In Fearless Conversation
Welcome to In Fearless Conversation, a podcast from 261 Fearless, where every discussion is an opportunity to shape the future. Our mission is to spark transformative conversations that educate, empower, and inspire women to take charge of their lives, their health, and their futures. Through candid discussions with in-house experts and invited guests, we explore topics that impact women's quality of life – from leadership/personal growth and health to financial security and relationships. We believe every conversation is a chance to connect, learn, and create positive change. We promise to deliver powerful, authentic conversations that go far beyond running, sharing stories of courage, leadership, and transformation from women around the world. Every episode will inspire you to take fearless steps in your own life, give you practical takeaways you can use, and make you feel deeply connected to a global community that runs not just for the finish line, but for the joy, freedom, and possibility along the way. Hosted by Kim Chaffee, In Fearless Conversation offers insights, tools, and encouragement for women to build the life they want – fearlessly and intentionally. Join us and discover how powerful a conversation can be in shaping the future you deserve.
Episodes
A safer future for women runners starts with honest conversations like this one.
For many women, running brings confidence, healing, strength, and joy. But it can also come with fear—a reality that too many female runners know all too well.
In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, I’m joined by Dena Lewis, ultra marathoner, entrepreneur, and founder of Running Mate, the first real-time, on-demand run-share app created to help ma...
What does it mean to take charge of your safety without giving up the freedom to run?
In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Raymond and Meagan Doyle, co-founders of Safely, to talk about female runner safety, confidence, preparedness, entrepreneurship, and the belief that no one is taking running away from us.
Ashley and Meagan have built a movement focused on empowering women through education, awareness, and practical safety too...
Why Self-Care is NOT Self-ish
In this Inner Monologue episode, 261 Fearless Coach Ambassador Sarah Jackson (261 Fearless Club UK) reflects on the importance of creating “non-negotiables” for self-care, not as acts of selfishness, but as essential practices that help us show up more fully in our lives.
Sarah shares how entering midlife, navigating anxiety, and managing the demands of everyday life led her to rethink what cari...
What happens when running suddenly feels different and your body no longer responds the way it used to?
In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, I sit down with physician, runner, and author Dr. Juliet McGrattan to talk openly about menopause, the evolving relationship women have with running through midlife and beyond, and her new book, The Runner's Guide to Menopause: Your Essential Toolkit for Strong, Happy, and Healthy T...
Recap, Reflections, and Takeaways from the Boston Marathon that have nothing to do with the actual marathon.
Listen in as Kim Chaffee shares a brief recap of the Boston weekend festivities and then reflects on what this weekend means to her as the 261 Fearless Charity Team manager. Hint: It has nothing to do with the actual marathon.
Thanks to the 261 Fearless Boston Charity Team, volunteers, interns, and partners that make moments ...
They're back! Dr. Juliet McGrattan and Marlies Hirschbeck are back on the pod to talk all things AI...sort of. They aren't experts on AI and they don't play one of TV, but they definitely know how the functions of AI relate to an actual human brain and of course, running.
Whether you love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between, we invite you to listen with an open mind!
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We're digging back into the Fearless vault to share an episode from last year's unforgettable weekend at the Boston Marathon. In this special episode of In Fearless Conversation, we were thrilled to bring you a powerful panel discussion that took place right in the heart of it all.
"Fearlessly Forward: Igniting Our Next Barrier-Breaking Strategies" features an incredible lineup of change-makers and leaders in sport:
K...
261 Fearless Club LA founder and 261 Coach, Pat Winiecki sits down to chat about her running journey, how it has evolved over the past 15 years, and why she felt compelled to bring 261 Fearless to her community in Los Angeles. Growing up before Title IX, Pat didn't get the chance to fall in love with running until a county-wide contest lit the spark at the age of 60, and she hasn't stopped since.
261 Fearless Club UK Coach, Charlotte Muir chronicles her unexpected journey to becoming a runner and all the unexpected gifts that came along with it.
