In this episode of The Takeoff, we dive into Chloe Reynolds' unique style and journey to parkour from the world of professional ballet. Chloe (@chloegreynolds) has really taken the online scene by storm over the past year, innovating a creative and dance-adjacent style that emphasizes unique spot use over scale or traditional parkour "technique." I was curious to hear who inspired her, how she builds lines, and what she looks for in a spot. Sorry about the stuffy nose and occasional tissue appearance on this episode! Daycare colds came back with a vengeance. Thanks as always for watching and please share this episode with your friends if you found it helpful or insightful!

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Chloe's recommendations: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Set Rules, Unexpected Outcomes by 530 Type Club

Welcome to 2026! After a short break for the holidays, we're back with episode 6 of The Takeoff...this time featuring Ruby Romero of The Movement Creative. I've known Ruby for a long time and seen how pivotal she has been in helping shape The Movement Creative as a community-first parkour organization. In this episode, we dig into that development and the lessons she's learned working with Brown Girls Climb. Thanks as always for tuning in and I'm looking forward to bringing you more weekly goodness for as long as I can this year!

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In this incredibly wholesome episode of The Takeoff, I dig into all things community with David Ehrlich and Alec Reduker of The Commons.

If you're unfamiliar, The Commons (‪@thecommons.boston‬) have been evolving parkour media and culture for the past three years - pushing the boundaries of how we see jams while providing the first paid platform for parkour media. I wanted to know how much of their aesthetic was intentional, where they see The Commons going in the future, and how they wanted to continue their mission of providing a community that embraces all aspects of parkour.

Follow @thecommons.boston on socials and visit www.thecommons.boston to see Alec's sweet handmade site plus purchase Thyme & Roses and other recent releases. See you next week!

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