Amplifying stories of Black women who have courageously chosen freedom, despite overwhelming pressures to play it safe. Hosted by tech founder + author, Casey Ariel (@iamcaseyariel).
One story that must be told is my own. I've been on a radical journey of defining + finding freedom over the last few years. One thing that I've come to realize is that freedom is a constant quest. As I evolve and swell in self-love + agency, so do my desires.
In this episode, I share some of the complexities of my own journey. I hope that you enjoy!
5 Jun 2022
#22: The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders
On this episode, I had the great privilege of interviewing published author, Kathy Murray. Like myself, Kathy is a Black woman who left the corporate world and embarked on an expat lifestyle solo. She chronicles her experiences in her novel, The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Munich-Cowboys-Cheerleaders-Audiobook/B09Q98SY66).
I really enjoyed unpacking the life of a trailblazer with extremely rich experiences, while also acknowledging that there are still so many adventures that she looks forward to. #FreeBlackGirlEnergy (https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/bfcbf81c-54c4-4990-ab51-f64228b53488/blog/overview/search/.hash.freeblackgirlenergy?referralInfo=sidebar)
Kathy Murray is a certified personal trainer with over thirty years’ experience in the fitness industry. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she was a member of the 1983 National Cheerleading Championship Team.
After college she competed in and won the United States Aerobic Championship in 1986 and spent the year traveling the world as a Fitness Ambassador and worked as a free-lance educator to teach fitness to European Instructors.
While in Munich, she coached the Munich Cowboys (American Football) Cheerleaders to six national titles in cheerleading and was head trainer/translator for the German Gladiators during a pilot TV show for the International Gladiators.
Always an avid cyclist, Kathy dipped her toe into the world of multi-sport in 2000, first competing in duathlons then eventually moving to triathlons. Kathy has owned her personal training business Fit Bodies for 25 years and in 2022 co-authored the Audible book, The Munich Cowboy Cheerleaders based on her time coaching the squad.
She lives in Atlanta with her husband Lutalo, dog Mingus and cat Sassy. Website (http://fit-bodies.net/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Tribaby1/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-murray-97651520) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/FitBodiesAtlanta/p) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFZ8xq6PZ1d_E1wLeXT3jA) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/fitbodiesatl1)
If you're interested in learning how to become an expat on your own terms, join me for an in-person group coaching experience in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information about WFA Immersion Week, visit my homepage (http://www.iamcaseyariel.com/) on iamcaseyariel.com.
30 Apr 2022
#21: The 10-Year Plan
Remember when we had the long list of all the things we HAD to do by the time we were 30 or the we'd be completely dissatisfied? Yeah - we cringed at the thought of "The 10-Year Plan" too! Tap in with my girl Nina and I as we reflect on all of the things that we've happily let go of as we've come into our own.
This episode was girl talk that was right on time! Especially after I recently cut off an expected 4-week trip short to protect my peace. Whew, chile!
Show Guest:
Nina is a Certified Life Coach who helps black mamas overcome the pressure of perfectionism by prioritizing selfcare and community.
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/yourcornercoach/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaescott) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/yourcornercoach) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-Q6HU9ZIu0gb6UUaIMNxg) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/YourCornerCoach)
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