EARTHMOVERS, with Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker is a trail podcast reclaiming the narrative by centering the experiences of people of color on the trails–with stories, insights, and wisdom for everyone. We are in this together.
Weekly conversations celebrate the growth, joy, and healing of getting in nature, and the challenging issues around exclusion and discrimination—as told by those who know from experience. Expect a vibe that is honest, casual, serious, fun, inspirational—and groundbreaking. With EARTHMOVERS, expand your understanding of the outdoor trail experience.
Hosts Désir, Flippin, and Volker are adventurers and runners, leading equity advocates and friends. Special guests are athletes, industry insiders, and community builders. They all share a passion for getting on the trails and know the life-changing power of experiencing the outdoors.
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EARTHMOVERS, with Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker is a trail podcast reclaiming the narrative by centering the experiences of people of color on the trails–with stories, insights, and wisdom for everyone. We are in this together.
Weekly conversations celebrate the growth, joy, and healing of getting in nature, and the challenging issues around exclusion and discrimination—as told by those who know from experience. Expect a vibe that is honest, casual, serious, fun, inspirational—and groundbreaking. With EARTHMOVERS, expand your understanding of the outdoor trail experience.
Hosts Désir, Flippin, and Volker are adventurers and runners, leading equity advocates and friends. Special guests are athletes, industry insiders, and community builders. They all share a passion for getting on the trails and know the life-changing power of experiencing the outdoors.
EARTHMOVERS is currently in between seasons, and in the meantime, we're excited to bring you an episode from the Runner’s Round Table podcast with Stephanie Diaz.. EARTHMOVERS will be back in early 2026 with season 2. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date.
This episode is a LIVE recording from the NYC Marathon Expo, with special guest Martinus Evans, marathoner, motivational wellness speaker, author and founder of Slow AF Run Club. Evans sat down for a terrific conversation with cohosts Alison Mariella Désir and Verna NezBegay Volker.
Hosts Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, and Verna NezBegay Volker are together on the mic once again for this, our Season 1, finale episode. They catch up, take a look back at the incredible conversations that happened over the season, and look forward to what’s next: Because this is just the beginning.
EARTHMOVERS co-hosts Stefanie Flippin and Alison Mariella Désir talk to Deo Kato, a runner whose ultra long distance projects focus on racial justice and equity awareness. This episode primarily focuses on Kato's 8,000-plus mile journey from Cape Town, South African, to London, England, to tell the story of human migration—connecting that ancient movement to the realities we see today.
EARTHMOVERS co-host Stefanie Flippin talks to Zagdaa and Tuvshin Baatar of Nomadic Adventure Club. Originally from Mongolia, and having grown up living a nomadic lifestyle, the Baatars have a deep appreciation for the power of nature and sharing that with community.
EARTHMOVERS co-host Verna NezBegay Volker talks to Ellie Windham, road and ultra trail runner, co-founder of the NYC's first AANHPI Women’s Run Club Asian Women Stay Running, and producer/director of the documentary Girls Run Ultras.
EARTHMOVERS co-host Alison Mariella Désir sat down with Olympic medalist, 7-time national champion and founder of For All Mothers (FAM+) Alysia Montaño, live at the Women of Color Take the Lead Retreat in New York City, September 16, 2025.
EARTHMOVERS co-hosts Verna NezBegay Volker and Alison Mariella Désir talk to Yolanda López Haugabook, runner and co-founder of the Nashville, TN, trail running group Sin Miedo Trail Runners.
EARTHMOVERS co-host and founder of Native Women Run (NWR) Verna NezBegay Volker talks to Missy Hendricks and Wynonna Fulgham about their experience running the 2025 Cocodona 250, a 250-mile trail race in Arizona.
EARTHMOVERS co-hosts Stefanie Flippin and Verna NezBegay Volker discuss Verna's first 100-mile trail race finish, which just took place at the Redwoods 100-mile Challenge, August 2025.
EARTHMOVERS is the first and only trail podcast hosted by women of color, centering the experiences of people of color.
In this episode, EARTHMOVERS host Alison Mariella Désir sits down with London-based ultra trail runner, influencer, community builder, founder Ultra Black Running, and game changer Dora Atim.
Ultra trail runner and professional musician Miki Sawada sits down with EARTHMOVERS host Stefanie Flippin. They discuss Sawada's life as a traveling pianist, bringing classical music to broader audiences through her nonprofit Gather Hear. They also talk about trail running, both the beauty and serenity of the sport, as well as the lack of diversity and the impact that's had on their experiences, as well as their shared interests in making change.
This is the premier episode of EARTHMOVERS and we have all three hosts on the mic. They catch up with recent happenings on the trail and in life and talk about the origins and intentions for this podcast. This includes talking about what reclaiming the narrative means.
EARTHMOVERS, with Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker
EARTHMOVERS, with Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker is a trail podcast reclaiming the narrative by centering the experiences of people of color on the trails–with stories, insights, and wisdom for everyone. We are in this together.
Weekly conversations celebrate the growth, joy, and healing of getting in nature, and the challenging issues around exclusion and discrimination—as told by those who know from experience. Expect a vibe that is honest, casual, serious, fun, inspirational—and groundbreaking. With EARTHMOVERS, expand your understanding of the outdoor trail experience.
Hosts Désir, Flippin, and Volker are adventurers and runners, leading equity advocates and friends. Special guests are athletes, industry insiders, and community builders. They all share a passion for getting on the trails and know the life-changing power of experiencing the outdoors.
