project, a charity which aims to raise awareness and free people from the damaging impact of p0rn. We discuss whether porn itself, or just addiction to porn is a problem, how we protect our children from early exposure to porn and how we can better educate our children how to cope with issues like sharing indecent images with one another; and then the impact of porn addiction on individuals and couples and how the Naked Truth Project can help if you find yourself or your...2023-07-181h 00The Salty Mums PodcastRachael Newham- Mental Health and IllnessThis week we speak to Rachael Newham, author of Learning to Breathe, and And Yet?, Mental Health Friendly Church Project Coordinator at Kintsugi Hope and the founder of Christian mental health charity, ThinkTwice. Rachael shares her story of mental illness, how she manages her mental illness now she's a Mum and how she kept her faith through the darkest of times. We also discuss how the Church, and we personally, can support people with a mental illness/poor mental health better, including how we can strive for a better sense of Shalom in our churches.RESOURCES2023-07-0454 min
BUDGE, how to fudge being human!How to Protect your Children with Hetty Johnston.In this episode of Budge, Hetty Johnston, child safety advocate and founder of Bravehearts, an Australian child safety charity joins us to share her story. #budge #humanbehaviour #beinghuman #behaviouralscience
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Health-Powered Productivity with RaderCo73 - Walking Meetings / Guest episode with Charity Miles founder Gene Gurkoff Health-Powered Productivity podcast guest episode featuring Gene Gurkoff, Founder of the Charity Miles app.
Not sure how to do a walking meeting or why they're so important? This Health-Powered Productivity "guestisode" features guest host Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles. Listen in to see why Gene started the Charity Miles app and how you can make it work with you and your teams!
Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles and Co-Founder of Walking Meetings. Charity Miles is an app that helps companies improve employee well-being and CSR engagement by empowering their employees to earn money for charity when they w...2023-03-0808 minHealth-Powered Productivity with RaderCo73 - Walking Meetings / Guest episode with Charity Miles founder Gene Gurkoff Health-Powered Productivity podcast guest episode featuring Gene Gurkoff, Founder of the Charity Miles app.
Not sure how to do a walking meeting or why they're so important? This Health-Powered Productivity "guestisode" features guest host Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles. Listen in to see why Gene started the Charity Miles app and how you can make it work with you and your teams!
Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles and Co-Founder of Walking Meetings. Charity Miles is an app that helps companies improve employee well-being and CSR engagement by empowering their employees to earn money for charity when they w...2023-03-0808 minThe Salty Mums PodcastBecky Miles: Baby LossIn this weeks episode, we have no guest, just our own Becky and Helen talking about Becky's journey through pregnancy and loss after her baby received a terminal diagnosis at a scan. We talk about how Becky coped with pregnancy, how people were helpful (or not so helpful), her experience in hospital (spoiler: the NHS were amazing!) and what grief looked like in the immediate aftermath and in the 6 years since. KEY TOPICSTopic #1 [2:11 ] Early pregnancy and getting a diagnosis- Becky tells us about what early pregnancy was like including a strange dream she had...2023-02-2150 minThe Salty Mums PodcastCelia Webster: Parenting a child who has Additional NeedsIn this episode we talk to Celia Webster, co-founder of WAVE for Change, about the joys and challenges of parenting a child who has a learning disability. Celia gives a deeply honest and moving account of discovering life was going to take a different path when she discovered Maia’s disability, the isolation of having a child who is “different” at times, but also how much joy Maia has brought to her life. She also tells us about how she and Bernice Hardy founded WAVE for Change, a charity which gives those with and without learning disabilities a chance to mix...2023-01-2446 min
Dish Decorum Podcast(VIDEO) NEW SEASON ALERT S3 E1: Catch Up With Mar; Mental Health Charity Support/Platforms Below!SURPRISE WERE BACK!!!!! AND WE GOT A VIDEO TO PROVE IT
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THEY TRY TO CANCEL US...2023-01-2106 minThe Salty Mums PodcastHelen Rowell: GriefIn this episode we talk to Helen Rowell, founder of Brightest Stars and co-host of the already hugely successful podcast, The Widowhood. Helen tells us about the rollercoaster of emotions after losing her husband Mike last year, what’s been helpful and unhelpful in supporting her through, and also about her amazing new charity Brightest Stars which she created to give grieving families a chance to meet with others who are also grieving.KEY TOPICSTopic #1 [1:50] Life with MikeHelen tells us about life with Mike and a little bit about the tragic ci...2023-01-1739 min
Livin’ Good CurrencyGene Gurkoff | Making Charity Literally a Walk in the ParkThe Lesson:
What if donating to charity was as simple as walking your dog? Oftentimes when things become easier, more people can participate, but it also drives greater enthusiasm among those already impassioned.
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"One member didn't just go across the United States, but he started in Key West and went to the northwest tip of Washington state, diagonally, 4,500 miles and he was 11-years-old. When you have things like that, and not just people doing incredible feats, but people who walk their dogs every day and tell me what that means to th...2022-12-2834 minDish Decorum PodcastNEW SEASON ALERT🚨S3 E1: Catch Up With Mar; Mental Health Charity Support/Platforms BelowSURPRISE WERE BACK!!!!!
