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Anna Echols is a cake artist, designer and bakery owner who creates life-like cakes celebrating every occasion. With painstaking attention to detail, her goal is to produce a cake that is hard to decipher from the real thing; almost too good to eat. Anna was born in Wilmington, NC in 1984 to Douglas and DeLonna Echols. She has one brother Douglas Echols, Jnr., a custom home renovator. Her father, who passed away in 2006, was a Commercial Real Estate Developer and entrepreneur who loved cooking, and Delonna, a stay-at-home mom. Her father once owned the shopping center where Anna’s bakery business is now based although he sadly did not live to see her business develop. Anna attended Cape Fear Academy for pre-k-12th grade in Wilmington and Meredith College, Raleigh, NC for her bachelors degree before she went to Orlando Culinary Academy for the Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking Program. It was while she was there that she took part in TLC’s “The Ultimate Bake-Off”, which Anna says was a defining moment in her career. In 2011, she returned home to Wilmington to her mother’s house where she started her bakery business and operated for the first two years. One Belle Bakery took off and she expanded her space for customers and, which now, has eight full-time staff whom Anna considers her family. Anna's creativity has attracted celebrity clients, including the late Country Music singer Charlie Daniels who gave her a cowboy hat in return.

https://www.onebellebakery.com
Instagram: @onebellebakery

Anna’s favorite women artists:
Liz Marek
Natalie Sideserf
Maggie Austin
Brooke Helton
Brooke Lupton
Jennifer Rose

Playlist:
Faith (with Dolly Parton ft. Mr. Probz)
Wake Me Up (Avicii)
I Just Wanna Shine (Fitz and the Tantrums)
Take a Walk (Passion Pit)
Sugar, Sugar (The Archies)

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Felicity Starr is a contemporary realism artist who seeks to ‘celebrate life and excite the soul’ through her paintings, which portray still life, landscapes and portraits. Felicity was born in Colchester, England in 1982, the eldest of three daughters to Steve and Fiona Menadue. Her father was in IT and her Fiona a stay-at-home mom. At the age of 14, Felicity's family moved to Paris and she attended the British School of Paris. She focused on politics and international studies as a foundation for a career but instead found that she had a talent for sales. Whilst her career has taken her down that path Felicity has never stopped drawing and is mostly a self taught artist. Her dedication to art though has been a constant source of solace and self-discovery, allowing her to navigate the unique challenges associated with dyslexia and ADHD. Felicity has shown her work at the Royal Society of British Artists, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Royal Society of Marine Artists and the Society of Wildlife Artists; exhibitions held at the Mall Galleries in London. In 2023, she also exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and the Royal West Academy. Felicity combines her art with a full-time job in IT as VP at Salesforce. She is married to Richard, who also works in IT, and the couple live in Hampshire, England with their two children, Annabelle and Charlie.

Felicity's website: https://www.felicitystarr.com/
Felicity on Instagrm: @felicityjoystarr

Felicity’s favorite women artists:
Haidee-Jo Summers
Ruth Fitton
Kate Bryan
Gail Reid
Zoey Frank
Melissa Scott-Miller
Catherine Gray
Rosemary Lewis

Felicity’s Playlist:
Birdy Turkish March - Mozart
Motown music
Taylor Swift
Stereophonics
Oasis
Disney
French songs


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Tamar Cohen is a self-taught creator of miniatures and diorama. Her work reflects her passion for architecture, particularly European gothic, castles and art nouveau. Tamar was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1981, one of four children; she has an older sister who lives in New York, and an older brother and younger sister who live in Israel. She describes her parents as being crafty in an artistic sense; her father was an electrician by trade who enjoyed building furniture and her mother knits quilts and is an artist. As a child, Tamar studied painting, photography, sculpting and history of art. When she was 21, she learned silversmithing for a year, but decided not to make that a career. Instead, she went to college and then, having enjoyed gymnastics in her youth, she became a personal trainer for six years. In 2016, Tamar moved to Canada. It was during the COVID pandemic lockdown in 2021 that she began building dolls houses for her daughter. This proved to be the start of a new career building miniatures and diorama, which is now a full-time job. Tamar lives in Montreal with her husband Zac, a concept artist, and their daughter Sophia.

Tamar on Instagram: @miniatureit
Tamar’s website - https://msha.ke/miniatureit
Tamar’s Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/miniatureit

Tamar’s Playlist:
P!nk - Just Like Fire
Celeste - Stop This Flame
Celeste - Love Is Back
Teddy Swims - Lose Control
Teddy Swims - Devil in a Dress
Teddy Swims - You're Still The One
Teddy Swims - Bed On Fire

Favorite female artists:
Céline B. La Terreur
Sunshine Kim
Sophie Alp
Sasha Tudvaseva

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Marit van Ekelenburg is a macro photographer who specializes in photographing insects and spiders in their natural habitat. She seeks out her subjects in the early morning light creating colorful backgrounds that compliment each creature. Marit works as an editor and enjoys combining her skills as a writer and photographer to tell stories. But photographing insects is her favorite occupation. Marit was born in Udenhout, The Netherlands in 1988 to Henk, a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur, and Olga, a gardener. She has an older sister, Kim, a psychologist, and younger brother, Thijs, who is an architectural draftsman. Marit was educated at Utrecht University, and Leiden University where she earned her Masters in Russian Studies and History. Her interest in photography developed a few years after graduating, and in 2018 she realized her true passion was learning the habits of the smallest of earth’s creatures and capturing them in larger than life images. Marit will be showing her work in an exhibition entitled Design by Nature at the State Museum Muiderslot from March 16 - May 12, 2024. Marit lives in Delden in the east of The Netherlands.

Marit’s website: https://www.macrobymarit.nl/
Marit on Instagram: @macrobymarit

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Marit’s playlist:
Sting // Fields of Gold - When we Dance - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Keane // Bedshaped - Somewhere Only We Know
Dire Straits // Money for Nothing
Coldplay // Trouble - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
Fleetwood Mac // Little Lies - Dreams
John Mayer // Vultures - Stop This Train
Enya // Lazy Days - Wild Child
Fleet Foxes // Ragged Wood
Saybia // 7 Demons - Fool’s Corner
Muse // Supermassive Black Hole - Pressure
Elderbrook // Old Friend

Marit’s favorite female artists:
Alison Pollack
Carlijn Kingma
Kristine


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Kerry September is a British Hair Stylist & Make-up Artist who has worked in theater, film, TV, music, fashion and beyond in her 30-year career. Kerry was born in 1971 in Bridgend, Wales. the oldest of five children; she has three sisters and a brother. Her father, Gideon September, emigrated to the UK from South Africa and worked as a service engineer. Her mother, Christine Blackwell was a housewife who, after raising her children, went back to school to become a psychotherapist. Most of Kerry’s family is in psychology and she says her work too is like being a therapist listening to her client’s share their life stories. When Kerry was two years old, her family moved to Twickenham and she went to Chase Bridge Primary School before being sent to Rosebery School, Epsom, an all-girls school for which she quickly developed a dislike. Her parents discovered she had a hearing deficit when she was three years old but Kerry rebelled against hearing aids which she felt put her at a disadvantage thus making school more challenging. Her mother told her she could do anything she wanted to so Kerry decided to pursue her studies at Epsom Art College, followed by two years at the London College of Fashion. As a teenager, Kerry was absorbed in American TV culture and so her parents agreed to let her attend Camp America in Pennsylvania. After 10 week’s work, for which she was paid $150, Kerry and her new friends spent four months traveling until her cash ran out and she returned to the UK. She found her first real job in the wig department in West End theater, which proved the foundation to her career. She did make-up for music videos such as Prodigy ‘Smack My Bitch Up’, Smashing Pumpkins ’Everlasting Gaze’ and Manic Street Preachers ‘Why So Sad’. Kerry has done make-up for a variety of photographers, actors, artists, politicians and celebrities. Nowadays she is also focusing on her health and fitness while studying quantum biology and looking forward to her next adventure. Kerry lives in Kent, England.

Kerry’s Playlist:
Light years / Kylie Minogue
Absolute beginners / David Bowie
Go your own way / Fleetwood Mac
Shannon / Let the music play
Fast car LIVE / Tracy Chapman
We are the people / Empire of the Sun
Cry to me / Solomon Burke

Women who inspire Kerry:
Zoe Irwin - Trend forecaster
Jane Howard - Superstylist/Editor of Archivist magazine
Cynthia Lawrence John - Artist/costume designer

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Julia Bangert is a book illustrator who crafts hand-made designs into text. Her work with the Gutenberg Society led to combine her passion for painting with theoretical knowledge and she worked for the Gutenberg Shop in Mainz, which reproduces individual pages from the Gutenberg Bible. Julia was born in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany in 1987. Her mother Katrin Hoffman is a writer and musician, and her estranged father, Oliver Streigel, a graphic designer. As the only child, Juliet indulged in drawing portraits and animals and although she enjoyed art she decided instead to focus her studies on book science, the German language, literature, and art history at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz where she graduated with her Masters degree in 2012 and a PhD in 2017. During that time she focused on the work of Johannes Gutenberg, the German inventor and craftsman who invented the printed press. She says: ‘I was particularly fascinated by the transitional phase, when the new technology allowed mass production of text, but the initials and decorations were still added by hand which made each copy unique.’ Since 2013 Julia has been working part-time as a freelance artist specializing in the field of book painting and takes commissions from around the world. She lives in Eisenberg, Germany with her husband Stephan.

Juliet’s website: https://www.julia-bangert.de/english/
Instagram: @book illumination

Julia’s favorite female artists:a
Tamar Cohen
Kelly Louise
Judd Ioana Pioaru
Tania Crossingham
Frida Kahlo (d)

Julia’s Playlist
Long Long Time - Linda Ronstadt
Bird set free - Sia
Surrender - Birdy
Look what I found - Lady Gaga
Waves - Dean Lewis
Control - Zoe Wees
Lovely - Billie Eilish, Khalid

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Jana Büttner is a figurative sculptor who focuses on sculpting from life from her studios in Salzburg and Florence. Jana was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1997 and has what she describes as three half siblings. Her mother Petra, an art teacher is from Prague and her father Uwe is from Dortmund. She grew up in an artistic and musical family, learning violin and piano, and visiting museums and galleries around Europe. From 2008-2012 Jana studied at he Musisches Gymnasium Salzburg where she was exposed to music, dancing, literature and fine art. After graduating she decided to spend a year in New Zealand which helped her clarify her career goals. When she was 19 she was accepted at the prestigious Florence Academy of Art where she spent three years studying under multiple instructors including the founder of the sculpting program Robert Boden. Jana has won numerous awards and shown in exhibitions and permanent collections around Europe and the US, including “Face 2021,“ Society of Portrait Sculptors, La Galleria Pall Mall London, the Espaco Exhibitionista Gallery, Lisbon Portugal, and the Figurativas in Barcelona. She says her goal is it to provoke emotions and encourage empathy in the viewer. The viewer should be engaged by the work, so they can identify themselves within it.

Jana’s website: https://www.janabuettner.com/
Instagram @janabuettner.art

Jana’s favorite women artists:
Colleen Barry
Hannah Sutton
Mirjam Jahn
Hannah Brictson
Käthe Kollwitz (d)
Camille Claudel (d)

Playlist Cerca De Ti - Hermanos Gutiérrez
Mariella - Khruangbin, Leon Bridges
Jungle - Jimi Hendrix
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts 1-5 - Pink Floyd

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Chris Wairegi is a New York based cinematographer, local 600 camera operator, ASC Mentee and creator of 600 Black Women. Chris was born in Cleveland, OH to parents, who are both entrepreneurs, and she has an older brother. A keen student, she enjoyed art and history as well as excelling at a number of sports. During high school she developed an interest in photography and decided to pursue a film career so she chose Rochester Institute of Technology where she would be able to make films in her first year. She already knew that she was destined for the Big Apple so armed with a dual degree to her credit she made her way into the industry. Chris emphasizes the importance of starting at the bottom and learning different roles, which has helped her appreciate the multi-faceted industry now that she is a cinematographer. Chris’ filming experience is cross genre from narrative to documentary, commercial to experimental, and short to long form works for streaming, television, and the big screen. Her credits include Netflix’ Survival of the Fittest, Starz’ Run The World, Black Girl Beauty for VH1, andMTV’s, Women in Rap. In 2021, Chris founded 600 Black Women whose mission is to create a more inclusive industry and for which she was the recipient of the very first Kodak Vanguard Award. She is a member of the ICG Scholarship Committee, a 2021 ICG Generation Next Change Maker and a 2023 ASC Vision Scholar. Chris lives in New York with her husband and their dog.

Chris’ links: Website: chriswairegi.com
600 Black Women: https://www.600blackwomen.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6384689/
Instagram: @blackberryfilms


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Christine Lashley is a American landscape oil painter who says the beauty of a moment held in memory and fusing reality and the abstract, are key elements of her style. Christine was born in San Francisco in 1967 but moved when she was still a baby. Her father Charles worked for the US government which involved being frequented relocated. Her mother Marta was a stay at home mom who, aside from raising Christine and her sister Rebecca, was a doll-maker. Because of the transient lifestyle of her family, Christine attended four different high schools. When her mother spotted her natural talent she was encouraged to pursue art. At the age of 17, Christine studied at the Sorbonne and Parsons in Paris. It was there that she was spotted for a different talent and offered work as a fashion model, which led to international travel and living the high life for a while. But after two years Christine decided she wanted to go back to school so she returned to the US and gained a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. Her first job was in graphic design and creating murals for set design in theater and ballet. She met her husband in college and the couple moved to Seattle before moving east to Boston and then the Washington, DC area. Christine currently lives in Reston, VA and has two daughters who are both artistic.

Christine’s website: https://www.christinelashley.com/
Instagram: @christinelashleyart

Christine’s favorite female artists:
Suchitra Bohstle
Nancy Tankersley
Carolyn Anderson
Berthe Morrisot

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Our first guest of season two is Emmy-nominated TV producer, showrunner, and director Natalee Watts. Among her many credits, Natalee was Chef Jamie Oliver’s Producer for two seasons of ABC’s Emmy Award winning, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, and was a producer-director on his 7-part British documentary series Dream School for Channel 4. She was the Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner for the 10-part documentary series, Operation Change for the Oprah Winfrey Network as well as the Director and Co-Executive Producer of the 10-part documentary series Kentucky Ayahuasca for Vice. Natalee has produced 38 episodes of ABC’s Emmy-nominated Dancing With The Stars and 24 episodes of ABC’s The Bachelor. She has also produced series for NBC, CBS, FOX, TBS, MTV, OWN, E! Entertainment, and DISNEY+. Recently, Natalee served as the Co-Executive Producer of the CBS hit competition reality series, Tough As Nails. Tough As Nails celebrates hard-working women and men who are essential to America’s infrastructure. She has so far filmed in 31 countries around the globe. Natalee was born in Wilmington, NC, the middle of three daughters to Evan ‘Butch’ Watts, a retired financial services advisor and artist, and Vickie Tienken Watts, a teacher. After graduating from New Hanover High School, Natalee attended the Appalachian State University to study Broadcast Journalism & Psychology. Once she decided to embark on a career in television with her sights ultimately set on Hollywood, she headed for Chicago where she had her first break in the business. For five years she worked on the Jenny Jones Talk Show starting as a PA and leaving as a producer. Natalee has gained extensive experience in different genres within the television medium which have profoundly impacted her and now influence her future goals in TV production. In her spare time she enjoys designing websites and still photography and lives in LA with her partner cinematographer Gretchen Warthen.

