Amplified Journey

Welcome to Season 2 of the Amplified Journey Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by runner, producer, and poet Dr. L. Lamar Wilson. As featured on PBS, Lamar's award winning short film, The Changing Same, is a must see documentary as it provides the viewer with how the Marianna, Florida community reckons with the violent lynching of Claude Neal and attempts to commemorates his murder through an annual half marathon led by Lamar. Throughout the interview, Lamar and I examine the lasting community impacts of Claude Neal, the importance of using our bodies as a form of resistance, and many other topics related to social justice. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com. Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring Guest: Dr. L. Lamar Wilson, Runner + Producer + Poet You can contact Lamar at https://www.llamarwilson.com/. Make sure to watch Lamar's short film about Claude Neal, as featured on PBS, The Changing Same at https://www.pbs.org/pov/watch/changingsame/video-the-changing-same/ Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles and @blkbeetlesrunning --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Amplified Journey Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by runner and founder of The Running Edge, Ashley Toussaint. Throughout the interview, Ashley, or Coach, and I discuss topics ranging from the importance of running in “overlooked” communities to the role community played in creating the Running Edge's youth running club. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Ashley Toussaint, Runner + Founder + Running Futurism You can follow Ashley and the Running Edge Crew on Instagram: @runningedge305 Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 8 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are joined by our featured guest, Vanessa Faye Foerster. Vanessa's vision for change, both inside and outside the endurance sports community, continues to inspire and empower the athlete within all of us. Throughout this episode, Vanessa and I discuss matters ranging from the importance of mental endurance to creating belongingness within the endurance community. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Vanessa Faye Foerster, Triathlete + Founder + Mental Endurance Coach You can follow Vanessa on Instagram: @VanessaFayeFoerster Vanessa's Podcast: Train Your Mind with Vanessa Faye Foerster (Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify) Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 7 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are joined by our featured guest, Giselle Carrillo. As the co-founder of Courage Camps, founder of El Barrío Athletic Club, and surfer, Giselle continues to utilize lived experiences in creating more equitable spaces both inside and outside the surfing community. Throughout this episode, Giselle and I discuss matters ranging from community impact to the joys found within surfing.  We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Giselle Carrillo, Surfer + Founder + Equity Designer You can follow Giselle on Instagram: @gisellecc, @couragecamps, & @elbarrioathleticclub Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 6 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are joined by our featured guest, Rocío Villalobos. As an equity builder, ultra runner, and awesome human being, Rocío continues to be trailblazer when it comes to addressing matters involving environmental and social justice. Throughout this episode, Rocío and I touch on topics ranging from the meaning of equity in the outdoor space to the role land plays in our healing and wellness journey. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Rocío Villalobos, Ultra Runner + Equity Builder You can follow Rocío on Instagram: @thexicanaexplorer & @nativerootsatx Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 5 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are honored to have the founders from the Heart Refuge Mindfulness Community, Ayesha Ali and Rashid Hughes to discuss community, unlearning patriarchy, and wellness liberation. More importantly, we learn more about the beautiful mindfulness community Ayesha and Rashid have created whereby the culture and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are the focal point within the practice. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to hello@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Ayesha Ali and Rashid Hughes,Founder + Mindfulness Practitioners You can follow Ayesha Ali and Rashid Hughes on Instagram: @heartrefugedc Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 4 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are joined by our featured guest, Mohamad “Moe” Bsat. As a founder of Toronto's Air Up There Run Crew, Moe is a trailblazer in discussing how we can create more diverse and equitable spaces within the global running community. Throughout this episode, Moe and I touch on topics ranging from systemic oppression to the importance of representation within the running community. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to samad@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Mohamad “Moe” Bsat, Runner + Founder + Social Justice Activist You can follow Moe on Instagram: @elginsdiner & @airupthererc Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Episode 3 of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we are joined by our featured guest, Mike Manuel. Mike is an advocate for racial justice in the outdoor space. Throughout this episode, Mike helps us understand the power of storytelling and why we need to continue to push for more access, equity, and representation in the outdoor space. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to samad@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Mike Manuel, Climber + Snowboarder + Outdoor Enthusiast You can follow Mike on Instagram @mike_manuel_ Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to episode two (2) of Amplified Journey! In this episode, we hear from ultramarathoner and founder of Native Women Running Verna Volker (member of the Navajo Nation). As a true cornerstone in the running community, Verna joins the the podcast to share her story and the inspiration behind starting Native Women Running. Filled with inspirational takeaways and actionable steps that all communities can take to support Native Women Running, our conversation with Verna highlights the role Native Women Running plays in building community and supporting the wellness journey for Indigenous women. Verna defines the meaning of Fueling Your Own Vision and the power of storytelling. Featuring: Verna Volker, Founder of Native Women Running You can following Verna and Native Women Running at: - Instagram: @hozhorunner4 and @native_women_running - Website: www.nativewomenrunning.com Follow Us: Instagram: @blkbeetles Website: www.blkbeetles.com We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to samad@blkbeetles.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, yoga instructor and founder of Nadora, Lisa Lazarus helps us understand the importance of self-healing and how we can incorporate self-healing into our wellness journey. We always want to hear from you! Please send comments and questions to samad@blkbeetles.com Subscribe to Amplified Journey on Google Podcasts, or Spotify to automatically get new episodes. Featuring: Lisa Lazarus, founder of Nadora You can follow Lisa on Instagram @miss.lazarus and @nadoraus Follow Us: Website: www.blkbeetles.com Instagram: @blkbeetles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app