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THEY TRY TO CANCEL US! BUT IT WONT WORK! Let us know what...2022-11-2738 min
New Music Update7: Künstliche Intelligenz 2022, Musik & Heikos Tor zur HölleFolge vom 12.11.2022. Henning und Heiko sprechen über Nigeria, Afrojack hat das MIDI Chordpack von Journey gefunden, The Blessed Madonna legt bei GTA auf, Was ist eigentlich mit künstlicher Intelligenz passiert, Alan Turing nervt in Kundenhotlines, Orchester spielen mittlerweile die Kompositionen von neuronalen Netzwerken, Heiko hat sich im Labor eingeschlossen und das Tor zur musikalischen Hölle geöffnet (Tipps für Exorzisten gerne DM), werden Künstler jetzt wegrationalisiert, Ostdeutschland hat eine neue Hymne und das Rätsel der NMU Zeitverschiebung.
Die Songs der Folge
"Loaded", Asake, Tiwa Savage
"Lose Y...2022-11-121h 00
Futuresteading103 Ronnie Khan - How a single Salmon showed this powerhouse how to take on the world one teaspoon at a timeBeginning with gratitude, listening to her desire to be of service, seeking challenges and not seeing obstacles is the approach Ronnie Khan takes to keep her work nourishing. Her advice...do something, little things, every day. Even though the fire is so big, each and every one of us can use a teaspoon , if millions of us use a teaspoon , we can put the fire out through everyday actions that make a difference.Her calling was in food relief, what's yours? SHOW NOTESHow her destiny has led her to a purp...2022-09-2545 min
Curious CreaturesMiles and MGT: The Road of Happy Destiny Pt. 1Miles wanted to be a trucker, zooming around the world.Budgie and Lol always Up front with the bus driver. Miles was a drummer!All drummers are friends and everyone that works on Curious Creatures is a drummerMark Gemini Thwaite aka MGT jams with Tricky and The Creatures and also played with Lol and The Curse for charityMiles three favorite drummers Lol, Budgie and Pete de Freitas !Miles stopped playing drums like Budgie and Lol - too exhausting !Steve and his blog likes the violin Miles says F*&K every sentence2022-07-2843 min
Ten Junk MilesHenry Ward - Long Run 169Take a long run with Henry Ward fresh off his completion of the Cocadona 250, he and Scotty discuss his race, his struggles with alcohol, his transformation into an ultra runner and his new book "Running Without the Devil" (Link below). Want to hear more of Henry's story? Here's his book: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Without-Devil-alcoholic-addiction-ebook/dp/B0916FJY2Y And a link to his charity: https://runningwithoutthedevil.com Also brought to you by UCAN. Fuel smarter. Use the code TENJUNKMILES 20% off: https://ucan.co And finally from Path Projects...order that swe...2022-06-172h 53
Passion Struck with John R. MilesWhy Life Is About The Journey Not The Destination w/John R. Miles EP 148John R. Miles - Why Life Is About The Journey Not The Destination | Brought to you by BABBEL. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK.
If you discovered this episode of Passion Struck, you are likely on the path of self-discovery and seeking knowledge on how to do it. You are not alone. Often we focus so much on the desired end-state of our goals that we miss the essential part—our journey to achieving your aspirations. I will discuss the impediments along the way to achieving this journey and pr...2022-06-1020 min
Ten Junk MilesKaren Sparks - Long Run 168Take a ten mile run with Scotty and Karen Sparks. Karen suffered an unspeakable tragedy and she runs to remember and overcome. Sight up for her run here: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/McKinney/LoveNeverEnds?remMeAttempt&fbclid=IwAR1liEsQqwLZWYxvJsn7tBBKdUWl0idXvW0_4GWy0qJZAlsPurjzhiGwZjE Donate to her charity here: https://thegreatrootmovement.com/donate This episode brought to you by the Revel Portland Marathon! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for $10 off: https://www.portlandmarathon.com This episode also brought to you by Trail Transformation. You know a coach would help....sign up for the bes...2022-06-032h 50
Passion Struck with John R. MilesWhy Your Micro Choices Determine Your Life w/ John R. Miles EP 145John R. Miles - why by using the power of micro choices, you can change your life | Brought to you by Masterworks - Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start your journey.
If you found this podcast episode, you are likely searching for how to make changes to how you are living your life. And, you may wonder if it is even possible to change. As I explain on the podcast, yes—creating positive change is always possible if you are intentional about it. I discuss why our daily micro choices are so...2022-06-0322 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesWhy You Must Feel to Heal w/ John R. Miles Episode 142John R. Miles - why you must feel to heal and 6 ways you can do it. | Brought to you by Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck) for up to 60% off.
