122 - Dr. Ferrin Peterson, DVM, CVA, Veterinarian and Professional Jockey
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Dr. Ferrin Peterson is a multiple stakes-winning jockey, a licensed equine veterinarian, former NCAA Division 1 pole vaulter, humanitarian, and podcast host. Dr. Peterson earned her undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She started her career as a jockey in California, then spent several years on the east coast, and has been in Kentucky for four years. In 2025, Dr. Peterson launched “The Boundless Podcast” where she features prominent...
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121 - Dr. Ami Hampole, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor and Executive Director of Chicago Youth Foundation
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Dr. Ami Hampole is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor who practices Sports Medicine and Neuro-Musculoskeletal Medicine. She is also a US figure skating triple gold medalist, former 8x Indian senior national figure skating champion, a World figure skating competitor, and a coach. She currently spends her time as the executive director for Chicago Youth Foundation, a Women-lead organization that helps make the highly expensive and non-diverse ice sports more accessible to the community. She is also a mother of three. Dr. Ami grew up in a culture where a sedentary lifestyle was highly...
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120 - Dr. Heather Adams-Blair and Kylie Fitzgerald, Eastern Kentucky University
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Dr. Heather Adams-Blair is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science in the College of Health Science at Eastern Kentucky University. She is in her 25th year at EKU and loves her career! Her passions include youth sport development, the psychology of coaching and exercise, and gender issues in sports. She is a mom to Cadyn, who is a freshman at the University of Tennessee, and Elijah, a sophomore at Lexington Catholic. She loves to move, be active, and play outside. Kylie Fitzgerald is a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky...
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119 - Dr. Kimberly Clay and Nikki Martens, Play Like a Girl
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Dr. Kimberly Clay, PhD, MPH, MSW, Founder and CEO, Play Like a Girl Dr. Kimberly S. Clay is the Founder and CEO of Play Like a Girl, a Nashville-based non-profit organization working to level the playing field for girls by leveraging the skills gained from sport to propel young women into male-dominated careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Since its inception, Play Like a Girl has reached over 25,000 girls and young women across the United States and Canada, as well as in Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Kim began her career as a public health analyst at the...
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118 - Sarah Chew, Science Programs Manager, Society for Women’s Health Research
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Sarah Chew is a Science Programs Manager at the Society for Women’s Health Research, where she helps plan and execute a range of science programs, while supporting strategic planning and communications efforts across the organization. With a diverse background in public health, Chew has experience in non-profits, city government, and health insurance. She previously served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner in the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she provided strategic support and project management for bureau...
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117 - Dr. Tara Blackshear, Bling-Health Founder
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Tara B. Blackshear is a distinguished equity scholar focusing on health, physical activity, and education. Currently an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and program coordinator for the Physical Education Teacher Education program at Towson University, she has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive and equitable educational policies and practices. Dr. Blackshear earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education from Florida A&M University and a doctorate in education in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With 17 years of...
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116 - Dr. Carrie Davidson, Owner Elemental Yoga & Wellness
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Dr. Carrie Davidson is the owner of Elemental Yoga & Wellness in Versailles, Kentucky. Carrie has been practicing yoga since 2003 and first became certified in 2004. Carrie's journey to wholistic living includes a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s of Divinity degree. Carrie believes that we are whole beings-a body, a mind, and a soul. Carrie completed a Doctor of Education degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, and RYT200, E-RYT200, and E-RYT500 and C-IAYT-Yoga Therapist. She is a continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and Elemental holds...
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115 - Jenny Gaither, Movemeant Foundation Founder
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Jenny Gaither is the Founder and a Board Member of the Movemeant Foundation, where she leads efforts to empower global fitness communities through virtual coaching, body-positive curricula, athletic scholarships, and the largest body-positive charity fitness festival in the country, We Dare to Bare. With over 11 years as a Master SoulCycle instructor, she played a pivotal role in expanding the brand into key markets like San Francisco and New York City. Jenny was also one of just 25 founding instructors featured on the Equinox+ app and has collaborated with top brands such as Lululemon,...
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114 - Barb Anthony, Play Gap Co-Founder and Executive Director
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Barbara Anthony is a licensed independent social worker for 20+ years in Ohio, and notably a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Play Gap, a one-of-a-kind women-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for women to access safe and inclusive recreational and competitive options in various sports and athletics. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Mercyhurst University and Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Barb received the 2024 NCAA Legends and legacy Community Award – Final Four (Cleveland) and 2022 NASW Ohio Service to Profession of Social Work. She is a...
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113- Kami Barth, President of the University of Kentucky Hunt Seat Equestrian Team
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Kami Barth is from Sykesville, Maryland and is majoring in Equine Science and Management on a Research track. She is the president of the University of Kentucky Equestrian Team. If you enjoy this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider making a donation to the University of Kentucky Active Girls Healthy Women Program.
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