Tough Girl Podcast

Thank you to all the patrons of the Tough Girl Podcast! If you want to giveback and support the Tough Girl Podcast please become a patron. Learn more - HERE! Natalia Cohen has been travelling the world, living, working and exploring for the last 15 years. She has gained access and insights into an incredible variety of cultures and customs on all continents, as well as personal insights, and has charted her journey with beautiful, deeply inspiring writing and photography along the way. Her unshakable passion for adventure has taken her to people and places that most of us can only imagine. From the Middle East to Antarctica, the villages of Africa to the colours and chaos of India, South America and the middle of the Pacific ocean, she truly is a global traveller. Her most recent adventure led her to row across the Pacific Ocean delving deep into the mind and exploring the strength of human spirit. Her mission is to empower others to enjoy their life journey, reach their full potential and understand that we are exactly where we are supposed to be right now!   2 World records were set with the Coxless Crew: First all female team to row the Pacific Ocean. First ever fours boat to row the Pacific Ocean.   Show notes   Travelling the world for 15 years  Coming back to the UK to train to row across the Pacific Ocean How the Pacific Row came about and how she came to be involved in it Being open to opportunities Deciding if she liked rowing! The selection process for the Coxless Crew Why getting to the start line was almost as difficult as the ocean row Doing all the planning while holding down a full time job and how it helped to prepare them for the crossing Being overwhelmed and dealing with those feelings Taking it day by day, and focusing all her energies on getting to the start line Having the support of the team and why it made it easier to keep on going Why if you don’t ask, you don’t get Remembering the start and her feelings of quiet and calm during the first 24 hours. 2 hours on & 2 hours off for 9 months & how it impacted on sleep patterns and how quickly the body can adapt Getting into routine and how life became very simple: - eat, sleep, row, repeat! Getting to know the women on the boat and having the time and space to listen to one another while sharing their stories Meditation while rowing and being fully present and living in that moment Learning how to shift her mindset:- using mantras, motivating one another, photo’s, writing blog posts, and speaking to family members   “I am in charge of how I feel, and today I am choosing happiness”   Focusing on the positive and setting your attention at the start of the day, to have a great day! The challenges she faced during the 9 month row and one particular challenging night shift   “I can do it - I can do it - I can do it - I can do it - I can do it”   Team Values: - SPIRIT - Strength, Perseverance, Integrity, Resilience, Inspiration, Trust Being open with one another and learning to not take things personally The biggest argument on the boat…. Instant Noodles!!! What she has learned about herself by doing the Pacific Row Challenge Setting herself up as an inspirational speaker Why being yourself is so important and why self belief is important   “We all have the power to be who we want to be and do what we want to do”   Being more aware of what she can control and what she can’t control Having the power to choose your attitude and making sure you enjoy the journey  Coming back to reality and no longer being in a rowing boat in the middle of the ocean The next Coxless Crew team challenge! “Losing Site of Shore” - A documentary of the row   Social Media Learn more about Natalie by visiting her website - say hi to her on twitter @EyeoftheNomad  Learn more about the Coxless Crew by visiting their website and follow on twitter @coxlesscrew   Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you!   Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs. 

Catherine Mayer was born in the US and has spent much of her life in London. She is a former Europe Editor and Editor at Large of TIME magazine and the author of Amortality: The Pleasures and Perils of Living Agelessly and the Sunday Times bestselling biography of Prince Charles Charles: The Heart of a King. In 2015 she co-founded the Women’s Equality Party with Sandi Toksvig. On the 8th March - International Women’s Day she releases her third book - Attack of the fifty foot women: How gender Equality can save the world! Show notes Her career and how it has been done accidentally! Falling into journalism, via a cash in hand job in the marketing department at The Economist before moving over to the editorial side. Spending 11 years at TIME Magazine before starting the Women’s Equality Party Being born in America before moving over to the UK Being a foreign correspondent while based from home in London Her start in journalism and the challenges she faced in the early eighties How she survived and managed to make a career from it Getting by, by becoming “one of the boys” Why she came more politicised  Working in a culture of conformity in order to get ahead and why we need to change the whole culture How the Women’s Equality Party came about WOW - The Women of the World Festival How a small party can make fundamental change and how UKIP proved that What it was like taking this idea for WE to the next stage How ignorance was bliss and also very helpful when setting up WE! How the initial interest on social media led to more than 250 people turning up to the first meeting What Catherine has learned from going through this whole experience Where the idea for her third book came from -  Attack of the fifty foot women: How gender Equality can save the world! Being an internationalist in outlook and how what happens in one country does impact on what happens in another Going through the process of writing the book and why she loves the research Being a tough girl when it comes to writing, no rest, no days off, starting at five in the morning, a short break in the afternoon and then more writing Iceland & how women stopping work changed the direction of gender equality for the whole country Why the WE party are organising a women’s day off in 2018 Why 2018 is going to be a special year for women Starting my Masters in Women & Gender at Lancaster University in 2017 and graduating in 2018 (everything happens for a reason!) The stand out interviews from the book Her plans for the year ahead, including her UK Book tour! BREATHE! EAT! SLEEP! How Donald Trump has helped women in one way… Final words of advice, why this is a time for ACTION and why you should join the Women’s Equality Party.   Social Media Catherine is on twitter @catherine_mayer  Instagram @MayerofLondon You can visit her website --> here!   WIN a copy of Catherine Book - Become a Patron and your name will be entered into a draw at the end of March! We have 3 books to give away - you can become a patron from $2 per month! Support the Tough Girl Podcast and help increase the amount of female role models in the media.

