Episodes

  • 2002 & 2008 - Mimi Dabestani & Cailor MacIntyre

    2002 & 2008 - Mimi Dabestani & Cailor MacIntyre
    Jun 4 2025
    This episode comes to you from an unexpected (and awesome) location, the steampunk studio! Thanks to a serendipitous connection, we met Mimi and Cailor, two Girls on the Run NOVA alum who had no idea they shared this connection.

    Tune in to hear how their worlds unexpectedly collided and what these creative trailblazers are up to now as they design, disrupt, and repeat.
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    18 mins
  • 2012 - Katelynn Argo

    2012 - Katelynn Argo
    Apr 16 2025
    Katelynn Argo - Girls on the Run participant, Junior Coach, and BIG supporter. Join us as we chat with Katelynn Argo, a former Girls on the Run participant, Junior Coach, and passionate supporter of the program. Katelynn shares how GOTR helped her find community after moving to a new state and laid the foundation for her future career. Her story highlights the power of teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills built from a young age.
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    14 mins
  • 2011 - Maya Cohn

    2011 - Maya Cohn
    Apr 9 2025
    This week on Joyful Journeys, we're joined by Maya Cohn, who discovered her passion for running at just 8 years old through Girls on the Run. Now, more than a decade later, she's chasing that same joy all the way to the marathon finish line. Tune in to hear how GOTR sparked a lifelong love of running and the lessons she's carried with her every mile since.
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    10 mins
  • 2010 - Raphaella Henson-Vendrell

    2010 - Raphaella Henson-Vendrell
    Apr 2 2025
    Raphaella Henson-Vendrell joins Joyful Journeys to share how Girls on the Run taught her to dream big and believe in herself. From working at a nonprofit to coaching high school XC & track to leading her running club, Raphy is all about making a positive impact. Her biggest takeaway? Success isn’t one-size-fits-all—forge your own path!
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    15 mins
  • 2005 - Taylor Thompson

    2005 - Taylor Thompson
    Mar 28 2025
    Taylor Thompson—GOTR alum, SoleMate, mom, and dedicated runner—joins Joyful Journeys to share how Girls on the Run ignited her passion for running and shaped her unstoppable "I can" attitude. She also gives a special shoutout to the people who have inspired and pushed her to new heights.
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    13 mins
  • 2006 - Deanna Payne

    2006 - Deanna Payne
    Mar 12 2025
    This week on Joyful Journeys, Deanna Payne shares how her first impression of Girls on the Run—thinking it might be boring—quickly changed once she got started. Instead, she discovered joy in every lesson, a love for movement, and life skills that have stayed with her into adulthood.
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    17 mins
  • 2004 - Cara Alcorn

    2004 - Cara Alcorn
    Feb 26 2025
    Meet Cara Alcorn—former GOTR participant, dedicated GOTR coach, and fearless 14er challenger! Hear how GOTR shaped her as a kid and continues to inspire her every day. Don’t miss her incredible journey!
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    17 mins
  • 2001 - Lesley Green

    2001 - Lesley Green
    Jan 17 2025
    Join us for a heartfelt journey through the history of Girls on the Run NOVA with Lesley Green, owner of mb logistics & events and a dedicated supporter since the early days.

    Lesley shares her inspiring story of how her involvement with GOTR NOVA evolved over the years, revealing how her passion for the mission not only shaped her roles within the organization but also sparked profound personal and professional growth.

    Don’t miss this uplifting conversation celebrating the impact of GOTR NOVA and the people who make it extraordinary!
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    19 mins