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Fitness in Color

Mar 23, 2021

Advocating for racial representation, equity, and inclusion in the running community.

Carolyn Su first got into running to try and control an eating disorder. She used it as a weight loss tool and spent her early running days counting calories against miles run. It wasn't until much later that she started to enjoy the...


Mar 16, 2021

Bringing premium wellness experiences to marginalized communities.

What started in the basement of a lower Manhattan gym with a few classes, has turned into a Black wellness phenomenon.

After discovering the world of exclusive boutique fitness studios in New York City, in 2016 Briana Thompson created Spiked Spin - a...


Mar 9, 2021

Be Intentional... 

In an age of excessive consumption, Chef Beanz encourages you to add intent to the energy that you ingest. 

Born to teen parents in Camden, NJ, once the murder capital of the country, Chef Beanz (Quan) grew up in a violent environment and was emotionally unbalanced.

He had the opportunity to go to...


Mar 2, 2021

'Girls are strong and we’re only getting StrongHER'

In college, Sal Nakhlawi weighed about 200lbs. She ended up hiring a nutritional coach who helped her lose 50+lbs, and in that process, found a love for powerlifting.

Sal's personal experience with health and fitness led her to create StrongHer Girls to coach womxn...


Feb 23, 2021

This is a heavy episode. We didn't edit much of it because we felt it was important for you to hear and feel the pain and experiences that Black Americas feel when Black people are senselessly murdered. 

The 2:23 Foundation is an organization formed in memory of Ahmaud Arbery that was created to prepare young people for...