Finish Line Moments

Finish Line Moments

Hosted by: Gretchen Schoenstein
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm

Image of Gretchen at race speaking into mic

Where movement meets meaning.

Welcome to Finish Line Moments, the weekly radio show and podcast where stories of running, community and purpose come to life. Hosted by Gretchen, an accomplished runner, storyteller and storymaker, the show explores what drives people to keep moving physically, mentally and emotionally toward their goals.

Broadcast from the heart of the Sonoma Valley, Finish Line Moments connects listeners everywhere to the shared spirit of the running world. It is not just for runners but for anyone inspired by the pursuit of growth, connection and joy through movement.

Guests have included Chef Ari Weiswasser of Glen Ellen Star, professional runner Makenna Myler, Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray, and Benaroya Research Institute President Dr. Jane Buckner, along with many others whose journeys uplift and inspire. Each episode reveals the mindset, heart and humanity behind every story, reminding us why crossing any finish line, on the course or in life, truly matters.

With warmth and wonder, Gretchen brings out the best in her guests, uncovering moments of courage, humor and transformation. Whether you are chasing a PR, rebuilding after a challenge or simply seeking inspiration, Finish Line Moments is your weekly boost of motivation, wisdom and heart.

Now streaming on KSVY 91.3 FM and Spotify, Finish Line Moments celebrates the community, connection and meaning found in motion and that every finish line, big or small, is really just the beginning.

About the host:

Award-winning professional speaker. Accomplished runner. Storyteller.

Gretchen is the creator and host of Finish Line Moments, a radio show and podcast that celebrates the stories, spirit, and sense of community that movement brings to life.

Having completed more than 130 half marathons across North America, and still in awe of it, Gretchen brings a runner’s grit, a communicator’s clarity and a leader’s empathy to every conversation she hosts. Her experience in leadership, wellness and media helps her draw out guests’ most authentic and inspiring moments, often helping them see their own stories in a new light.

Known for her deep curiosity and engaging presence, Gretchen reveals not just what people do, but who they are. Through Finish Line Moments, she blends her love of storytelling with her belief in connection, spotlighting runners, athletes, coaches, innovators, and more whose journeys reflect courage, discipline and joy.

When she’s not behind the mic or on the race‑course, Gretchen can often be found emceeing live events, conducting powerful finish‑line interviews and consulting top executives at Fortune 500 firms on leadership, legacy and performance through her Finish Line Moments coaching and consulting work.

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