Self-proclaimed ‘rule-breaker’, Ashley Wiles discusses how her challenging relationship with her mother served to inspire her life’s work - mentoring young girls with the values and skills needed to achieve any goal they desire.

Ashley Wiles, founder and Head Coach of Sole Girls, Youth Speaker, Life Coach, 3x Iron(wo)man, Ironman 70.3 World Championship competitor and Mental Health Advocate.

Author and musher Terry Lynn Johnson, most likely one of the bravest women Deb has ever met, talk about the dangers she’s confronted and in the freezing wilderness of Ontario, Canada and how those experiences have become fodder for Terry’s amazing, adventure-packed books for kids.

Terry Lynn Johnson writes middle grade adventures based on her experiences living in northern Ontario, Canada.

Debbie Clarke Moderow describes the her intimate connection with her dogs as friends and teammates. She explores the complexities she experienced of being a devoted mother and the pull of independence required to become an elite athlete. Debbie hails from a lineage of strong, athletic women who were willing to challenge societal norms in different ways, a calling that has been passed on to her daughter. Deb encourages young athletic girls to ask questions, demand answers, and to always give it your all.

Sue Macy is passionately steeped in the history of the female athlete. Writing their stories has been her life’s work. She’s met the most accomplished females competitors of all time, face-to-face. She has been privileged to do so because she honors their legacies with her words, and her heart. In this episode, Sue talks about being athletic as girl and yet stymied by the limitations of growing up in a pre-Title IX era.

In this episode, writer and podcaster Katie Mather describes the special bond players have with their teammates and coaches. Katie also, quite candidly, discusses a terrifying experience in which her fierce sense of athleticism could have, quite possibly, saved her life.

Katie Mather is a former teacher, a devoted mother, a writer, a civic leader, and the host of podcast Out Of Curiosity. She not only lives in Vermont an earned her MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Anne Torrez is a mom, an athlete, an entrepreneur, a coach and founder of Tri It Your Way, a triathlon training service. Anne discovered her brilliance and value as a human being through the competing in the triathlon. In this episode, Anne discusses the transformation she’s undergone from being a very shy girl to becoming a focused, determined athlete and how her evolution fuels her compassion to help others do the same.

Author Kim Chaffee candidly discusses the inspiration for her incredible debut non-fiction picture book HER FEARLESS RUN: KATHRINE SWITZER’S HISTORIC BOSTON MARATHON, and how the experience has had a lasting impact on her life. Motivated by a deep dedication to health and family, Kim’s caring and humble spirit is demonstrated by the philanthropic organizations she has developed and participated in. Listeners will want to cheer Kim on as #ThisWriterRunsBoston in support of Switzer’s 261 Fearless.

Author, reporter, and avid athlete, Silvia Acevedo, shares her passion for competitive speed skating, a sport she discovered as an adult. Silvia explores the diligence and devotion required to achieve personal and professional goals, on the ice and in all other aspects of life. She states that to crush lofty goals, an individual must own a daily commitment to work on them, little by little, each and every day.

Former roller derby star, Michelle Cooper describes the tender and supportive side of the physically active, and sometimes violent, sport of her sport. She explores ways that the sport challenges the heart and soul of each competitor. Michelle also explains the notion that there are times in life that we have to borrow another’s belief in ourselves when we no longer have the strength to do so alone.

In this episode: Educator and entrepreneur, Laura Kebart, describes how her dedication to fitness and passion for education combine to create a life full of creativity, healthy activity, and service. Laura shares that the secret to the establishment and achievement both athletic and professional goals is consistency over time. Laura’s lifetime commitment to marathoning serves as the inspiration for all that she does - personally and professionally.