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100. BIPOC Inclusion, Visibility & Access in Running with RIDC's Kiera Smalls
Y’all it’s episode 100!! I’m so excited that my conversation with Kiera Smalls coincided with the 100th episode. Kiera is the executive director of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition and is making an immense impact in the running space.
We chat about her personal journey from being introduced to (or “forced into” as she jokingly says) running to becoming the Executive Director of RIDC. We also discuss the organization's initiatives in encouraging more Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) to engage with the sport and the industry, including Freedom to Run research, Run The Block, and creating inclusive community workshop. We finish up with chatting about what individuals can do to help with inclusion.
Kiera’s excitement for the future of our sport and RIDC is palpable, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
02:43 Kiera’s Journey into Running
09:50 The Power of Community in Running
12:47 Kiera's Transition to Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC)
18:31 The Impact of RIDC's Research
27:25 Individual Actions for Inclusion
30:57 Openness in the Running Community
32:21 The Journey to Inclusion: Starting with the Self
36:35 The Importance of Trying: Overcoming Fear of Mistakes
38:32 Proud Moments at RIDC
45:44 Creating Inclusive Events: A Workshop Preview
49:38 Run the Block: A New Initiative for BIPOC Ownership in the Running Industry
54:21 Closing Thoughts: The Power of Individuals in Promoting Inclusion
“We’ve got to be as clear-headed about human beings as possible because we are still each other’s only hope.” James Baldwin
Links:
RIDC Research: https://www.runningdiversity.com/research
Run the Block: https://www.runningdiversity.com/runtheblock
Get Involved with RIDC: https://www.runningdiversity.com/get-involved
Creating an Inclusive Event pt.2: https://www.runningdiversity.com/event-listings/creating-an-inclusive-event
Related Episodes:
73. Diversity in Trail Running with Vivian Tang
36. Diversity in Trail & Ultra Running with Jessica Schnier
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By Kelly Lutz
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Y’all it’s episode 100!! I’m so excited that my conversation with Kiera Smalls coincided with the 100th episode. Kiera is the executive director of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition and is making an immense impact in the running space.
We chat about her personal journey from being introduced to (or “forced into” as she jokingly says) running to becoming the Executive Director of RIDC. We also discuss the organization's initiatives in encouraging more Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) to engage with the sport and the industry, including Freedom to Run research, Run The Block, and creating inclusive community workshop. We finish up with chatting about what individuals can do to help with inclusion.
Kiera’s excitement for the future of our sport and RIDC is palpable, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
02:43 Kiera’s Journey into Running
09:50 The Power of Community in Running
12:47 Kiera's Transition to Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC)
18:31 The Impact of RIDC's Research
27:25 Individual Actions for Inclusion
30:57 Openness in the Running Community
32:21 The Journey to Inclusion: Starting with the Self
36:35 The Importance of Trying: Overcoming Fear of Mistakes
38:32 Proud Moments at RIDC
45:44 Creating Inclusive Events: A Workshop Preview
49:38 Run the Block: A New Initiative for BIPOC Ownership in the Running Industry
54:21 Closing Thoughts: The Power of Individuals in Promoting Inclusion
“We’ve got to be as clear-headed about human beings as possible because we are still each other’s only hope.” James Baldwin
Links:
RIDC Research: https://www.runningdiversity.com/research
Run the Block: https://www.runningdiversity.com/runtheblock
Get Involved with RIDC: https://www.runningdiversity.com/get-involved
Creating an Inclusive Event pt.2: https://www.runningdiversity.com/event-listings/creating-an-inclusive-event
Related Episodes:
73. Diversity in Trail Running with Vivian Tang
36. Diversity in Trail & Ultra Running with Jessica Schnier
CONNECT WITH ME:
Apply for run coaching
Subscribe to my newsletter
Instagram
TikTok
Website
Email