Natalee's links:
Instagram: @nataleewatts
Website: https://www.nataleewatts.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1451659/

Women whose work Natalee admires:
Beth Robinson, Film & TV Set Decorator
Anna Echols, Cake Artist
Kerry September, Makeup Artist
Anna Jones, ANNA JONES - Food Stylist & Author

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My guest this week is filmmaker and cinematographer Hope Hall who has built a career that includes assuming the role as Principal Presidential Videographer to President Obama, a position that she considered was the best job in the world. Her journey however started a long way from the White House in a different world as a modern dancer. Hope was born in 1969 in Chicago to Tom Hall, a retired Navy officer and advertising account executive, and Betsy Hall, a secretary. She is the youngest of three children and has three more siblings from her father’s second marriage. Her mother navigates lifelong severe mental illness and Hope asked for her siblings and her to move in with her father and step mother, after living in Mexico and Brazil and her parents’ divorce. She then lived with her new family in Chicago, California and Connecticut. Music has always played a role in Hope’s life; she plays the piano, guitar, and now the drums, as well as being a singer. She also practiced gymnastics in her youth, and classical ballet proved to be the start of her dancing career. Hope took part in dance and theater in high school and college before making her way to Venice, San Francisco and New York as a professional dancer. From an early age she had a sense of social justice and enjoyed story telling so she was naturally drawn to photo-journalism, which gave her the foundation for film-making. Hope studied at the University of Paris III, IV, Center for Critical Studies (1989-90), the University of California, Berkeley, getting her B.A. in History and French (1991) and her M.A. at Stanford University in Documentary Film & Video (2000). Hope then moved back to NYC where she began incorporating music videos and projection design into her cinematography and directing practice. In addition to serving as President Obama’s videographer, Hope was Senior Advisor for Video & Senior Road Videographer to Senator Warren's presidential campaign, and then Director, Digital Strategy Advisor and Cinematographer for both the Biden and Harris campaign and administration. Hope lives in New York where she is now enjoying life as a freelancer.

Hope’s website:IMDB and Instagram:
https://www.hopehall.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0355650/
https://www.instagram.com/hopiehall

Hope’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XEjsZ56rsZcKydhZ7d4gY?si=fab36f6723184574

Some women whose work Hope admires:
Wendall Harrington
Penny de los Santos
Jessie Henson
Purcell Carson
Sadia Shepard

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American artist Aimee Erickson, is an internationally renowned oil painter, teacher, and author. Aimee has exhibited and painted all over the world, and has won numerous awards. Aimee was born in 1967 at the American Hospital in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. She is the second of five children born to Ed, an astrophysicist and Beth Erickson, a high school English teacher, both from Seattle, Washington. When she was three years old her family returned to the US via a brief spell in England, settling in Sunnyvale, CA. As a child, Aimee “had lots of bonus extracurricular education and activities - cello, baking, sewing, soccer, lots of reading, and my mom taught us all to speak French, plus lessons or gear for anything I wanted to learn, like oil painting from the age of six, unicycling, gymnastics, and we were all required to play the piano”. Aimee gained her BFA from Brigham Young University in Utah in Visual Communication Design with an Illustration emphasis. But after college she struggled with depression and moved back to Oregon taking jobs in stage scenery. Growing up as a Mormon proved to be a challenge for Aimee and even though she spent 18 months in France as a missionary, she was never comfortable with the religion. In 2003, after much heartache she left the Mormon faith which she says was a turning point to liberating her both personally and professionally. Aimee has spent her life as an artist; her portfolio extends from landscapes to still life to portraits. She lives in Portland, OR.

Aimee’s website: https://www.aimeeerickson.com/
Instagram @1aim

Aimee’s Playlist:
Jason Isbell, "How to Forget"
Chris Stapleton, "Traveller"
Wilco, "California Stars"
The Finn Brothers "Won't Give In"

Favorite female artists:
Sophie Franz.
Kathleen B. Hudson
Jessie Wilcox Smith

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This week’s guest is Director of Photography and Cinematographer Hannah Epstein has been with National Football League (NFL) since 2012 and is the first female camera operator on the staff. Hannah was born in Pennington, NJ in 1990 to Terri, a writer and artist, and Jonathan, a lawyer. She has a brother Harrison who works in finance. In her youth, Hannah was a keen sportswoman and played on lacrosse and basketball teams. She became fascinated with cameras at any early age, vigorously studying the fine art of still photography, which provided the foundation for film. She attended Middlebury College in Vermont, which had a film and media culture and where she also enjoyed cinema studies. Hannah also spent a semester in Ireland where she produced music videos. In 2005, Hannah volunteered for the Israel Lacrosse organization, coaching kids and filming the program’s U19 women’s team. Back in the US, Hannah interned in the camera department of the NFL, which led to her current position as Staff Cinematographer. She was DP for HBO’s “Hard Knocks Training Camp, and DP on the TV series Earnin’ It and Abby’s Places, and camera operator on 30 for 30. When she is not on the road with NFL Films, Hannah is working with her parent’s dog Winnie in agility training or taking still photos for fun. She lives in Haddon Heights, NJ.

Hannah on Instagram @hannah.k.epstein
Hannah’s IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13357021/

Playlist:
Wavelength - Vance
Joy Sunrise - Norah Jones
Ivy - Taylor Swift
Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
Broken Halos - Chris Stapleton
Keep It Loose, Keep it Tight - Amos Lee
Leon Bridges - Brown Skin Girl
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Beatles "Rubber Soul" Album

Women visual artists I admire:
Lynsey Addario (photojournalist, conflict photographer)
Sophie Darlington (wildlife cinematographer)
Dorothea Lange (documentary photographer)
Krystle Wright (Nat Geo / Adventure photographer)
Rachel Morrison (cinematographer/director of Photography)

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American sculptor Leah Jeffery transforms scrap metal into beautiful pieces of art depicting birds and animals. Leah was born in 2000 in Tampa, Florida one of eight children to Suzanne, a home-maker and home-schooler, and Craig, a business consultant. At the age of six months her family moved to Peachtree City, Georgia where she grew up. Her metalworking shop is in Hogansville, GA where she also works part-time in metal fabrication. As a child Leah struggled with school as dyslexia challenged her and she realized that college was not for her. While at school, she learned to weld and was fascinated by the process of being creative with metal so she decided to go to welding school. It was here that she explored techniques to create art beyond functional welding and realized she had a talent for multi-dimensional forms. Leah’s business has grown so much that she is planning to go full-time in the New Year. She says her commissions have taken off this year but her goal is to find a balance between exploring and creating new art forms combining her love of nature. In her spare time, Leah is building her own Cob house. She lives in Peachtree City, GA.

Leah’s website: https://www.bruisedreedstudio.com/
Instagram: @bruised_reed_studio

Leah’s Playlist:
June - Briston Maroney
White Blank Page - Mumford and Sons
Surfing in Iceland - Goth Babe
Pyrotechnics - Jean Dawson
Fallingwater - Maggie Rogers
Be Around - Ocie Elliott

Leah’s favorite female artists:
Barbie the Welder
Kutovakika
Jen Phillips

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Sweden’s Sandra Wörding has established herself as a leading Director of Photography in the male dominated world of sports photography. In 2021 she was named the Sports Photographer of the Year and is regarded as the top female sports camera operator in the world. Sandra was born in 1981 in Dalarna, Sweden to Elisabet and Mauritz Lindström. She has an older brother Marcus and younger brother Martin. Sandra played a variety of sports as a child although not ice hockey but she began filming the sport at the young age of 16. She quickly adapted to the nuances of anticipating a fast paced sport and regularly found work either on the ice or on the ski slopes. From 2017 -2022, Sandra attended Bergklint Education to become a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach. She then studied Photojournalism at Mittuniversitetet in Sundsvall graduating in 2005. Sandra covers a wide variety of sports and in the winter this involves enduring long hours on the ski slopes, filming Nordic sports such as biathlon and of course ice hockey. She lives in Timrå with her two daughters Isabell and Amanda.

Sandra on Instagram: @sandra.wording_camera.operator

Sandra’s Playlist:
Moov with Golden Temples E-Type with This Is The Way
Zara Larsson with End Of Time
Tomaso Albinoni with Adagio in G Minor
Miss Li with “Starkare"
Alessandra with Queen of Kings.

Women whose work Sandra admires:
Carolina Gynning - Swedish Free Spirit Artist
Veronika Eriksson - Swedish owner / Founder of Veronicc Arts
Malin Jansson - Swedish who uses her body to create amazing artistisk calisthenics in a male dominant genre.
Anna Caroline - Swedish painter

“I admire all the women who stood up for themself and other women that started #Metoo. And all the women and men who keep working for better work conditions for the women in the media industry."
- Sandra Wörding.

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Zoey Frank is a Colorado-based painter who works one large multiple figure compositions and still lifes in oil. And a new mother. She received her MFA in painting from Laguna College of Art and Design, California after studying for four years with Juliette Aristides at Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, Washington. Zoey has received three Elizabeth Greenshields grants, her work has been featured in publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur and High Fructose, and she has exhibited in galleries across the United States, England, and the Netherlands. Zoey was born in Boulder, CO in 1987, the only child of Ina Robbins, a psychotherapist and Douglas Frank, an acupuncturist. As a child, Zoey was drawn to arts and crafts. In school, she also enjoyed sports and briefly aspired to become a basketball player. But from the age of 13, she knew that art would be her life-calling and she found her way to art programs that would give her the foundation for her career. While she was studying she worked as a figure model for art courses. Whilst in her MFA program she was already selling her paintings so she was encouraged that once she graduated she could make a living with her art. For a while, Zoey struggled with health issues, which eventually served to confirm her life’s purpose. As her success has grown, so too have her canvases and she is currently working on an 18 feet high by 20 feet wide piece that she began two years ago. Zoey also offers online courses on a variety of subjects. She and her husband Peter and daughter Ida Joan live in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Zoey's website: https://zoeyfrank.com/
Instagram: @zoeyfrank

Zoe’s Podcast Playlist:
Slate Culture Gabfest
Scriptnotes
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Some favorite artists:
Cecily Brown
Njideka Crosby
Lois Dodd
Susan Jane Walp
Susan Litchman
Catherine Kehoe
Jennifer Pochinski
Stephanie Pierce
Celeste Rapone

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Ana Amortegui, ADFC DP, is a Colombian Director of Photography with a string of credits, including Resident Alien, Black Lightning, Into the Dark, Twenties S2, Gentrified, the web series, Heal and Quantum Leap S1 and S2 which is currently in production. Ana defines passion, determination and focus in her ambitions never letting anything or anyone stand in the way of her goals. And her journey from being a dancer in Colombia has taken her to the heart of Hollywood where women have to fight extra hard to break into the tough world of running camera. But Ana set herself a goal which she never lost sight of and worked her way up from Camera Assistant to DP. Born in Medellin, Colombia in 1979, Ana lost her mother Miriam when she was just seven years old so she was raised with her father Santiago and two brothers Jose and Javier. She proved herself a natural sportswoman, even playing softball for her country, but it was dancing that became an early passion and one that grew into her first career. Undeterred by her father’s opposition to her dancing ambitions she appeased him with being a diligent student and studying electrical engineer. Her talent soon drew the attention of casting directors and producers and she was hired on Protagonists de Novela as their dance teacher. Whilst on set Ana began to develop an interest in camera work and would take every opportunity to learn new skills. Following Electrical Engineering School, Ana graduated from video production and filmmaking at the Art Institute of California in 2010. While she was in school she would work a variety of jobs to make a living until she established herself in the industry. Her determination and passion on set led her from one job to another and she recalls that the turning point coincided with getting pregnant with her daughter Mila. Her friend and fellow Cinematographer Gretchen Warthen says: “Within four years, she achieved everything she told me she was going to do. Ana’s will and positive attitude is amazing. She inspires me always and I am so very proud of all she has accomplished.” During the actors strike Ana made use of the time studying a model of responsible parenting, as well as photography skills and face painting. Ana lives in Los Angeles with her husband actor Danny Pardo and their five year old daughter Mila.

Ana’s Playlist:
Salsa,
Tango,
Regueton
Marc Anthony
Carlos Vives

Some favorite female artists:
Kira Kelly, ASC, DP
Mariscela Mendez, DP
Alicia Robbins, DP
Kendra Jarnagin
Catalina Gomez Beuth, Colombian Painter

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Poppy Balser is a Canadian painter of maritime life and seascapes centered around the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Poppy was born in St Stephen, New Brunswick growing up in its environs before crossing the bay to settle in Nova Scotia. She has spent a lifetime close to the sea developing a natural connection to its shoreline, which has given her a unique perspective and appreciation for it resources. Poppy is the oldest of three children—she has a brother Owen and sister Rosie—to parents Udo Buerkle, a German immigrant and scientist, and mother Beth, a potter and homemaker. With a number of artists on both sides of her family, Poppy was encouraged as a child to take an interest in arts with access to a variety of crafts but it would be later in life that she revisited her passion. Growing up in rural New Brunswick, Poppy attended Vincent Massey Elementary and Sir James Dunn Academy. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially the fishing village life and surroundings that would later make it a natural choice of subject for her paintings. In school, she enjoyed science and physics so it was no surprise that she chose pharmacy school at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia as the foundation for a career as a pharmacist. It was then that she met her future husband Robert who also became a pharmacist. The couple later moved to Digby, NS and, while raising two children - Nick and Alice, Poppy resumed her painting. She has taken several workshops with several artists that would become her mentors and inspiration. Poppy is an award winning artist participating in plein air festivals and competitions across North America. She is currently Vice President of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC). Poppy is represented by galleries, including Teichert Gallery in Halifax, Amicus Gallery in Chester, the Flight of Fancy in Bear River, Harvest Gallery in Wolfville as well as Camden Falls Gallery in Camden, Maine.

Poppy’s website: https://www.poppybalser.com/
Instagram: @poppybalser

Poppy’s Playlist:
Podcasts, news, current affairs
RadioLab
Pop music

Poppy’s favorite women artists:
Watercolorists:
Shari Blaukopf of Montreal- fabulous sketcher and instructor Uma Kelkar of San Jose- urban sketcher, paints with abandon, is balancing two careers: engineer and painter, not afraid to experiment to make her art grow Linda Kemp, Ontario- beautiful painter, popular instructor Jean Pederson, Calgary, AB- fabulous painter, another one who welcomes experimentation in her art
Oil painters:
Nancy Tankersley, Easton, MD, gorgeous paintings, very skilled instructor. Nancy is one of the few (only?) woman instructor I have taken a workshop from Kathleen Hudson, Colorado Springs - balancing motherhood and painting Karen Blackwood, amazing seascapes, they take my breath away Barbara Jaenicke- paints snow like no one else, so stunning Olena Babak of Maine- beautiful light filled plein air paintings. I met Olena years ago at one of my first plein air events.