Margaret Schlachter found obstacle racing in 2010 with the very first Spartan Race outside of Burlington, Vermont. From that day on she was hooked. This former collegiate athlete found a new spark for fitness in obstacle course racing. She founded Dirt in Your Skirt in early 2011 as a personal blog tracking her progress to the first World’s Toughest Mudder. Quickly the blog turned into a full website with race reviews, gear reviews, industry insight and more. In 2012,  she became the first professional female obstacle racer and was ranked 5th in the world at the time. She has taken on some of the sport’s toughest events competing in the Death Race, 5x World’s Toughest Mudder, and Survival Run in Nicaragua.  Today she spends her time as a full-time author, writer, industry expert, and coach. When not writing or taking on the next obstacle race or mud run she can be found working on her Urban Farm in Salt Lake City. Show notes Her childhood growing up, attending boarding school and having a passion for the outdoors. Training like a professional athlete at 13 years old Transitioning from school to college Graduating from college and going on to do her Masters part time Her journey to obstacle racing The Original Obstacle Course Race which was started in the UK - Original Tough Guy Hating running but how having obstacles makes it fun! The very first Spartan Race Why you should not wear cotton!  The spear throw and how its evolved over time The rivalry between Sparta & Tough Mudder! Going from 5k to 10 miles Qualifying for Worlds Toughest Mudder - a 24 hours obstacle course race, which had never been done before! Why accountability is so important Starting her blog - “Dirt in Your Skirt” and how it has evolved over time Getting her first podium in 2011 and how it led to her getting sponsorship 2012 & getting her first paid full time sponsorship Training for Worlds Toughest Mudder and making use of the mountains on her doorstep and the free running resources on line. Using rock climbing as a tool for general fitness - “Climb Fit” Dealing with the cold and why wetsuits are a must for any event like this Running her first ultra marathon in training Having to break ice to get through the obstacles Dealing with hallucinations and the stresses on her mind and body Not finishing the race, getting to 7 am, which was 3 hours short of competition How OCR has evolved for women The 3 races that stand out for her Stopping, quitting and not wanting to race Learning from failure Why we both collaborate & support other women Get in contact with Margaret - via her Blog or on twitter @DirtinYourSkirt    You can listen to my episode with Margaret - HERE!   Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.   

Ashley was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, when she was 26, she has endured chronic pain which has affected both her professional and personal life.  She went from being super fit and healthy to not being able to cut her own food up, or get dressed. Ashley talks about the power of meditation and how her daily practice has been essential to her recovery. She’s passionate about promoting meditation to reduce stress, lower the risk of anxiety and depression. During this podcast you will get to hear top tips and advice on how you can make small changes to your daily routine which will make a massive difference! Show notes Who is Ashley Hunt? Being lazy growing up Eventually finding fitness through pole dancing Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis  Finding empowerment through exercise and building strength Becoming a pole dancing instructor Taking control of your body and building self confidence and body confidence Why your confidence builds by doing pole dancing The development of her Rheumatoid Arthritis and how it spread throughout her body Going from being a strong, fit, healthy women in January and by April not being able to dress or feed herself How she coped with the challenge and how it impacted on her mental health Suffering through the dark times and using meditation to get through it. Why being in pain is exhausting Why the struggles you go through make you stronger How she started with meditation & why you need to practice it Her top tips for meditation and why you need to start with breathing Her self care routine & why the best thing you can do is to take care of yourself Taking control of your addiction to technology  Her sleep routine before bed and why there is no technology allowed Advice for dealing with negative thoughts Why being selfish is the most selfless thing you can do Her fitness & training routine now Why nothing is more important than her health What she’s learnt from all the struggles Her final words of advice  - Put yourself first, stop, take a breath and make sure it’s in your best interest - put yourself first!!!   Get in contact with Ashley - Via her website and say hi to her on twitter @ashleyhuntwelln   Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.       