If you found this podcast, you are likely searching for how to heal your emotional pain of some sort. You may wonder how it is even possible. As I explain in the episode, yes—emotional healing is always possible if we make the deliberate choice to tackle our pain. I discuss why we often try to numb the pain instead of confronting it, and I provide six ways to...2022-05-2723 min
Brand on PurposeTurning Miles into Money for Charity with Charity Miles Founder Gene GurkoffCharity Miles Founder Gene Gurkoff discusses his career as an attorney, the inspiration behind the Charity Miles app and the importance of staying active. To honor his grandfather who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Gene began running marathons to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. From there, Gene was inspired to create a platform that enabled people to turn their physical activity into money for charity. In the episode, Aaron and Gene discuss the app that was created before Charity Miles, how Gene chooses the charities that they work with, and how mental health plays a large role in h...2022-05-2430 min
Live Train Perform"Why I'm running 5000 miles around the UK" - Paul Minter of Head-Up CharityHead-Up Charity is a mental health organisation founded by four British Military Veterans with over 50 years of experience serving their country, including 11 operational tours. Their aim is to build a retreat where serving and ex-serving personnel can go to learn the tools and methods utilised by the founders to help them through the difficult transition process from military to civilian. This process can be quite challenging, and some people never really recreate their identity and higher purpose, which can lead down a dark road which has resulted in many mates and colleagues taking their own lives.Paul...2022-05-151h 07
Passion Struck with John R. MilesNavy SEAL William Branum On Why Transition Points are Vital to Success EP 67Retired Navy SEAL William Branum sits down with John R Miles to discuss why transition points are vital to success. Transition points are those times in life where complacency can kill your dreams and aspirations because you're not locked on, you're not paying attention. They are those periods that are easy to overlook because they are not significant events. They are those moments of everyday life where you can choose comfort or stay locked in on achieving your dreams.
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Passion Struck with John R. MilesJanet and Tony Blackall On Creating a Motorsport Voice for Veterans EP 60John R Miles interviews the Blackall racing team featuring military veterans Tony and Janet Blackall, who race in the MotoAmerica Supersport division and are a privateer team. When they founded Blackall Racing, they did it to race on the national stage and created a motorsport voice for veterans.
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John discovered the Blackall Racing Team's story and need for purpose-driven brands who would like to sponsor their team after reading...2021-09-0750 min
The De Trout Spinners PodcastEpisode 48 | I've Dropped A Pizza Off?The De Trout Spinners. Roughly the same as standing up in the middle of McDonald's. This week we discuss Episode 50 | 16 August 2003. Last show of the series. Ricky and Steve filming The Office Specials in the interim. Will they return? More charity talk. Newton and Einstein. The Daily Telegraph is listening today! Monkey News extra -- Costa Rican monkey goalkeeper has a PhD in Physics.LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL XFM SHOWS INCLUDING THIS ONE: https://bit.ly/38hbfxyRELATED LINKSThe XFM Pub Quiz: Series 2 (Ep. 1-26): https://www...2021-09-051h 08
CharityChatE157 - Charities And Mayors With Sabrina FrancisIn this episode we interview Sabrina Francis, Councillor and Mayor of Camden.
For those that don’t know, Camden is a London borough, North of the Thames, and well worth a visit. It’s about 8.5 square miles and has an estimated population of 270,000, according to Wikipedia.
We speak to Sabrina about her experience of working with charities before being Mayor and how her new role will help to deliver for charities.
We also speak about how charities can work with their local Mayor to increase awareness and fundraising for their cause.2021-09-0524 minBuilding Excellence with Bailey MilesCaleb Lade - Ironman, TCU Football, Biking Across America, and Seizing Opportunities#9: What hasn't Caleb Lade done? TCU football, Ironman, biking across America, Doctor, Businessman, Father, and Husband... He does it all!In this show we get to hear about how Caleb's experienced shaped him and the way he thinks about each day. He discusses how focusing on health and keeping yourself healthy will enable many areas of your life to be better because of it, as well as gaining confidence from it. Caleb is the epitome of pushing yourself past the limits of what you think you can do. In college Caleb was on the TCU f...2021-07-281h 00
RunRunLive 5.0 - Running PodcastEpisode 4-459 – Gene Founder of Charity MilesThe RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-459 – Gene Founder of Charity Miles (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4459.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris’ other show à Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4-459 of the RunRunLive Podcast. I found another way to avoid writing new material! Long story. I was volunteered to lead a fitness project for my team at work. I did a survey around what people wanted to know and the top of the list was “How do you find the time to work out?” So – This question being emi...2021-07-1856 min
Built for AdventureMiles for Charity by b4a---The Butterfly HouseIt is that time again! Miles for Charity! Get up and get moving for others!
Miles for Charity by B4A is raising money for charity. Here is the deal:
1. $5 donation to the pot. Venmo or PayPal(See comments for link)
2. Starts June 24 and runs through July 24.
3. Walk/Run/Bike intentional miles weekly and log them in(Google Form will be linked in comments).
4. Log in the most miles in the 30 days... you pick your charity and Mindy will venmo them the whole pot of cash!
5. Post picks on social media. U...2021-07-021h 06
Marathon Running Podcast by Letty and Ryan51. Turning your miles into more (money) with Gene GurkoffIn this episode we spoke about using our logged miles to do something good. All of us have running watches or some sort of device that enables us to track out progress. Well, there are a few option, and you don’t have to pick one. There are many ways to log your miles.
