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Joyful Journeys

  • Mapping Our Community - Mayor Catherine S. Read

    1 MAY 2024 · City of Fairfax Mayor Catherine S. Read joins us this week to discuss the impact youth have in the community, American Civil Rights leader Barbara Johns, and key skills we should all master.  Not everyone knows Barbara Johns, but she was an important historical figure. Listen to why Mayor Read believes her story is so impactful and important for today's youth to learn. Key skills we should all work on: - Try new things - Self-advocacy  - Confidence  - Setting boundaries - Quiet time/time to self to process
    15m 1s
  • Be an Includer - Vineeth Lagouit

    24 APR 2024 · In this episode we are joined by Vineeth Lagouit, Principal at Loch Lomond Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia. Vineeth highlights the school's rich diversity, sharing how it fosters unity among its members. She also emphasizes how the school strives to be more than just an academic center, aiming to make it a place for everyone in the community. The Girls on the Run team at Loch Lomond is just one group of kids on a mission to be the best includers they can be!
    14m 56s
  • Friendship: Abby Drexler

    10 APR 2024 · Abby Drexler, GOTR NOVA alumni and SoleMate, joins us this week to talk about the importance and power of friendship! Abby recently completed the Marine Corps Marathon as a GOTR NOVA SoleMate (you can too, visit www.gotrnova.org/SoleMates) and shares her experience from the beginning to the end, with a sweet story along the way.
    10m 52s
  • We All Shine: Marie Hamilton

    3 APR 2024 · Marie Hamilton, President of P.S. You Are Fabulous joins us on #JoyfulJourneys this week to share about the importance of embracing our individuality and being true to ourselves.   Marie has turned her passion for fashion into her mission to enrich the lives of the blind, visually impaired, and disabled so they may become the best version of themselves through fashion.   Listen in to hear why it is crucial for kids to embrace their uniqueness and how adults can learn from kids when it comes to finding strength in our differences.
    12m 24s
  • Feel Your Feelings & Share Your Emotions: Hannah Flanders

    27 MAR 2024 · Hannah Flanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and GOTR NOVA Coach. In this episode, she talks to us about the importance of teaching and understanding emotions and feelings! Listen in for: - Hannah's tips to help kids express their feelings - Her thoughts on anger as a secondary emotion - Her most significant piece of advice on how to support kids
    21m 4s
  • All Bodies Rock: Ashleigh Aviles

    20 MAR 2024 · This week our program participants are learning that all bodies rock and we Ashleigh Aviles, creator of Empowered with Ash, which focuses on helping women become confident through different aspects of health and fitness. Follow along to catch why Ashleigh believes it is critical for young girls to practice a positive mindset.
    21m 57s
  • Kristen Cheman: Finding Our Happy Pace

    13 MAR 2024 · This week is all about finding our happy pace in every aspect of life! Listen in for the 3 daily tasks Kristen completes to bring balance to her life.
    11m 3s
  • Jenna Jumaili: GOTR Alumni to Junior Coach

    13 MAR 2024 · This week we are chatting with GOTR NOVA Alumni, current Junior Coach, and Coach Advisory Council member, Jenna Jumaili!
    15m 58s
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Welcome to the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia Joyful Journeys Interview Series, the podcast highlighting inspirational individuals in the GOTR and NOVA communities. Join us as we hear...

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Welcome to the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia Joyful Journeys Interview Series, the podcast highlighting inspirational individuals in the GOTR and NOVA communities. Join us as we hear from a wide array of powerful women, following along with the GOTR curriculum and matching the practice themes each week.

Each episode will feature empowering conversations with public professionals, GOTR volunteers, and program alumni, to name a few. From overcoming obstacles to discovering their inner strength, these stories will uplift and motivate listeners of all ages.

Get ready for a dose of positivity, resilience, and the infectious spirit of Girls on the Run. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone passionate about empowering the next generation, this podcast is your invitation to be part of the joyful journeys that define Girls on the Run.

You can expect a new episode each week during our spring and fall seasons.
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