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Ashley Barron ACS is an international, award-winning Director of Photography with a string of credits across commercials, music videos, short films, TV and feature films. She is known for her work on Starz/Lionsgate's production Dangerous Liaisons, as well as the Australian Academy Award-winning series The Tailings, All Creatures Great & Small S2 for Channel 5 and PBS, and ITV’s The Tower S2. Born in Moscow in 1987 to her Russian mother Olga and Armenian father Sergey, Ashley draws on her international heritage, education and training, which gives her a unique perspective and approach to her art. At the age of seven, her family moved from Moscow to Limerick, Ireland where she adapted from Russian to English as she blended into Irish life with her older brother Nick. As a teenager, she and her mother moved to Perth, Western Australia after her parents separated and Ashley had to once again adjust to a new culture while deciding on her career path. She attended Curtin University in Perth where she gained her BA in Film & TV. From there her mother encouraged her to spend an Exchange Semester at the Ryerson University in Toronto, and then Hollywood where she earned her MFA in Cinematography at the American Film Institute Conservatory (AFI). In 2018, Ashley became one of 15 women to receive Accreditation from the Australian Cinematographer’s Society. Her work has earned a number of awards, including a coveted Gold Award from the Australian Cinematographer's Society (ACS), an AACTA Award (Aussie Oscar), a Nomination at the prestigious Camerimage Cinematography Film Festival, an invitation for membership of the Illuminatrix Collective, and one of the earliest memberships of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC).

Ashley’s website: https://www.ashley-barron.com/ Ashley’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2551925/?ref_=nmbio_ov
Instagram: @ashleybarrondop

Some women whose work Ashley admires:
Ari Wegner ACS Aga Szeliga ACO (Operator + founder of Women Behind the Camera)
Catherine Goldschmidt BSC (+ Ness Whyte) (founders of Illuminatrix DOPs)
Erika Addis (President of the ACS) Kim Snyder (President of Panavision)

Ashley’s Playlist: Foo Fighters "Everlong" The Pixies "Where is my Mind" Where is My Mind rendition Mumford & Sons "Hopeless Wanderer" Trent Reznor from The Social Network Smashing Pumpkins "Zero" Thomas Newman American Beauty Bicep "Atlas" Bicep "Cazenove" Nirvana "Aneurysm" Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" The Dead Weather "Treat Me Like Your Mother" The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" Foo Fighters "The Pretender" Nirvana "Heart Shaped Box" Mumford & Sons "Where Are You Now" Mumford & Sons "Hot Gates" Trent Reznor "In Motion" Of Monsters & Men "Dirty Paws" Requiem for a Dream Heroes by Bowie Where Is My Mind Everlong
I'm a Nu-Metal & Techno kid, otherwise I'm a big System of a Down, Manson, Slipknot, Korn, Mudvayne, Pendulum, Shapeshifter fan.

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English artist Amy Dury paints people by extracting figures from photographs from the pre-digital age found in family photographs or home movies. She is most often drawn to peoples’ roles in society, the hierarchies and dynamics of power. Amy says: “Our history instructs, seduces and tethers us, and I look to use paint to examine these emotive memories, which reflect current themes and tensions in contemporary life.” Amy was born in London, England in 1971, one of four children, she has two brothers and a sister. Her mother Susan was a teacher and creative in textile art. Her father John worked in the City. Amy studied for her BA in Printmaking at Glasgow School of Art graduating in 1997 before earning an MA in Fine Art at the University of Brighton. Prior to moving to Scotland where she met her husband, Amy studied in Belfast during The Troubles - the Northern Ireland Conflict - which was an uneasy time with the constant threat of bombing. When the couple moved to Brighton, Amy pursued her love of art by teaching before focusing on her painting. Of her art, she says: “I like looking at historical, vintage imagery. I feel very connected but I didn’t even live in those times and I don’t know who they are. I feel very tender, very emotional… moved by their lives, especially when you watch them on home movies and you see them walking and talking and laughing. It’s very moving and you feel reconnected and you feel part of the change of people, of society, of culture. When I make the paintings I feel like I’m connecting with that and I’m reaching something about my own experience now or the current experience through looking back into the past.” Amy divides her time as Head of Art at a Sixth Form College in Brighton and painting in her home studio. She is married to Peter, an artist and architect, whose father was a Scottish landscape artist. The couple have two children and live in Brighton.

Amy’s website: https://www.amydury.com/
Instagram: @amy_dury

Favorite female artists:
Kaye Donachie
Jennifer Packer
Jenifer Pochinski
Lydia Petitt
Lynette Yiadem Boyake

Amy’s playlist:
Kate Bush
T-Rex, REM
The Smiths

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Gretchen Warthen is an American cinematographer whose work has taken her from Hollywood sound stages to shooting from the back of a camel in India, an elephant in Thailand, the bow of a boat off Venezuela, hovering over Alaskan glaciers and the deserts of the Sahara in a helicopter. Gretchen was born in Idaho, the only child of parents Kathryn Warthen, a retired horticulturist, and Brian Warthen who, after a lifetime of struggle, found his true success in graphic arts. As a child, Gretchen was a tough girl in school with a rebellious nature. After High School, she headed to Boise State University where she gained a Bachelors in Communications before moving to Washington State where she went back to school at the Evergreen State College for a Bachelors in Liberal Arts. It was at Boise State that she began taking an interesting in film-making and undertook projects that showed her natural talent for the art which led her to pursue a career in the industry. By now Gretchen had a plan to be a camera operator and she steered her course starting in wardrobe through set design and props until she was on set where she wanted to be. Her youthful defiance and determination paid off and led her to success across genres. Gretchen has worked as the Director of Photography for the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary feature "Circus of Books," the epic international OWN documentary series "Operation Change," the Emmy Award-winning NBC series “Starting Over,” the Showtime documentary series “The Real L Word” and the award winning documentary feature “East LA Interchange." She has also DP’d two award-winning narrative feature films, Sharon Gless’s “Hannah Free” and “Jamie and Jessie are Not Together.” Gretchen has been a camera operator on popular Emmy Award-winning prime time reality programming, including “Project Runway,” “The Apprentice” and “America’s Next Top Model”. Her narrative credits also include FX’s “Mayans MC”, FOX’s “Call Me Kat” and FOX’s “Welcome to Flatch.” Gretchen has also been a camera operator on popular Live Comedy Specials including Netflix’s "Dave Chappell - Age of Spin” and “Hannah Gadsby - Douglas”. When she is not working, Gretchen’s passion is collecting Vespa scooters and driving fast cars. She lives in LA with her partner Documentary Director and Unscripted reality Co-Executive Producer. Natalee Watts.

Women whose work Gretchen admires:
Shana Hagan - I admire her mentorship, high standards and gentle guidance. Shana has the documentary career I have always dreamed of having.
Mandy Walker - I admire her creativity and ability to do it the way she wants to do it without being too heavily influenced by others. (Plus, works with Baz Luhrmann…)
Ana Amortegui - I admire her passion for life and having it all. Her gratitude for life’s struggles along the journey.
Chris Wairegi - I admire her motivation to make a difference in other people’s lives.

Gretchen's Playlist:
Superchick “One girl revolution”
Ladytron Metric Wax Tailor (discovered because of his remix of Doris Day’s “Perhaps”)
Silver Sun Pickups Old Madonna (Ray of Light is my fave record)
Doris Day - Fun Sydney Bechet - Jazz
Bessie Smith - Blues
Big Maybell - Blues
Nina Simone - Blues

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Nazafarin Lotfi is an Iranian multi-disciplinary artist who studies how the self and notions of identity are understood in relationship to architecture, landscape, space, and place. She explores humanness in relation to non-human bodies and places that are defined by practices of map-making and gardening. Nazafarin was born in Mashhad, Iran in 1984 during the Iran-Iraq war. She is one of three girls, her mother was a teacher who introduced her daughters to arts and literature. And her father owned a small business. Her exposure to the arts was limited as a child before she attended the University of Tehran where she earned her BA in Industrial Design. With ambitions to further her education in the West, Nazafarin headed to the US and gained an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduating she took to teaching, always seeking a life that would reflect her art. She would soon find a place for her work in exhibitions and shows, nationally and internationally at venues such as the University Galleries at Illinois State University, Tucson Museum of Art, Artpace, Phoenix Art Museum, and Elmhurst Museum of Art. Nazafarin is the recipient of 2023 Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence. She says of her art: “I think placing myself between two very different aesthetics and ideologies allows me to create a more complicated personal language. And that does more justice to the complexities that I experience as an Iranian female artist living in the U.S. I grew up with social realist propaganda and had developed a mistrust of it. I come from a traditional society for which history weighs so much, and that can be limiting.’ Nazafarin is represented by Regards in Chicago. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband Peter, a Professor of Persian Poetry, and two cats.

Nazafarin's website: http://www.nazafarinlotfi.com/
Instagram: @nazafarinlotfi

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This week’s guest is Cammi Climaco a ceramicist, multidisciplinary artist, educator and erstwhile stand-up comedian based in New York. Cammi’s art moves between performance, sculptural and functional pieces and ruminates on the history of women in ceramics, finding joy in unreachable places and ancient love poems. Cammi was born in Cleveland, OH in 1971, the youngest of six children. Her father John Climaco ran a printing press at a printing company in Ohio and her mother Wanda was a homemaker who later cared for the elderly. Cammi received her BFA at Kent State University in Crafts and her MFA in Ceramics at Cranbrook Academy of Art. After college, Cammi spent some time in the corporate world from waitressing to selling furniture and recruiting executives, none of which satisfied her. Eventually her part-time teaching in ceramics led to her becoming a regular educator in her preferred medium. She has taught at the Pratt Institute of Art and Design and the 92NY in Manhattan and currently also teaches at BKLYN Clay. Cammi attended The Pottery Workshop residency in Jingdezhen, China. And she is the co-host of The Ceramics Podcast. Her work can be found in galleries and theaters in New York. Cammi lives in Queen’s with her parter, musician Cru Jones.

Cammi’s website: https://www.cammiclimaco.com/
Instagram @cammiclimaco

Favorite artists:
Marguerite Wildenhain
Maija Grotell
Lucie Rie
Eva Zeisel
Yoko Ono
Cara Benedetto
Sarah Allwine
Dini Dixon
Katie Coughlin

Cammi’s Playlist:
We Live in Brooklyn,
Baby/Roy Ayers
Ubiquity Sweet Tears/Nuyorican
Soul Tryon/Erykah
Badu Loungin’/Guru Kiss
From a Rose / Seal

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Robin Antar is an American rock sculptor who moves seamlessly between Realism and Expressionism. From hyper-realistic icons of American pop culture influenced by Robin’s wry sense of humor, her art explores personal and social trauma and conflict. Robin’s parallel and intertwining bodies of work span her 40-year career as an artist-observer of human nature with a broad lens on the American life. Robin was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1957, one of four daughters. Her father Leon Betseh was a retailer and her mother Linda, an oil painter. In 1973, the family moved to Brooklyn, NY, which proved to be a tough move for Robin as a shy teenager in the city. She began learning to carve in stone in school and in the family’s basement as a means of coping with urban life, using art as her emotional lifeline. In 1976, at the age of 16, Robin discovered she suffered from retrolental fibroplasia causing blindness in her right eye since birth. While her vision was compromised it became an integral tool among the techniques she used to create her art despite an absence of depth perception. After graduating with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1981, Robin set up a working studio in Brooklyn, creating abstract sculptures in a loose, intuitive style deeply rooted in her emotional experiences. Her themes address marriage, motherhood, divorce and trauma through a series of Conversations, Relationships and Meditation that reflect the process of releasing life’s traumas and their importance to survival, healing and positive change. Trauma has visited Robin in devastating ways with the loss of two of her three sons whom she has memorialized through her art work. A series of stone D-Knots were carved in honor of her youngest child, David, representing his struggles with the trauma of child abuse and addiction. His death at the age of 26 resulted in one of Robin’s most personal and powerful creations, David’s Knot in Flames, carved from a 1,500-pound block of Turkish marble. The sculpture is permanently installed at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, New York, where her son received treatment during his short life. A sculpture is memory of Leon is in progress, out of a 10,0000 pound piece of carrara marble. Robin has a studio and showroom in her home in New Jersey.

Robin’s website - https://robinantar.com/
Robin’s Instagram @robinantar

Robin’s favorite artists:
Barbara Segal
Madaline Weiner
Carol Turner
C.C. Griffin
Carole Feuerman

Robin’s Playlist
Carole King
Country music

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Chris & Nancy are back with a round-up of news which includes the Solheim Cup, which, once again favored Europe, the Berlin Marathon where Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashed women's marathon world record, a review of the Tennis Grand Slams which featured new and different champions: Aryna Sabalenka (Belarusia) Australian Open, Iga Swiatek (POL) French Open, Markéta Vondroušová (Czech) Wimbledon and Coco Gauff (USA) US Open, and Rugby England 50-24 win over Canada and a TV rights issue which meant it was not shown on network television, the World Athletics Championship which is an indication of what to expect next year at the Paris Olympic Games. Plus a review of the top stories in football which includes the USWNT winning both of its Friendlies against South Africa, the retirement of Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe, and the potential candidates to fill the coaching vacancy, which includes the names of Laura Harvery, Emma Hays, Sarina Wiegman, Bev Priestman and Tony Gustavsson; the Lionesses 2-1 win over Scotland in the first of their UEFA Women’s National League games. And finally our thoughts on the events surrounding the Spanish team which have somewhat overshadowed their magnificent World Cup victory.

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This week the English contemporary abstract artist Genevieve Leavold. A self-taught painter who draws on her love of eastern philosophy and organic forms found in nature as foundations for her work. Her intuitive process has developed initially through deep observation of nature and subsequent abstraction of essential qualities of form and color from the worn, overgrown and overlooked parts of urban spaces where nature had re-claimed parts of the city. Genevieve was born in Frome, Somerset the fifth of eight children. Her father Lawrence Oliver Hatton-Brown was a builder and Janet was a stay-at-home mother and volunteered her time for costume creation and design at a local theater. She also fostered a creative childhood that Genevieve nurtured in nature. Upon leaving high school Genevieve attended the Theater College for Design, she also worked in the local theater in Frome, attended painting classes at the Central St Martins School in London, as well as being a PA in London. It was then that an opportunity to visit Belgrave in Serbia for six months which turned into an eight year residency launched her career as an artist. She says that this was the birth of her work, which focused on drawing and the abstract. She soon became commercial, establishing herself in Europe and beyond before returning to the UK in 2022. A full-time artist Genevieve is currently showing her work in the US and UK. She lives in Frome with her husband James, a business coach, and two cats.