One option is to sign up with achievements, where you can log miles. Once you reach 10,000 points, you can get yourself a gift card or donate your miles to charity. Very simple, and here is a link: https://tinyurl.com/yheruj5s That is something really re...2021-05-1022 min
The Thompson Running ShowAdd Purpose to Your Day to Day Running with Charity MilesShow notes: http://www.jeremythompson.ws/2021/05/06/add-purpose-to-your-day-to-day-running-with-charity-miles/
Charity Miles Overview and Download: https://charitymiles.org/how-it-works/
Connect Charity Miles to Strava: https://charitymiles.org/strava/
https://facebook.com/ThompsonRunningShow
Intro music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US2021-05-0705 min
The De Trout Spinners PodcastEpisode 41 | Not Squidy PatelIf we’re relaxed, the listeners relaxed - we’re all happy! This week we discuss Episode 44 | 28 June 2003. Medical, zoo, charity, and taxi drivers talk. Shaving one's arse, feeling testicles, owl on a desk, Maggie the Magpie, "do you know the way to Camden?" Monkey News (bequeathing the monkey spa to the kids) and Rockbusters still alive but on very thin ice. LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL XFM SHOWS INCLUDING THIS ONE: https://bit.ly/2OXNGUhRELATED LINKSThe World of Karl Pilkington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-HTZFwa...2021-03-221h 13
25000 Miles Radio ShowInterview with Scotty Bass, Will Bruce & Tyler Hall From Lets Go! (Double Creature feature)Joel Sits down With Lets Go! and chats about the new 2 song ep and brand new lyric video. And a game is invented and money is made and sent to a charity. Damn the Let's Go Boys are at it again!2021-03-2135 min
Shout!PodcastLong-term success with making healthy lifestyle changesWhat is the secret to long-term success when it comes to healthy lifestyle changes? This is the topic we're kicking off the new season of our health and wellbeing Shout!Podcast with. Assessment Practitioner Liz James sits down with our host, Kim, to chat through why and how we should be changing our habits for the benefit of our overall health, and why starting small is your best chance of success. County Durham Firefighter Paul Bainbridge shares his incredible fundraising story about running three miles every day for our Charity and the relationship he's discovered...2021-03-1719 min
Startups for GoodDavid Goldberg, Founder of Founders PledgeDavid is the Founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, a global community of entrepreneurs finding and funding solutions to big global challenges. Launched in 2015, Founders Pledge has raised more than $2 billion in pledges from 1400 entrepreneurs in 30 countries and seen $450 million donated to charity as a result. Their members include the people behind some of the most innovative companies in the world, including Planet, Bolt, Memphis Meats, Transferwise, Credit Karma, Skype, Spotify, Klarna, Deepmind, and many more. David joins me today to discuss how he came to create Founders Pledge. He shares their mission and how successful they h...2021-02-2243 minStartups for GoodDean Karlan, Professor at NorthwesternDean Karlan is the Frederic Esser Nemmers Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance Kellogg School of Management, and co-director of the Global Poverty Research Lab at Northwestern University. He is the Founder and President of Innovations for Poverty Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting solutions to global poverty problems, and working to scale-up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors. His research focuses on development and behavioral economics, and he is on the Board of Directors of the M.I.T. Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Dean joins me today to dis...2021-02-0844 min
The Pulse PodcastEpisode 181 - Peace, Love and CharityIt's a new year but many challenges still remain. As Christians now is a time to show an abundance of peace, love and charity.2021-01-0707 min
Forgotten Songs from the broom cupboardJosh White to Tino Rossi, via Eve Boswell & Peggy DellThe whole episode is from a charity/ thrift shop haul. Some familiar artists amongst them- Georgia Gibbs, Mugsy Spanier, Eve Boswell, Billy Banks and Teresa Brewer. Otherwise some great discoveries. Shirley Abicair sings the title song from the 1956 film, 'Smiley.' She was Australian, played the zither and came to Britain in 1952. Still with us at the age of 92. Harry James is hardly forgotten but this is a pared back sound from the trumpeter and band leader, Feet dragging blues. Josh White, folk singer and political activist sings I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town. Another of the...2020-10-0758 min
What is Culture?S5 - Episode #8: Charity MilesGene Gurkoff founded Charity Miles in 2012 in honor of his grandfather who passed away from Parkinson’s Disease. Eight years later, it’s one of the top-rated health and fitness apps, and the #1 charity app in the app store. In this episode, we talk about Charity Miles’ Empowerment Program, which is designed for companies looking to build a culture that values health, empathy, and giving back. In addition, Gene and I discuss some challenges associated with being an entrepreneur, as well as his own podcast The Extra Mile, and of course, his take on company culture.2020-09-2135 min
