261 Fearless's Podcast

 How would you feel if you were given an amazing work challenge on the other side of the world and then realised it co-incided with the arrival of your new baby? Would you accept? Would you decline? In this Empowerment Talk we chat to Caroline de Moraes who found herself in this exact situation. She explains the challenges, pressures and expectations of working as a freelance, pregnant sports reporter and then taking a new-born to Qatar for the Men’s Football World Cup. Join us for this interesting insight into working and motherhood.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

In this Empowerment Talk we meet Esther Newman, the Editor of Women's Running Magazine UK. We were curious to hear her views on the role the media has to help women to start and continue running. To find out whether communication has changed over the years and get her tips and advice for our own conversations with women. Listen to this thought provoking episode and find out how you can make a difference.  Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

How would you like your world to be? What is “Social Impact”? These are two of many questions we posed to Alia McCants, Director of Social Impact at Peloton. Alia shares how her deeply held values have served her in her career working on projects which aim to achieve social justice an equity. She talks about how the joy of running and moving translates into other areas of life. Listen to the new episode of the 261 Empowerment Talk with an inspiring woman!Follow 261 Fearless:Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwi...Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/Twitter: https://twitter.com/261FearlessLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fear... Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

At 261 Fearless we know that running has an incredible ability to unite and empower women. It can break down many barriers including cultural ones. In this Empowerment Talk we chat to Michal Golden, the founder and Club Director of 261 Club Israel. She established the club with a mission to bring Arabic and Jewish communities together. With an honours Masters degree in Women’s studies and recognition as a visionary social leader, she is well equipped but also aware of how difficult this challenge is. Hear about her personal journey, the many challenges she’s faced and the progress being made in 261 Club Israel.  __Follow 261 Fearless:Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwi...Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/Twitter: https://twitter.com/261FearlessLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fear... Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

In this Empowerment Talk Sue Anstiss speaks about the power of women's networks. Learn why it is especially important for women to connect and support each other and how to build up a strong network yourself.Sue Anstiss has worked in the world of women’s sport for over 30 years, running an award-winning sports and fitness PR agency. In 2020 she founded Fearless Women, a company with a powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport, and she also co-founded the Women’s Sport Collective, a network for women working in sport. Sue is a Trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust and was formerly Chair of Get Berkshire Active and a non-executive director of the National Active Partnership Board, ukactive and BASES. Sue hosts an award-winning podcast, The Game Changers, which features trailblazing women in sport. Guests include Olympians, Paralympians, World and Commonwealth Champions, along with women holding some of the most influential roles in global sport. The podcast is now in its 7th series and is supported by Sport England and Barclays. Sue’s book, ‘Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport’, will be published on September 2nd, 2021. In 2018 Sue received an MBE for her services to women’s and grassroots sport. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

How to move from FEAR to FEARLESSNESS?Listen into our latest 261 Fearless project: the 261 Fearless Forward wom-inar series.  Through a series of six webinars, proven techniques from experts and inspirational stories from the global 261 Fearless community will demonstrate how women have overcome adversity, transformed their lives and their health and found fearlessness through community, education and physical activity. Listeners will be advised, activated and empowered to break their bonds of fearfulness by completing the series. In our first episode out of 6 you meet our team of speakers - Kathrine Switzer, Edith Zuschmann, Juliet McGrattan and Lisa Ruggles - as they break down what fear is and share their personal stories of overcoming it and transforming their lives. In this podcast we offer you a 14 minutes preview of our 1st part of the wom-inar series which you can subscript  on demand at 261fearless.org/wominarLean back and Enjoy! Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

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We talk with Jay All Alexander, the CEO of Black Girls Run why and what makes women's running so colorful. She also tells her story and gives insights into her organization.Jay Ell Alexander is a public relations practitioner with a genuine commitment to giving back to the local community through her passion for communications, health and fitness. She has served as the National Manager and Public Relations Director of Black Girls RUN! since 2012. In April 2018, she became the owner and CEO of the organization. She is the also owner of The Vaughn Strategy, a public relations strategy consulting firm.A native of Norfolk, Va., Alexander graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. (2008), with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a concentration in Journalism. She also received a Master of Science degree in Strategic Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. (2010). Alexander has a passion for running (completing her first marathon in 2014 and numerous half marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks since 2010), loves shopping (sneakers!) and traveling. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

Juliet tells us about 5 things she's loving right now.  Listen and find yourself some new things to love!1. Cretan Olive Oil - https://www.thehellenicdeli.com 2. Deep Work - Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/3fBEIEl 3. Kate Percy's Go Bites - https://www.go-bites.com 4. Kraft wrapping paper - https://amzn.to/32ph3mZ 5. Carys Rhian Jewellery - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CarysRhianJewellery?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=762301851 Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/

In our 261 Empowerment Talk Series Stacey Copeland shares her experiences and her ideas who closing the equality gap in sports with us. She is a professional boxer and the current Commonwealth Champion, she became the first British woman ever to win the title when she fought in Zimbabwe in 2018. A former England footballer, Stacey also played in Sweden and completed an athletic scholarship in America. Stacey gives motivational talks for schools and businesses and has talked in European Parliament, the United Nations & at TEDx Manchester 2020 about equality in sport.  In 2017, Stacey set up the 'Pave the Way' project.  'Pave The Way' aims to create a world where gender is never a barrier to human potential. Challenging gender stereotypes for boys, girls, men and women and working to spark a social change in attitudes so that everyone can be free to pursue their passions regardless of gender.  It became an official charity in March 2020.  She is also ambassador for the 2020 Women In Sport ‘Unlocked’ project and presents a weekly show on BBC Radio Manchester. Follow 261 Fearless: Facebook: https://facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/261fearless/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/261Fearless LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/261-fearless-inc/