Genevieve’s website: www.genevieveleavold.com
Instagram: @genevieveleavold

Favorite artists:
Mira Schendel
Flora Yukhnovich
Georgia O Keene
Joan Jonas
Marina Abramovic
Helma af Klimt

Playlist:
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
I Tokuni -Eivor
What else is There. - Royksopp
The Painter - Future Islands
Containing it - B of Bris
The sensual world - Kate Bush
Utopia - Goldfrapp
Play Dead - Bjork
Dumb. - Portishead

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This week guest is Korean-American ceramicist Michelle Im aka RATxCHICKS. Michelle was born in Atlanta, GA in 1984 to Kun Sook Im, a home-maker, and Jong Seong Im, an environmental engineer. She has one brother; Sewon Im, who is a financial consultant also living in the US. Her grandmother was a poet and calligraphy artist in South Korea. As a child the family moved around from Michigan to Boston and South Korea. Michelle returned to the US for college and since graduating with a degree in Biology and Art from The State University of New York at Buffalo, she has lived in New York City. She was named one of Ceramic Monthly’s 2022 Emerging Artists and is an award recipient of the American Craft Council’s 2022 Emerging Artist Cohort Program as well as a grant recipient of the Center for Craft’s Teaching Artist Cohort in 2023. Michelle was a Visiting Artist in Residence at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in 2022 and she was selected for a Distinguished Fellowship at Penland School of Craft during her winter residency in 2023. Before becoming a full time ceramicist, Michelle spent time in the service industry and since 2021 she has had her own studio in Queens where she lives with her partner, artist, John Almanza and her dog Inky. She teaches ceramics at Greenwich House Pottery in Manhattan, NY.

Michelle on Instagram: @ratxchicks
Michelle’s website: https://ratxchicks.club/

Michelle’s Playlist
Wu Tang Clan
Talking Heads
The Velvet Underground
Kendrick Lamar
Richie Hawtin
Jeff Mills
Mike Parker
LSDXOXO

Michelle’s favorite female artists:
Christian Joy
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Kristy Moreno
Soojin Choi
Mary Cassatt
Joanna Powell
Eun Ha Paek
Sulo Bee
Shea Burke
…and many more.

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Madeleine Bunbury is an English equine artist who paints life portraits of horses and ponies. At just 28, Madeleine is aspiring to follow in the footsteps of her idol, George Stubbs, aligning with other great equine painters, such as Agasse, Munnings and Herring. Madeleine was born on the island of Mustique in 1995, one of four children; her mother Lotty is a fashion designer and her father Michael, a doctor. She grew up in an an island playground and from an early age sketching and painting was instinctive, and more accessible than riding ponies which she dreamed of. It was when she began her education at boarding school in England that she was able to indulge herself and become a horse-mad teenager taking every opportunity to ride. Her love of horses became the catalyst to her initial plan to become a veterinarian but she had to abort that idea once she failed the required science exams. It was then that she decided on a career in art with the confidence that this was something for which she had a talent. With the guidance of an artistic uncle and aunt, Madeleine spent three years studying traditional portraiture at the Charles Cecil Studios in Florence, Italy. It was to prove the launching pad for her to embark on a career as an equine artist and she was soon making a livelihood painting horse portraits. Madeleine can be found either in her studio in Fosbury, Wiltshire or traveling to horses across the UK and around the world. Her latest project is a series of 16 breeds of British native horses and ponies which, as well as producing very large paintings will also be a coffee book, and perhaps a documentary.

Playlist:
Eminem- Lose Yourself (Gets me out of bed and revved for the day)
Claude Debussy - Claire de lune (The first piece I learnt to play on the piano)
Chopin - Nocturne no.20 in C-Sharp Minor (so melancholy and beautiful to paint to)
Destiny's Child - Independent Woman (after various boyfriends let me down this is how I feel)

Favorite artists:
Isabella Watling
Daisy Sims
Hilditch Henrietta
Abel-Smith
Eleanor Cardozo

Madeleine’s website: https://www.bunburyart.com/
Instagram: @bunbury_equine_art


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Sarah Rossetti, aka Invader Girl, is a Contemporary Acrylic Artist painting evocative scenes of war, veterans, law enforcement and, more recently, horses. Sarah was born in Nonnweiler, Germany in 1987, the oldest of five children—she has a younger sister and two younger brothers. Sarah’s other young sister Lisa was tragically killed in 2004; a traumatic event that would impact Sarah in different ways. Her father John was a communications specialist in the Air Force, stationed in Germany where he met his wife Regina. As a military family they moved around and whilst in Germany her parents divorced and Sarah stayed with her mother who moved the family to the island of Guam, eventually helping her in the bar business that she operated. It was there that Sarah met the military personnel whose war stories would leave an impression that has influenced the art genre she specializes in today. Those graphic stories would create powerful images and inform the style of art that has become her trademark. Sarah did not feel at home as a student and once she graduated high school in Guam she bucked the idea of college, preferring to find her own way untutored as an artist. She endured a struggle with alcohol that she eventually won and, realizing that she needed a new direction, she moved to the US in 2017. She married Phil, a retired navy CMC, and after a spell in Alexandria, the couple found their home near Haymarket, which accommodates a large studio. For the time being, Sarah is not represented and prefers not to show her work in galleries. Instead she has a website and takes commissions, and has an impressive work rate of 3-4 paintings a day.

Host: Chris Stafford
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Sarah’s website: https://www.invadergirlart.com/
Instagram: @_invadergirl_

Favorite female artists:
L. M. Hankins
Ashley Gessler Davis

Sarah’s Playlist:
Storm - Josh Vietti
Greed - Godsmack
The story of OJ- Jay Z
Rekt - Rob Bailey
Nice n Easy- Frank Sinatra
Scherzo for Piano no 2- Frederic Chopin
Pink Moon- Tash Sultana
The Ballad of londinium- Daniel Pemberton
23- chayce Beckham
Mftr- Pusha T
Fortunate So - CCR
Young and Free - Dermot Kennedy

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Maria Josenhans is a landscape artist working both outdoors and in her studio. An artist for nearly four decades, Maria's work plays back and forth between representational and abstract as she allows each painting to find its own unique path. Maria was born in New Jersey, one of two daughters to parents James and Janet. Her mother was a librarian, and her father an engineer and keen photographer. Maria had an early introduction to the art of photography in her father’s dark room and developed an interest that shaped the early part of her career. As a child her mother introduced her to Scottish Highland dancing, which still today is a passion that she shares through teaching and adjudicating. Her talent for painting was discovered in High School where her teacher Mrs Erich would prove influential in guiding Maria into a career as an artist. From 1982-86 she studied at the Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts), in Philadelphia, PA and graduated with a BFA in Illustration with Honors. In 1994, Maria studied Large Format Black & White Photography with Paul Caponigro. Her early career in photography and illustration was spent in New York before she moved to New England. Once she met her Canadian husband her path changed course and she turned exclusively to painting. In 2000, they moved to the west coast of Canada where Maria has enjoyed a climate that allows for year round plein air painting. She has always been a nature lover, and she is also a student of Zen Buddism. Maria currently lives in Burnaby near Vancouver with her husband Marcel and new dog Basil.

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Maria’s website: http://www.mariajosenhans.com/about/
Instagram: @mariajosenhansart
Women artists whose work Maria admires:
Pat Steir
Lois Dodd
Joan Eardley
Joan Mitchell
Helen Frankenthaler
And many many many more!

Maria’s Playlist:
Philip Glass (particularly solo piano)
Domenico Scarlatti, sonatas
Moby Beck (mutations)
Jeff Beck
Bob Dylan
Patti Smith
Neko Case
KD Lang
Pasty Cline

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Chris & Nancy are back with a recap of the FIFA Women’s World Cup—a round up of the highs and lows of a tournament that broke records for number of nations competing and global audience. It was a festival of football, a feast for footie fans and a boost for women’s sport around the world. There were plenty of surprises with some of the giants of the sport among them favorites to lift the trophy who fell by the wayside in the group stages. Ultimately our predictions did not hold up and a new champion was crowned in Stadium Australia when Spain deservedly lifted the trophy after conquering England 1-0 in the final. Nancy was there to watch it all unfold and Chris endured some very early morning starts to watch the games from the US. So what were their takeaways and tournament favorites. Take a listen and relive some of the highlights of the tournament.

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Michele Byrne is a figurative Plein Air painter known for her social scenes and palette knife work. Michele is originally an East Coast girl, born in 1959 in Reading, PA, she spent her childhood growing up in the countryside. She was, she says, a tomboy enjoying the outdoors, but her real passion began as a small child drawing and painting, showing an early talent that was recognized by her teachers. Her parents, Sam and Fay, encouraged her artistic leaning and as the third of three children she was encouraged with art classes and given the freedom to follow her passion. At the tender age of eight, Michele decided she loved art so much that she wanted to become an artist. From 1977-1981 she attended Kutztown University in Pennsylvania from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design, and Minor in Illustration/Painting. While she only took one class in mechanical drawing it was to prove invaluable in learning perspective, which has helped her with painting buildings. As a graphic designer, Michele made her way to New York but it wasn’t long before she realized she wanted to be her own boss. While marriage and raising a family would take over her life, once she divorced she discovered a freedom to pursue her career as an artist. Michele has held numerous exhibitions and solo shows, winning awards around the U.S. She is also a sought-after instructor offering plein-air workshops both online and in person across the United States, Mexico and Europe. Michele is also the author of two books entitled The Art of Conversation. In 2020, Michele moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico and is an active member of its flourishing art community. She has two sons, Colin and Seamus who have inherited her artistic gene.

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Michele's website:
https://www.michelebyrne.com/
Instagram @michelebyrneart

Women artists whose work Michele admires:
Ann Gale
Aimee Erickson
Zoe Frank
Mary Cassatt
Berte Morisot
Gene Kloss
Georgia O’Keefe
Elaine De Kooning
Frida Kahlo

Michele’s Playlist:
Pink Floyd,
Neil Young and Reggae Music Buddha Bar
Healthy living podcasts
Jay Shetty,
Chase Jarvis,
Eckhart Tolle (newest Fav is Dr. Joe Dispenza on meditation and manifesting what you want into your life)

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American Vinnie Bagwell is a sculptor and representational-figurative artist who has become a pioneer for African American women in her field. Her works of public art have become her raison d’etre as she strives to give a voice to underrepresented and enslaved Africans. Vinnie was born in Yonkers, NY in 1956 and grew up in the Town of Greenburgh with her sister. Her parents, Edward and Viola Bagwell were both artists in their spare time. As a child she showed a gift for drawing and developed a passion for painting in high school. She graduated from Morgan State University in Maryland with a BS in Psychology. Vinnie spent some time in car sales, which she said taught her communications skills. In 1993, she began sculpting completely self taught and with ambition and purpose it wasn’t long before she was making a name for herself. Vinnie’s first public artwork, “The First Lady of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald,” located at the Yonkers Metro-North/Amtrak train station was commissioned in 1996. She has since won numerous public-art commissions and awards around the United States. Connecticut commissioned a seven-foot bronze of Hartford educator Walter “Doc” Hurley, which is the first public artwork of a contemporary African American in the state. In 2012, Vinnie created a 24” bronze, “Liberté,” for the inaugural exhibition at the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also a journalist and co-authored the book: “A Study of African-American Life in Yonkers From the Turn of the Century”. Vinnie is the Co-founder, vice president, and executive director of the Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden whose mission is to honor, dignify, and restore the humanity of enslaved Africans in America by transforming them from objects to subjects through art in a public garden in Yonkers. Vinnie lives in Yonkers with her miniature French Bulldog Rio. She has a daughter, Pierre, who is a mid-wife and artist. It was seeing her magnificent 7 foot statue of the abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the entrance to the Walkway Over the Hudson that introduced me to her work.

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Ingrid Christensen is a Canadian still life and figurative oil painter. Ingrid was born in 1964 in Golden, British Columbia—a small town in the mountains in western Canada. She is the third of four children with an older sister and between two brothers. Ingrid’s parents, John and Ella Anderson, were German immigrants who arrived in Canada after WWII and eventually made their way to running a motel. As a child, Ingrid was not exposed to the art world but she was keen on drawing, and is self taught as an artist. After high school, further education took her away from growing up in a small town to Vancouver where she earned a BA at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This was followed by a BEd from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Upon graduating, Ingrid spent a few years in teaching but eventually realized that this was not her calling. Once she married, she set off on bigger adventures; to Australia and New Zealand, and later to Japan, and Thailand where she learned the art of silversmithing. Upon returning to Calgary the couple started a family. It was then that Ingrid began her journey in painting; first in watercolors then later in oils, which is her preferred medium. Her art has won both national and international awards and has been highlighted in International Artist, Avenues, and Arabella magazines. Ingrid has written articles about art and creativity for Artsy online magazine. She says she is, first and foremost, a painter of light. Her work is an ongoing exploring of light's ability to elevate even the most mundane object into the glowing subject of a painting. When she is not painting, Ingrid is teaching either online or with in-person workshops. Ingrid has two sons, Zac and Ben, and is married to film producer David Christensen. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Host: Chris Stafford
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Ingrid’s website: ingridchristensen.com
Ingrid on Instagram: @ingridchristensenartist

Ingrid’s favorite female artists:
Cecily Brown
Zoe Frank
Jennifer Pochinski
Erika Seguin
Joanna Logue
Claudia Rilling
Lisa Golightly
Amy Dury
Amy Brakeman Livezey
Lucy Stopford
Cathy Chin (@realandplastic)
Mary Beth Mckenzie
Karen Silve Natalia
Tomas Segovia

Ingrid’s Playlist:
Aruna Chandra/Mashti, Deep Dive Corp.
Kidz of Tibet/Kleintierschaukel, Badau
It’s a Beautiful Day (Reprise)/The Kiffness, Rushawn, Jermaine Edwards
Cassiopeia/Dan Bay
Poseidon/Dan Bay La Rubrique
September Fields/Frazey Ford
Heart of Glass/Lily Moore
Righteously/Anna Ash
Chaise Longue/Wet Leg
Downtown Train/Tom Waite
Never Going Back/Fleetwood Mac
Adriatica/Opez
Hallelijah (I’m a Dreamer)/Luther Dickinson, Amy LaVere
Sweet Dark-Haired Man/Joan Shelley
Walking on Broken Glass/Annie Lennox
Not Fair/Lily Allen
You Know I’m No Good/Amy Winehouse
Hello (feat. Dragonette)/Martin Solveig, Dragonette
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Costumiére Christian Joy Hultquist first established her name when she collaborated with Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ lead singer, Karen O to design her stage costumes, and she has never looked back. Christian was born in Marion, Iowa in 1973, the second oldest of six children to Connie and Jim Hultquist. Her parents had their own challenges raising a family while each spending time in the prison system. Her mother became a ‘born again Christian’ and so instilled a religious upbringing to her children. She was creative, teaching them to be resourceful using DIY—a skill Christian would later adopt in her craft. Connie was also a writer, and her father a singer. Coming from a poor background, Christian soon learned that she needed to make her own way and, while she excelled at sport in school, she had no academic ambitions. Instead she decided to make her own way and is entirely self taught—aside from one year studying photography, she had no training to become an artist or costume designer. Once she left Iowa and headed east to Chicago, her world began to open up and she spent time in Europe before, at the age of 24, realizing her future was destined to be in New York. It was there that she worked in retail and made the most of networking, which paid off, and it wasn’t long before she met Karen O, herself a burgeoning artist. Thus began a partnership that would showcase her work on stage, and give her the name recognition she needed to establish herself in the industry. Consequently, international success followed. Christian’s work has been exhibited in The Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Mode Museum in Hasselt, Belgium and The Museum of Art and Design in New York City. She has also held her first solo show at the AVA Gallery in New York. Christian’s work has been featured across all major publications, including The New York Times, Time Magazine, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Billboard, Spin and Rolling Stone. Her next show will be in September 2023 at a new gallery space in New York alongside her husband, the actor and artist, Jason Grisell.

