Women Empower Active Jacalyn Gross

We're thrilled to introduce Khai Bhagwandin. With a background in holistic health and wellness medicine, paired with her passion for outdoor action sports, Khai seamlessly integrates her expertise to offer a distinctive experience for her clients. She not only advocates for health but also champions the BIPOC community. Khai is creating fresh tracks in the Snowboarding and Skiing space, shredding stereotypes, and carving out space for inclusivity and empowerment on the slopes. Join us as we strap up and drop into Khai's journey, her innovative approaches to wellness, and her efforts to create a more diverse and equitable outdoor sports community.



Host Jacalyn Gross

Guest Khai Bhagwandin

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Editor Jacalyn Gross

Photo by Scott Rinckenberger




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We're honored to introduce Melissa Adao, affectionately known as B Girl Mel. Her remarkable journey embodies decades of experience across choreography, breakdancing, community leadership, mentorship and personal empowerment. Join us as we delve into Mel's story of dance, creativity, resilience, and the boundless pursuit of dreams. In her words "You're never too old, and it's never too late."



Amazing Guest Melissa Adao

Host Jacalyn Gross

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Editor Jacalyn Gross


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In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Crystal Hudelson (she/her), an extraordinary individual whose passions for climbing and community empowerment are truly inspiring. As a rock guide, Crystal leverages her knowledge and experience towards creating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the climbing space. Crystal balances her adventurous spirit across many hobbies and interests join me as we learn more about her journey and perspective.



Host Jacalyn Gross

Guest Crystal Rose Hudelson

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Editor Jacalyn Gross & Jeremy Canaria

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In this episode of Women Empower Active Jacalyn recounts her most recent race the Orcas Island 50K. She discusses her training leading up to her race, her pre-race rituals, and the race itself. She also shares what she learned from this specific course and what she would like to work on moving forward. She ends with Words of Empowerment and goals for the year. If you're training for a big adventure you won't want to miss it!



Host Jacalyn Gross

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Editor Jacalyn Gross


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In this episode, we take all of the Words of Empowerment from the year and put them into one powerful episode. We are so thankful to all of our guests from the year for helping to push us to try new adventures. Thank you also to all of our listeners please like, subscribe, and review. It helps promote the show so other people can find us and if you're so inclined share us with brands you love or sign up to support the show financially so we can continue to spread adventure and self-acceptance to all. 



Host Jacalyn Gross

Guests

00:55:01 Sarah Histand

04:19:01 Kriste Peoples

07:12:28 Irene Yee 

11:04:24 Patty Peoples 

15:29:12 Brenna Anderst 

17:41:22 Jacalyn Gross (Race Report)

19:21:18 Jennifer Gross (Rebroadcast) 

23:21:00 Alesha Zappitella

24:22:19 Amna Khan

30:49:22 Yvette Valery

32:48:02 Sarah McCormack (Rebroadcast) 

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Editor Jacalyn Gross


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In this early episode, Jacalyn and her co-host Erica Mann interview their MSU teammate about her newfound love of mountain running. As a self-proclaimed middle-of-the-pack runner Sarah really got motivated by the technical aspect of hill training. If you’re looking for some hill training tips or just some great inspiration you are not going to want to miss this quick listen! 



Host Jacalyn Gross

Co-Host Erica Mann

Producer Jeremy Canaria

Edited By Jacalyn Gross


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