The Natalie Miles ShowIntuition Q & A: Natalie Answers Your Spiritual & Intuitive QuestionsNatalie shares insight and supportive messages to listeners who have sent in their spiritual and intuitive questions. Natalie talks about future visioning, energetic preparation, and trusting what feels good to you. She also shares what ritual she’s doing this week for the New Moon. Some of the questions answered: How to handle recurring dreams and decode them How to use your intuition when looking for a new home Are you seeing more and more people who are pulling back in their spiritual energy/practice right now? How do I find the courage to become this new...2020-09-1639 min
The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastJulie Wilson - The Jimmy Fund Walk (Part 1)We're thrilled to welcome the Jimmy Fund to the Charity Miles family. For those who don't know, the Jimmy Fund raises money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, a truly miraculous place. Their signature event is the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, which takes place each year on the course of the Boston Marathon®. Yes, you can actually walk all 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon course, from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, to raise money to fight cancer! (They also have shorter distances like a half marathon, 10k, or 5k.) For ob...2020-08-0529 min
Two Coins1.1 The SuitcaseSend us a textSome mysterious strangers approached Claire Hababu during lunch hour one day and offered her a plane ticket to China. Soon, Claire was sitting in an Iranian jail cell, 3000 miles from her home in Uganda, awaiting death by hanging. This is the remarkable story of a woman whose faith moved prison doors and who now works with Love Justice International to save victims of human trafficking before they become slaves.To learn more about Love Justice and support their work, visit https://www.lovejustice.ngo.This episode uses sound effects...2020-05-0442 min
The Future of ResolutionAll the Way Home: A Conversation with Ed Buckley of Buckley BealThis episode features Ed Buckley, one of Atlanta’s leading employment and civil rights lawyers. Buckley is one of the founding partners and current Managing Parter of Buckley Beal LLP in Atlanta. Buckley opens up about his law practice; charity work; his recent novel, All the Way Home, and much more. He is interviewed by Miles Mediation & Arbitration neutral David Nutter. 2020-04-2359 min
Ruah Storytellers LentSister Anne HigginsSister Anne Higgins is a daughter of Charity for close to 50 years, and a professor of English at Mount St. Mary’s Univeristy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She is also the author of many selected works of poetry.
Featured Music:
Ocean Wild
Words and music by Nick and Alina De La Torre.
© 2019 DLT Productions. As recorded on Only You. Used by permission. https://nickandalina.com2020-04-0705 minRuah Storytellers Lent"Ordinary Time" by Maria Morea JohnsonMaria Morera Johnson is the author of the award-winning books Super Girls and Halos and My Badass Book of Saints. Her new book Our Lady of Charity, a spiritual memoir, shares stories of how Our Lady of Charity helped her deepen her faith and led her to Jesus after she moved to the United States. Find links to her social media and other writing on the web at mariamjohnson.com.2020-02-1111 min
30 Something & VergingStepping out on Faith!Join Akilah as she and guest hosts, Charity Bennett and Shaena Weber, discuss their faith and how they activate it to live a meaningful life! Listen as they drop gems on the ways their faith aides them in times of difficulty and triumph.
30 Something and Verging is a podcast about life, its quirks, and all the things we're on the verge of. What makes this channel and podcast unique is my mantra of living outside of the box. My conversations and views will be honest and unfiltered. Weekly uploads will include videos from the podcast, food...2020-02-0145 min
Alignment Newsletter PodcastFormalizing power and instrumental convergence, and the end-of-year AI safety charity comparisonRecorded by Robert Miles Original text here More information about the newsletter here2019-12-2618 min
The Charity Charge ShowEP 25: Michelle Monroe - Executive Director of the Abundant Life FoundationIn episode 25 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Michelle Monroe, the Executive Director of the Abundant Life Foundation.
The Abundant Life Foundation is a philanthropic organization fueled by passion and a genuine love for the community on the Island of Roatán. Roatán is located 40 miles off the northern coast of Honduras. The organizations work is focused across three primary initiatives: education, community and conservation. The foundation identifies opportunities to make the most impact, and take a long-term, community-driven approach with the goal of providing sustainable solutions, building upon the skills of community mem...2019-12-1120 minRuah Storytellers LentMaria Morea JohnsonMaria Morera Johnson is the author of the award-winning books Super Girls and Halos and My Badass Book of Saints. Her new book Our Lady of Charity, a spiritual memoir, shares stories of how Our Lady of Charity helped her deepen her faith and led her to Jesus after she moved to the United States. Find links to her social media and other writing on the web at mariamjohnson.com.
Music for Today's Episode:
"In Need of a Savior (feat. Andrea Thomas)". Words and Music by Andrea Thomas and the Vigil Project.
