Harry Chandler is the co-owner and operator of Charlotte Running Company, overseeing its multiple locations and people across the Queen City.

This conversation unpacks the keys to success in Harry's journey, from working at a 7-Eleven gas station to now engaging in public speaking events nationwide as one of only a handful of Black running store owners in the U.S.

We discuss his leaps of faith, the importance of taking initiative, and how a business's investment in the community is really an investment in itself.

A proponent of advocacy, equity, and mentorship, Harry showcases the magic that can happen with an unwavering belief in oneself- and the goodness and abilities of others.

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In this episode, you’ll meet Claire Smallwood- an absolute delight of a human who co-founded SheJumps. This 501c3 organization empowers and supports women and girls to enjoy the outdoors through hosted events, educational clinics, and fundraising climbs.

We cover a wide range of topics from the budding origins of SheJumps to her studies of language in Senegal and her competitive success in free skiing

Claire shares How SheJumps transitioned from a website that profiled and showcased unsung women heroes in the outdoor industry to the life-changing organization it is today.

During the building period, Claire earned her living as a private chef. And then came the pivot: creating a film that catapulted the nonprofit from a grassroots effort to a full-time gig for Claire & her co-founders, with the nonprofit experiencing a 200% growth in just one year.

Claire talks about imposter syndrome, building the right board for the foundation, and chasing a dream that would inevitably provide access to the beautiful backyards of the world to thousands of women and girls every year.

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This episode highlights the life-altering moment that John Micek, a journalist with decades of experience under his belt, pivoted from a successful position with a top performing news organization to leap into the unknown and become the lead editor of a non-profit news site, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. John shares insights into his service as a member of the fourth estate and how the winding, twisting road of life will often lead us to destinations we could have never anticipated.

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