Stephanie wears many hats, but in this space you will see Stephanie as a runner, run coach, yoga practitioner, and yoga teacher. The labels are still simplistic in capturing the wholeness of being, but we start with one word, one step, and one breath.
Runner’s Round Table
Season 4 of the Runner’s Round Table is “Conversations with Runners” and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. Season preview can be heard here or seen here.
EPISODE 1 - conversations with runners: julie weiss
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Julie Weiss aka the Marathon Goddess about running with heart, running on purpose, and having the courage to become a runner. For more on Julie, follow her on Instagram at @marathongoddess and check out her website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 2 - conversations with runners: Cindy Smith
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Cindy Smith, the mastermind behind Pen and Paces, about the how she uses her creativity to empower women on and off the run. For more on Cindy, follow her on Instagram at @penandpaces and check out her website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 3 - conversations with runners: Kelsey Long & Rebecca Bowman
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kelsey Long and Rebecca Bowman about their team Dirtbags Run and the importance of creating space for BIPOC runners to feel safe, seen, and empowered on the run. For more on Kelsey, follow her on Instagram at @longcommakelsey. For more on Rebecca, follow her on Instagram at @groundingclimbs. For more on Dirtbags Run, follow the team on Instagram at @DirtbagsRun and check out the team’s website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 4 - conversations with runners: Vanessa Peralta-mitchell
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell about the benefits of being different, the importance of wanting more for ourselves, and how she’s helping to change the face of the running industry and run coaching. For more on Vanessa, follow her on Instagram at @vcpmitchell and check out the Game Changers’ website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 5 - conversations with runners: ally rae pesta
In this episode, Stephanie talks to run coach and newly-minted author Ally Rae Pesta about her book “Beyond My Body” and her journey with a complex eating disorder and through recovery. Just a heads up regarding the content: we do discuss Ally Rae’s history with an eating disorder and sexual trauma. For more on Ally, follow her on Instagram at @allyraepesta and check out her website here. To order her book, go here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 6 - conversations with runners: Erica Sara
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Erica Sara about her running and life-inspired jewelry line (Erica Sara), the importance of taking a chance on yourself, and the joys of womanhood. For more on Erica, follow her on Instagram at @ericasara and check out her website here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 7 - conversations with runners: Kate Kachman
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kate Kachman about mom guilt, the power of walking, and the empowerment she creates in others when she shares openly about her struggles with body dysmorphia. For more on Kate, follow her on Instagram at @katekachman. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 8 - conversations with runners: Tia Pettygrue
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Tia Pettygrue about her love of the running community and all the hats she wears as a run coach, Game Changers mentor, and national coach for Black Girls Run! For more on Tia, follow her on Instagram at @marathonliftgirl and check out her website here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 9 - conversations with runners: Jessica Reyes
In this episode, Stephanie talks to her own run coach, Jessica Reyes. We talk about of the evolution of Sugar Runs into Team Sugar Runs and the importance of centering and building women coaches up. For more on Jessica, follow her on Instagram at @sugarruns and check out the Team Sugar Runs website here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 10 - conversations with runners: Bethan Taylor-Swaine
In this episode, Stephanie talks to runner and feminist sociologist Bethan Taylor-Swaine about the current landscape of running, how to improve running for women, and the importance of connecting to joy as a runner. For more on Bethan, follow her on Instagram at @bethantaylorswaine and @feministsportssociologist. You can also check out her website here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 11 - conversations with runners: latoya shauntay snell
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Latoya Shauntay Snell about the importance of words, how to own one’s voice in the running space, and all the things that come with being a multi-marginalized athlete. For more on Latoya, follow her on Instagram at @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchef, and @rfcpod. You can also check out her website here. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 12 - conversations with runners: sabrina ehmke
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sabrina Ehmke about her 20-year journey to becoming a Six Star finisher (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New Yor City marathons). For more on Sabrina, follow her on Instagram at @run_teacher_sab. You can also find out more about Sabrina’s run-walk club, Skokie Swifters, at @skokieswifters on Instagram and on their website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 13 - conversations with runners: sarah marie
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sarah Marie of Sarah Marie Running Co. about her creative process, and the importance of learning and pivoting as a business woman. For more on Sarah, follow her on Instagram at @SarahMarieRunningCo and check out her website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 14 - conversations with runners: Verna Volker
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Verna Volker from Navajo Nation about her running journey, the founding of Native Women Running, and the healing power of running. For more on Verna, give Verna and the Native Women Running community a follow on Instagram at @native_women_running and check out their website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 15 - conversations with runners: stephanie Dunlap
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Stephanie Dunlap about finding strength and joy in running and all the fun she is having as a 6:00-hour marathon pacer. For more on Stephanie, give her a follow on Instagram and TikTok at @runstrongrun and check out her pacing schedule in her IG story highlight reels. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 16 - conversations with runners: Carolyn Su
Stephanie talks to Carolyn Su about Diverse We Run, the journey from self-acceptance to celebration, and taking up space through the stories we share. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. For more on Carolyn, give her a follow on Instagram at @irunfortheglory and check our her website irunfortheglory.com. Make sure to also check out all the incredible stories being shared on the Diverse We Run Instagram page. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 17 - conversations with runners: Kate Pallardy
