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The Power of Girls on the Run | A Conversation with Annoica Ingram
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About The Episode:
In this episode of Inspired Changemakers, Julia Healey sits down with Annoica Ingram, Executive Director of Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley, to explore how confidence, resilience, and leadership are built in young girls through movement, mentorship, and community. What began as a simple volunteer opportunity turned into a lifelong passion for Annoica. One that now impacts hundreds of girls across a 13-county region.
Together, they dive into the power of combining physical activity with life skills, why addressing negative self-talk at an early age is critical, and how programs like Girls on the Run create safe spaces for girls to discover their voice and believe in their potential. Julia also shares a personal perspective as a parent watching the program’s impact firsthand, bringing the conversation to life in a deeply relatable way.
From the transformative moment of crossing the finish line to the full-circle stories of former participants returning as coaches, this episode highlights how small, consistent investments in young people can lead to lasting change for individuals, families, and entire communities.