© 2016 Papercastle R...2019-12-0810 minThe Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastGeorge Weiner - Charity + Tech: Awareness to Engagement to ActionToday on the Extra Mile I’m thrilled to bring on a good friend of mine and an expert in the charity and tech space, George Weiner. George is the first person I talked to about Charity Miles and he’s been an integral part of our success. For this episode, we took a beautiful walk along the water in Brooklyn, New York, where we dug into how tech can most effectively be used to help nonprofits succeed. George is the Founder and CEO of Whole Whale, a digital agency that leverages data and tech to increase the i...2019-09-2539 min
Alder Hey OfficialI can and I will. Watch me!Karen Ennis is taking on the Oceans Seven Swimming Challenge to raise £100,000 for Alder Hey. The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims and covering 123.5 miles. It was devised as the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. It includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar.123.5 miles...and yet Karen claims she isn't an athlete!Here she talks about her motivation and reasons for starting the challenge and wh...2019-08-2014 min
The Shine Strategy with Heather Burgett10. Gene Gurkoff: Charity Miles and Running a Top AppOn this episode of “The Shine Strategy,” you’ll meet Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles, a top iPhone/Android App that enables people to earn money for charity when they run, walk or bike. Charity Miles’ impressive model has earned nearly $3M for some of the world’s most renowned charities. Gene himself has run over 40 marathons and done six triathlons to raise money for Parkinson’s research in honor of his grandfather. It’s an honor to be able to bring awareness to Charity Miles and Gene’s life-changing work. His down-to-earth nature combined with his finance background and b...2019-07-3149 min
Project Purple PodcastEpisode 70 - Gene Gurkoff, CEO of Charity MilesProject Purple is now on Charity Miles! To celebrate, we visited Stuyvesant Town in New York City to interview Gene Gurkoff, the CEO of Charity Miles.
In this episode, we learn the story of Charity Miles and how this incredible app is "changing the landscape of philanthropy" through "the power of the crowd."
Click the link below to get the app and start fundraising with your feet to benefit Project Purple:
https://charitymiles.org/text-me-the-app/?_branch_match_id=6119216938844808972019-07-2650 min
UNSPOKENShannon Sedgwick DavisIn this episode of Unspoken, we welcome Shannon Sedgwick Davis. Shannon is CEO of the Bridgeway Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to stopping mass atrocities, and an award-winning advocate for social justice and international human rights. Most recently, she is the author of To Stop a Warlord: My Story of Justice, Grace, and the Fight for Peace. This book powerfully tells the story of Shannon’s efforts to free Central Africa from the grip of violent rebel leader Joseph Kony and liberate his army of child soldiers.She previously served as the vice president of Geneva Global and director of...2019-06-241h 01
Ten Junk MilesLong Run 79 - Suzi SwinehartJoin Scotty and Evolve Performance Running Athlete Suzi Swinehart (with special appearance by coach Stephanie Pfefferkorn) for a in depth discussion of her life in running, her diagnosis and treatment for Lupus, overcoming her disease and dialing in her nutrition to take her running to the next level, eating a LCHF diet, life, Badwater, and much much more. As we discussed, Suzi's charity partner for Badwater is the Lupus Foundation of America. PLEASE consider giving a small donation to her charity here: https://support.lupus.org/site/TR/MYM/TeamMakeYourMark?px=2307290&pg=personal&fr_id=1471&f...2019-05-242h 30
20 Minute FitnessHow Technology Can Help To Keep You Motivated - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #079Today on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we are getting into a topic that many of us struggle with, which is motivation. Three Things You Will Learn1) Social Power That Will Keep You PushingOne of the greatest sources of motivation comes from your friends, family and sometimes even people who you don't now. An app that builds on this social power is BodySpace.BodySpace is a social fitness app run by bodybuilding.com and has a big community o...2019-05-2316 min
20 Minute FitnessHow Technology Can Help To Keep You Motivated - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #079Today on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we are getting into a topic that many of us struggle with, which is motivation. Three Things You Will Learn1) Social Power That Will Keep You PushingOne of the greatest sources of motivation comes from your friends, family and sometimes even people who you don't now. An app that builds on this social power is BodySpace.BodySpace is a social fitness app run by bodybuilding.com and has a big...2019-05-2316 minThe Charity Charge ShowE01: Cami Hawkins - Marathon KidsIn Episode 01 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Cami Hawkins, the CEO of Marathon Kids.
Marathon Kids works for any kid, at any fitness level. Kids set their goals and track their progress on a journey to complete four marathons, or 104.8 miles, over the course of the running club season. They run, or walk, one lap at a time, one day at a time, and before they know it they’ve gone farther than they ever dreamed.
