Episode
The Long Run: Rachel Bambrick, Founder, Women in Ultrarunning
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- How We Connected
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- May 12, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3590
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- https://www.chamberofconnection.org/
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Summary
Hosts Charlotte Massey and Aaron Hurst of the US Chamber of Connection discuss community-building efforts at the Chamber, including Charlotte’s Seattle Picnic Society, her involvement in women’s outdoor groups, and upcoming Chamber events. They reflect on takeaways from the Council on Foundations conference in Seattle, emphasizing funder interest in connection, a conference design that fostered relationship-building, and research on belonging during transitions. This week’s guest is Rachel Bambrick, who shares how dance, ultimate frisbee, and then Philadelphia running communities shaped her connection journey, leading to ultrarunning and her nonprofit Women in Ultrarunning, which builds chapters, provides education, offers grants, and supports women in a male-dominated sport. 00:00 Introduction and Host Updates 05:39 Council on Foundations Conference Recap 14:26 Welcome Rachel Bambrick 18:04 Rachel's Journey: Dance to Ultra Running 24:46 Hardest Races and Mental Resilience 29:36 Women in Ultrarunning: The Community Rachel Built 43:44 Advice for Community Builders 48:31 Reflection: Mission-Driven Communities --- How We Connected explores the conversations that power communities across the United States. Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and speak with leaders whose work strengthens local connection. Episodes offer human stories, practical insights, and ideas you can use in your own community. Aaron Hurst , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on purpose and community. He founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation and wrote The Purpose Economy . Charlotte Massey , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, leads community programs nationally. A Forbes 30 Under 30 hono…