Hannah knows what it takes to follow her dreams, and has always lived by her Uncle’s motto “never give up”.  At 13 years old, she became the youngest ever winner of the BT Young Sailor of the Year award for her achievements at the Mirror World Championships. Aged 15 she received a phone call that changed the direction of her life. Andy Cassell, the Atlanta Gold medalist in the Sonar class opened her eyes to disability sailing, which she had previously thought of as the weaker option.  After winning the bronze medal at the World Championships, her team was selected above her childhood hero and mentor, Andy Cassell which sent her to her first Paralympic Games - Athens 2004! During this podcast we learn more about the setbacks she’s had to face, how she has dealt with failure and crushing disappointments. Throughout it all she has kept moving forward with pure grit and determination.  After listening to Hannah you will be inspired to take on your own personal challenge.   Show notes Going back to her childhood and understanding what it was like for her growing up What she loved about sailing & how sailing changed her perception of herself. Going off to military school at young age & what she’s learned from that experience Growing up with her disability and dealing with bullies Making the Youth Squad in sailing Winning the Young Sailor of the Year Award when she was 13 years old! Knowing that sailing was going to be in her future Dealing with the pressure of coming from a sailing family Thinking that Paralympian sailing was the weaker option and how her mind got changed. Deciding to leave university after 2 years and focus on the Athens campaign Beating her childhood hero & mentor at the 2003 World Championships The mental preparation while competing at an elite level The Chimp Paradox and exercising the chimp! Racing & competing in China Race tactics & why it’s a balancing act Losing a medal at the London Olympics 2012 16 years of sailing and the reason she sails Her preparation for Rio What she does to get ready before a race 2 bad days on the water at Rio and having to fight back to Bronze position, before losing out to a disqualification Dealing with the loss What’s the extra one percent and why you have to fight to the end - no matter what The closing party in Rio! What sailing has taught her Sailing has been dropped from the Paralympics in Tokyo 2020 The Vendee Globe 2020 Challenge! Final words of advice to motivate & inspire you!   Learn more about Hannah by visiting her website - & say hi to her on twitter @SailingHannah. I’m also on twitter @_TOUGH_GIRL     Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.   

Justine lives in Wales, is 35 years old and started kayaking 12 years ago with a local canoe club.  When she was at university Justine loved team sports and represented England in hockey, only discovering walking, mountain biking and kayaking when she left university.   She started a career in television at about the same time she discovered kayaking, and she soon gave up her job to pursue sea kayaking adventures and film them to make a living.   Following her passion, was challenging and difficult for the first four years - people refused to believe that sea kayaking could be exciting! Justine soon changed their minds once they saw her movies. Justine is an avid and accomplished sea kayaker and has explored many of the world’s best paddling spots - New Zealand, Newfoundland, Norway, Tasmania, the Queen Charlotte Islands, Alaska, California...the list goes on! Show notes How she discovered the outdoors and fell in love with the mountain The challenges she faced of wanting to follow her passion Why it did come down to luck and her determination How she came to make her first sea kayaking video Remembering the important first steps and why she learnt to ask for what she wanted Why its important to share your goals and why you need to give 100% to your goals The expeditions that have stood out for Justine and why she kept upping the challenge after every adventure.  Taking on the Aleutian Islands, “the birth place of the winds” with Sarah Outen  Why she decided to say yes the adventure and why for her attitude is more important than skill Being told the crossings they wanted to do were impossible! (It wasn’t!) Being prepared to give it a go and being prepared to work hard and to wait for the weather 5 months for the planning and training Dealing with the long crossings and how she keeps on going The addictive feeling from from being on an adventure Dealing with the fear and worry in your head Mental tricks she uses while out Kayaking What she’s learnt from making mistakes  Dealing with fear and how she turns it into action Future challenges! Focusing more on - Fun, Family & Friends! Why she named her company - Cackle TV! Advice for women who want to get into Sea Kayaking Connect with Justine - Visit her website  & Say hi to Justine on Twitter @cackletv  Sponsor the Tough Girl Podcast!! Become a Patron!

