SABULOUS

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 To follow Camille on Twitter       Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File  

'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 

'Defying Expectation' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speak to her friend Vicky Brzonkalik. Following a career in marketing, Vicky pursued her passion for fitness - specifically womens fitness - launching her own business. But behind the scenes Vucky was battling with mental health issues, alcholism and multiple cancer diagnoses. In this conversation they discuss: How Sabs and Vicky met Her first foray into running following a relationship breakup. Her first running goal! How an obsession with running becme destructive.  Her twelve step programmer for addiction recovery.  Not drinking like a 'normal' person.  Being diagnoed for the first time with stage 1 breast cancer.  Why she decided to launch her womens' fitness business.  Her 2nd breast cancer diagnoses.  Undergoing cancer treatment while in active addiction.  Working a recovery programme and meeting her now husband. Defying medical expectation and finding out she was pregnanct in her 40s.  2020 - The pandemic, a new baby, running a business and - once again - finding out cancer had returned (Stage 4) Finding Joy in Yoga The facade of seeming to cope well when you are not.  Self compassion. Learning a new skill in her 40s! Being true to herself.  Click to follow Vicky.   

'Holding Space' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speak to Nike running coach, runner, community builder, youth mentor, style icon and one of the most influential people in the grass roots community running space - Dora Atim  In this conversation they discuss: Her journey into runing in 2019/2020 and her first 'midnight' run.  Her initial thoughts on how she could encourage her friends to run too.  Finding running communities and her first runs with Track Mafia.  Her passion for non-tradiitonal education and her love of working with young people.  Teaching people 'while they are moving' and her drive to do more of that.  The importance of holding space for young people dealing with difficult lives.  Burnout - the important of the circle you surround yourself with.  Looking cute! - the importance of looking good while representing via running on the road and the trails.  The Ultra Black Running/Moju/Maverick Trail Race in 2021 - representaiton matters! 2022 Mont Blanc Race - A viral video, using negativity as fuel ands the birth of an idea. 2023 Mont Blanc Race - the return and the emotional response to the call to action to 'take up space'.  The importance of being the change you want to see. Click to follow Dora  Click to follow Ultra Black Running    Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File  

'A Solid Foundation' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Annie Bee - a woman who has a passion for early years edcation and equipping 'her children' with the skills they need to thrive in this World. She is also a mother of two, a runner, a cyclist, a skipper, a spinner and - latterly - a swimmer!  In this conversation they discuss: How, at 46, she feels that she is in the prime of her life.  Her childhood growing up with her parents in Milton Keynes.  Her love of moving in green spaces. The solid foundation that her parents gave her.  How Annie was called to the education profession and her love of foundation/early years education.  Her experience of working with families from disadvantaged background and the familial  change that can be seen when you equip a child with tools to read and write.  Educating parents to support their children and young people.  'You are your children's FIRST role model'. How Annie uses movememnt to manage her anxiety.  From taking up walking to starting a C25K and how Annie found Sab. Her love of being part of purposeful running and triathlon communities.  Her interest in triathlons and her journey to learn to swim and be that role model for her children, and many others.  For further information on the communities that Annie discusses, visit: Black Trail Runners Black Girls Do Run Camino Ultra Run Grateful Fund Her Tri 

'From Dream To Reality' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Carly Barnes - mother, runner, marketing professional and - latterly - qualified run coach and founder of the Worcteserhsire based women's running community - Run The Shire.  In this conversation they discuss: How a 104-mile lockdown run challenge led to Carly and Sabrina meeting online.  The importance of spending quality time with her children.  How she uses social media to share joy and fun.  How Carly found running.  Finding out her youngest child had dislocated hip and knee joints at birth and how the family coped with this.  Carly's experience of what she believes was post-natal depression.  When dreams come true! Whe Carly knew her daughter would be able to compete in sports day. Dealing with imposter syndrome.  The importance of being brave eough to reach out ad ask for help/advice How their is beauty, and progress, in the messiness of life.  Having a dream and working, step-by-step, to make it real.  Women and community.  Qualifying as a run coach, launching Run The Shire and staying true to her 'North Star' TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode Carly discusses her experience of experiencing Post-Natal Deression. If you have, or are, in need of support please make an appointment with your GP or reach out to the following organisation. This is not an exhaustive list.  MIND SAMARITANS   Follow Carly on Instagram 

'Social Responsibility' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to her friend Renee McGregor - a leading Sports dietician specialising in Eating Disorders, REDs, The Female Athlete, Athlete health and performance. She is also an Author, Mother and UK Champion Trail Runner.  In this conversation they discuss: The concerns that Renee has about the impact of social media on impressionable minds, both young and old.  Her early life and decision to study bio-chemisty, leading to eventaully specialising in wokring with patients with eating disorders. Her own experience of, in her youth, living with an eating disorder.  Her British Indian families culture and the impact of this on her.  Finding herself, and her love of music and dancing, while attending university in Glasgow.  Her concerns about unqualified social media creators and influencers giving advice on nutrition, excercise and wellbeing.  Introvert versus Extrovert - Managing energy expenditure.  What she loves and hates about using social media.  What does being SABULOUS mean to Renee.  TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode Renee discusses her experience of living with an eating disorder and also touches on sexual abuse. If you have, or are, in need of support please make an appointment with your GP or reach out to the following organisations. This is not an exhaustive list.  BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ SARSAS: https://www.sarsas.org.uk/   Follow Renee on Insragram Visit Renee's website   

'Intentional Action' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to her friend - and Co-Founder and Trustee of the Community and Campaigning Charity Black Trail Runners - Sonny Peart.  In this conversation they discuss: How he got into running. How his mother being diagnosed with a terminal illness led to him fundraising and completing Edinburgh marathon. His first experience of trail running at the Weald Marathon and how that hooked him on trails.  'Im not going to fo faster, but can I go further?' - His journey into ultramarathon.  What IS an ultramarathon? How the Thames Path 100 miler opened his eyes as to what ultra running was. The human condtion.  Growing up in a predominantly white environment and fitting in.  Beig asked to speak to James Elson on the Centurion Running podcast in 2020.  Co-dounding Black Trail Runners.  What's in a name? The power of words and how they can be the conduit to powerful conversations.  A moment in time - launching Black Trail Runners.  Inetnional Action - Just do it! The current situation - change that Sonny has seen in the past three years.  What Sonny would like to see, when it comes to diversity in running, in the next three years.  The Winter Downs 200 - What is it and why is he doing it?  What does being SABULOUS mean to Sonny.  Follow Sonny and Black Trail Runners on Instagram. Join Black Trail Runners on Facebook. Find out more about Black Trail Runners on their website.   

'Speak Truth to Power' In this, the first episode of the brand new SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to the magnificent Suzanne Shaw.  Many people will know Suzanne as one of the members of the band Hear'say. A group who were created in 2001 via the hit ITV show Popstars.  In this conversation they discuss: How Suzanne knew, from a young age that she was born to entertain.  Her life pre Popstars.  The process of being a member of a tribute band to attending the audition process for the show. Making it into the band and the pressures of a meteroic rise.  Mental health struggles surrounding being propelled into the limelight as a teenager.  The fall from grace.  Mental illness. Lockdown and a decision to embrace sobriety.  The importance of being authentic and what it means to authentically show up.  Speaking truth to power.