“As someone who grew up in a time when girls were pitted against each other and seen as competition, I love that we’re in this era where, just being in each other’s corners is celebrated!”

This is the GIVE HER FLOWERS episode! We talk about the women who inspire us, the women who have moved us to action, and the young women we are raising. In light of Women’s History Month (March) and in recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8th), we want to specifically thank every female here for all the ways you show up in your spheres of influence, everyday. We know that you do so while juggling the needs of those who depend on you and while navigating the various biases and stereotypes that others places upon you; and yet you continue to show up, day after day, with strength, courage, grace, and wisdom.

We see you, and we celebrate you!

As always, we are so grateful that all of you are here in this space, in the sport, and in this world! #Keepshowingup and keep making strides in being the change we wish to see!

Special thanks to our Audio Engineer, ⁠⁠Mark Kalagayan⁠⁠, from the non-profit, ⁠⁠SPARC Worldwide⁠⁠.

The Making Strides Podcast is about building representation and about changing the ways we expect ourselves and others to show up in the running world. If you enjoy this convo please share about us with your friends! And of course, we would appreciate you subscribing and leaving a rating and review.

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Show Notes:

00:45 - Happy International Women’s Day! What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

02:50 - flowers for everyone

06:15 - Joy and Jo Banner, sisters who are reclaiming American history through the Descendants Project

13:40 - the legacy of Connie Chung, who broke barriers for women and Asian Americans in journalism and news broadcasting

17:20 - the advocacy and representation led by NCAA runner, Ali Upshaw, of Northern Arizona University

27:35 - the realities of safety that we still deal with in running

42:15 - looking to build up the next generation of young women

Links:

The Descendants Project (IG)

Connie: A Memoir, by Connie Chung

Ali Upshaw (IG)

Raising Worry-Free Girls, by Sissy Goff

Liz Rock (IG), co-founder of the TrailBlazHers

Ashley Mitchell (IG), founder of The Courage Campaign

Find Stef ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

Find Carolyn ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