One of the wildest moments in track and field history unfolded at the 2016 Olympics during the women’s 4x100m relay. From baton fumbles and lane chaos to lost spikes and late-night second chances, Olympic gold medalist English Gardner takes us behind the scenes to relive the race that nearly unraveled, but ultimately made history.
For decades the mile has been a proving ground in distance running, but its legacy has mostly been written by men. The four-minute mile? Iconic. But when Diane Leather became the first woman to break five minutes, the world barely noticed. Women’s records have never carried the same cultural weight. That’s where Sharada Maddox comes …
Achieving your dreams can be just as terrifying as not chasing them at all. In this episode I'm joined by Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion Courtney Okolo to talk about what happens after you reach the pinnacle of your sport. We discuss the transition from dreaming to achieving — and then to redefining what …
All roads lead to the 800 meters. Success in sports — and in life — often comes down to making the right choices. But how do you know what’s truly right for you? For middle-distance star Sage Hurta-Klecker, the right path is guided by what excites her. In a sport where speculation runs wild and …
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 …