About this episode

Nia Akins is a recent grad from UPenn with a degree in nursing and nutrition who is a professional runner and loving it! She runs for Brooks Beasts in Seattle.

In this episode we talked about:

• her first run and running with her mom
• the journey from cross country to track
• the camaraderie and joy of being on a team
• her approach to 2020
• getting her degree in nursing and nutrition… and why
• happiness and why it matters
• being present and mindful
• gratitude
• her Why
• balance and growth
• goals for the future
• and much more!

Follow along with Nia’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/nia_akins

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