On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to Trans-Activist speaker, YouTuber, Podcaster, award-winning film-maker, somatic healr... and so much more - Frit Tam.

In this conversation Sabs and Frit discuss:

• Energy shifts and why mercury retrograde is causing issues.
• The importance of a favourite potato.
• What happens when lines of communication break down and how to engage.
• Pesonal experiences in relation to letting people in.
• Growing up and life lessons.
• Faith and spirituality.
• Represenstation of diversity in media.
• How Sabs and Frit met.
• The importance of diverse storytelling.
• Small steps to creatiing meaningful dialogue - its on us.
• Film-making.
• The power of imagination and what the outdoors could look like.
• Creating spaces for idea geneation and collaboration.

To follow Frit on Instagram click HERE

On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to the charity founder, running community builder, fashion icon and all round inspiration, the London based Sabulous human and founder andf CEO of The Outrunners charity and community - Tyler Williams-Green.

In this conversation Sabs and Tyler discuss:

• The exhausting nature of face-to-face sessions with kids and the desire for orga
• The importance of addressing frustrations and seeking solutions for better engagement with the community you serve.
• Strategies to engage young people early on in running programs for long-term impact.
• Diverse representation in leadership.
• Community Engagement and Program Expansion
• Organizational groeth and reaching a wider audience.
• Introduction of programs like Outrunners Move which is aimed at women and developing future leaders in running.
• Implementation of programs to provide work experience and enhance young people's CVs.
• What lies ahead for the charity and community in 2024 and beyond?
• The plan to increase impact by working with thousands of young people and growing outreach in East London.
• The importance of breaking down strategies into actionable steps for successful implementation.
• Authenticity, collaboration, and hard work as essential elements for success.

To follow Tyler on Instagram click HERE

To follow The Outrunners on Instagram clcik HERE

To visit The Outrunners website click HERE

On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to the UK based ultra running athlete and winner (and course record holder) of the 2024 Winter Spine Race - Jack Scott.

In this conversation they discuss:

• Athletic performance and well-being.
• A sustainable approach to training, and life.
• Finding clarity and perspective in challenging situaitons.
• Race preperation strategies.
• The importance of continuous learning.
• Stratgies for decision making and mental toughness during events.
• The importance of sleep, nutrition and overall well-being.
• Balancing training quality and holistic well-being.
• Enduring challenges and drawing strength from community.
• Psychological support and motivatoinal techniques.
• Jack's notes from his close circle.
• The importance of training for enjpoyment and personal growth.

To follow Jack's journey you can find him on Instagram by clicking HERE

On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to Guarina Paloma Lopez - founder of Native Women Ride &The Indiginous Cycling Collective, a photographer, filmmaker, writer, activist, advocate and mother.

In this conversation they discuss:

• Meeting at Camp Strava in California in May 2023.
• The important of, and nervous anticipation in, holding space for important conversations.
• The expectation of follow up impact and response.
• Overcoming stage fright and the important of using a platform well.
• Being an advoate, resource allocation and valuing expertise.
• Self care and professional burnout.
• Exploration of self-care practices and strategies for managing burnout.
• Adapting and changing routines to maintain motivation and engagement.
• The importance of finding moments of personal joy and connection away from digital distractions.
• Writing memoir and the creative writing process.
• Acknowledgment of storytelling and the impact of sharing personal experiences.
• The future - whats in store!

To follow Guarina:

Instagram, Online, This Native Land, Call Me By My Name Project,

On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to community creator, award-wining writer, coach, artist, cross-fit enthusiast, and so much more - Soraya Abdel-Hadi.

In this conversation they discuss:

• Soraya's love of Cross Fit as a form of functional exercise.
• Learning how to climb even with a fear of heights and, eventually, qualifying to become and climbing instructor.
• Developing a love for what her body could 'do' as opposed to what it 'looked like'.
• 2020 - Burnout, Black Lives Matter and an idea for creating community.
• Founding All The Elements and The Summit.
• The importance of community connection when diversifying the outdoors.
• Addressing the elephant in the room when it comes to payment to communuty leaders/communities.
• Understanding your brand value and what you ARE and ARE NOT for.
• Building relationships based on transparency and authenticity.
• Soraya's plans - both personal and professional - for 2024.
• All The Elements' work to diversify the outdoors - whats next?!

To follow Soraya click HERE

To follow all the elements click HERE

All The Elements website

On this episode of the SABULOUS podccast, Sabs speaks to Nigerian explorer - and bagger (yes it is an official term) of Scottish and Welsh mountain summits - the  inspirational role model David O Solomon 

In this conversation they discuss:

• Coming to the UK, living in London and deciding - after one year - to make his home in Edinburgh. 
• Becoming a father and travelling regularly to Inverness (Highland terriory).
• Deciding to complete his university education in Aberdeen. 
• Ethnically diverse communities in Scotland. 
• How a remark from a Canadian traveller he met inspired him to explore a hill 25-minutes form home. 'I want to see it for myself!'
• The impact on lockdown and how geoegraphical resrictions allowed him to summit Ben Nevis and, in that journey, ignite a mission to bag all 282 Scottish Munros. 
• What is a Munro.
• '7 in a day!' How the urge to bag 7 Munros in a day led to a life-affirming ridge hike and an undrestanding of personal boundaries. 
• Bagging the Welsh 3000s. 
• Self development and education in mountian hiking. 
• Represtation of Black people in mountain hiking and the personal need to explore. 
• Outdoor brand association - who it works for and who it doesn't. 
• Tips to keep yourself safe in the hills. 
• And much more...

Links mentioned in thw show:

Walk Highlands

BMC

The Ramsay Round

Black Trail Runners - Ramsay Round

Girls on Hills

Navigation with Harriet 

'Going Further'

On this, the first episode of series 2 of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to the Amereican ultramrathon runner, scientist, coach, public speaker, Lululemon ambassador and 4 x crowned ultraruner of the year - Camille Herron.

In this conversation they discuss:

• Her work with Lululemon on their 'Further' campsign. 
• Living in Arizona and training for a 6-day event. 
• Scientific research surrounding what makes females great ultramarathon runners. 
• Sleep strategies for ultra-endurance races. 
• Re-imagining sports products that have been histprically designed through a male lens. 
• The science of 'feel'.
• Tapping innto comfort and joy.
• Life challenges and what they have taught her.
• The well of resillience. 
• How 'liberating herself helps to liberate others'. 
• Experiencing symptoms of peri-menopause in her mind-30s
• Controlling the controllables
• The evolution of us as athletes
• Re-defining what training looks like when it comes to ultramarathons. 
• Shifting the ultramarathon mindset to break down barriers to accessing the sport. 

To follow Camille on Instagram

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'Trust the Process'

On this, the final official episode of series 1 of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Olympian, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and an ambassador for many amazing charities including Women's Aid and Diabetes UK, the positive life force that is Michelle Griffith-Robinson OLY. 

In this conversation they discuss:

• What it feels like to represent your country in the Olympics. 
• The importance of appreciating what you have while its right here. 
• Why you should never underestimate yourself.
• Why she became an ambassador for Women's Aid. 
• Positive affirmations.
• One step, one breath and trusting the process. 
• Using your voice and the power in that. 
• The menopause - signs, symtpoms and findinf your own path. 
• Finding out she was pre-diabetic. 
• Why knowledge is power!
• Why following the numbers isn't the same as following your true purpose. 
• Paying it forward.
• What's next for Michelle in 2024. 

Click to follow Michelle

Click To find out more about Diabetes UK 

Click to find out more about Women's Aid

Click to find out more about The Menopause Charity