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Cycling Fashion Week

Cycling Fashion Week

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The world’s only podcast dedicated to cycling fashion. Join Alex, Tony, and Warren as they straddle the line between satire and elitism. New episodes every month. Follow us on Instagram: @cyclingfashionweek.
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The Magnify Conversations is a safe space to come together in community, share the stories of everyday women of faith, and ultimately, provide wisdom. Learn more about Magnify at magnifycollective.com Get more from Magnify on social @magnifycollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Black Girl Blueprint

Lauren Ritchie and Makeen Zachery

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Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @l ...
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There’s so many angles to why some women are labeled as strong. It can be used as a compliment that aims to empower us, and other times it’s a dig to reduce our femininity. We can often wonder how our perception from others and ourselves impacts our professional and romantic lives, particularly when it has been suggested that men can feel less impo…
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It’s not rare to feel like we were born with an innate passion or drive. In fact, many of us have spent most of our lives trying to navigate where we should channel this energy. In the modern age, we can find ourselves pouring our time and effort into our careers, which can easily lead to burnout. Dabbling in extremes of laziness or overworking are…
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Most of us will spend a large majority of our time working, so it’s important that we make wise decisions regarding the environment we’re in. Thinking about deviating from our current career path can be met with a range of emotions, from confused to excited, fearful to liberated, and exhausted to energised. While it’s normal to consider other pathw…
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There’s a thousand opinions on what Biblical relationships should look like, and we wanted to look at what a strong and thriving marriage consists of when the woman is the higher earner. How can we turn some traditions and gender expectations on its head while still placing mutual respect, trust and a focus on God’s plans for our lives at the core?…
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Life can seem uninspiring and start to feel monotonous when we’re chasing our tails by living paycheck to paycheck. Once we get to a point where we feel like we’re surviving rather than thriving, it’s likely that it’s time to start reassessing our career options, without limiting ourselves to the 9-5 box. We all have talents and areas of expertise …
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Many of us have a strong sense that tells us there is more for our skills and jobs. This can stem from a place of dissatisfaction, or be a clear calling to take a leap of faith and live out our purpose. We want to make well informed decisions about changing course, so we can use our gifts and talents in a fruitful way, and show up as our best versi…
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There is often a tension as single Christians where we trust God’s plans for our lives, but also feel romantically lonely when dating hasn’t felt like a successful series of events. We want to always remember that it’s okay to start again and reinvigorate a healthy spiritual mindset whether we're single, dating, in a relationship or coming out of a…
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Being a parent is something that many of us consider a milestone moment that we are, or were excited about. Embracing our nurturing nature can feel like it’s best geared towards being a mother, but not all of us will experience the reality of becoming a biological mother. When we encompass love, care and support for others around us we exercise our…
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Wanting to pursue our passions and reach our full potential isn’t an inherently bad mindset to have, but it can turn toxic when it becomes all consuming. Burnout is something that can feel inevitable but if we work on learning what leads up to these moments of exhaustion, overworking and zoning out, we can take more of a proactive approach to set b…
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We are constantly being bombarded with ideals and suggestions of how we as women should live and act. This seeps into all areas of people's lives relating to work, family and wider society. It can be perplexing to know how to slash stereotypes and build confidence, especially when we’re exploring whether being a nonconformist comes from a healthy p…
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Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta …
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Exploring and searching for truth and meaning in a world that is constantly embracing different beliefs and spirituality can be tricky. It can feel misguided or taboo when we’ve grown up in a religion or culture that doesn’t encourage curiosity. For many of us, our defining beliefs aren’t just a philosophy or guide to how we live, but a massive par…
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We all want to put our best foot forward and have the image of being put together and being in our element in our professional and personal lives, but we can often fall into the trap of comparison. We can default to putting on the strong woman persona, because somewhere along the way we have made vulnerability and needing help to be synonymous with…
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The experiences and relationships we observe and encounter from childhood and adolescence have the ability to impact how we view future relationships. We can easily solidify our view of marriage, friendship and community based on a negative projection of our earliest representations. We can develop thick skin to protect ourselves from more hurt, bu…
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TW Mention of suicide attempt. Mother-daughter relationships are often filled with moments of great friction and great joy. We’re all trying to figure out how to nurture our familial relationships with love and respect, but it only happens through being emotionally, mentally and spiritually mature. Generational patterns and learnt behaviour can slo…
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Being career driven has its perks and building on our gifts and expertise is something to be proud of. However, a good thing like ambition can turn toxic if we end up neglecting our other responsibilities, or becoming too consumed in our work that it ends up compromising our values. It can be difficult to know what sort of women we want to be, and …