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Christian's website: https://www.christianjoy.us.com/
Instagram: @christianjoycostumes

Christian's favorite women artists:
Melissa Godoy Nieto
Alex Murray-Leslie
Julia @ioulex
Mariangela Lopez
Caroline McAuliffe
Janelle Rabbott
Naomi Sarah Clark
Rachel Nelson
Michelle Im
Camilla Carper
Cammi Climaco

Christian’s Playlist:
Our Lips Are Sealed: Fun Boy 3
Here Come the Warm Jets: Brian Eno
Night Shift: The Commodores
Art Star: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Only You- Yaz
Sinead O’Connor- Jump In the River
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: The Homeless Wanderer
Gaby Les Soul Men:
Oh Maloya Kronos Quartet: Oh mother the handsome man tortures me


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American conceptual artist Kathryn Andrews was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1973. The only child of Judy, an entrepreneur, and Lamar, a salesman and erstwhile poet, Kathryn’s early days were transient because her family’s business determined where they lived. Kathryn’s childhood influences in terms of culture, politics and religion would form the backdrop to her emergence as an artist. Her formal art education began with a BFA from Duke University and an MFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She also studied photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology, NY prior to becoming interested in sculpture. She says that initially she did not consider being an artist—working in mixed media came later. Kathryn spent time traveling through Europe and working a range of jobs, including with Bosnian refugees in Slovenia. She then spent five years in Manhattan as a researcher and working for the fine art photographer, Rosalind Solomon. Kathryn then moved to LA in 2000 and began exhibiting her work in 2002. She has exhibited in numerous shows both shared and solo as well as holding performances at institutions including the Broad Art Museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (2017), the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, (2015), The High Line, New York, (2016), and the Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany (2013). Kathryn is the founder of The Judith Center, which seeks to engage women artists, activists and thought leaders in conversation around the topic of gender equality. It will launch in the spring of 2024 with 50 artists featured in 30 museums over the next five years. Meanwhile, Kathryn’s work will be featured in a new exhibition at Kunstmuseum Thun in September 2023, called Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys. Kathryn lives in Los Angeles with her two Bedlington terriers, Coco and Cooper.

Kathryn’s favorite female artists:
Agnes Denes Marisol
Alison Knowles
Barbara T Smith
Barbara Jones-Hogu (d)
Lutz Bacher (d)
Gae Aulenti (d)
Cini Boeri (d)

Kathryn’s Playlist (but not when she’s working)
Bill Frissell
Pauline Oliveros
Leo Kottke
Dizzy Gillespie

Kathryn’s website: https://kathrynandrews.net/
Instagram: @crib_z

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This week’s guest is movie poster illustrator and designer Akiko Stehrenberger. Akiko was born in South Lake Tahoe, California in 1978. A first generation American, she is the second youngest of four children with one sister and two brothers. Akiko’s father, designer Mark Stehrenberger is Swiss German and her mother Aichu Yeh from Taiwan—which, until she was eight years old was under Japanese rule— and they met when they emigrated to Los Angeles in the 60’s. Akiko’s mother spoke both Japanese and Mandarin but fostered more of a Japanese culture. Although she was not a professional artist, she encouraged Akiko to take up drawing and apply for art school; that being the preferred option to her enlisting for the army, which came close to being a reality. And so, in 1997 Akiko began studying illustration and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She also worked a variety of jobs to get through college and after she graduated in order to pursue her career and pay off student loans. New York beckoned and she moved from Southern California to learn the trade of becoming a designer and illustrator. When her mother became ill, Akiko moved back to LA. It was also coincidentally at the time when magazines were moving online that she fell into the movie poster industry, which changed the course of her life. In 2004, she officially began her career as a movie poster artist. It would be the film Funny Games, for which her poster was chosen, that put creative directors and the film industry on notice that here was an artist making her mark. Akiko is now a 23-time CLIO Award winner who was deemed the “Poster Girl” by Interview Magazine. Vanity Fair included her Funny Games and Kiss of the Damned posters in their “Best Movie Posters of All Time” list. Her "Da 5 Bloods" is on view at the Academy Motion Pictures Museum. Akiko’s portfolio includes Portrait of a Lady on Fire, TÁR, Dune, Beef and Everything, Everywhere All at Once, to name just a few. Akiko combines traditional illustration techniques and modern graphic design to create textural elements with fearless experimentation showcasing her crafty intuition and versatility by capturing the essence of a film in a single image. New Life director John Rosman said: “Akiko is simply one of the best poster artists of all time.” Her first book, Akikomatic: The Work of Akiko Stehrenberger, published in 2020 will be updated with more recent posters later this year for its second edition. Akiko lives in Los Angeles with her son Barrington.

Akiko on Instagram: @doyrivative
https://akikomatic.com/

Host: Chris Stafford
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Akiko’s Playlist:
more upbeat Velvet Underground songs like Sweet Jane, Rock N Roll… Lou Reed Perfect Day, Goodnight Ladies… The Kinks Nothing in the World, The Zombies The Way I feel inside Lee Hazelwood Some Velvet Morning Isley Brothers Footsteps in the Dark











Favorite artists:
Nancy Fouts was a huge influence on my work RIP
Christian Joy is an amazing costume/clothing maker & artist
Lydia Ricci makes all of her charming sculptures out of scraps












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This week's guest is Botanical Artist, teacher and exhibition organizer, Carol Woodin. Carol was born in 1956 in Salamanca, Upstate New York inside the Allegany Indian Reservation, one of two governed by the Seneca Nation of New York. Her father James was a construction worker and her mother June, a library clerk who also enjoyed oil painting and playing the piano. Carol is the middle of six children with four brothers and one sister. Her childhood was one of making her own fun outdoors and with sketchbook in hand she pursued an early interest for art. At first this would be still life and landscape paintings until an introduction to orchids became a passion and one that developed into a level of expertise she did not plan on. In fact, she never wanted to be a botanical artist; her foundation for illustration started in high school and then at the Williamsport Area Community College (now known as the Pennsylvania College of Technology) as a technical illustrator where she was one woman amongst 50 men. But before she could make art her career, Carol spent time as a draftsman, surveyor’s cartographer, UPS manager and for three years a tractor-trailer driver. In 2016, she married Paul Harwood who is also a painter and gardener. For the past 30 years Carol has focused exclusively on botanical art; as a painter, teacher and exhibition organizer. Most recently her work has been shown at Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London; Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC; Shirley Sherwood Gallery, Kew, UK: UBS Galleries and Newhouse Galleries in New York; Museum de Zwarte Tulp, in the Netherlands; and the Marciana Library, in Venice, Italy. Her work is also in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the Americas and Europe. Carol was recently invited to contribute to the Grootbos Florilegium, a project to document and raise awareness of the Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa. In 1995 Carol received a Gold Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society for her watercolors of Paphiopedilum orchids, and was the recipient of the 1998 “Bouchier ASBA Award for Excellence” from the American Society of Botanical Artists. In 2013 she received the first Lankester Award for Orchid Art in Cartago, Costa Rica and in 2016, the Orchid Digest Medal of Honor. Carol lives in Catskill, New York where she also cultivates her own flora and fauna.

Carol’s favorite contemporary artists:
Tanya Marcuse (contemporary photographer)
Rosie Sanders (botanical artist)
Jean Emmons (botanical artist)
Asuka Hishiki (botanical artist)
Mieko Ishikawa (botanical artist)
Katie Whipple (oil painter)
Andrea Kowch (oil painter)

Playlist:
Bill Staines- Travelling Shoes Les Paul and his Trio – It’s only a Paper Moon (That Crazy Rhythm) instrumental Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Bach: Contatas BMV 82 and 199 Mike and Ruthy The Farmer (Bright as You Can) Dianne Reeves – Nine

Podcast: In Defense of Plants

Books: Anne Cleeves’ Vera series Mick Herron’s Slow Horses series Ron Chernow’s historical biographies (Hamilton, J.D. Rockefeller, J.P Morgan, Washington, just started Grant) Geraldine Brooks—historical/contemporary novels—People of the Book, Horse, The Secret Chord, Caleb’s Crossing


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Textile artist Carmen Mardonez was born in Santiago, Chile in 1988. She is the oldest of nine children with seven sisters and one brother. Her father Joaquim is an engineer and her mother, also Carmen, was a psychologist until raising her family took over. As a child, Carmen was into crafts and soon learned to sew, knit, and embroider. She studied History and Arts at the University of Chile, and earned a master’s degree in Community Psychology, also at the University of Chile. Whilst in school, Carmen volunteered at the local women’s prison and studied art therapy as a way of helping the prisoners. In 2017, she moved with her husband Paulo to Los Angeles where her dreams and aspirations to becoming a textile artist aligned with her passion for social justice. Carmen’s vibrant artwork using vivid colors seeks to radically reimagine intimate spaces of memories, dreams, and discovery. She transforms discarded textile waster such as bed sheets, pillow covers, and pillows through her labor-intensive freestyle embroidery to create provocative fabric sculptures and installations. She says: “I seek to connect with these radically intimate spaces that store memories of exploration, discovery, and suffering.” Carmen has held exhibitions across LA, at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center, JKR Gallery, Provo, Utah, Stay at Home Gallery, Paris, TN, Oranj Studio Gallery, Portland, OR, and the Friend of a Friend Gallery, Denver, CO. Her work has also been shown in “Building Bridges Art Exchange” and “Craft Contemporary”, and has received the support of several grants, scholarships, and art residencies. Later this summer, Carmen will be relocating to Oxford, England with her husband and their six year old son Juan.

Carmen’s favorite women artists:
Sarah Plamodon
Sarah Detweiler
Amy J. Dyck
Nagu
Ash Woodworth
Bushra Gill
Tara Centybear

What does Carmen do while she’s working with fabric?
“Usually I work in silence or talking with one of my sisters/grandmas/friends by phone. Or watching something on Netflix to keep practice my English.”


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This week mixed media artist Rebecca Youssef. Rebecca was born in Lebanon, PA in 1973. The daughter of teachers Chic & Linda Hess, she was the middle of three children; she has an older brother and younger sister. Art runs in her family in different mediums; her sister and a cousin are graphic artists, an aunt was a fashion designer, and her paternal grandmother was a hobby painter. At the age of 9, her family moved to Hawaii where Rebecca began to appreciate the connection between nature and nurture. She developed her interest in gardening and arboriculture, which established the foundation for her focus on eco-culture. Her love of trees and nature is reflected in her work as she strives to bring awareness to the importance of sustainable art. She says: “I’ve been an avid gardener since the age of ten. Even then, I recall understanding the importance of growing and nurturing native plants. I was already in awe of California’s lush topography, and knew that a balanced ecosystem was key to survival for all its members.” Rebecca graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and a Masters in Art Education from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. After college she worked as a graphic artist and in fashion before teaching art. She met her husband Ike in LA where they live with their three children; Andrew, Caroline and Margaret. Rebecca returned to art seven years ago and after initially finding it a challenge once she found how her art belonged in her soul and with her eco-friendly values, she settled into what has become her niche; using natural materials and sustainable practices for eco-conscious mixed media art. She says: ‘Beautiful things can be made by working with the planet, not taking from it.” As the saying goes: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and Rebecca has proved how waste can be transformed into beauty. A cultivator of native California oak trees, her family’s acorn project has seen over 25,000 acorns planted in the Santa Monica Mountains over the past ten years. Rebecca is currently an artist-in-residence at the 18th Street @ The Airport art complex in Santa Monica, CA.


Rebecca’s favorite female artists: "Jaclyn Gordyan, who uses objects found in nature in her work Laurey Bennett-Levy, who is a printmaker using cyanotype Joan Wulf, who uses smoke and fire to create marks Julie Mehretu, who creates layered, abstracted landscapes Mickalene Thomas, whose collages incorporate glitter, rhinestones and enamel."

Rebecca’s playlist:
"Podcasts: I Like Your Work, Art Problems, The Flying Fruitbowl, Arts To Hearts, Armchair Expert, Pivot Music: Hip Hop only Audiobooks: Everything from fiction to self help. I just started Finding The Mother Tree and am loving it."

Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccayoussef.com/
Instagram: rebecca.youssef_studio


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This week the painter and curator Kristin Calabrese. Kristin was born in 1968 in Mountain View, a suburb of San Jose, CA and spent her childhood moving back and forth between Massachusetts and Arizona. Her father, Bill, was an engineer and her mother, Karen, a housewife. Kristin has a younger brother Greg and they grew up in the 70s in a middle-class white American suburb with an abundance of children in the neighborhood. However, Kristin’s childhood was not easy; her father was an authoritarian and she was bullied by children in school. She says her family environment was very sexist and she vowed to live a very different life to her mother’s. In 1995, Kristin graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1998. She found her way as an artist after exploring a variety of mediums in college, venturing into graphic design and creating websites before eventually concentrating on oils. She says: “My paintings speak plainly, make jokes, and are irreverent. I paint to make my thoughts, feelings, and experience into monuments that mark my small and large, personal existence.” The focus of Kristin’s work includes psychology, humor, politics and formal issues of composition and representation, primarily through painting. Since the mid 90’s, Kristin has held numerous shows in the US and Europe. Solo exhibitions include Gagosian Gallery in Los Angeles, Brennan & Griffin in New York, and Michael Jansen in Cologne. She has also curated many group exhibitions, including at the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and Honor Fraser Gallery. Her work is featured in numerous collections, including Saatchi and The Armand Hammer Museum. Together with her husband, artist Joshua Aster, they have a small business for art supplies, such as canvases and framing, and then they spend the evenings painting. Kristin says that she is now in a happy place as an artist and curator at home in Los Angeles.

Women artists whose work Kristin admires:
Mary Weatherford
Susanna Coffey
Michelle Grabner
Anne Harris
Deb Sokolo
Lucy Bull
Lauren Quin

Kristin’s Playlist
“I don't listen to music in the studio. I listen to podcasts and books on tape. Once I recognize a song, I find it annoying and distracting, so I listen to podcasts and books on tape. I'm pretty interested in history right now, stuff I never learned in school like the 30 Years War, The Reformation, even more current American history, like J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI. I play podcasts all day long, need it to sort of distract myself from being antsy, they help me focus on the painting.

