Darrietta Lee's guest appearances

Darrietta Lee

Run This World with Nicole DeBoom Podcast

Running Fat Chef 

Mirna Valerio

Richard Moss

Deena Kastor

Katie Arnold

Julie Piatt

Catherine McCord

Julie Daniluk

Kelly McNelis

Joe De Sena

Jill Angie

Sarah Clarkson

Nick Symmonds

Sherry Cormier

Sanjay Rawal

Ash Beckham

OwlTail

Darrietta Lee is one of the most down to earth people that Latoya's grown to know and love in this space. She is a mother, runner, aspiring powerlifter and overall amazing human being. When Darrietta walks into a room, her warm energy isn't the only thing that's apparent to people - she is a Black Muslim athlete that proudly wears her hijab. At times, dialogue or personal interactions in the fitness space gets weird fairly quick.On this episode, Darrietta Lee and Latoya Shauntay Snell share frustrations and experiences of being Black in the fitness space and explore Darrietta's experience of the lack of Black Muslim representation in the fitness space. Darrietta reflects on a year post Ahmaud Arbery and why Black Lives still matter after a year of protesting. She explores layers of self care, stepping back from social media and finding joy in being more diligent in finding value in being alone.NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely.Support the show

Darrietta Lee is one of the most down to earth people that Latoya's grown to know and love in this space. She is a mother, runner, aspiring powerlifter and overall amazing human being. When Darrietta walks into a room, her warm energy isn't the only thing that's apparent to people - she is a Black Muslim athlete that proudly wears her hijab. At times, dialogue or personal interactions in the fitness space gets weird fairly quick. On this episode, Darrietta Lee and Latoya Shauntay Snell share frustrations and experiences of being Black in the fitness space and explore Darrietta's experience of the lack of Black Muslim representation in the fitness space. Darrietta reflects on a year post Ahmaud Arbery and why Black Lives still matter after a year of protesting. She explores layers of self care, stepping back from social media and finding joy in being more diligent in finding value in being alone. NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely.<a href="https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Underwhelming Representation of Black Muslim Athletes + Revisiting Why Black Lives Still Matter with Darrietta Lee

I first met Darrietta in person at the 2018 Skirt Sports Ambassador Retreat in Boulder, Colorado. She stood out from the crowd as our only black muslim athlete but she also blended in so perfectly with her shared commitment to health and fitness that our ambassador community prioritizes. I knew I needed to have her on the podcast; I just wasn't sure when it would happen.We actually got some dates on the calendar earlier this year - and then COVID hit. So we delayed. And then Ahmaud Arbery was murdered. And then Breonna Taylor. And then George Floyd. And our country erupted. Over the past month, Darrietta has been a bold, strong, courageous voice in the movement to FINALLY end racial injustice in our country. Something that may actually be possible - if we unite together to make it happen.Even with the emotions flooding the country, we both knew this was exactly the time to get Darrietta on the show. To amplify her voice. To help us both understand and gain some direction to personally push the movement forward. You will definitely want to follow her on Instagram @concrete_rose_liftsAt the end of the interview I asked the meaning behind her handle and she said that it symbolizes that has risen from a tough, barren landscape and blossomed into something beautiful. Truth!Today we talk about:Growing up on the south side of ChicagoHer mother's drug addiction and how she started living a "double life" as she dealt with itTurning to gangs for community and supportFinding the Nation of Islam &amp; leaving gang lifeAdvocating for herself and other women as early as high school when she successfully petitioned her school to include Black History as a subjectGetting married at 18 and having her first of three kids at 19The day her health became her priority (No, the day she decided to put herself first)Her weight loss journey: both nutrition and running/fitnessBeing a black muslim female athlete: resources and adviceRacial injustice: Her efforts &amp; her advice to othersThe small changes make a big differenceBe an ally and stand up when you hear something that isn't rightNo matter what, put yourself first.Darrietta is a force and her light is only getting brighter. Be sure to follow her as she attempts to become the first "older" black muslim women powerlifter to compete at a meet!Other resources and shoutouts:@liawearaction@sistersofpowerlifting@jogonsportswear

I first met Darrietta in person at the 2018 Skirt Sports Ambassador Retreat in Boulder, Colorado. She stood out from the crowd as our only black muslim athlete but she also blended in so perfectly with her shared commitment to health and fitness that our ambassador community prioritizes. I knew I needed to have her on the podcast; I just wasn't sure when it would happen. We actually got some dates on the calendar earlier this year - and then COVID hit. So we delayed. And then Ahmaud Arbery was murdered. And then Breonna Taylor. And then George Floyd. And our country erupted. Over the past month, Darrietta has been a bold, strong, courageous voice in the movement to FINALLY end racial injustice in our country. Something that may actually be possible - if we unite together to make it happen. Even with the emotions flooding the country, we both knew this was exactly the time to get Darrietta on the show. To amplify her voice. To help us both understand and gain some direction to personally push the movement forward. You will definitely want to follow her on Instagram @concrete_rose_lifts At the end of the interview I asked the meaning behind her handle and she said that it symbolizes that has risen from a tough, barren landscape and blossomed into something beautiful. Truth! Today we talk about: Growing up on the south side of Chicago Her mother's drug addiction and how she started living a "double life" as she dealt with it Turning to gangs for community and support Finding the Nation of Islam &amp; leaving gang life Advocating for herself and other women as early as high school when she successfully petitioned her school to include Black History as a subject Getting married at 18 and having her first of three kids at 19 The day her health became her priority (No, the day she decided to put herself first) Her weight loss journey: both nutrition and running/fitness Being a black muslim female athlete: resources and advice Racial injustice: Her efforts &amp; her advice to others The small changes make a big difference Be an ally and stand up when you hear something that isn't right No matter what, put yourself first. Darrietta is a force and her light is only getting brighter. Be sure to follow her as she attempts to become the first "older" black muslim women powerlifter to compete at a meet! Other resources and shoutouts: @liawearaction @sistersofpowerlifting @jogonsportswear

172 - Darrietta Lee Transformed & Empowered