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Most of us don’t plan our lives with redundancy or unemployment as part of our 5-year plan, but it’s something that many of us have faced or will face. It can be confusing trying to navigate an ever changing job market and wondering if we should find a new 9 - 5 or embrace entrepreneurship and self-employment. We can experience a lot of shame and l…
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Addiction is covered in a lot of shame and stigma yet we all know someone who has previously battled with, or is currently battling with one. Some substance dependencies are obvious and others are shrouded in secrecy. People from all different backgrounds suffer from the mental and physical toll it takes on them and their inner circle. Society can …
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It’s easy to have a negative and short-lived view of marriage when we reflect on the statistics of around half of marriages failing in modern society. There are undoubtedly toxic and abusive situations that are unsalvageable, but we wanted to explore the ways in which we sometimes self-sabotage and how our perfect picture of marriage doesn’t leave …
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We have a very special episode this week, with two new guest hosts joining Warren. Unfortunately, one turns out to be a SRAM apologist and possibly a mole implanted by Trek and Big BOA Dial. Will the takes even be hot? 0:20 - Introducing two new guest hosts, Jake and Nick 3:22 - Our CX team Lantern Rouge (not the podcast!) 4:38 - What is Italian Al…
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With our generation's digital obsession with being glued to LinkedIn and getting notifications every time someone gets promoted or levels up in life, it can be hard to stay in our lane and focus on our own callings, passions and professions. It’s so important for us to have an abundant mindset that encourages us to try to chase after our dreams wit…
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TW: Drug use. It can feel lonely and isolating when it seems like everyone around us is reaching their professional, financial and romantic goals, but we can embrace these seasons and focus on how we can grow spiritually, and become more well-rounded and grounded women. We want to be constantly reminded that our dreams aren’t void but each and ever…
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TW: Sexism, coercion, assault. Sometimes it can feel challenging to be proud of our faith in our day-to-day work lives, and at times it can even feel isolating when we feel like we’re in the minority. It’s refreshing to remember that we don’t need validation from people who disagree with our worldview, and we can honour our values by turning up to …
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Many of us believe success is directly related to monetary numbers and status. While businesses that thrive need these things, we need to be sure that we don’t get caught up in the trap of instant gratification. There’s no perfect rule book that details how we can avoid hardships and disappointments professionally or personally, but we can always w…
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In an increasingly digital and connected world, many of us are looking to build profitable communities and restore connection with others but this journey isn’t always a smooth and easy one. Leading a vision means being intentional with the team you hire and making sure attitudes and work ethics align internally and externally. There’s always curve…
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The podcast that only talks about kit is back to... talk about some new releases, new World Tour team kits, and what we want to see next year in cycling fashion. 1:22 - We hope you didn’t do the Festive 500 4:39 - Nero Show shoutout 6:06 - What do we want to see more/less of in cycling for 2024? 6:22 - Less photos and more enjoying the ride 7:54 - …
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Past traumas, whether they happened recently or decades ago, have a massive impact on how we navigate the world and interact with people around us. The healing process can feel uncomfortable and bring up past wounds, but there can be purpose found in uncovering the root of our pain and any additional dysfunctional patterns. While that doesn’t mean …
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Many of us have a clear timeline regarding our careers, relationships and family. Although many of us know that life doesn’t always go according to our plans, it can still be hard when faced with life changing milestones that feel like they came about at an inconvenient time. Young motherhood can bring around a mixture of feelings like regret, exci…
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In this special episode we are joined by our Founder and CEO to talk about the beginning of how Magnify came into existence, and how we continue to build an integral community of women across the globe who are exploring faith through the varying highs and lows of life. None of us will go through life without experiencing hardships but the silver li…
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This week, we talk about some new extremely expensive bike releases, Black Friday Sales, debate if cycling should become even more elitist, and announce our new Cycling Fashion Masterclass. 0:42 - Apologies for the audio quality this week… and most weeks 3:45 - Sign up for the CFW+ Masterclass, only $99/day 5:50 - Black Friday Sales, Wiggle failing…
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TW: Suicide and depression. It’s inevitable that we will struggle with our mental health at different points in our lives. It’s important to know that this doesn’t define us or make us less valuable. As ambitious women we can often find our worth in our productivity, and ability to always be there for others, but there is so much strength in vulner…
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Talking about finances can be considered taboo but as ambitious women, we know money is a very important tool that helps us provide basic needs and more. We shouldn’t exclusively reserve financial literacy to the CEOs and entrepreneurs of the world. As women, whether we’re single, married or anything in between, it’s healthy to have an understandin…
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We’re all going to experience challenging seasons no matter how much we try to plan and control life’s outcomes, but the mental, physical and spiritual burnout from these trying times can be extremely hard to navigate. We can start to question our purpose and it can shape our relationship with faith in a positive or negative way. Being excited by r…
