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 …
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 …
*And we are rewriting the punchline. This week we’re diving into the world of comedy with stand-up comedian and writer Marcia Belsky. Comedy and sports might seem worlds apart, but in a male-dominated environment, breaking through can feel just as tough as winning a high-stakes game. We explore staying true to your voice and how …
Global governments are making bold moves in the world of sports, bringing with them financial resources, and opening up new possibilities across a range of athletic disciplines. When nations like Saudi Arabia get involved, does their wealth bolster ambition for women’s sports, or is tapping into private equity a risky game? Joining me today to …
Okay, hair me out! On this episode I’m joined by Ingrid Banks, an associate professor of Black studies at UC Santa Barbara and the author of Hair Matters: Beauty, Power and Black Women’s Consciousness. We discuss how hair has historically been a signifier of both racial and gender identity, examining its implications for women — …