A Squared Conversation

Aaron Nixon
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A Squared Conversation is about having honest & vulnerable conversations with impactors in the Philadelphia Community that inspire me and others within, to show up for ourselves and one another authentically; to embrace who we are as a community unapologetically. We all have a unique story, and I want people to share theirs with confidence & grace.

Episodes

  1. 12/22/2025

    You Inspire People with Marice Edwards

    Welcome to the podcast Marice Edwards, founder of Chasing Miles Running club in Philadelphia-and his personal training service business turned brand- RDB Fitness. On the season one final episode, I sit down with Marice to discuss: -what community means and being able to welcome it into your life -empowerment through coaching (RDB Fitness & Chasing Miles) -finding motivation and sustaining momentum in the phases of accomplishing your goals -how to embrace the wonderful opportunities that come into your life from consistency and dedication (wanting to make a change and live in purpose)

    1h 24m

  2. 11/12/2025

    Running In Style with Lauren Kobylarz

    Welcome to the podcast Lauren Kobylarz, executive director of Students Run Philly Style, a nonprofit organization that helps young people grades 6th-12th train and prepare in distance running for their very first half or full marathon. Students Run Philly Style transforms students' lives through running and mentorship. On this episode, I sit down with Lauren to discuss: - her love for Students Run Philly Style -defining what community means -empowering yourself and others through working with youth -personal growth through the organization as a human and an athlete (runner) - what she would like most for people to know about SRPS.

    1 hr

  3. 09/17/2025

    Pain to Purpose with Josh Perez

    Welcome to the podcast Josh Perez, founder and leader of Swagga House Run Club in Philadelphia. On this episode, I sit down with Josh to discuss: - turning his pain into his purpose - defining success and celebrating wins - forming community & creating Swagga House, it's growth since the groups start, and what he hopes it will continue to be for those who attend and more.

    1h 16m

  4. 08/18/2025

    Feeling Seen and Heard with Megan Mayer & Kira Kasselman

    Welcome to the podcast Megan Mayer & Kira Kasselman, coaches at F45 Northern Liberties – a fitness community that offers high-intensity group workouts. From F45 to becoming instructors at FS8 Pilates studio located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, and Megan being an instructor at Cyclebar in Center City; Kira hosting self-led movement sessions like yoga, I sit down with them both to discuss: -their personal fitness journeys and early days of finding movement-being a coach and balancing personal life; building community-how being active and having a disciplined, healthy lifestyle impacts their choice of friends and partners-training mentally and physically for HYROX competition in DC & New York, and the advice they’d give to someone that’ll help them find joy in fitness/movement.

    1h 49m

  5. 06/24/2025

    Movement Is Magic with Aubrey Thomas

    Welcome to the podcast Aubrey Thomas, Nike performance running EKIN and founder of Forward Motion of Philadelphia. On this episode I sit down with Aubrey to discuss why movement is magic, and the purpose of being in service to others through community events/activations; having fortitude in life's challenging moments and finding your why; the importance of holistic wellness in the black & brown community and how to invest in yourself.

    1h 40m

  6. 05/19/2025

    A Squared Convo: Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi

    Welcome to the podcast Gagz! On this episode of a Squared Conversation, I sit down with Michael Gagliardi, also known as Gagz, known for his legendary Philly 4 Corners run & his epic Benjamin Franklin Bridge Runs also known as the Benny 500. From ultrarunning & becoming a certified running coach, we discuss his personal running journey; how to reset your mind and body for race day; working at Philadelphia Runner and showing up for your community authentically; embracing yourself through the ebbs and flows of life; being able to give yourself grace through change and having fortitude in life' difficult moments.

    1h 33m

  7. 03/31/2025

    A Squared Convo: Jannelle Sanchez

    Welcome to the podcast Jannelle Sanchez. On this episode, I sit down with Jannelle to discuss the action needed to make a change in your life and how to pivot; finding your passion and living in your purpose after walking away from a traditional career path; the highs and lows of content creation and finding empowerment through movement.

    1h 3m

  8. 02/28/2025

    A Squared Convo: Lionel Brodie

    Welcome to the podcast Lionel Brodie, founder of Original Propaganda Athletic Club. On the very first episode of A Squared Conversation, I sit down with Brodie to discuss building a run crew like OPAC and the work it takes to organize running events such as OPAC Relays and Philly United; how both physical and mental health are important to a runner's journey; and what he wants his legacy to be as “The Godfather” of the running community.

    1h 34m
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About

A Squared Conversation is about having honest & vulnerable conversations with impactors in the Philadelphia Community that inspire me and others within, to show up for ourselves and one another authentically; to embrace who we are as a community unapologetically. We all have a unique story, and I want people to share theirs with confidence & grace.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron Nixon
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Nixon
  • Show Website
    A Squared Conversation