Amanda has lived all over Canada and now resides in Ottawa, Ontario where she teaches yoga. Learn more about how Amanda took her first yoga class at a young age, tried many different kinds of sports, and is now a yoga teacher (including being the second teacher for our You Go Girl Project workshops!)
A Canadian competitive trampoline gymnast and professional fitness competitior, Taysia tells us all about how she got her start in sport and the opportunities it has given her in life.
Natasha found the gym after ending her competitive dance career and never looked back! You'll love Natasha's awesome mindset when it comes to working out and physical fitness.
Marielle is the founder of Aquamermaid, a mermaid swimming company. This professional mermaid takes us through her journey of how she got involved in the sport, where mermaid swimming has taken her across the globe, and how you too can swim like a mermaid! 🧜♀️
The reigning Miss Supranational Canada 2019 found barre fitness when she was gearing up for a pageant. This episode explores how Gloren found dance after moving to Canada from the Philippines and how that transitioned into her love of barre fitness.
Pursing a career in golf, Sara is a role model for young girls in a male dominated sport. Learn more about Sara's journey as a professional golfer.
Kelsey is a member of Canada's National wakeboard team but she grew up playing sports on the ice, like ringette. Listen to Kelsey's journey as she tells us all things wakeboarding, how sport has helped her maintain her mental health, what she is doing to push herself athletically, and more! If you've ever wanted to know more about competitive wakeboarding, this is the episode for you!
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦In this episode we spoke to Camille, a swimmer on Canada's national Para swim team. Camille competed at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and today she is telling us all about swimming. I had the pleasure of meeting Camille through my work at the Canadian Paralympic Committee when Camille and I both worked in the communications department.
If you have ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show then you know exactly what I'm talking about when I say aerials! Becca, a local aerial teacher in Ottawa and graduate of circus school, talks about all things aerials and cirque!
Disclaimer** Due to recent events within the CrossFit community since the recording of this podcast, CrossFit 1855 has changed its name to 1855 Athletics. Emily got her start in synchronized swimming during grade school and then was on the rowing team for Queens University. Now, Emily is spending her time focusing on CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. Find out how Emily overcame mental health challenges when it comes to sport and why she is passionate about physical activity.
Ria is all about outdoor adventure sports and she has some amazing stories about her experiences to share! Learn more about Ria's sporting history in horseback riding, scuba diving, rock, climbing, AND MORE!
You might know Mar from the Toronto Argonaut's cheerleading team, Canada's Smartest Person, or the Amazing Race Canada! Hear from Mar on how she got her start in dance and how it has given her many opportunities in life.
An introduction to the "You Go Girl" podcast, why it began and what it's all about!
