Welcome to Post Run High

Why Kate Connected Deeply to the Show

From Running Interviews to Netflix Stars

Jackie’s First Run in a Long Time

Growing Up With Athletic P.E. Parents

Becoming a Child Actor at Nine

The High of 2019, Then It All Paused

Writing Through the Shutdown

Touring the Country With a Guitar

Surviving Years of Rejection

Landing “Nobody Wants This”

Bringing Her Jewish Upbringing to the Role

Playing Friendship Tension On-Screen

A Role That Felt Deeply Personal

Season Two Confirmed

Looking Ahead With New Momentum

Becoming the star of Nobody Wants This with Jackie Tohn.

Join Kate as she chats with Jackie Tohn right after their run. In this episode, Jackie shares her journey from growing up in a Jewish family in Oceanside, Long Island, to starring as Esther Roklov in Netflix’s hit show Nobody Wants This. She opens up about her early start in acting, her experience on GLOW, her role in NCIS, and the challenges she’s faced navigating Hollywood. Jackie also reflects on how her Jewish upbringing influenced her portrayal of Esther and shares heartfelt stories about her close friendships with Kristen Bell and Jessica Biel.

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Becoming the star of Nobody Wants This with Jackie Tohn.
Join Kate as she chats with Jackie Tohn right after their run. In this episode, Jackie shares her journey from growing up in a Jewish family in Oceanside, Long Island, to starring as Esther Roklov in Netflix&rsquo;s hit show Nobody Wants This. She opens up about her early start in acting, her experience on GLOW, her role in NCIS, and the challenges she&rsquo;s faced navigating Hollywood. Jackie also reflects on how her Jewish upbringing influenced her portrayal of Esther and shares heartfelt stories about her close friendships with Kristen Bell and Jessica Biel.
Post Run High Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/">https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/</a>
Kate Mackz YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz">https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz</a>
Kate Mackz Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/">https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/</a>

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed. Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they’ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth. Each episode explores the mindset behind performance — what keeps people going when things get hard — and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High with Kate Mackz

Jackie Tohn: How Her Struggles Led Her To Book 'Nobody Wants This'

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In this episode of Post Run High, I sit down with Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and CEO of Frances Valentine, to talk about friendship, entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience.

Elyce shares the untold story of building Kate Spade from the ground up with her best friend, Kate Spade—from sketching handbags out of construction paper and maxing out credit cards to landing Barneys, Saks, and becoming a cultural phenomenon. We also discuss her upbringing on a Kansas farm, the lessons she learned from her entrepreneurial mother, and how she and her team built Frances Valentine after selling Kate Spade.

Most importantly, Elyce opens up about her decades-long friendship with Kate, the misconceptions people had about her, and how she continues to honor her legacy today.

Topics include:
Building Kate Spade from scratch
Finding product-market fit before social media
The power of friendship in business
Entrepreneurship and taking risks
Growing an iconic fashion brand
Creativity, style, and confidence
Frances Valentine and life after Kate Spade
Grief, legacy, and honoring loved ones

In this episode of Post Run High, I sit down with Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and CEO of Frances Valentine, to talk about friendship, entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience.
Elyce shares the untold story of building Kate Spade from the ground up with her best friend, Kate Spade&mdash;from sketching handbags out of construction paper and maxing out credit cards to landing Barneys, Saks, and becoming a cultural phenomenon. We also discuss her upbringing on a Kansas farm, the lessons she learned from her entrepreneurial mother, and how she and her team built Frances Valentine after selling Kate Spade.
Most importantly, Elyce opens up about her decades-long friendship with Kate, the misconceptions people had about her, and how she continues to honor her legacy today.
Topics include:
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Elyce Arons: Building Kate Spade, Losing a Best Friend & Starting Over

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Financial Literacy and the Path to Wealth

From Comedy to Finance Influencer

The Systemic Inequality in Financial Systems

Money Mindset and Self-Blame

Investing 

Financial Wisdom for Your Twenties

Saving Strategies and Money Management

Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide

Money in Relationships: Values Over Numbers

Preparing for the Future

In this episode of Post Run High, I sit down with financial creator and bestselling author Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks) to unpack the money habits, mindset shifts, and financial mistakes keeping so many people feeling stressed, stuck, and financially behind — even while earning more money than ever before.

We talk about lifestyle creep, emotional spending, investing, financial independence, dating and money, creator income, why high earners still live paycheck to paycheck, and the psychology behind why so many people never actually feel “rich.”

Haley also shares the lessons she learned going from working in comedy and entertainment to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in modern financial literacy for women online.

Whether you’re in your 20s/30s trying to figure out budgeting, navigating inconsistent income, building wealth for the future, or simply trying to stop feeling financially overwhelmed, this conversation breaks down money in a way that feels approachable, realistic, and empowering.

In this episode of Post Run High, I sit down with financial creator and bestselling author Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks) to unpack the money habits, mindset shifts, and financial mistakes keeping so many people feeling stressed, stuck, and financially behind &mdash; even while earning more money than ever before.
We talk about lifestyle creep, emotional spending, investing, financial independence, dating and money, creator income, why high earners still live paycheck to paycheck, and the psychology behind why so many people never actually feel &ldquo;rich.&rdquo;
Haley also shares the lessons she learned going from working in comedy and entertainment to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in modern financial literacy for women online.
Whether you&rsquo;re in your 20s/30s trying to figure out budgeting, navigating inconsistent income, building wealth for the future, or simply trying to stop feeling financially overwhelmed, this conversation breaks down money in a way that feels approachable, realistic, and empowering.

Personal Wealth Expert: $400K a Year, Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Setting Goals and Working with AI

AI Expert Ali Miller's Background

AI Security and Data Privacy Concerns

The Productivity Paradox in AI 

Women and AI Adoption Gap

The Future of Work and AI Integration

The Skills Needed for an AI-Driven World

The Importance of Analog in a Digital World

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, think, create, and live — but most people still aren’t using it to its full potential.

In this episode, AI expert Allie K. Miller breaks down how to actually use AI to work smarter, think bigger, and build the life you want. From productivity and career growth to creativity, confidence, and decision-making, Allie explains the practical ways AI can become a powerful tool for personal and professional transformation.

We talk about the future of work, AI agents, automation, security concerns, entrepreneurship, and why the people who learn how to adapt now will have a massive advantage in the years ahead. Allie also shares how she personally uses AI in her own life — from overcoming fear to building systems that help her think and operate at a higher level.

Whether you’re completely new to AI or already using tools like ChatGPT every day, this conversation will change the way you think about what’s possible.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, think, create, and live &mdash; but most people still aren&rsquo;t using it to its full potential.
In this episode, AI expert Allie K. Miller breaks down how to actually use AI to work smarter, think bigger, and build the life you want. From productivity and career growth to creativity, confidence, and decision-making, Allie explains the practical ways AI can become a powerful tool for personal and professional transformation.
We talk about the future of work, AI agents, automation, security concerns, entrepreneurship, and why the people who learn how to adapt now will have a massive advantage in the years ahead. Allie also shares how she personally uses AI in her own life &mdash; from overcoming fear to building systems that help her think and operate at a higher level.
Whether you&rsquo;re completely new to AI or already using tools like ChatGPT every day, this conversation will change the way you think about what&rsquo;s possible.

How to Use AI to Work Smarter, Think Bigger, and Build the Life You Want

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Jackie Tohn: How Her Struggles Led Her To Book 'Nobody Wants This'

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