Jess Tonn McClain, a professional marathoner for Brooks, will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about "never giving up." Jess shares how taking a two-year break from competing helped her hit the reset button, ditch the pressure of her identity as an athlete, reconnect with life beyond the track, and come back way …
What’s more powerful than a sports icon? A sports icon with a fanbase. I’m joined by Alice Crossley to explore how WAGs (wives and girlfriends of athletes) have shifted from tabloid fixations to major influencers. As fandom continues to evolve WAGs are creating new pathways into sports, proving that passion for the game goes far …
Today’s guest, Erika Kemp, a professional marathoner for Brooks, joins us to discuss how the places we live and train shape performance. We explore the unique challenges and choices distance runners face when balancing physical gains with the emotional, social, and cultural dimensions of their environment.Through our conversation, we consider how an athlete’s sense of …
One of the first sprints of 2025 required a choice of a couple of outfits — festive costumes or bathing suits. Spikes, bibs and singlets would probably seem out of place at the Polar Bear Plunge at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York on January 1, but the mission for the over 5,000 participants …
How do you keep love alive when your career is all about personal goals and sacrifices? In this episode, Olympian and US champion Colleen Quigley shares how she’s found balance between career, love, and personal growth. From navigating a long-distance relationship to defying societal expectations around marriage and family, Colleen reflects on forging her own …
In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed integrated marketing leader Martha Garcia, one of Running Insight Magazine’s 25 Women to Watch. Together, we explore how women are boldly stepping into the world of business, using their authenticity and multi-dimensional identities as powerful tools to reshape industries. As the lines between sports and business continue to …
It’s not hyperbolic to say sports photography transcends the field of play. We all have images of play in our mind that build that narrative of a game. Brandi Chastain said she had “no idea” what made her tear off her shirt when celebrating the 1999 World Cup final against China. But it instantly became …
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Simone Wood, Data and Public Policy Manager at Meta and my big sister. We’re diving into how non-legacy media — especially podcasts — have transformed the way we consume information. From the 2024 election, which has been dubbed ‘The Podcast Election,’ to the growing influence of non-traditional media in …
An overemphasis on superfoods, supplements and detoxes can detract from what true wellness looks like. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Molly Malone, a New England-based multi-hyphenate creative. We dive into how she has used weightlifting to redefine what it means to be healthy, strong, and at peace in her body — not just for …
This week, I sit down with Felicia Henderson, director of The Rebel Girls, a powerful short film that tells the story of 15 young girls who were kidnapped and imprisoned in a Civil War-era stockade in 1963. We explore themes of magical thinking, resilience and how the legacy of these brave young women connects to …