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. Jun 1

    More Than Just A Running Store with Ross Martinson & Liz Pagonis

    Welcome to the podcast Ross Martinson, owner of Philadelphia Runner and Liz Pagonis, Chief Marketing Office at Philadelphia Runner. Philadelphia Runner is an independent and locally owned specialty running company that strives to be more than just another retail running store.You may have shopped at one of their four stores in the Philadelphia area for all of your go-to running essentials. From business dream to reality, in this episode I sit down with the duo to discuss: - the impact Philadelphia Runner has had on the running/fitness community - staying authentic in growth through changing trends and brand/company evolvement - what it takes to build a strong team, and the feeling of being able to celebrate something that was once a dream turned reality.

    52 min

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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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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
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Nixon
  • Show Website
    A Squared Conversation