Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 24 – Rebecca Mehra, Olympic Trials Qualifier & Oiselle Athlete “Being at the Olympic Trials the past ten days…it could’ve gone so many ways but no matter what, the people I’m surrounded by…my partner, my family, my coach, my team. They have made all the difference.” Rebecca Mehra is…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 23 – Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in 10,000m CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Indian residential schools, assimilation,ongoing harm, physical abuse. We discuss Indian residential boarding schools between 19:00-23:00 minutes in this episode. — “The biggest lesson that running has taught me is to find your passion….

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 22 – Ashleigh Thompson (Red Lake Ojibwe), Archaeologist & Trail Runner “What I’ve learned as I’ve grown older is how interconnected our wellness is…I’m trying to lead a life where wellness is centered– mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. These things make us who we are and impact one another.” Ashleigh…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 21 – James Ro, Co-Founder of the Atlanta Run Club “[My parents] were able to run this race ahead of me and pave the way. I’m able to now pick up the mantle and run my own race, in a sense. I feel such gratitude in being able to…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 20 – Alison Mariella Desír, Director of Sports Advocacy at Oiselle “Every run I take now is an exploration of my body and myself…it’s a reminder of how powerful I am. Running remains this discovery of myself and what I can do.” Alison Mariella Desír is a runner, mother,…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 19 – Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, Advocate, Marathoner & Brooks Runfulness Project Runner-Up “The Asian-American population is severely underrepresented in media. It’s only through well-rounded storytelling that you fight this stereotype…there is such diversity within the community.” Jinghuan Liu Tervalon is a Chinese American advocate, marathoner, and mother who can…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 18 – Lee Glandorf & Kamilah Journét, Tracksmith Fellowship Program Overview & Advice Are you a runner with a creative ambition? This episode is a deep dive into the Tracksmith Fellowship Program with two Tracksmith team members– Lee Glandorf (Director of Marketing & Communications) and Kamilah Journét (Marketing Manager)….

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 17 – Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian & Olympic Trials Qualifier “It is so healing when people get back to their ancestral foods…those are always going to give us much more connection, not just to ourselves but when we’re out there, we’re going to feel more like ourselves. And that’s…

Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 16 – Brandon Dugi (Diné), Outdoor Photographer & Trail Runner “[Running] helps me explore. It helps me go out and see different places. I can go on a 15 mile long run and go down some cool canyons and into rivers, you’re seeing stuff that nobody else gets to…

Photo by Brianna Saban (Brianna Saban Photography). Grounded with Dinée Dorame · Episode 15 – Doug Dorame (Mexican/Yaqui), High School Coach, Athletic Director, and my Dad! “I try to use my 40 years of experience [in coaching] to help raise the spotlight on women’s and girls’ sports… as the Athletic Director, it’s also important for…