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Episode 0004 - The Pursuit of Self Care, Advocacy + Irony of Defying Stereotypes with Mirna Valerio
Mirna Valerio is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir A Beautiful Work in Progress, adventurer in chef of The Mirnavator LLC and known mostly for her documented scribes on a blog called FatGirlRunning. Her amazing presence is felt whether she's randomly singing on a 62 mile ultrarunning event, trekking through the snow while skiing, cycling or whatever fitness pursuit that she pleases. Just in case you don't know: She is a plus size Black woman doing all of the fabulous things and in high demand.
On this episode, Mirna and Latoya speak about self care -- that they're both not practicing as two Black in demand athletes, content creators and motivational speakers in the fitness and wellness space. Both women jokingly but head on speak out about their feelings on the stereotypes that follow you as a public figure when lumped under the umbrella of being viewed as "body positive," the irony of defying stereotypes that marginalized people didn't create, the beauty of the outdoors and being a sometimes recruited, sometimes volunteered DEI expert and educator due to the influx of media coverage of racial discrimination.
In under 50 minutes, Mirna Valerio and Latoya Shauntay Snell will possibly make you laugh, feel uncomfortable and passively educate you about different layers and pressures of being a marginalized public figure in the outdoor space.
FOLLOW MIRNA VALERIO:
Instagram: themirnavator
Facebook: Mirna Valerio - The Mirnavator
Facebook: Fatgirlrunning
Facebook Community: FatGirlRunning (Private Community)
Twitter: Mirna Valerio
Website: Check Out Mirna Valerio
Book: A Beautiful Work in Progress
Book: Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World
Patreon: Mirnavation Nation
Cameo: Book Mirna on Cameo
REFERENCES:
- REI Presents: The Mirnavator
- Woman Runs 61 Mile Marathon and Shares Special Message of Inclusivity
- Mirna Valerio: Par for the Course
- Garmin: Women of Adventure - Mirna Valerio
- This Ultramarathon Runner is Redefining What an Athlete Looks Like
- Mirna Valerio, Wikipedia
- Why are so few minorities visiting our parks? | WFAA.COM
- Here's How National Parks Are Working to Fight Racism | National Geographic
- Mirna Valerio Singing in Zion
- WDS 2018: Mirna Valerio
On this episode, Mirna and Latoya speak about self care -- that they're both not practicing as two Black in demand athletes, content creators and motivational speakers in the fitness and wellness space. Both women jokingly but head on speak out about their feelings on the stereotypes that follow you as a public figure when lumped under the umbrella of being viewed as "body positive," the irony of defying stereotypes that marginalized people didn't create, the beauty of the outdoors and being a sometimes recruited, sometimes volunteered DEI expert and educator due to the influx of media coverage of racial discrimination.
In under 50 minutes, Mirna Valerio and Latoya Shauntay Snell will possibly make you laugh, feel uncomfortable and passively educate you about different layers and pressures of being a marginalized public figure in the outdoor space.
FOLLOW MIRNA VALERIO:
Instagram: themirnavator
Facebook: Mirna Valerio - The Mirnavator
Facebook: Fatgirlrunning
Facebook Community: FatGirlRunning (Private Community)
Twitter: Mirna Valerio
Website: Check Out Mirna Valerio
Book: A Beautiful Work in Progress
Book: Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World
Patreon: Mirnavation Nation
Cameo: Book Mirna on Cameo
REFERENCES:
- REI Presents: The Mirnavator
- Woman Runs 61 Mile Marathon and Shares Special Message of Inclusivity
- Mirna Valerio: Par for the Course
- Garmin: Women of Adventure - Mirna Valerio
- This Ultramarathon Runner is Redefining What an Athlete Looks Like
- Mirna Valerio, Wikipedia
- Why are so few minorities visiting our parks? | WFAA.COM
- Here's How National Parks Are Working to Fight Racism | National Geographic
- Mirna Valerio Singing in Zion
- WDS 2018: Mirna Valerio
Transcript
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