34. Running for Social Justice + Racial Equality: The Story of MADabolic Washington DC
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Overview
Meet Kamille, Eric & Corbin. They're three faces of a powerful Washington D.C. team who united a gym and a community around the change they wanted to see in the world. Hear how they channeled their passion for racial equality into an intense half-marathon training that ultimately raised $45K+ for a variety of DEI nonprofit organizations. Their unified commitment to do more than post hashtags had a far-reaching effect on their communities and themselves. It's an inspiring story of one group of ordinary citizens who banded together for the greater good.
Today’s Guests
Kamille Warren, Member at MADabolic
Eric Bolden, General Manager & Trainer, MADabolic DMV
Corbin Jennings, Owner, MADabolic DMV
“Always keep your core goal your priority. Ours was to raise $25,000, enable the community, and run a half marathon. Along the way it became much bigger than running.”
How a community came together following the death of George Floyd and channeled their energy into creating good
MADabolic’s Run Against Racism: How they raised over $45,000
What they were looking for when they chose which organizations to chose as beneficiaries
Big Brothers Big Sisters, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, Equal Justice Initiative
The importance of community. We can all make a difference with other like minded individuals
Eric’s One Good Thing: Start somewhere. It is not insignificant if you are doing something. Do it with humility, empathy, and get out of your comfort zone.
Kamille’s One Good Thing: Do unto others as you would do for yourself. Continue to learn and push yourself. When you know better you do better.
Corbin’s One Good Thing: We get frozen in thinking that we can’t do something that makes an impact. There are many small ways you can make an impact and if we all do that it will create a big ripple
MADabolic Run for Racism Team Photos
Powerful Quotes:
“We wanted to do more than just post stuff on Instagram, and something that was longer than a two week news cycle.” -Corbin
“You typically talk to experts and innovators. We acknowledge we are not experts in racial and social injustice, but we understood that there are great organizations that are. We wanted to direct energy, traffic, and resources to those organizations.” -Eric
“We wanted to create a vehicle that could allow people to be involved with something that typically is uncomfortable to talk about.” -Eric
“Working out is all about conditioning and training your body. You threaded that same mindset into these conversations.” -Jon
“This was an outlet for me mentally and I was excited to get to help make an impact with the funds we raised.” -Kamille
“I grew up in the white, conservative suburbs, and this gave me an opportunity to share things that I was feeling and going through.” -Kamille
“We wanted to find organizations that are really trying to get to the root of these issues.” -Corbin
“Always keep your core goal your priority. Ours was to raise $25,000, enable the community, and run a half marathon. Along the way it became bigger than running.” -Eric
“To be effective, you can quietly go into a space with other like minded individuals and make a difference.” -Becky
“The vehicle was a half marathon, but along the way 100+ people opened their minds up and had further communication with their circles.” -Eric
“Do it for the individual that may not be able to do it for themself. Look outward and approach it with humility and you will find your hands plenty full with work to do.” -Eric
“Ultimately when you know better, you do better. You can carry that into the world and have uncomfortable conversations. You can approach people in a safe and comfortable space.” -Kamille
“Find a way to do one good thing. We can all lean in and give a little.” -Becky
Connect with the MADabolic Washington DC Team
Kamille on Instagram / Eric on Instagram
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