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Linda N. Spencer
Lead Content Strategist & Copywriter

About Linda N.

Storyteller for Sustainability & Social Impact

Linda N. Spencer is a storyteller, author, and advocate for a better world. At Sneakers4Good she brings her love of storytelling and strategy to show how reusing sneakers can drive big change.

With years of experience helping organizations find new ways to make an impact, Linda has seen firsthand how communities thrive when purpose and sustainability come together. In her sustainability research and writing for Sneakers4Good she gives organizations the tools to turn small actions into lasting impact.

Linda believes the reuse economy isn’t just about keeping millions of sneakers out of landfills—it’s about creating opportunity, reducing waste and showing every step can make a difference. Through her writing and creative campaigns, she connects people to stories of resilience, community and global good.

For Linda sustainability is personal. It’s about making today’s choices better for tomorrow—for organizations, the planet we all share and global communities.

Linda N.'s latest articles

Road Races

What Is Success? 3 Must-Do Ideas

John Rohn said, “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” And, that’s very true. Sure, right now people are hurting. However, what many don’t realize is that even ideas such as embracing positive psychology are part of the definition of what is success.... READ MORE
Giving Back

Raise Money for Your Sports Group Online

The situation in 2020 caused mostly everything associated with sports to suffer. Sure, professional leagues and nationally televised games got curtailed. But, small local sports teams, gyms, and clubs also suffered economic losses. 2020 is one for the books, but now’s not the time to give up. Instead, you have to double down and look... READ MORE
Training

How to Stay Healthy: 10 Things ANYONE Can Do

At any time, it’s essential to stay healthy. By doing so, you minimize illness, and you extend your life. But, understanding how to stay healthy goes beyond what you eat and exercise. In fact, being someone healthy means the total package. In other words, it’s a matter of mind, body, and spirit. For instance, you... READ MORE
Training

Upcoming Sports Events for Summer

Many athletes and runners have a jam-packed summer calendar with training and race dates. However, as we all know too well, the summer of 2020 is unlike no other. Unfortunately, because of the disruption caused by the pandemic, upcoming sports events and conferences have gotten canceled, rescheduled, or turned into virtual events. But don’t fret.... READ MORE
Training

Opening a Gym and Making Money Now

The country is moving toward reopening again, but we all know it’s not the same. Still, for health club owners and managers, opening a gym is a bit of a balancing act. For instance, you may find that you have customers who may be a bit hesitant to return to a club due to hygiene.... READ MORE
Giving Back

Endurance Sports Coalition: Do Something Now

We know that times are not the same. For instance, people have to take runs or do training on their own or making sure to be socially distant, and others now find it best to exercise at home. And, just as you’ve changed your life and training, this also affects sporting events. As a result,... READ MORE
Sustainability

How to Exercise at Home During the Covid-19 Crisis

Before we get into how to exercise at home, we want first to express our thanks to our supporters. We are touching base with running groups, retailers, sports clubs, and teams, and we appreciate how everyone is rolling up their sleeves to help in their communities. Rest assured that in this time of need, our... READ MORE
Road Races

Running Tips and Tricks from Two Marathoners

Recently, two of our team members, Courtney and Angela, became marathoners! And, because of them, we’ve decided to give you a list of running tips and tricks to help you with your running. In particular, we want to focus on new runners. But surely, any runner can find some value from what our dynamic duo... READ MORE
Training

Fitness Trends for the New Year and Decade

If you speak to people, perhaps you’ve noticed, as we have, that they are excited about the 2020s. Maybe it’s because of the number that looks and feels good. Or it could be that people know that the Roaring Twenties a hundred years ago was a time of prosperity and good times. So, there’s hope that the... READ MORE
Training

How to Stay Fit During the Holidays

By now, you may have been helping yourself to the eggnog, holiday cookies, and apple pie. And in all of the indulging, exercise seems like it’s something that’s becoming the last thing you want to do. Nevertheless, it’s essential to know how to stay fit during the holidays because if not, all your hard work... READ MORE
Marketing

Sports Influencers on Instagram for Brand Promo

What do Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi, and Rafael Nadal all have in common? Aside from the fact that they are all world-class athletes, who live in Spain, there’s something else. These three athletes also happen to be the top 3 niche sports influencers on Instagram and Twitter. But, here’s a question you might be asking:... READ MORE
Giving Back

Burbank Volunteer Program for Youth

Today we observe the 18th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks on your country. And, although there has been a lot that has happened in those 18 years in our country, we still produce amazing young men and women. Recently, we had the opportunity to connect with Sergeant Derek Green. He’s an officer with... READ MORE

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