Women Empower Active

Jacalyn Gross

The Women Empower Active podcast is an initiative to empower and inspire women to find their own active adventure in athletics, health, and fitness, and much more. Hosted by Jacalyn Gross, former collegiate runner. In each episode, she has an honest and open conversation with relatable women about challenges, obstacles, personal experiences, successes, failures, and everything in between. We hope you will find inspiration and motivation to seek out an adventure of your very own!

  1. Fear, Focus & Performance with Lynn Barlow

    May 27

    Fear, Focus & Performance with Lynn Barlow

    In this episode of Women Empower Active, Jacalyn sits down with Lynn Barlow, a mental performance coach helping athletes strengthen the one muscle we often overlook: the mind. Through her work with Mindfullsend, Lynn helps athletes navigate fear, build confidence, and perform under pressure in some of life’s most demanding moments. With a background rooted in outdoor sports and high-risk environments, she understands what it feels like to stand at the edge — where fear and possibility meet — and how powerful it can be to move forward anyway. But this conversation goes deeper than performance. Today, we get to know the person behind the mindset work: Lynn’s journey, the experiences that shaped her, and the passion that led her to help others unlock their potential. Because performance isn’t just physical — it’s mental. And when the mind is trained, everything else follows. 🎙️ Tune in for a conversation about fear, resilience, confidence, and finding strength from within. Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross) Guest: Lynn Barlow (@mindfullsend_mpc) Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary) Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by Pete Alba

    51 min
  2. The Queen of Gainz on Building Strength, Grit, and Showing Up

    Apr 29

    The Queen of Gainz on Building Strength, Grit, and Showing Up

    What does it really take to become a national champion in streetlifting—and what does strength look like beyond the podium? In this episode of Women Empower Active, host Jacalyn Gross sits down with Danae Morgan, a national champion streetlifter, record-holding athlete, and powerful presence in the world of calisthenics. From dominating the USA Streetlifting National Championships to competing on the world stage, Danae has built her reputation through discipline, consistency, and relentless effort—one muscle-up, one pull-up at a time. But this conversation goes deeper than medals and records. We get to know the person behind the performance—Danae’s journey into streetlifting, the mindset required to compete at an elite level, and what it really takes to keep showing up when things get hard. From building confidence to pushing past physical and mental limits, Danae shares how strength is developed over time—and why the most powerful move you can make is continuing to lift yourself up. If you're passionate about fitness, strength training, calisthenics, or finding your own version of an active adventure, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take action. In this episode, we cover: Danae Morgan’s journey into streetlifting and calisthenicsCompeting at the USA Streetlifting National ChampionshipsThe mindset of a champion athleteBuilding strength, confidence, and consistencyOvercoming challenges and staying committed Women Empower Active is a podcast dedicated to empowering women to find their own active adventure through movement, mindset, and real stories. Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross) Guest: Danae Morgan (@queenofgainz) Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary) Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by Pete Alba

    42 min
  3. Moments of Gratitude: Maiki Cofer

    Mar 25

    Moments of Gratitude: Maiki Cofer

    Today’s guest knows what it means to push past limits—both physically and mentally. Maiki Cofer is a triathlete who has taken on the grueling challenge of Ironman 70.3 Hawaii multiple times, a race that tests endurance, resilience, and grit at every level. In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind endurance racing, the journey to the start line, and what it really takes to keep showing up for something this demanding—again and again. Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross) Guest: Maiki Cofer (@kahuku) Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary) Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by Pete Alba

    43 min
  4. If Resilience Had a Workout Plan — with Kristina

    Feb 25

    If Resilience Had a Workout Plan — with Kristina

    In this episode of Women Empower Active, Jacalyn sits down with Kristina — a fitness professional who truly embodies resilience in motion. Kristina’s journey into the fitness industry began with rebuilding her own strength after serious injuries early in life, including a broken back and hip surgery before graduating high school. Determined to understand how the body moves, heals, and grows stronger, she turned her recovery into a calling. Now the founder of KFIT, Kristina has built a studio rooted in one powerful belief: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to movement. Every body carries its own story, and training should honor that. Through personalized coaching and intentional programming, she helps people move better, train smarter, and build strength that lasts. If resilience had a workout plan, Kristina would be coaching it. Tune in for a conversation about rebuilding, redefining strength, and finding your own active adventure. Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross) Guest: Kristina (@ttrainingwithcoachkristina) Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary) Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by Pete Alba

