Each week Christine and Salt interview the Badass Woman of the Week, a feature that aims to reward women who have overcome a challenge and emerged stronger as a result. Each Badass Woman wins an empowering B Badass bracelet from The Power to B and is featured on-air Fridays at 7:15 A.M. with Christine and Salt in the morning.
This week's honoree is Kathy Spencer of Kensington, as nominated by her dear friend, Rebecca. Rebecca writes, "prior to 2020, Kathy had been a full time educator, mother, wife and SERIOUS motorcycle enthusiast. She’d ride thousands, nay, TENS of thousands each year with her women's riding group [Daughters of Odin - CT chapter of Women in the Wind International], friends, and her husband."
Kathy Spencer (left) and friend, Rebecca (right) who nominated her for Badass Woman of the WeekRebecca Carter Littmann
But then everything changed. Kathy came down with Covid. Rebecca continues, "long story short, she is a long-hauler. Her life has been irrevocably changed due to complications from Covid-19, and she’s maintained that the one thing that keeps her going — her love of riding." Kathy is a fighter though (of course she is, she's a badass woman) and much to everyone’s delight — surpassing even her doctor’s expectations — she rides again! Thanks to the help from her fellow female badass riders, Kathy now has an oxygen concentrator that attaches right to her beloved bike. Rebecca adds, "Kathy ALWAYS has a kind word for people, and continues to do thoughtful things for others. Her outlook on life, under difficult circumstances, is still so positive. She is my hero, always an inspiration, and one TOTAL BADASS WOMAN!" We couldn't agree more, Rebecca. So congratulations Kathy!
Scroll down to check out the awesome pics of Kathy on her motorcycle and an Instagram post with Christine Lee who actually met Rebecca in 2020 when Rebecca was doing a scavenger hunt for her women's riding group. And don't miss Christine and Salt's interview with Kathy below where she shares her love of riding and gives tips to those also suffering from long Covid.
Kathy Spencer on her HOG in Tennessee (top left), enjoying the wind in her face (top right) and in front of her badass ride (bottom).Kathy Spencer