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kate Pallardy about finding the joy and humor in running. For more on Kate, give her a follow on Instagram @katepallardy and YouTube at @katepallardy. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 18 - conversations with runners: Ally Brettnacher
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Ally Brettnacher about mom guilt, all the unseen things that go into being a business owner, and how the saying, “Run the mile you’re in” applies to more than just running. For more on Ally, give her a follow on Instagram at @athletebouquets and @allytbrett. You can also check our her www.athletebouquets.com for unique gifts for runners. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 19 - conversations with runners: Amanda brooks
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Amanda Brooks about the gift to the running world she has given us all: Run To The Finish. For more on Amanda give her a follow on Instagram at @runtothefinish. You can also check our the Run To The Finish website for an extensive library of running resources. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 20 - conversations with runners: Ann Mazur
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Ann Mazur about her creations Runners Love Yoga and Relay Active. For more on Ann give her a follow on Instagram at @runnersloveyoga, take a class with on the Runners Love Yoga website, and check out Relay Active for your next great running outfit. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
EPISODE 21 - conversations with runners: Leslie Gregory
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Leslie Gregory about joy, reclamation, the importance of celebrating yourself, and how she helps us all do that through TWENTYSIXDIAMOND. For more on Leslie and TWENTYSIXDIAMOND give them a follow on Instagram at @TWENTYSIXDIAMOND and check out their website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
February 21st EPISODE 22 - conversations with runners: Sharon Mexal
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sharon Mexal about how she elevates her running to spread awareness on sun safety. For more on Sharon give her a follow on Instagram at @beermoderacer and check out her Marathons for Melanoma linktree to support all the incredible work Sharon is doing. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
February 28th EPISODE 23 - conversations with runners: Kelly Vigil
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kelly Vigil about running long for a long time, making peace with the season of running you are in, and the importance mindset in helping us be our best runner selves. For more on Kelly, give her a follow on Instagram at @moremilesmorefun and check out her More Miles More Fun link tree for all her current offerings. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
March 6th EPISODE 24 - conversations with runners: Jocelyn Henderson
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jocelyn Henderson about her joy of running, which includes running Disney races, and the importance of representation in running. For more on Jocelyn, give her a follow on Instagram at @MomRunDis and on Tik Tok at @MomRunsDis. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
March 13th EPISODE 25 - conversations with runners: Nikki Love
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Nikki Love about what it means to be an “Adventure Runner”, her 2023 adventure of running across Australia, and the importance of embracing a “You are the expert on You” mindset. For more on Nikki, give her a follow on Instagram at @nikkilovesrun and check out her Nikki Love website for all her running adventures. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
March 20th EPISODE 26 - conversations with runners: Jamie Mittelman
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jamie Mittelman about the importance of storytelling, uplifting women in sport, and how she does all that through the Flame Bearers podcast. For more on Jamie and Flame Bearers, give her a follow on Instagram at @FlameBearers and check out the Flame Bearers website and podcast. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
March 27th EPISODE 27 - conversations with runners: Jess HofHeimer
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jessica Hofheimer about her businesses Pace of Me Coaching and We Run on Art and how she uses both to remind us all how to celebrate our whole-hearted and whole-person selves. For more on Jessica, give her a follow on Instagram at @paceofme, @werunonart, and @paceofmecoaching. You can also check out her Pace of Me and We Run On Art websites for more information on her offerings. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
April 3rd EPISODE 28 - conversations with runners: Kimberly Hall
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kimberly Hall about courage, inspiration, celebration, and her greeting card company Sole Inspired. For more on Kimberly, give her a follow on Instagram at @soleinspiredinc and @kimberly.t.hall and check out her greeting cards on the Sole Inspired Inc website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
April 10th EPISODE 29 - conversations with runners: Julia Khvasechko
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Julia Khvasechko about being a runner who is rooted in the following questions: Why not me? What else can I do as a human being? and, Where else can I go? For more on Julia, give her a follow on Instagram at @juliakgarling and check our her offerings on her Marathon Massage website. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
April 17th EPISODE 30 - conversations with runners: Manika Gamble
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Manika Gamble about chasing big goals at this year’s 155-mile Namib Race and how her “Just Do It” mentality has helped her go from sprinter to ultramarathoner. For more on Manika, give her a follow on Instagram and YouTube and support her Namib Race GoFundMe campaign. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
April 24th EPISODE 31 - conversations with runners: Lindsay Walter
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Lindsay Walter about the importance of remembering your why and how her WHY helps her create awareness about Alopecia and inspires her to live according to a “choose kind” motto on and off the run. For more on Lindsay, give her a follow on Instagram at @lindsayhannah3, check out her linktree, and support her St. Jude’s fundraiser. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
May 1st EPISODE 32 - conversations with runners: Alison Mariella Désir
In this episode, Stephanie talks to Alison Mariella Désir about the weaving of histories through her book “Running While Black” and how she uses movement as a path towards disrupting the status quo in running to create a future where all are visible and feel like they belong. For more on Alison, give her a follow on Instagram at @alisonmdesir and check out her website and buy her book at https://alisonmdesir.com/. To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
May rd EPISODE 33 - conversations with runners: Stephanie Diaz
In this final season of the episode, it’s just me – Stephanie Diaz – full of thanks. I also update you all with what’s coming up for me, including a September retreat experience, the Chicago Marathon in October, and the Every Woman’s Marathon in November. Thanks for listening all season long! To listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform, go here. YouTube video can be found here.
