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Joyful Journeys

Joyful Journeys

By: GOTR NOVA
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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. Join us as we engage in powerful conversations centered around confidence, connection, character, care, and competence.

Each episode will feature empowering conversations with public professionals, GOTR volunteers, and program alumni (to name a few). From overcoming obstacles to discovering their inner strength, these stories will uplift and motivate listeners of all ages.

Get ready for a dose of positivity, resilience, and the infectious spirit of Girls on the Run. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone passionate about empowering the next generation, this podcast is your invitation to be part of the joyful journeys that define Girls on the Run.
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Episodes
  • Light Horse Track Club - Dustin, Chelsea, and Andy

    Light Horse Track Club - Dustin, Chelsea, and Andy
    Aug 20 2026
    Welcome to a new season of Joyful Journeys, where we’re highlighting some of our superstar supporters! In this episode, we’re hitting the pavement with Light Horse Track Club—and we mean that literally. They recorded this episode while out on a run!

    Hear from Light Horse Track Club co-founder and Executive Director Dustin Sweeney, along with club members Chelsea and Andy, about the partnership between Light Horse and Girls on the Run. Andy also has a special connection to GOTR as he gets ready for his first season coaching his daughter’s team.

    Listen in to hear how Light Horse Track Club and Girls on the Run align, support one another, and work together to fulfill their missions in Northern Virginia.
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    18 mins
  • 2013 - Katie Ramboyong

    2013 - Katie Ramboyong
    Oct 15 2025
    Katie Ramboyong joins us on Joyful Journeys to share her family’s deep connection to Girls on the Run! Katie’s story truly embodies the spirit of GOTR, as she was a participant in elementary school, a 5K volunteer in high school, her sister was her teammate, their mom coached the team, and her dad ran beside her as her Buddy Runner. As Katie says, it was a whole family affair!

    From crying through her first 5K to crying across the finish line at her first marathon, Katie’s dad has been by her side every step of the way. In this episode, she shares the heartwarming story behind those tears, and the joy and growth they represent.

    Though running wasn’t her favorite part of GOTR as a child, the lessons she learned stuck with her. Today, she still carries one in particular with her every day and credits Girls on the Run for helping her discover a lifelong love of physical activity and confidence in motion.
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    20 mins
  • 2023 - Julia Goussetis

    2023 - Julia Goussetis
    Sep 24 2025
    This week on Joyful Journeys, we’re joined by Julia, who has worn many Girls on the Run hats over the years! From coach to SoleMate to her current role on a committee with our sister council, Girls on the Run DC, she has always found meaningful ways to keep GOTR in her life. Her story is a wonderful reminder of the many ways to get involved with the organization and how each experience can fuel a deeper passion and commitment.
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    16 mins
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