You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay
This podcast highlights the imperfect greatness of humans who are a big deal. Episodes will include conversations with people who are doing important work in the world, choosing courage over comfort, and embracing their power. Becca has spent much of her life doing some form of movement and getting curious about how people show up. Over the years she has learned that seeing people and listening to their stories is such an empowering form of connecting. Mom, partner, advocate, personal trainer and athlete, Becca Jay, talks all things human with people who are leaning into life and who keep showing up.
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay
84: Mariah Zavala - If you put good out, it will come back: ELEVATOR; turning the soil for those who come after us
Mariah is an advocate, community-builder, connector, wisdom sharer, joy and peace shiner, curious learner, healer, growing, grounding, leader, change-creator.
Mariah Zavala was born in Fresno, California and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She brings a rich cultural tapestry to her endeavors, with roots in the Oaxacan, Puerto Rican, and Indigenous communities, as a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Mariah completed her Bachelor’s in Public Health, with a minor in Biology at NAU. Community-oriented, Mariah serves on the Indigenous Commission for the City of Flagstaff and the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona. She’s an ambassador for the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and manages nonprofit initiatives, including enriching summer rafting experiences for Pascua Yaqui youth. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and soaking in bodies of water under the sun with her dog Sugar, barefoot (when appropriate).
We chat about:
*her remarkable mom, Margaret, and the challenges growing up
*the inspiration of her Grandmother who was murdered when her mom was 12
*barriers that Mariah continues to rise above and take away
*the importance of building community
*Pasqua Yaqui Youth Rafting Expedition
*how the outdoors has helped her heal
*If you put good out, it will come back
*wake up wednesday
*being an ELEVATOR
*abundance of love and gratitude
*creating opportunities for kids
*Cocodona 251.9 mile race coming up in honor of MMIR and raising funds for her rafting trip
*waterbending
*things get better...helping people come out of the dark tunnel
*keep coming back to your why
IG @mzavala77726
Mariah Zavala - Mountain Mojo Group in Flagstaff, Arizona
https://mountainmojogroup.com/team/mariah-zavala/
You are a big deal.
Your story matters.
Keep showing up.
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