Kristin's Podcasts:
American Prestige
Background Briefing
Know Your Enemy
The Majority
Report Chapo
Trap House
The Tom Hartman Show
Left Reckoning
Letters and Politics
AndI've adopted a couple astrology podcasts:
Chani Nicholas Astrology of the Week Ahead
Anne Ortelee weekly weather
Also some comedy podcasts, here's one: Thought Spiral".

Kristin's website: https://kristincalabrese.com/
Instagram: @only_future_thing

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Finding poetry in the landscape is how Erin Spencer portrays her work as she connects with nature. Born in Northern California, the second of seven children, Erin moved to Maryland as a toddler. She showed an early interest in writing, dancing and archeology and would later study archeology and history at Brigham Young University in Utah. Her father, Boyd, was a chemistry professor, as well as a pianist and composer, and her mother Janine, a teacher who encouraged all her children to be creative. In her 20’s, Erin spent 18 months in The Netherlands as a church missionary, where she took photographs, which provided her with the inspiration for her early paintings. After returning to the US, Erin married her husband, Peter, and in 2008 the couple moved to Rhode Island where they have raised three children. Faith and family are the most important aspects of Erin’s life — she reads her scriptures daily and spends time each day at the easel. Her inspiration for her landscapes comes from California to New England via Europe and she captures her scenes in plein air or in the studio. “I think what’s so exciting about the art, what I produce but also art that I get to see from others, not just paintings but anything that people create, it’s an exciting thing to see.” Erin also spends time studying art and teaching workshops. Her paintings are included in private collections across the United States and around the world including Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, and Japan. She says: “My personal process begins with observation and study of the natural world in all its splendid variation. Whether working from life or from sketches back in my studio, my paintings become translations of what I perceive. The beauty of this is that I will always have work to do, poems to create from my personal impressions of the world.”

Erin’s favorite female artists:
Maria Josenhans
Mary Tonkin
Laura Rios
Bethann Moran-Handzlik
Sarah Manolescue
Jennifer Moses

Erin’s playlist:
“It varies. Sometimes it's a podcast (often an art podcast or This American Life). I often listen to music. Currently I'm playing Johnny Flynn, Gregory Alan Isakov, Kishi Bashi, and Dar Williams. It changes, but music is a huge part of my practice.”

https://www.erinspencerart.com/
Instagram: @erinspencerart

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Cuban-born photo-based artist, María Martínez-Cañas, first came to the US at the tender age of three months with her parents, and four years later, in 1964, they relocated to Puerto Rico. Maria recalls her earliest fascination for photography as an eight year old when she started working with a Polaroid Swinger camera that her parents gave her. Her mother also gave her an old Twin-Lens Rolleiflex that she brought out of Cuba, which Maria still has today. It wasn’t long before she asked her parents for a darkroom in the house, and thus began her passion for the process of creating images and processing film. Maria has been called a precocious photographer with an insatiable appetite to explore the art of photography and it wasn’t long before her talent became apparent when she had her first exhibition in 1977 at the age of seventeen. Between 1978 and 1982 she attended the Philadelphia College of Art, where she studied with the likes of Joan Redmond, Ron Walker, Eileen Berger, and Arno Rafael Minkkinen. In 1985, Maria received a Fulbright Hays Grant, which enabled her to travel to Spain to study and where she culled archival sources, such as historical maps and documents, which inspired her to create negatives based on Cuban maps. She returned to the United States in 1986 where she settled in Miami. Two important series from the 1990s—Totems and Quince Sellos Cubanos (Fifteen Cuban Stamps)—epitomize her interest in a photomontage aesthetic and use of imagery drawn from her Caribbean childhood. Maria is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Photography Fellowship (2016), a National Endowment for the Arts grant (1988) and a Civitella Ranieri Foundation fellowship (2014) in Umbertide, Italy. Her photographs are in many private and public collections, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution; the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia; and the Museum of Modern Art and International Center of Photography in New York. She is currently working on a project that involves the work of early 20th century German photographer August Sander. When she is not in her studio, Maria enjoys deep sea diving for which she is a certified diver, and watching her favorite basketball team, the Miami Heat. She says: “I think that visually, when you look at a work of art, be it sculpture, be it painting, be it photograph, whatever it is, you as a person, you’re bringing yourself, who you are, what we call the baggage, you bring your iconography, you bring your identity, you bring your experiences as a person … with your eyes you’re looking at an art work but with your head and with your heart; two very different things, the brain and the heart, but when they are communicating with each other, it’s a very interesting dialogue. You don’t have to know about art, you just have to relate to it.”

Maria’s Favorite Female Artists:
Eva Hesse
Kiki Smith
Barbara Blondeau
Barbara Crane
Louise Bourgeois
Doris Salcedo Gego
Amelia Pelaéz
Zilia Sánchez
Jess T Dugan

Maria’s Playlist:
Si*Sé
Federico Aubele
Mazzy Star
Natasha St-Pier
Silvio Rodriguez
Coldplay
Simply Red
Sarah McLachlan
LisseEe
Gal Costa
Maria Bethania
Norah Jones
Omara Portuondo
Shawn Colvin
Francis Cabrel Mandalay
Luz Casal
Cesaria Evora Bebe
Ednita Nazario

https://mariamartinez-canas.com/
Instagram: @mphotogram

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British born Emma Gray is a contemporary artist, art advisor, curator and gallerist based in Santa Monica, California. She is passionate about fostering and mentoring female artists by building private collections. A former editor of ArtReview who had studied at University College London as well as portraiture at Heatherley Art School, London, Emma has been what she describes as a secret painter for the past decade. A student of Reiki, and of breath work having studied healing and spirituality in Santa Fe, Emma focuses on energy and spirituality in her practice working from the inside out. Her Los Angeles project space 5 Car Garage, established in 2013, is a haven for the female artists that she promotes. Among the many artists on her roster are Megan Daalder, Rebecca Farr, Jesse Fleming, Kyla Hansen, Jennifer Sullivan and Raychael Stine And now, as an empty nester, Emma is looking forward to the next phase in her life where she can nurture her time as an artist.

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Emma on Instagram @emmagrayhq
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Sarah Sedwick was born and raised in Cleveland, OH where her father was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra. She graduated with a BFA from The Maryland Institute, College of Art. After school, Sarah worked as a waitress and watered plants to make ends meet and took a break from art. In 2007, she moved to Oregon where she has her studio and runs an Online Art Mentorship Program and now divides her time with traveling to teach workshops on still life painting in oils. Sarah describes her style of oil painting still life and portraiture as Loose Realism—her paintings explore the undercurrents of meaning we impart to the objects around us. She sells between 50-100 paintings a year and her paintings are now signed with just her last name but as Sarah explains there was a time she would use only her initials so as to hide her gender. Sarah is the author of Dynamic Still Life for Artists, published in November 2022.

Host: Chris Stafford
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@sarahsedwickstudio

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Claudia Concha describes herself as a Gestural Expressionist, painting with both hands at the same time, sometimes just with sticks and mostly with her eyes closed. Claudia was born and raised in Bogatá, Colombia and moved with her husband to Santa Monica in 2003 where they live with their two children. Her studio is every artists dream in an aircraft hanger at Santa Monica airport where she holds exhibitions. While she was not artistic as a child, she was always creative. Subsequently her college education in architecture and studies in Italy clearly influenced her work on a large scale. Her paintings can occupy an entire wall to accommodate the physical effort they demand. Her art is self described as a conversation connecting with every part of her body using the Gestalt method and other techniques. For Claudia her art has a deeply spiritual emphasis, which she also conveys in her workshops and art therapy.

Host: Chris Stafford
Instagram: @theaartpodcast
@claudiaconchaart
claudiaconcha.com

What’s on Claudia’s Playlist:
“I like a lot to paint in the silence to balance silence, after listening to meditations and/ or music, helping me to get attuned to the moment. “
Music playlist: Josh Groban Meredith Monk Cesária Evora Jazz/ Claude Bolling & Alexandre Lagoya Carlos Santana Rock- Pink Floyd , Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, Rush, Yes, Sting.. Tibetan Bells music Nadama Radio from ( Pandora) Cirque du Soleil Music, particularly “ O”

Claudia’s Favorite Female Artists:
Gelah Penn Eline de Kooning Joan Mitchell Mary Abbott Deborah Remington Judith Godwin Ethel Schwabacher Juana Gaviria, Contemporary Colombian Artist Olga de Amaral, Colombian Textiles/ Installations

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This week's guest is professional artist and plein air teacher Suzie Baker from Shenandoah, Texas. Growing up Suzie was the child who was always drawing, although she began her career in advertising. While Suzie’s adopted parents were not artistic, her birth father and grandmother were. In 2008, when she was in the Middle East with her husband she started painting full-time, eventually establishing herself as a representational artist. Nowadays Suzie divides her time between painting and teaching plein air around the country.

Host: Chris Stafford
Instagram: @theaartpodcast
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Women artists who have inspired Suzie:

• Aimee Erickson
• Jane Hunt
• Michele Byrne
• Kathleen Hudson
• Brienne Brown
• Christine Lashley
• Michele Usibelli
• Michele Byrne

Suzie's Playlist:

Audiobook list: “In Montmartre,” by Sue Roe The Judgment of Paris,” by Ross King The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Anything by David Sedaris
Fiction Authors: Jane Harper Nevada Barr Louise Penny
Music: I have a “Drivin-n-singin” playlist that includes everything from Simon and Garfunkel to James Taylor, from Patsy Cline to all manner of show tunes, from Nanci Griffith, and The Bird and the Bee, to Katy Perry and Bruno Mars.

suziebaker.com
Instagram: @suziebakerartist

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Jess Firshein is an amateur artist from Rockville, Maryland. A parent of two young children, Jess is an executive with the global tech consulting company Accenture. While her artwork is often a meditative exercise, she does not have the luxury of a studio in which to paint. Instead she uses a corner of the kitchen counter and finds a few moments here and there to paint or sketch. Her preferred mediums are acrylic, charcoal, and gouache, in which she captures beautiful still life impressions and figure sketches. She says her still life is an extension of real life as she finds inspiration around her home and even in the fridge! As a child, Jess was ‘doing a ton of art’ which later turned into ‘doodling’ at work. Nowadays Jess shows her work on Instagram and enjoys engaging with a global virtual art community.

Jess on Instagram @jessfpaints

Jess's playlist:
Beyoncé
Lizzo
Stevie Wonder
SZA
Kendrick Lamar
Sia
Missy Elliot
Miles Davis
Ella Fitzgerald
Biggie
Florence + the Machine.

Jess’s favorite women artists:
Maggie Siner
Ingrid Christensen
Ann Blair Brown
Lynne St Clare Foster
Carla Bosch
Kayla Martell
Susie Baker
Amy Erickson
Suzy Schultz
Trisha Adams
Jihea Yang
Felicity Joy Starr


Host: Chris Stafford
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Instagram @thearrtpodcast



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Julie Davis is a landscape artist who has a special relationship with trees. Some call her the tree lady. A Texan through and through, Austin-based, Julie came to art following a law degree and three children. She had an early interest in 35mm photography but it wasn’t until 2008 when she began taking art classes and meeting artists with whom she developed friendships, that she began to develop her own artistic pathway. Julie is now a full-time artist, attending workshops, showing her work around the country and inspiring women to do the same.

Women artists who have inspired Julie: Jill Carver Laurel Daniel Allie Zeyer Erin Spencer Kathie Odom Christine Lashley Jane Hunt Suzie Baker Pam Padgett Karen Philpott Hunter Ash

What does Julie listen to while she’s painting? ‘My playlists on Spotify are really random; Paint Vibes and Painting 2.0 are the ones I most frequently listen to.’

Host: Chris Stafford
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Julie Davis - https://www.juliedavisstudio.com/
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English artist Lindsay Mullen spends her time either in her studio on the island of Menorca or in Washington, DC. A lifelong artist, Lindsay was born in Hertfordshire and graduated with a B.A. from West Surrey College of Art and Design. An opportunity in her teens led her to the Spanish island of Menorca where she worked diligently and in relative isolation to establish herself as an artist. Painting on hemp sacks and surviving on a diet of chicken wings were just some of the sacrifices she made in those early days. This clearly paid off and before long she was exhibiting around the island and enjoying her first commissions. Her career took off and she has not looked back as her work has garnered international awards with showings in solo and collective exhibitions around the world. She says: ‘I focus on creating work that both captures my eye and enters my soul, so that a palpable inspiration has no choice but to emerge and be shared with others.’ Lindsay’s next exhibition is in Ca n’Oliver, Menorca entitled "Menorca and the light of the North” from Hartung-Bergman” curated by Carles Jiménez, opening April 22 through September 24.

What does Lindsay listen to when she’s painting?
"Music - Keith Jarrett, London Grammar, 80’s Radio - BBC Sounds, radio plays. Art related YouTube, fine art history programs, currently listening to Cecily Brown, Maggi Hambling, Hans Hartung, Joan Michell, Gerhart Richter."

Host: Chris Stafford

Lindsay’s website: https://fineartmenorca.com/
Instagram: @fineartmenorca

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Debbie Mueller is a self professed late-bloomer who is making art her second career. When she is not painting, Debbie is an OB GYN physician and surgeon who considers herself an accidental artist. As a New Englander, Debbie went to medical school in Connecticut and later settled in New Hampshire with her husband and children. Her mother was a hobby painter and she grew up with musical influences, which extended to an interest in dancing. But aside from regular creative outlets as a child she had no aspirations to paint. It was a rainy day on a family vacation that was to change her outlook when her mother encouraged her to spend some time painting. It was the feeling that it gave her that proved her motive and inspiration to continue. Debbie has spent time studying with a number of artists including Peggy Kroll Roberts, Anne Blair Brown, Sarah Sedwick and Julie Davis. She began exhibiting in 2016 and has since shown her work extensively in New England and beyond. Debbie has won numerous awards from Art Guilds to Best in Show and Plein Air Festivals. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, American Impressionist Society and National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. This year Debbie has a full schedule of traveling for workshops, exhibitions and plein-air tours.

What does Debbie listen to when she paints?
‘For the most part, I enjoy the quiet. Or I ask Siri to play music from the 70s.’


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Alexa King has been a lifelong artist whose passion and talent combined to achieve success from the start of her career. Since early childhood, she became absorbed in drawing, combining her love of horses with a fascination for art. She has always owned horses and ponies so her intimate knowledge of anatomy and understanding of a horse’s gait gave her a unique perspective from which to create her sculptures. Her mother’s artistic eye and her father’s skills in construction provided the spring board for her to pursue her education in art by studying studio art as a painting major at Ball State University in her home town of Muncie, IN. Once she had established skills in creating three dimensional forms, she moved to Scottsdale, AZ where she cast her first bronze. This proved to be the launch pad for her career, which led to solo exhibitions at the Morris Douglas Fine Arts and Phippen O’Brien Gallery in Scottsdale. Her first major commission was to create a series representing the Pony Express for Nelson Rockefeller Collections in New York City. The memorial statue of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, which stands at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY, is probably her most famous piece and the one of which she is most proud. With so many commissioned pieces now on display around the world her creative impulse is never still; she begins each day with drawing before she sets to work on a sculpture at her home in Verona, Wisconsin.