    53 min
  5. Recalibrate, Not Reinvent with Jacalyn Gross

    Jan 28

    Recalibrate, Not Reinvent with Jacalyn Gross

    On this episode of the Women Empower Active Podcast, we’re reframing the idea of a “new year, new you.” This is about recalibration, not reinvention—honoring your growth, grounding into your strength, and moving forward with intention. No pressure. No erasing. Just empowered alignment with who you already are and where you’re headed. Because your power isn’t new, it’s already within you. Host: Jacalyn Gross ⁠@jacalyngross⁠ Producer: Jeremy Canaria ⁠@jeremycanary⁠ Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by: Pete Alba

    19 min
  6. 2025 Words of Empowerment

    12/13/2025

    2025 Words of Empowerment

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Empowerment rolled into one episode. This year, we’re celebrating the Words of Empowerment each woman shared throughout the 2025 season. In this episode, you’ll hear their Words of Empowerment in the order they appeared on the podcast. I hope you enjoy! Host: Jacalyn Gross ⁠@jacalyngross⁠Guests in order:Lydon KerstingCrystal Rose HudelsonTing TingAmanda BullatLenie GallardoErin MurrayMel FernandesAnna ChangJacalyn GrossGenevive WalkerKelly FieldsAlita ContrerasProducer: Jeremy Canaria ⁠@jeremycanary⁠Editor: Jacalyn GrossOriginal Music by: Pete Alba

    21 min
  7. Alita Contreras, Warrior in Motion

    11/19/2025

    Alita Contreras, Warrior in Motion

    In the high mountains of Colombia, seven women step into the unknown—hands on stone, hearts on fire. Their movement is intentional, their stories carved into every crimp and every breath of thin air. Guerreras: Women Warriors isn’t just a climbing film; it’s a portrait of resilience. These women carry more than ropes and harnesses. They carry grief, recovery, survival. The weight of expectations. The strength of motherhood. The complexity of identity. Their ascents are physical, yes—but they’re also emotional and cultural breakthroughs. Among them is Alita, whose journey reveals what resilience looks like in motion. Together, they show how pain becomes purpose, solitude becomes self-trust, and mountains become mirrors of inner strength. Because sometimes the most powerful summits aren’t the ones you reach—they’re the ones that rise within you. Host: Jacalyn Gross ⁠@jacalyngross⁠ Guest: Alita Contreras @alitaclimbing Producer: Jeremy Canaria ⁠@jeremycanary⁠ Editor: Jacalyn Gross Original Music by: Pete Alba

    43 min
  8. Kelly Fields and the Ascent of Lemnos in the Clouds

    10/29/2025

    Kelly Fields and the Ascent of Lemnos in the Clouds

    In the vast expanse of the Arctic wilderness—where ice, ocean, and granite meet—four climbers embarked on a 42-day journey that would test every limit, both physical and mental. Among them was Kelly Fields, part of an all-female+ team that traveled across Baffin Island to establish Lemnos in the Clouds, the hardest and longest route ever climbed by a female team in the Canadian Arctic. This expedition was a study in self-reliance, trust, and the strength it takes to navigate both an unforgiving landscape and the complex terrain of identity and belonging. In today’s episode, Kelly shares what it took to lead, suffer, and ultimately succeed on Eglington Tower—and how this climb became a reflection of something far deeper than the summit itself. Host: Jacalyn Gross @jacalyngrossGuest: Kelly Fields @athenarockclimbing www.athenarockclimbing.comProducer: Jeremy Canaria @jeremycanaryEditor: Jacalyn GrossOriginal Music by: Pete Alba

    1h 2m
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The Women Empower Active podcast is an initiative to empower and inspire women to find their own active adventure in athletics, health, and fitness, and much more. Hosted by Jacalyn Gross, former collegiate runner. In each episode, she has an honest and open conversation with relatable women about challenges, obstacles, personal experiences, successes, failures, and everything in between. We hope you will find inspiration and motivation to seek out an adventure of your very own!

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  • Creator
    Jacalyn Gross
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jacalyn Gross
  • Show Website
    Women Empower Active