Part 2 7 Women - 7 Challenges 2017   We catch up with; Rae Red, Gemma Smith, Georgie Akin-Smith, Jo Jo Rogers, Jen Dykxhoorn, Laura Try, & Rachel Wise as they continue their 2017 journey to go after their goals and dreams.    Learn more about the 7 women! Click HERE!   Order & Timings Jo Jo Rogers - 5 mins Georgie Akin-Smith - 45 mins Rae Red - 1 hr 06 Gemma Smith - 1 hr 53 Rachel Wise - 2 hr 34 Laura Try - 3 hr 21 Jen Dykxhoorn - 3 hr 57   You can listen to Part 1 HERE!   Schedule of future episodes   Part 3 - 2nd April Part 4 - 28th May Part 5 - 1st October Part 6 - 19th November   Feeling inspired ?    You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.    Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.   

We first had Sophie on the Tough Girl Podcast in August 2015 and it is awesome to catch up with her at the start of 2017 to see what she’s been up to! Sophie has cycled from London to Paris in 24 hours nine times, she’s a two-times Ironman Wales finisher, completed the 3 Peaks Cycle Challenge, run ultra marathons, climbed Mont Blanc and achieved a world-first expedition with the Alpine Coast to Coast by climbing the highest mountains in the eight alpine countries and cycling between them in 32 days. To achieve this she cycled 150kms a day, climbed eight mountains and covered 45,500 metres of ascent - nine times the height of Mount Everest! To listen to her first episode of the Tough Girl Podcast - Click Here Show notes What has been most challenging for Sophie in 2016 Dealing with her most challenging year yet.  Why she wants to be “strong” not just in the physical sense.  Turning the corner in 2017 and she feels so happy How she copes with being in the public eye Why she now knows who she really is ‘Who is Sophie’ Heading over to South America with LAN  Taking a job with Epic TV and feeling as though she was taking a step backwards Mountain biking through Bolivia, heading down to Patagonia in Chile to do the W trek! Trying to create something which is marketable  Why you have to create a name for yourself in the industry and no one else is going to do it for you Why e-mail are the biggest waste of her time Why the smaller challenges are some of her favourite ones! Reconnecting with nature Only have 2.5 weeks to train for the 24 hour Tough Mudder Challenge! Wanting to be fit for life Doing 6 sessions of HIT in 1 day! Dealing with the 35ft cliff jump Why it never got easier.. London to Paris Cycle in 24 hours and dealing with the emotions Building self belief and self confidence by doing challenges Struggling to balance, training, work and life How she funds her lifestyle Working with sponsors Getting to participate in ‘Race the World’ and being the captain of the team and how she dealt with the added pressure Being able to lean on her teammates for support  Her plan for 2017 & why she’s taking herself off to Scotland Get in contact with Sophie!   Thank you for the amazing questions from Sophie Thomas, Emily Pitts, Adelaide Goodeve, Ruth Blanco, Evie Akiens, Rae Red, Hannah Marie Attenburrow, and Mandy Dicksee all awesome members of the Tough Girl Tribe!   Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.   

