#SWYS13 Presents the Social Media Ambassador Team

Let the official countdown to Sweat With Your Sole 2013 begin! We have only about 3 1/2 months before BGR! Nation SWEATS WITH YOUR SOLE! To help us get folks motivated and excited for the weekend, we have selected a few BGR! members to help us along the way. They will be sharing their health and fitness journeys, blogs, vlogs, and more from now until race day. Make sure you check out their blogs, Facebook pages, Instagram, and twitter feeds each week, and look out for them at the national race/conference weekend. Welcome the SWYS social media ambassador team! Candice Mackel: Candice Nicole is an Entertainment & Lifestyle Publicist who owns Candice Nicole Public Relations which she started after graduating from HBCU Morgan St. University in 2007. Since then, Candice has worked with numerous national artists & entertainment projects. Candice started her healthy lifestyle November 2011 when she participated in the Turkey Trot in Charlotte, NC with her family. Since then she joined boot camp and has since lost 50 lbs. She has also participated in 3 5K's and is looking to add more to her list! In 2013, she created "Be Your Best Self Today" (launching June 2013) and "Rise And Sweat" (launching late Summer). Follow Candice Twitter, @CandiceNicolePR on IG and visit www.candicenicolepr.com for updates. [caption id="attachment_8353" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rita Davidson[/caption] Rita Davidson: Former NC native & now RI resident, Rita Davidson, better known as, Qochemist is a YouTube vlogger who enjoys natural hair care, crafting, thrifting, cooking, wine tasting, social networking and more. She started on You Tube as a natural hair vlogger and as her audience expanded so did the focus of her channel, which now includes a fitness vlog component. With several Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K events under her belt she is excited to participate in the  2013 Black Girls Run Sweat With Your Sole event along with a few lifelong girlfriends. You can find her on YouTube, FB, Twitter, and Instagram @qochemist. [caption id="attachment_8359" align="alignleft" width="150"] Brittany McClanton[/caption] Brittany McClanton: Hey loves, my name is Brittany McClanton. I'm 24 years old and I'm from Greensboro, North Carolina. I am currently a senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte majoring in Mass Media with a minor in Women Gender Studies.  I love to write, go shopping, and I love a good home cooked southern meal.  I currently blog about my natural hair experiences, hair products, shopping bargains, fitness, and more. I'm just a girly girl on a mission to be successful in this big pond you call world. I hope you guys enjoy! You can follow Brittany on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and IG @Massive_new_growth. [caption id="attachment_8344" align="alignleft" width="150"] Akilah Smith[/caption] Akilah Smith: A Newark, NJ native, I moved to Charlotte, NC in 1992 and attended Johnson C. Smith University. I’m a published author and licensed N.C. Real Estate Broker. I started my fitness journey last June when the lbs started adding up and I was unable to fit any of my clothing; therefore, buying another wardrobe was NOT an option. I started off with BGR! in the c25k program and found my joy for running again. I have been very active in the Charlotte BGR! Chapter ever since. I have encouraged my friends and family across the US to become members in their city as well. I am excited about this second go round blog journey to hopefully to inspire others to join the BGR! movement.  You can follow Akilah's blog, FB, and Twitter to see what she has going on to prepare for Sweat With Your Sole! [caption id="attachment_8367" align="alignleft" width="150"] Robin Whelan Portlock[/caption] Robin Whelan Portlock: Born in Syracuse, NY, Robin moved to Charlotte in 1997 to teach Special Education in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.  She is a graduate of Lemoyne College (BS) and Winthrop University (MEd). Robin is happily married with 2 girls (8 and 16 years old) who often attend BGR! runs. Robin joined BGR! Charlotte in the fall of 2012, and has been moving ever since! She just completed her first 10K at Cooper Bridge this year. Follow her on Facebook!       [caption id="attachment_8347" align="alignleft" width="150"] Monet King[/caption] Monet King: Monét King is a creative communications strategist based in Washington, DC . Whether it's developing digital content, orchestrating an event or launching a multimedia campaign, finding the most impactful way to engage the audience is her passion. Follow Monét as she preps for her first 5K and transform her curvy frame into a lean mean fighting machine! In early 2013 she created Healthy Hue, an online campaign to inspire and empower women of color to live healthier lives. Follow Monet on her Blog, Facebook, Instagram @healthyhue, and Twitter!     [caption id="attachment_8349" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sanpri Purdy-Porter[/caption] Sanpri Purdy-Porter: I am Sanpri Purdy-Porter, and  I started running with BGR! Charlotte approximately 2 years ago as a way to compliment my weight loss journey.  I met my weight loss goal in September 2012, with a total weight loss of 80 lbs! I made a goal for myself to run a 5K without stopping. I did it…and since then I have successfully completed  3-5Ks, 2-10Ks, 1-8K, 2-Half Marathons, and a Marathon relay.  Running not only helps me to keep the weight off, but it has been my sanctuary and has given me a better outlook on life! Follow her on Facebook and her blog!     [caption id="attachment_8357" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cheryl Levett[/caption] Cheryl Levett: I’m Cheryl Levett, an Atlanta Ga peach now living in Charlotte NC. By day I’m a Marketing Manager and by night a beginning runner! I joined BGR! Charlotte during the summer of 2012 and becoming a runner is probably the hardest but most exciting things I’ve taken on. My other hobbies include traveling and every Sunday cheering on my Atlanta Falcons. I’m excited to be a part of the Sweat With Your Sole team! Follow her on Facebook, Instagram @404NIKKI, and Twitter!       [caption id="attachment_8363" align="alignleft" width="150"] Nia McAdoo[/caption] Nia McAdoo: Head blogger at "When Opportunity Knocked", Nia is one of those women who makes entrepreneurship and running a household look easy. With creativity and humor Nia who started her first business while still in undergrad considers herself a serial entrepreneur or these days a cereal entrepreneur.  She currently chases down corporate clients just as quickly as she chases down her one year old son.  Follow her journey over the next few months on her blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

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