What does Alexa listen to while she's working?
Podcasts including The Daily, Terry Gross and currently the audiobook; Caveat Emptor, a secret life of an American forger, Ken Perenyi.

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Hello I’m your host Chris Stafford and welcome to The AART Podcast where we share the stories of female artists from different disciplines. I’ve been a podcaster since 2009 in the world of women’s sport. Now, as an amateur artist I want to focus on the talented women whose art has made them stand out. We will dig deep into their background, how they got started, their inspiration and aspirations, mediums and muses. The purpose is to shine the spotlight on women who have historically been kept hidden behind the easel. We explore the female gaze and how it translates to art. Our conversations are unscripted so that you get to know these women up close and personal. We have a terrific line-up of artists including the renown sculpture Alexa King,expressionistic painter Lindsay Mullen and landscape artists Suzie Baker and Julie Davis.

Host: Chris Stafford
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In May 2022, Marci Kornegay set off from the Southern Terminus to hike the Pacific Crest Trail but as the journey progressed into Northern California, Oregon and Washington State, wildfires interrupted her goal of reaching the Northen Terminus in Canada by the fall. Undaunted and determined to complete the through hike, Marci and her trail buddies reconvened in June 2023 to complete those elusive miles and claim their PCT through hike crown. Marci shares her highs and lows from the challenge and why it was important to her to complete it. In the meanwhile, she teamed up again with Chris Stafford to take on another long trail bike ride—they completed the 450-mile Potomac Heritage Trail in 2022—this time it was the Empire State Trail. The EST runs the width and length of the state of New York along the Erie Canal from Buffalo (via a detour to Niagara Falls in Canada) to Rochester, Syracuse, Albany where it joins the Hudson River Valley all the way to Manhattan in New York City; a total of over 650 miles. Chris & Marci share that journey from the wilds of upstate NY all the way to Battery Park, back and forth across the Hudson River - with high bridges and fast traffic! Hear what these two adventure buddies got up to along the way and what may be next on the horizon.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Marci Kornegay Produced by WiSP @WiSPSports

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On this special episode of WiSP Sports, Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen get back together to preview the FIFA 2023 Women’s Football World Cup, which starts on July 20 and runs through to the final on August 20. Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the tournament with 32 teams in contention across eight groups. Nancy will be heading Down Under to cover the games in Australia, which starts in Sydney and we will get together again after the tournament for a full review and to hear first hand how the games played out as she covers her first World Cup. With several teams who could make it through to the final stages it will undoubtably be a tightly fought World Cup and with the US defending their title the stakes are high. Tune in to hear how Chris and Nancy think this will play out, the teams to watch and several players who will no doubt be game changers. Could Australia win their first World Cup title on home soil or will England’s Lionesses remind football fans why they are European Champions under the exemplary leadership of Sarina Wiegman.
Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen @WiSPSports on social media.

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Marci’s guest is Anya Covington, CEO and Lead Consultant of Human2Human, LLC who acknowledges that she is ready to “strip naked” to be vulnerable and share her truth. Anya shares her unique perspective on how sport shaped her life and how she never allowed it to take control of her identity. As important of a role basketball played in her and her family’s life, it was never the defining identity. Basketball was and is just one of the many vehicles that lead to Anya’s self-discovery and self-confidence. Being raised in a supportive, disciplined, and loving home, Anya embraced her identity to lead through sport with compassion by relying on her upbringing to enforce her values, her faith in God and to lead future generations to be the best versions of themselves. Lessons learned throughout her sport journey were never easy. Bravery and resiliency is a defining theme as she talks through her life-threatening health conditions and a jaw-dropping police attack. These challenges combined with all the other setbacks athletes face while making decisions for their future. Anya has come out on top, she’s proud, she’s humble, and she leads with heart to enhance human connection from a place of wholeness.

Host: Marci Kornegay
Editor: Chris Stafford
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The Stripped Naked Podcast is underway with our first guest delivering wisdom, inspiration, and motivation in a big way. Haley Daniels, an Olympian who represented Canada in the sport of Canoe Slalom in Tokyo 2020/21 and multiple national championship titles holder, is Marci’s first guest. Haley share the highs and lows of being an athlete at the highest level while taking on the demands of sponsorship, fundraising, entrepreneurship and building her brand. She is also an advocate for greater gender equity opportunities within the sport amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals, all while training and navigating the demands of sport identity. Balancing the transition from elite athlete to NARP (Normal Average Regular Person) might be the trickiest challenge for her yet. Haley admits that it’s not easy managing the expectations you have for yourself with the expectations from others. She knows this is something that she is going to have to work through while seizing every opportunity in her path. For now, Haley continues to arm herself with educational opportunities, consulting with her personal board of directors, and continuing to explore new environs. She’s a thrill-seeker, full of adventure, often on the go and loves living life on the edge with activities like ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, while finding any other rad outdoor quest. With her entrepreneurial spirit, Haley Daniels is going places and we can’t wait to hear what’s next for her on this non-competitive journey.

Guest: Haley Daniels
Host: Marci Kornegay
Produced by WiSP Sports

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To get The Stripped Naked Podcast underway, host Marci Kornegay reveals just a little of her background and shares the importance and role that sport and athletic identity has played in her early career development. Being a competitive golfer shaped the way Marci selected how she would spend the first 15 years of her professional life as a coach. Building meaningful connections and driving young women golfers to pursuits exceeding the bounds of a golf course were the highlights of her coaching career. Pivoting from coaching, she collected additional interests and has remained firm in her values of being in the people business and always putting herself where she can support and lift others. Searching for identity, purpose, and pursuit is ever-evolving and Marci is proof of that. We will also set the stage of what is to come with future episodes of The Stipped Naked Podcast. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcast and leave your comments, questions and suggestions. Let’s see if we can build an entire Stripped Naked community.

Host: Marci Kornegay
Recorded: February 8, 2023

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The Stripped Naked Podcast is coming soon to your favorite podcast app. The intrepid Marci Kornegay will be your host as she introducies women from across the sporting world. They will explore ways that women are discovering new identities after they retire from being an elite athlete to embark on their second career. Guests will (figuratively) "strip naked" to share their experiences and tell stories of how they are re-inventing themselves, finding new ways to be relevant and purposeful as they navigate life off the field of play. So join Marci for this new podcast as she gets up close and personal with some badass women.

Host: Marci Kornegay

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Since retiring in 2015, The Wander Women, thrill-seeking nomads Kristy Burns and Annette Demel have hiked tens of thousands of miles, including the Colorado Trail, the Oregon Coast Trail, Superior Trail in Minnesota, Lonestar Trail in TX, going back-to-back-to- back on the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail to earn the Triple Crown. In addition they have added a few thousand miles on their bikes touring through the Pacific Northwest, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and through some American Rail Trails, including the C&O Canal, Great Allegheny Passage and the Empire State Trail—biking from Buffalo, NY to the heart of New York City. Living out of their RV full-time, they are no strangers to seeking adventure and living life to the fullest. They embody what it means to “Find Your Feral” and don’t shy away from the opportunity to share the importance of getting out and finding joy with others. They are living out their goals and continue to find more epic journeys as they set out to through hike the Arizona Trail, The Camino de Santiago, to complete the Ragbrai bike ride across Iowa, and to go global with long distance hiking in Slovenia and Coatia. There is no stopping these wander women, who definitely live up to their name.

Host: Marci Kornegay
Recorded: January 12, 2023

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After four years of weekly shows it’s time to close the curtain and retire the WiSP News Desk, the show that has brought you the top stories from around the world fo women’s sports. And it’s been a fun ride watching different sports grow and champions made. On this final episode we begin with a true champion of her sport counting 19 times as the LPGA Champion, New Zealander, Lydia Ko wins the final title of the season and $2 million check at the CME Tour Championship. In Alpine Skiing, the World Cup got underway in Levi, Finland and American Mikaela Shiffrin came out the gate as she means to continue with back to back wins in the two slalom races ahead of Anna Svenn Larsson (SWE) and Petra Vlhova (SVK) on day one and beating Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener and Petra again on the second day. The Lionesses were held to a 1-1 draw against Norway in the last of their friendly games of the year. And in the WSL, Manchester United ended Arsenal’s winning streak by beating them 3-2, thanks to a last minute goal by Alessia Russo. The Rugby League World Cup came to a conclusion with an exciting win again for Australia against New Zealand. Exciting news in motor racing as Formula One launches a women's academy. British Darts star Fallon Sherrock gets a place in the 2023 World Championships. And in Nordic Combined Skiing women protest in a very visual way at being denied Olympic entry when they already have a World Cup season and World Championship.
Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: November 21, 2022

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This week’s news stories begin with the Rugby World Cup Final which saw the New Zealand Black Ferns beat England’s Red Roses 34-31 in a nail-biting battle between rugby’s giants. Meanwhile the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals are taking place this week between Australia v Papua New Guinea and England v New Zealand. The Final will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 19. In cycling Hannah Roberts wins her fourth world title in the 2022 BMX World Championships. In football, the USWNT rounded off the year with a win and loss against Germany in their two friendly games going 1-2 down and 2-1 up. In Spain, the European Champions England beat Japan 4-0 and face Norway on November 15 for their last friendly game of the year. England footballer Toni Duggan discusses challenges of being a pregnant footballer, which is becoming more common now in the professional game. We hear how British Athletics will be hosting a busy winter schedule of meets in Birmingham. And in tennis Switzerland broke their runner-up streak by winning the Billie Jean King Cup. And finally the Skiing World Cup season promises to get underway this week in Levi, Finland with a slalom race.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: November 14, 2022

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We begin this week’s news with a round-up of the World Gymnastics Championships, which were held in Liverpool where national star Jessica Gadirova’s gold crowns Britain's best-ever World Championships. Kenyan Sharon Lokedi triumphed in the New York Marathon with a winning time of 2:23:23. Nancy has a round-up of the WSL matches this past weekend and has news of a new national team competition system. The Lionesses roster for friendlies against Japan on November 11 and Norway on November 15 has been named, and there are some late changes to the squad. And the USWNT has also announced its squad to face Germany in two friendlies; Nov 10 & 13. We discuss the WTA Finals, which take place today in Fort Worth, TX between Aryna Sabalenka and Caroline Garcia after somewhat surprising semi-finals results. The Rugby World Cup reaches its climax next weekend when the favorites England face off against the hosts New Zealand. Nancy tells us about a new route for the Tour de France Femmes next year, and Chris has an update of the start to the Skiing World Cup season, which is suffering from lack of snow.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: November 7, 2022

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We kick off this week’s news round-up with the NWSL Championship Final, which took place at the weekend in Washington, DC. The Portland Thorns beat Kansas City Current 2-0 thanks to Sophia Smith scoring in the 4th minute and it would be an own goal by the Current’s goalie Addisyn Merrick in the 56th minute that clinched the title again for the Thorns. To wrap up the season the NWSL Coach of the Year is San Diego’s Casey Stoney, Rookie of the Year is Naomi Girma, defender for San Diego, and
the MVP of the Year is Portland Thorns 22 year old forward Sophia Smith. Smith is also on the roster for the USWNT, which has just been announced for the two friendly matches against Germany this month, which sees the return of Alex Morgan, Malory Pugh and Adrianna Franch. Meanwhile in Europe, tickets have just gone on sale for the first-ever edition of the UEFA-CONMEBOL Women’s Finalissima, which will be played between the winners of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, England, and the 2022 CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina champions, Brazil on Thursday 6 April 2023 at Wembley Stadium. Nancy has a round-up of the WSL games this past weekend and that Manchester City will be changing their kit to include white shorts. In boxing Ireland’s Katie Taylor beat Argentinian Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to remain undisputed lightweight world champion. The WTA Finals get underway today in Fort Worth, Texas with the top eight players in the world. And we take a look at the top 15 highest paid female athletes across five sports.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: October 31, 2022

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U.S. boxing champ Claressa Shields, 27, from Flint, Michigan defeated British fighter Savannah Marshall, 31, by an unanimous decision in front of a capacity crowd at the O2 stadium in London on October 15 to become the undisputed world middleweight title holder. And the viewing audience showed up to break more records for women’s sport. Breaking news today was that a Russian court upheld Brittney Griner’s sentence on drug smuggling charges, clearing the way for her to serve nine years in a penal colony, unless the U.S. government can negotiate a deal for her release. Tragic news for the Brittney and her family which has rocked the sport’s world. In tennis, number 10 ranked player Romania's Simona Halep tested positive for a drug violation and is preparing her appeal. Meanwhile world number 1 Poland’s Iga Swiatek wins her eighth title of the year at the San Diego Open, American teenager has reached a career high ranking of No 4 and compatriot Jessica Pegula wins her first WTA 1000 title beating some strong opposition and rise to No 3 in the world. In football, a crowd of 22,035 was on hand at Providence Park in Portland — the second largest attendance count in NWSL playoff history — and behind only last week’s record of 26,215 set by San Diego as Portland Thorns advanced to the final of the NWSL Championship beating San Diego 2. They will meet Kansas City Current, who took down the No 1 seed OL Reign 2-0, at the Audi Field in Washington, DC on October 29. With Casey Stoney (San Diego) and Rhian Wilkinson (Portland) leading their respective teams, Sunday’s semifinal marked the first time in NWSL history that two female head coaches went head-to-head in a playoff game. The Football World Cup draw has been announced and we share our thoughts on some of the eight pool teams. We have an update from the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand where the hosts our shower their fire power. While in England the Rugby League World Cup is advancing to its knockout round. Disappointing news for skiing fans as the unseasonal mild weather stalls the start of the season with the traditional opener at Solden in Austria cancelled followed by the new double-header of downhill races at Zermatt - Cervinia falling victim to a lack of snow. And finally, we report on the Russian Doping Agency RUSADA secrecy around the Kamila Valieva case which is coming under fire from skaters.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: October 25, 2022

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Our top story this week is how Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich achieved the second fastest time in women’s marathon history Chicago Marathon - 2 hrs 14 mins 18 seconds. And there is a round-up of the USWNT and England friendlies. The Rugby World Cup gets underway in New Zealand with group stages. The Red Roses score 14 tries in their first game beating Fiji 84-19. The tournament runs from October 8 - November 22. Very sad news about the W Series motor racing season which has ended abruptly due to lack of funding. In cycling, Ferrand-Prevot becomes Ineos first female rider. Skiing fans are anticipating the Skiing World Cup season which starts October 22 in Solden with Giant Slalom. And finally, WNBA star Brittney Griner will return to court on October 25 for an appeal hearing. Her wife Cherelle said that once the hearing is held and the order is finalized, Brittney could be moved to a labor camp. She added that president Biden is doing all he can but there’s another party in this situation. They are also dealing with the need for Russia to have mercy on Brittney.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: October 12, 2022

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Marci Kornegay completed the Pacific Crest Trail on September 21; a journey that started in the desert at the Mexican border on May 12. The ultimate finish, the touchstone that PCT hikers aim for at the Canadian border was denied her and her trail friends due to wildfires that closed the final 80 miles. And there were other closures that Marci had to navigate and reroute in Northern California and into Oregon. Having reached as far north in Washington State as she could, Marci turned south to complete the miles in California and Oregon that she had earlier had to jump. This time she was completely alone and for her it felt like two different hikes. it became a battle of her will to complete these miles against the quietness of the solitude and loneliness. Her determination to complete held strong. And she found the joy that made hiking the PCT so worthwhile. The sights, the sounds, the smells… all of it unique to the wild and desolate high country that makes the PCT so special. Alas there are still about 280 miles that were closed and she plans to return to before she can check this box. And yes of course there is a next big hike waiting for her: the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) 3,100 miles.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: October 10, 2022

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The USA won its fourth straight gold at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup with a new look team, as veterans retire, with victory against China in Sydney. In motor racing’s W Series: Dutch driver Beitske Visser wins in Singapore as Britain’s Jamie Chadwick crashes out. Meanwhile, W Series CEO Muir is confident that the championship can continue despite its financial troubles. In tennis world number one Iga Swiatek criticizes scheduling conflict and will not play Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held in Scotland at the end of October in favor of WTA Finals in Texas. And our football round-up this week includes the Continental Cup, Champions League draw, the NWSL Playoffs taking place later this month and of course Chris & Nancy preview the upcoming sold-out Wembley match-up between England and the USA. Who will win this much anticipated friendly between two of the best teams in the world: the World Cup Champions and European Champions?