Jenny has travelled to six continents, solo. Cycled around Europe, paddled through the South American jungle, ran marathons on four continents, hiked throughout Asia, trekked in Patagonia, dived with sharks, surfed in the North Sea, competed in numerous adventure races, and lived in five countries. She believes everyone has the spirit of an explorer within them, and that adventures are constantly at our fingertips.  On September 18, 2016, Jenny ran through the city gates of Osh, in the southwest of Kyrgyzstan, having run just over 900 kilometres in 25 days from the northeast city of Karakol via the Tien Shan mountains, solo and self-supported. The expedition took her through both stunning and challenging landscapes, where she used ancient nomad trails to access mountain passes up to 4000m, while carrying all of her own supplies on her back!   “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” — T.S Eliot Show notes Growing up in Calgary, which is close to the Rocky Mountains in Canada. Where she would spend time out in the mountains connecting with nature. Moving down to the Caribbean when she was 10 years old and spending a year a half living on a boat with her family! Taking a gap year when she was 18 and spending time trekking and exploring in South America After university she decided she was going to cycle to the Yukon. A ride of 3,000 km to the North of Canada! Having respect for planning, but also wanting to let the adventure un fold naturally! Having the time and making the money to go away cycle touring and why her first adventure didn’t cost her a lot of money. Dealing with the fears of her friends and having to deal with her un-supportive friends and how their fears wore her down mentally  Cycling 100km on the first day of the adventure and how it motivated her to keep moving north.  The challenges she faced being on the open road and what she did to keep herself motivated and entertained Finding endurance sports, meditative and getting into the zone. After finishing her first cycle journey and deciding to try and live a normal life. It lasted a year before she decided to pack it all in and get back on her bike and go on another adventure Deciding to move to Scotland and why she loves it! Getting into running, how running made her feel and how her relationship with running changed over the years.  Running solo across Kyrgyzstan - 900k self supported! Why she wanted to do this challenge and how it came about Getting herself mentally and physically prepared for the challenge What it was like being in the country - meeting new people and dealing with their doubts about what she was doing. What Jenny has learned most from her Kyrgyzstan experience Why your friends really do matter and why you need to be careful of who you surround yourself with Her first book  - “Keeping the sea to the right” - when she decided to cycle around the Baltic Sea Tips and tricks to help you get over challenges and why breaking it down can make a massive difference Dealing with a family death while being away from her family and how she dealt with her grief Future challenges & final words of advice!   Check out Jenny’s website - www.jennytough.com Jenny is on Twitter @JennyTough   Support the tough girl podcast by becoming a Patron and donating $2 or $5 a month!!

Jen is a 41 year old Running and Triathlon Coach based in Australia who loves trail running and being outdoors. About 12 years ago, she was an over-stressed, over-weight and over-worked Lawyer and then she went for a run - and life hasn’t been the same since! Since then she’s done 2 x 50km races and a 100km team event. She hiked and climbed mountains on 4 continents (including mountaineering in Nepal, Argentina, climbing Kilimanjaro & Meru in Tanzania, as well as completing the Everest Base Camp trek, and the Inca Trail in Peru!).  Since Jen found her new passion, she left her old job of being a lawyer and set up her own business called Sparta Chicks for women who enjoy triathlons, trail running and outdoor adventures. As well as this she has recently written a book called, "She Believed She Could So She Did: How to Train, Race and Live with Confidence" (which went to #1 in 3 categories in Amazon Australia). For Jen the focus of her work these days is on mindset; overcoming the fears, self-doubt and the stories we tell ourselves about what we can and can’t do. Jen is a passionate supporter of women and loves watching women thrive when they discover endurance sports and outdoor adventures. Thank you to the patrons of the Tough Girl Podcast - This episode could not have been produced without your continued support. Get involved and support the Tough Girl Podcast - Learn more! Show notes The joy of not setting my alarm any more! Packing in her corporate job and having a total career change in her early thirties and becoming a triathlon and running coach Not being the sporty kid at school and preferring books over sports Why trail running changed everything about running for Jen and how trail running gave her the headspace she needed, where she didn’t have to think about any think else Why it took a long time for her to leave her job and make the change Going to Everest Base Camp and coming back and knowing that things had to change Saving up, resigning and going travelling Taking over two years to get her plan B in place - Working full time while also training as a Personal Trainer It can take time to make a big change - and that’s ok! Making a decision over what she wanted to do!  Finding her passion and what interested her and why not all passions should be turned into a business Think about your passion - but also take a step back and think if this is something you could do 24/7 and if you did would it lose its gloss? Deciding what to do with her time off! 6 months of climbing and eating her way around the world! Not summiting Aconcagua and how it feels like unfinished business Mindset and why it’s so important - dealing with questions such as; What if I fail? What will people think? The Six Foot Track - 45K Trail Race Learning more about Sparta Chicks & its Mission - Ten Thousand Strong Women! Fears and how they can show up differently for different women Her first Triathlon in 2007 and having a panic attack during the swim 3 top tips for triathlon  The power of the word “yet” Picturing your perfect race Writing - She Believed She Could - How to Train and Race with confidence  Why you don’t need more confidence, courage or more bravery Plans for the future One thing for you to think about going forward   The Sparta Chicks Podcast will be launching on Thursday 2nd February!   Social Media Links Visit the Sparta Chicks Website Say hi to Jen on Twitter @SpartaJen say hi to me!! @_TOUGH_GIRL   Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.  SaveSave