Joyful Journeys

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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Goal Setting: Nicol Hodges & Nia Akins

    Goal Setting: Nicol Hodges & Nia Akins
    May 15 2024
    It is the final week of the spring 2024 Girls on the Run season and as our participants are preparing for the big celebration this weekend, we are joined by Nicol and Nia to chat about goals!

    Goal setting is a large part of Girls on the Run, whether the participants realize it or not! They set and evaluate their goals EVERY practice by setting a lap goal and then reflecting on it at the end of practice.

    This mother-daughter duo shares about the importance of goal setting from the early days of childhood into adulthood.
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    13 mins
  • Community Impact & Giving Back: Danielle Craddock

    Community Impact & Giving Back: Danielle Craddock
    May 8 2024
    Northern Virginia native Danielle Craddock shares about the nonprofit Girls Inspired & Ready to Lead, Inc. (GIRL), which she founded in 2010, and the book she recently published.

    Danielle supports high school-aged girls in finding their career path through different experiences and events. She is a big believer in learning through services and talks about the community service projects her teens have completed over the years.

    Listen in to learn more about what her book has to offer and why she believes introducing key life skills at a young age positively impacts kids later in life!
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    13 mins
  • Mapping Our Community - Mayor Catherine S. Read

    Mapping Our Community - Mayor Catherine S. Read
    May 1 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
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    15 mins
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