They learn how to fuel their bodies so they can run faster, be...2019-05-2029 minUNSPOKENRyan O'NealMany of you have probably heard of Sleeping At Last, but unfamiliar with the man behind the music and artistry. In this week's conversation on Unspoken, we have Ryan O’Neal. Ryan is a Chicago-based signer-songwriter, producer and composer who makes music under the name of Sleeping at Last. His music can be heard frequently on popular TV shows and films such as the Twilight Saga, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, The Fault in Our Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen Degeneres Show and many more. He has also scored feature documentary films for SoulPancake, Charity: Wate...2019-05-131h 02
Meant for More Podcast with Charity Majors32 - Conquer Your Fears, Let go of Limiting Beliefs and move from Paralysis to Progress with Nathan OgdenYou guys are going to LOVE this episode!! Nathan Ogden is a quadriplegic that has learned how to let go of limiting beliefs, conquer your fears and move from paralysis to progress. His story is INSPIRING to say the least. We discuss what it takes to go from “me” to “we” - how to enroll other’s into the bigger vision and how life should be a group effort. We discuss the mindset it takes to “walk again” even when you lose it all (more than once). You will be inspired to do soul searching and ask yourself...2019-05-1145 min
Alder Hey OfficialThe Reds Family Football Tour *Special Edition Podcast*To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hillsborough, football supporters will walk 265 miles continuously around 30 football stadia raising money for Alder Hey Children's Charity between April 18 and April 21, 2019. Some of the people taking part explain why they are doing this, what Hillsborough means to them and why Alder Hey is such a great cause.The route is to in start in Nottingham and finish at Anfield, passing Hillsborough along the way. More details www.redwoodevents.co.ukAlong the route, the walkers will collect food donations forMerseyside Foodbanks through Fand Supporting Foodbanks. Leeds Foodbanks t...2019-04-0915 minMeant for More Podcast with Charity Majors26 - Learn to Listen To Your Body, Get Better Sleep, What To Eat And Drink To Lose Weight And Be Healthy with Cristy CodeRedYou guys are going to be fired up after this episode! Cristy CodeRed is honest, blunt, and ON FIRE when it comes to telling it like it is with our nutrition and how we treat our bodies. We had a fun conversation that is sure to get you into action, get you sleeping more, drinking more water, and eating the RIGHT THINGS, vs. just listening to what society tells you. The diet industry and weight loss industry has so much “noise” in it...Cristy makes nutrition, rest and hydration EASY to understand and all of her “Co...2019-01-2436 minTen Junk MilesLong Run 70 - Emily Jillette Join Scotty and Emily Jillete for a long run to discuss her first marathon in New York City From a charity challenge for a 5K she discovers the world of running, training, and the strange culture of the sport. In the process, Emily discovers the runner inside of her and it surprises and transforms her. Learn more about the Narcolepsy Network here: https://narcolepsynetwork.org/ This episode brought to you by Hemp Daddys CBD products: listen for a special offer in the episode. https://hempdaddys.com Website: http://www.tenjunkm...2019-01-111h 38
20 Minute FitnessWhy Gene Gurkoff Built An App That Makes You Run For A Good Cause - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #058This week we're back with a new episode on the 'Why I Built This' mini series, where Gene Gurkoff, a Harvard Law School graduate explains why he decided to quit being a lawyer to build his own app. The proud founder of Charity Miles talks us through his not-always-smooth journey and the powerful impact of Charity Miles that gives him hope day-by-day. Press play to hear all about a Wall Street lawyer's crazy entrepreneurial journey and how he has finally found his passion in life, an app through which he makes a real impact on everyday people's l...2018-12-2728 min
20 Minute FitnessWhy Gene Gurkoff Built An App That Makes You Run For A Good Cause - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #058This week we're back with a new episode on the 'Why I Built This' mini series, where Gene Gurkoff, a Harvard Law School graduate explains why he decided to quit being a lawyer to build his own app. The proud founder of Charity Miles talks us through his not-always-smooth journey and the powerful impact of Charity Miles that gives him hope day-by-day. Press play to hear all about a Wall Street lawyer's crazy entrepreneurial journey and how he has finally found his passion in life, an app through which he makes a real impact on everyday...2018-12-2728 min
The Boots Off Podcast#8 - Matt Rossi, Miles For NolanMatt Rossi calls in from his 2,180 mile hike to tell us about his charity, Miles For Nolan--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at standardissues.substack.com2018-05-2424 min
The Boots Off Podcast#8 - Matt Rossi, Miles For NolanMatt Rossi calls in from his 2,180 mile hike to tell us about his charity, Miles For Nolan.
All episodes of The Boots Off Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and others. I would love to see a five-star review on iTunes from you. As this is a solo-produced production (with the help of guest interviews, of course) Patreon helps keep this running. Consider chipping in a coffee's worth of donations there or on the Support page of www.lahr.media. Thank you so much! Music provided by my pal, Army veteran Chase Landon.
