What Can Happen When You Follow Your Heart and Your Bike: A Cuppa With Aneela McKenna

About this episode

Aneela McKenna discusses her journey in cycling and advocacy for inclusion.

No matter your life trajectory, you can always choose a different path and you can always choose to use your voice to enact change. On this episode of the Roller Door, North American Brand Manager Katie Zaffke, joins Hannah to talk with long time friend of the brand, Aneela Mckenna. Aneela is a legend in the industry, not only for her vivacious laugh and mischevious glint in her eye (and her scottish whit to boot), but for creating spaces for people to find their voice and confidence both on and off the bike. From Scottish parliament to MTB guide, she has turned her love of bikes into a force for inclusion and belonging. Questions or comments? Email podcast@santacruzbicycles.com / Thanks for listening!

People in this episode

Host: Hannah

Guest: Aneela McKenna

Topics covered

• inclusion
• cycling
• personal growth
• advocacy
• community

Keywords

• cycling
• inclusion
• advocacy
• confidence
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scottish parliament, Santa Cruz Bicycles

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