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Dating as women can feel like a rollercoaster no matter what age we are but after our 20s, there are more factors to think about. Wanting to be married or have a family is a beautiful thing, but it can be hard to hold onto these dreams when we feel like our timelines are delayed, and our biological clocks are ticking. Our personal timelines don't a…
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Focusing on ambition and increasing our income while keeping our integrity isn’t easy, but we have to be intentional about moderating our motivations behind the pursuit of wanting more. We want to be able to grow our businesses and confidently take a seat at the table, while paving the way for others. Having an awareness of our unique purpose pinpo…
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TW: Death. Losing a loved one has a lasting impact, and dealing with the aftermath can be a rollercoaster ride that leaves us feeling worn out and disoriented. It’s vital that we have support around us when we go through these traumatic times, whether that’s through therapy or leaning on our community. The passing of a loved one can be the catalyst…
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We returned to Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal as Big Media™ this year, doing live interviews with brands and pros at the event. Plus, we catch up on cycling news that's happened since our last episode. 0:54 - CX is here 3:28 - Skyler racing in the crit before GP Montreal 6:44 - The end of Warren’s carbon adventure 11:07 - Shimano Recall 16:17 - Pa…
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Many of us have thought about the benefits of turning our gifts into a career or side hustle, but this road isn’t an easy one. Perfecting our passions can take time, but we can feel a sense of purpose and pride in our talents when we do. With economic uncertainty for people across the globe, wanting to take control of our own careers and finances s…
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Season 4, Episode 12: The hardest conversations are typically the ones most worth having. We need to confront the hard stuff to grow, but it can be difficult to navigate how to do so productively and compassionately. In this episode, we’ll be talking about some of the hardest conversations that we’ve had to have with friends, partners, parents, and…
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Our dating journeys can be filled with an array of emotions. We can feel excited, and we can feel drained depending on the different people we encounter and what life chapter we’re on. With cuffing season around the corner we wanted to delve into some of our past dating fails, and offer practical tips on how we can foster healthy dating practices t…
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It’s easy to feel the burden of imposter syndrome creep up on us whether we ooze confidence and have a strong sense of identity, or feel insecure and are still on the journey of self discovery. We can often feel unqualified for spaces that we find ourselves in, but we know that we need to boldly claim a seat at the table and take it in our stride. …
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As we mature and get older, we find it harder to maintain friendships due to life changing lifestyles, location shifts and different priorities. We were all designed to be in healthy community settings with others, but it’s difficult to find friends who suit each stage of our lives. How do we deal with conflict and how do we know when to call it qu…
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Increasingly, we are seeing a mass of people leaving behind their 9-to-5s in pursuit of starting their own ventures, but it’s not always easy to create and sustain your own business empire. What should we priotitise and what do we have to sacrifice in order to see our professional dreams take flight? Changing jobs can feel like a lone journey but w…
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We welcome back Ben and Steve from Attaquer to discuss their exciting new collab with Kappa. We talk about radball, the state of the cycling industry, and Italian men that like to water their sidewalks while wearing tracksuits. Plus, the hosts give a completely unbiased review of Warren's new bike. 1:34 - Tony buys bike parts from Amazon 2:56 - The…
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So much of our time is spent on social media and this can impact our view on what we deem as relationship goals when it comes to our platonic and romantic interactions, and even how we navigate dating in the digital age. It can also be a gateway for inspiration and creativity. Social media can often make us feel inadequate or arrogant if used in an…
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Living in 2023 is expensive and we can’t deny that many of us are looking to monetise our skills and find multiple streams of income to make life a little easier. Where is the line that turns a desire for more into greed and do we all have what it takes to become successful entrepreneurs? What’s holding us back from pursuing more in the financial d…
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How do we handle trying for a baby but coming face-to-face with our biology is letting us down? As women, we know the challenges that arise when we’re struggling to conceive and we’re hyper focused on our body clock that can often feel like a ticking time bomb. In the midst of this all, how do we make sure that this doesn’t consume us and make us s…
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We sit down with Zach Lambert of BlackHeart Bike Co. and Mikey Ojeda from Bleach Design Werks to talk about their new collab with MAAP that recently blew up cycling Instagram. Plus, we finally rate a bike again. 0:25 - Italian Alex and Skyler are not fired 2:20 - The new Team Canada kit being worn at Worlds 7:50 - The Nigerian track kit 9:53 - Intr…
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How do we navigate seeing other people’s achievements when we feel like we’re not maxing out on our own potential, and how do we walk the line of being inspired by other’s success without feeling bitter about it? It’s not always easy to operate with an attitude of gratitude but we know that hating other peoples’ success isn’t going to elevate ourse…
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How can we pick up the pieces after having our heart shattered into pieces by a relationship that came to an end, and who do we turn to to help us with the healing process? These are all questions we have to ask ourselves when recovering from intense rejection and finding forgiveness. It’s a challenge to re-adjust to the absence of someone you care…
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