Joyful Journeys
Welcome to the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia Joyful Journeys Interview Series, the podcast highlighting inspirational individuals in the GOTR and NOVA communities.
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Enterprise Knowledge - Julie Leonard (opens the original)
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Julie Leonard joined Enterprise Knowledge as its first Human Resources hire at the height of COVID. This week, she joins GOTR NOVA Director of Development Catherine Kellar on Joyful Journeys to share how a connection between two organizations has grown into an impactful partnership. Since 2022, Enterprise Knowledge has contributed nearly $10,000 to GOTR NOVA through sponsorships and creative fundraising efforts. Their annual step challenge alone has raised more than $7,000! Julie shares how the
Monthly Donors - Jennifer & Tamara (opens the original)
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What turns a first introduction to Girls on the Run into years of involvement and support? This week on Joyful Journeys, we’re joined by monthly donors Jen and Tamara to hear how they first discovered Girls on the Run and why the mission continues to resonate with them today. Having both grown up attending all-girls schools, Jen and Tamara understand the positive impact that supportive, empowering environments can have on young people. They share how that experience influences their decision to
GOTR NOVA Board of Directors - Olga, Esther, & Patty (opens the original)
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This week on Joyful Journeys , our Executive Director, Caroline, is joined by three outstanding members of the Girls on the Run NOVA Board of Directors: Olga Autote, Esther Beard, and Patty Troppe! Get to know Olga, Esther, and Patty as they look back on the dream jobs they imagined for themselves growing up—from marine biology and dolphin training to becoming the first woman president or an F-15 pilot—and share the journeys that ultimately led them to where they are today. While their careers m
LMI, Wegmans, Clark - Christen, Chris, & Colleen (opens the original)
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This week on Joyful Journeys , we're joined by three incredible community leaders from Clark Construction, Wegmans, and LMI. Colleen Kerins, Chris Holland, and Christen Smith share why their companies invest in Girls on the Run NOVA and in the next generation of confident, compassionate leaders. While their organizations may operate in different industries, they all believe in the power of supporting today’s youth and strengthening our community through volunteer service. From volunteering at ou
Coach Advisory Council - Patricia, Nicole, & Deborah (opens the original)
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This week, we're joined by three members of the Girls on the Run NOVA Coach Advisory Council (CAC), a dedicated group of volunteer coaches who help shape the future of our program by providing valuable feedback, ideas, and perspective. While they come from different backgrounds, careers, and stages of life, they all share one thing in common: a passion for empowering kids to recognize their limitless potential. Tune in to hear what first inspired them to become coaches, the moments that have sta
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