Episode 145 | Dinée Dorame

Podcast Vision

Dinée Dorame's podcast, "Grounded with Dinée Dorame," aims to fill a significant gap in the running podcast space by focusing on Indigenous representation. She was inspired by the lack of Indigenous voices in existing podcasts and felt compelled to create a platform that uplifts Indigenous runners and their stories 1. Dinée's vision was solidified during a running streak and with the support of her partner, leading to her project being selected for the Tracksmith Fellowship 2.

Why not me to start a podcast and to be thinking about a project like this?

--- Dinée Dorame

Her podcast is set to launch on major platforms, offering a unique perspective on running, culture, and community.

   

Educating Through Running

Dinée uses her podcast as a platform to educate listeners about Indigenous issues and history through the lens of running. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the lands we run on and the Indigenous nations that have historically stewarded them 3. Dinée aims to create a space where Indigenous athletes can share their stories without the burden of over-explaining their culture, allowing them to focus on their experiences and connections to running 4.

I actually want them to have the space to talk more about those running nerd elements, right. Their splits, their training, on top of themes around maybe land connection or their cultural heritage.

--- Dinée Dorame

By highlighting diverse perspectives, she hopes to foster greater understanding and connection within the running community 5.