Meet Miran McCash, Founder of nonprofit Sweat & Sneakers: Kicks for Kids, mom to Hayden, middle school PE & Health Teacher, and high school track coach. On this week’s episode we speak to Miran about all of the impactful work that she has been doing across Washington state to support youth — and all of the hurdles that comes with it!

Starting off her career as a Geriatrics Trainer and Fitness instructor, Miran saw the ripple effect of not including movement into one’s lifestyle early on. It was then she decided to return to school to become a PE & Health Teacher to help encourage youth to incorporate movement and physical activity into their daily lives today so they can grow older and lead more active lives in the future. Miran gives us a peek into her career as a middle school teacher and all the funny conversations she has with her kids in class. Let’s just say her students love to spill the tea with her!

In 2021, Miran became a new mom, and her life changed forever as she quickly adjusted to this new addition to her many identities. Miran shares not only the good but the hard times that she experienced as well, and we appreciate her vulnerability as she discusses parenting topics that are normally kept behind-the-scenes. Being Hayden’s mom has been one of the best things to happen to her, and she shares how she balances caring for Hayden while still caring for herself.

We close out our episode sharing how she founded Sweat & Sneakers: Kicks for Kids in the midst of a global pandemic. What started off as a school project soon developed into creating the nonprofit that has grown to provide athletic shoes to kids not only in the founding city of Spokane but now in Seattle as well. With more than 300 pairs of shoes donated since 2019, Miran continues to spread the mission of the organization and remove barriers kids face in order to lead an active lifestyle.

Hearing about Miran’s journey in her career, as a new mom, and as a nonprofit founder has inspired us so much and we are excited to share with our listeners as well. Tune in to give our episode a listen!

website: sweatandsneakers.org

IG: spo.seakfk

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