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The Fit FifteenCharity Miles App Founder Gene GurkoffStruggling to find your workout motivation? What if you could raise money for charity every time you completed a workout? Charity Miles App founder, Gene Gurkoff, joins us to share the story of Charity Miles, one of the most highly rated health and fitness apps, that enables you to earn money for charity when you walk, run or bike. Members have earned over $2.5 million for charity so far. Show notes: http://FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 352018-03-2800 min
The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastJulie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods: Trust Your Gut! Team, yesterday, I a took a walk on the NYC Highline with my friend and CEO of Lifeway Foods, Julie Smolyansky. I met Julie five years ago at SXSW. She was (and still is) a major supporter of our friends at Every Mother Counts. And, as she was training with Charity Miles to run the Boston Marathon, she decided to become our first major sponsor! Since then, I have had the honor of becoming friends with Julie personally. She is someone that I truly admire. Julie is a great mom, an accomplished marathoner, and o...2018-03-1500 minThe Pulse PodcastEpisode 035 - A New Way to Look at CharityAll to often we view charity as simply meeting the needs of someone going through a difficult circumstance. But what if charity was more than that...2017-11-1606 min
Logical Weight LossSwitching the Motivation MindsetI was listening to a book (from Audible) (get a free book when you sign up) called the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and to summarize it: You can only have 1 number one priority. If you try to do everything, you may be able to do a lot of stuff, but you more than likely will not be doing any of it well. Thus, some things you have to blow off and not worry about it. I've mentioned before that you don't have to keep up with the Kardashians. The author mentions t...2017-10-0926 min
Logical Weight Loss PodcastSwitching the Motivation MindsetI was listening to a book (from Audible) (get a free book when you sign up) called the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and to summarize it: You can only have 1 number one priority. If you try to do everything, you may be able to do a lot of stuff, but you more than likely will not be doing any of it well. Thus, some things you have to blow off and not worry about it. I've mentioned before that you don't have to keep up with the Kardashians. The author mentions that we often operate in t...2017-10-0926 minThe School of PodcastingSwitching the Motivation MindsetI was listening to a book (from Audible) (get a free book when you sign up) called the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and to summarize it: You can only have 1 number one priority. If you try to do everything, you may be able to do a lot of stuff, but you more than likely will not be doing any of it well. Thus, some things you have to blow off and not worry about it. I've mentioned before that you don't have to keep up with the Kardashians. The author mentions that we often operate in t...2017-10-0926 minThe Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastTap Into Your Well of Purpose with Scott Harrison, Founder of Charity: WaterIn this episode, I walk with Scott Harrison, founder of Charity: Water through lower Manhattan, and along the Hudson River in New York City. More to come on the show notes later Subscribe on iTunes / Subscribe on Stitcher / Subscribe on Google Play The post Tap Into Your Well of Purpose with Scott Harrison, Founder of Charity: Water appeared first on Charity Miles.2017-07-0534 minThe Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastWelcome To The Extra Mile Podcast!We are so thrilled to welcome you to the new Charity Miles podcast, The Extra Mile. In each episode, I'll be interviewing someone who is going the extra mile for health, and to make an impact. But unlike other podcasts, I don't record these interviews in a fancy studio or on the phone. Instead, I meet each person where they are, and record the interview on an actual walk or run with them. We hope that you'll put in your earphones, turn on your Charity Miles and come along for the walk or run with us. So...2017-07-0505 min
52 Reasons PodcastEp 1.20 Charity MilesIn this episode we chat with Gene and Lauren from Charity Miles about where the concept of Charity Miles came from, how they view users not just as users -- but as community members, how they are funded...and best of all, how you can get involved! So, without further adieu...download the Charity Miles app, plug your headphones in...and get moving while you listen to this awesome conversation with Gene and Lauren.
52 Reasons is focused on creating positive change in our neighborhoods and across the country. To learn more about the topics in this episode and how you...2017-05-2600 min
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli Murphy173: How to Use Pokémon Go to Raise Money for CharityToday on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Stephanie Bagley, COO at Charity Miles, about the new Pokémon Go game and how it can be used to raise money for good causes.
On the show, Megan, Stephanie and I discuss:
What is Pokémon Go? And what the heck is augmented reality?
How Charity Miles is leading the charge to use Pokémon Go for GOOD.
How Charity Miles launched a challenge to users to play Pokémon Go for a purpose.
The explosion in users and downloads that Charity Miles has seen since the launch...2016-07-1925 min
Ultimate Spin: The Spider-Man podcast about Marvel Comics' Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen StacyEpisode 27: It’s All In The Name (Spider-Man #2; Contest Winners!)
(Recorded March 5, 2016)
What happens when the world discovers that the new Spider-Man is not a white guy? And what does Miles think of the reaction? Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a look at race, identity, validation, and venom stings in Spider-Man #2! Plus we share your feedback and announce the winners of our variant cover giveaway!
* 0:00 – Intro
* 1:32 – Spider-Man #2 basic recap (Happy Birthday, Kyle!); Things get weird right away
* 3:33 – Spider-Man meets Spider-Man: Does Miles need Peter to validate him every time?
* 6:44 – Blackheart + Zzzt = Yawn. Could Miles beat the Avengers?
* 10:54 – We discuss Miles’ reaction as...2016-03-0543 min
Tech & Tactics for Social Impact: Using the Whole Whale014: Turning Mobile Ads into Impact with Charity MilesCharity Miles is an amazing fitness app that is also raising money for non-profits through ads. We learn about what it takes to create an app for social change from Gene Gurkoff.
Resources
Charity Miles – great fitness app that supports charities
Phone Gap – open source mobile app framework
Google Analytics Mobile Dashboard – understand your mobile traffic
Transcription
Episode 14
George: This is using the Whole Whale. A podcast that brings you stories of data and technology in the nonprofit world. This is George Weiner, your host and the chief whaler...2014-06-0525 min
Harnessing People Power Behind Charities with an App - Pt 2Due to technical difficulties the original interview with Gene Gurkoff, Charity Miles was not recorded.
If at first you don't succeed then try again so join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Gene Gurkoff (Founder, CEO) the entrepreneur and lawyer who conceived of Charity Miles. After graduating Harvard Law School in 2004, Gene practiced corporate law for two of the world’s most respected law firms. At the same time, Gene represented several charities pro bono and became the pro bono General Counsel to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Gene has run in over thirty marathon...2012-10-161h 01