There are so many wonderful gems in this episode that I'd love to pull out and put on a t-shirt. As they say in theatre - no notes.
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What is financial wellness and how can we achieve it?
What is your money story and how does it influence your relationship with money?
What does any of this have to do with running?
We tackle these questions and more with with wonderful Dr. Erika Rasure from our official financial wellness partner, Beyond Finance.
Financial health, like running, can be one of the most powerful tools for independence and confidence- and also like runni...
Former Charity Team runner, Rae Broderick shares her realizations, reminders, and ramblings about her running journey through the lens of Women's History Month.
The honesty and rawness of Rae’s inner monologue really feels like you’re listening to a friend reflecting on what running is really all about. It reminds me how connected we all are and how lucky we all are to be able to run and to receive everything that running gives ...
Award-winning filmmaker Stacey Tenenbaum joins us to talk about her powerful documentary, Tough Old Broads - a bold and unapologetic celebration of three extraordinary women (Kathrine Switzer, Sharon Farmer, and Siila Watt-Cloutier) whose accomplishments helped shift culture, challenge systems, and expand what was possible for women in sport and society.
Stacey shares what drew her to these stories, how she decided on the the women ...
261 Coach and Master Coach Marlene Prosch shares three transformative lessons running has taught her.
Through a heartfelt letter to her younger self, Marlene reflects on the journey from self-doubt to self-belief, reminding us that we are capable, resilient, and enough, exactly as we are.
This episode is an inspiring reminder that growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from courage, consistency, and choosing to speak to oursel...
In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, Kim sits down with Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run International, lifelong runner, speaker, champion for girls’ and women’s empowerment, and winner of the 261 Fearless K.V. Switzer Community Impact Award presented by adidas.
What began in 1996 with just thirteen girls has grown into a global movement serving more than 2.7 million girls. Molly’s work centers on helping girls buil...
What runs through your mind when you’re out on a run?
In this episode of In Fearless Conversation :The Inner Monologue we hear the quiet (and sometimes loud) stream of thoughts that accompanies each mile through the lens of Black History Month, with our guest, Tanisha Tate, a 261 Fearless Coach and Ambassador from 261 Club New England.
Tanisha invites us into her inner monologue, sharing the thoughts, emotions, awareness, and strengt...
Speed often gets misunderstood. For many women, it feels intimidating, exclusive, or “not for me.” In this episode, we’re changing that narrative.
We explore speed as something playful, empowering, and accessible no matter your age, pace, or running experience. From understanding what’s happening in the body to breaking down common barriers, this conversation re-frames speed as a tool for confidence, health, and joy.
Joined by two tr...
Perseverance in running is all about staying connected—through different seasons, different energy levels, and different life moments.
In the final episode of the Run Your Year series, we focus on normalizing hard days, leaning into community, and redefining what progress looks like over time.
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay consistent without pressure, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why har...
How to Take the First Step Without Overthinking
Getting started with running can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.
In this episode of Run Your Year, we’re focusing on how to move from thinking about running to actually starting, in a way that feels doable, supportive, and sustainable. This conversation is for anyone who has ever said, “I want to run, but…”
Whether you’re brand new to running or starting again after time awa...
Before the miles. Before the plan. Before the goals.
It all starts with mindset.
In the first episode of the Run Your Year series, we’re diving into the mental side of running—because the way you think about yourself as a runner shapes everything. Whether you’re just getting started, returning after time away, or struggling to stay consistent, this episode is here to help you build belief, confidence, and courage from the inside out.
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The holiday season can be joyful but it can also disrupt even our best intentions to stay active. In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, Dr. Juliet McGrattan joins us to share 8 practical, realistic tips to help you keep moving during the busiest time of year. From reframing what “counts” as exercise to making activity more flexible and fun, Juliet gives simple strategies you can start using today.
Whether you're a seasone...
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