In 2024, Olympic silver medalist Courtney Frerichs was just weeks away from competing for her third Olympic team when an ACL tear shattered her plans. Women experience ACL injuries at significantly higher rates than men, yet research on female athletes remains limited. In this episode, Courtney shares the emotional highs and lows of recovery and …
This week I catch up with Olympian Kate Grace to talk about her mom, Kathy Smith and how the fitness empire she built has helped shape Kate on her own journey as an athlete and new mother. We dive into the cultural shifts that brought women into fitness, the trends that have come and gone …
This week, we're lacing up for a deep dive on A'ja Wilson's highly anticipated A1s. I'm joined by E. Scott to discuss the legacy of signature shoes, how women have historically been excluded from this space and why the A1s mark a shift toward greater representation. E. Scott, a veteran footwear designer with more than …
Being the oldest daughter often means stepping up, staying strong and figuring things out on your own. But that fierce independence? It can be both a superpower and a struggle. This week, I’m joined by U.S. middle-distance star Elise Cranny — Olympian, national champion and the oldest of three sisters. We dive into how birth …
If you've ever played sports, you know it shapes who you are — and the stats back it up. A survey by EY and espnW found that 94 percent of women in C-suite positions played sports, with 52 percent competing at the collegiate level. In this episode, I sit down with Morolake Akinsoun, Olympic gold …
Today, we celebrate 100 years of Black women in sports. From the OGs like Alice Coachman and Ora Washington, who were dominating way before anyone thought 'they should,' to icons like Flo Jo, whose nails were as legendary as her speed. I’m joined by journalist and historian Bria Felicien, whose recent article in Essence magazine chronicles the …
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 …
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