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: October 3, 2022

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Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten won her second UCI World Road Championship in Wollongong, Australia two days after fracturing her elbow and then was subsequently fined for clothing infractions. In cricket, the 2023 Ashes schedule has been announced, which includes a five-day test match. And England Captain Heather Knight accuses India bowler Deepti Sharma of lying over warnings regarding Charlie Dean ‘Mankad’ dismissal. On the eve of the Rugby World Cup the English Rugby Football Union defends its decision to fly women's team to New Zealand in economy. In motor racing, Britain’s defending W-Series Champion, Jamie Chadwick, targets F1 in five years. In football, we have a round-up of the NWSL play-off stages and the second game of the WSL season which saw Arsenal overpower Tottenham 4-0 largely thanks for the power couple that is Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema. And there is controversy in Spain where the players have boycotted the national football team.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: September 26, 2022

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British Eventing’s rising star 25 year old Yasmin Ingham and her talented 11 year old French gelding Banzei du Loir swept aside a field of the sport’s superstars and veterans to become the newly crowned world champion this weekend at Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy. Silver went to the reigning Olympic Champions from Germany Julia Krajewski riding the 12 year old French mare Amande de B’Néville. Julia also added team gold to her medal collection with USA at last getting back onto the podium earning the silver medal. The last time the US won a medal of any color was 2002 at the World Equestrian Games in Spain. Notably all three teams on the podium in Italy comprised two women and two men showing how equal equestrian sport is.

Elsewhere the NSL season got underway in England and Nancy has a round up including a notable upset already. In the US the NWSL broke record crowds in San Diego topping 32,000, and 17 year old Jaedyn Shaw scored her third consecutive game for the WAVE. The WNBA season wrapped up with victory for Becky Hammon’s Las Vegas Aces. In tennis Czech player 17 year old Linda Fruhvitova becomes youngest tennis player in top 100. And with the Rugby World Cup a few weeks away England announces its squad that will head Down Under.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: September 19, 2022

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Poland’s Iga Swiatek knows how to play a Grand Slam…. save your best till last. And that’s exactly what she did in the US Open when she beat the World No 5 Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-2 7-6. The pair are now 1 and 2 in the world rankings, which sums up their year. Britain’s Piggy March who won Badminton Horse Trials in 2019 added the Burghley title to her resume again with Vanir Kamira. This week the Eventing World Championships takes place in Pratoni del Vivaro near Rome where Britain will start as one of the favorites. In football, in the second of two friendly matches, the USWNT beat Nigeria 2-1 thanks to Rose Lavell’s goal in the 66’ following an own goal in the 24’ minute. Uchenna Kanu scored for Nigeria in the 50th minute with a superb goal having worked round the US defense. Meanwhile England trounced Luxembourg 10-0 in the second of their World Cup qualifying matches. Nancy also has news of Spanish referees striking. In motor racing, Japan’s Miki Koyama @mkhouse001 wins the Formula Regional Japan title. With three races to go, she becomes the first-ever woman to win a mixed FIA single-seater championship. In the W Series three drivers have been named in a F3 test drive in France. The Rugby 7s World Cup Championship in South Africa saw the dominant Australian team take the crown again in a thrilling gold medal game against their arch rivals New Zealand and France denied the USA the bronze medal. And with the death of Queen Elizabeth II sporting events which will now take place on October 15.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: September 12, 2022

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This week’s fare includes football, tennis, rugby, cricket and boxing and we begin with a review of England’s World Cup qualifier against Austria where Alessia Russo, 7’ Nikita Parris 69’ stamped their ticket Down Under next year with a 2-0 scoreline. England’s second qualifier against Luxembourg at Stoke City on September 6 now becomes a formality. In Kansas City also last Saturday, the USWNT scored a convincing victory in the first of two friendly games against Nigeria with a 4-0 win; Sophia Smith 14’ Lindsey Horan, 25’ Sophia Smith 66’ Alex Morgan 52’ penalty. The second game will take place at the Audi Field in Washington, DC also on Sept 6.
In cricket The Oval Invincibles won The Hundred Trophy and set another record attendance of 20,840 at the Lords Cricket Ground. The total competition attendance was in excess of 270,000. We review the first week of the US Open Tennis and make our predictions for this year’s champion. Also this weekend, American Clarrisa Shields will face Britain’s Savannah Marshall for the Middleweight Boxing title as part of an all-female under-card at the O2 Arena in London. In rugby, while the World Cup prepares to kick-off on October 8 in New Zealand, the Rugby Football Union faces legal action in the UK against its ban on transgender players.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: September 5, 2022

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The sports spotlight is now focused on the US Open as the First Round gets underway today and we take a look at the prospects and who has caught our attention. And we have the highest paid tennis players which features four women in the top ten but the highest earning woman may surprise you. In football, Barcelona’s Alex Putellas wins UEFA Player of the Year trophy which must be some consolation after a torn ACL prevented her from playing in the Euros. As the Lionesses name their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, Ellen White reveals that a punctured lung injury prompted her retirement. The USWNT prepares this week for two friendly games and have named Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo to replace Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman who has a family commitment. In motor sport, F1 male driver Sebastian Vettel says he can't see why a woman can't start on F1 grid in contrast to Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali who said it was "very unlikely" that it will happen before 2027. And why women fear for their families in Afghanistan who will be killed for supporting women's sport.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: August 29, 2022

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Nancy is back from vacation and straight into the news this week as the USWNT and the new European Champions, England. name their roster for September matches; the US has friendlies while the Lionesses have World Cup qualifiers. And we compare ticket prices to the games: at the Audi Field, Washington, DC - USWNT friendly v Nigeria $150 / 126.88 pound sterling. By contrast the Lionesses play at Stoke City and their WC Qualifier v Luxembourg ticket costs 15 pound sterling / $17.73. Naturally we have something to say about that. Meanwhile Barcelona announced they will play championship league games at Camp Nou. On Monday, August 29 the U.S. Open Tennis gets underway at Flushing Meadow, New York through to September 11 and we take a look at the main contenders. And a topic that will likely be discussed more at the Grand Slam is the difference between men’s and women’s balls. Yes, it’s a thing! And over in motor racing the Formula 1 chief says female drivers is unlikely in five years. Did you know that F2 and 3 do not have power steering but Formula 1 does? And while Nancy was away from her desk the European Athletic Championships were held in Munich. Yes, that’s three major meets this summer in quick succession; World Champs, Commonwealth Games and European Champs. Maybe time for athletes to take a vacation.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: August 25, 2022

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Season 5 Episode 6 of The WeCOACH Podcast presented by Hudl highlights longtime WeCOACH partner, the United States Marine Corps. In this episode, we engage with USMC Captain Elizabeth J. Vincent, Officer Selection Officer for Northern Indiana, a former softball and basketball student-athlete, who has served seven years with the Marines. Hear how both participation in sport and service in the Marine Corps has translated into lifelong values, leadership skills, a team-first mentality, as well as cultivated a fighting spirit. These characteristics will certainly serve her well as an aspiring collegiate softball coach once she’s completed her terms of service with the Marines. Captain Vincent shares an opportunity for coaches, teams and athletics departments to engage with Marines in their local community via the Marines’ Influencer Program. Through leadership talks, cohesion team-building exercises, physical training/workouts and more, the Marines’ Influencer Program has an aligned mission with what coaches work daily to achieve—advance today’s youth, equip them with knowledge to be lifelong leaders while ultimately teaching them resilience to fight, win and overcome conflicts, challenges, and obstacles. WeCOACH appreciates the continued support the US Marine Corps provides to our Community and salutes every Marine for their commitment to serve and protect our country. Give this episode a listen then be sure to check out how the Marines’ Influencer Program can impart leadership, teamwork and culture within your team: RMI.Marines.com/Influencer.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs

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The World Championships in dressage, jumping, vaulting and para-dressage took place in Herning Denmark August 6-14, 2022. There were 950 riders and vaulters, and 1200 horses from 50 nations. Women took over the podium in the individual dressage when Britain’s Charlotte Fry was crowned World Champion with Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour in silver and Dinja van Liere from The Netherlands in bronze. Denmark (3 women) won the team gold with Great Britain (2 women) silver and Germany (2 women) bronze. Sweden dominated the jumping with team and individual gold. Malin Baryard-Johnnson was the only woman on the Swedish team and Dutch silver medal rider Sanne Thijssen the only other woman winning a team medal. Very unusually, there were no women finishing in the top ten individually in jumping. The other FEI disciplines of eventing and carriage driving hold their world championships September 14-18 in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy. In football, Megan Rapinoe scores two of the four goals in OL Reign’s win over Gotham FC. Nancy has news of the Ballon d'Or Feminin nominees as well as The Women’s Cup and Women’s International Cup which are taking place in the US this week. With two weeks to go to the start of the US Open Tennis —Aug 29 - Sept 11— Serena Williams announces her retirement. We have an update on Brittney Griner who is to appeal her nine-year jail sentence in Russia. England celebrated more success in The Hundred cricket tournament which made its debut last year to rave reviews. And finally this week we mark the 100 year anniversary of Women's World Games.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: August 15, 2022

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As England’s football fans recovered from their win in the Euros at Wembley last week, the Commonwealth Games took center stage in Birmingham with a thrilling week of competition. Of the 26 sports involved it was field hockey and cricket that captured the crowds. attention on the final weekend. England’s 2-1 win over favorites Australia saw a home win 2-1. And on the Edgbaston field Australia’s cricketers made up for the Hockeyroos defeat when they took the gold by beating India in the T20 final. In Badminton, one of India’s greatest sportswomen beat Canadian Michelle Li to add her first Commonwealth gold medal to her world championship title in 2019 and two Olympic medals. Elsewhere, Ultra-runner Kate Jayden set a marathon record with a broken knee. In rugby DMP Sharks may have to withdraw from Premier 15s due to under-funding. And the World Championships in dressage, para-dressage, vaulting and show jumping are underway in Herning, Denmark with the home team beating out favorites Great Britain and Germany to take the team dressage gold medal.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: August 8, 2022

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As we continue to follow the tracks of our friend Marci Kornegay (aka blondebearhikes) on the Pacific Crest Trail, we find her back at Lake Tahoe after wildfires in Northern California and Oregon closed the trail. During the course of the hike, which began on the California - Mexico border on May 12, Marci has befriended two women; Simone Federici (aka Glider) and Ultra Marathon/ Endurance runner and Haley Gamertsfelder (aka nattyg), a wilderness conservationist, who have become trail buddies. Thee three of them reflect on the trail so far, their reason and purpose, what they are looking forward to and will take away from this experience. And they also shares some very private habits that they’ve picked up along the way.

https://hikingwithsimone.wordpress.com/pct-blog/

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: August 3, 2022

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Women’s sport is celebrating not just in the UK but around the world as football fans watched England defeat Germany 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium to capture the European Championship this past weekend. The scenes at the North London venue were unprecedented in women’s football with a crowd of 87,192 creating an atmosphere like no other. The chants of ‘football’s coming home’ echoed far and wide as Sarina Weigman’s team did what so few teams have historically been able to in this tournament—they beat eight-time champions Germany. That the game went to extra-time only underscored the Lionesses resilient form that they showed all tournament and served to reinforce the remarkable leadership that is Sarina Weigman. She has empowered her team like no other manager in England’s history and led the team to a European victory, just as she did with her native Dutch team in 2017. The tournament attendance topped 574,875 (In The Netherlands in 2017 it was 240,055) and the UK TV audience reached 17.4 million ( the 2019 Women’s World Cup was 11.7 million). Chris and Nancy share their thoughts on the final and what it will take to keep the momentum going for girls and women in football and beyond. In other news, The Netherlands Annemiek van Vleuten won the inaugural Tour de France Femme. Her compatriot; the legend that is Marianne Vos won three of the stages, plus a second and third finish. Meanwhile in Hungary in motorsports W Series, Alice Powell fended off reigning champion Jamie Chadwick to give Britain a total of five finishers in the top ten. In Birmingham, England last week the Commonwealth Games began and Nancy has news of a cycling controversy. In MMA Brazilian Amanda Nunes regained her Bantamweight title defeating American Julianna Pena in a bloody fight. And as we indicated last week, the UK Rugby Football Union Council voted in favor of updating its gender policy starting with 22/23 season, which excludes transgender men from competing on women’s teams.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: August 1, 2022

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Season 5 Episode 4 of The WeCOACH Podcast presented by Hudl features Part 2 of a two-part series dedicated to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness throughout the month of July. BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is intended to highlight the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant Dr. Kensa Gunter shares about her work as Director of the NBA’s Mind Health Program and the leadership role athletes and coaches play in humanizing mental health. She also offers numerous mental health and wellness resources, examples for how coaches can create environments that allows others to thrive, the importance of self-care, recharging, pausing, checking in—and much more. Be sure to catch both episodes of this two-part series.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs
Recorded: July 18, 2022

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On this week’s episode Chris and Nancy share their thoughts on last week’s quarter final games at the UEFA 2022 Euros and preview the upcoming semi final matches. Will England be jinxed at another semi-final or will the vast England supporters carry them over the finish line on home soil‽ Nancy has just arrived back home from the inaugural Tour de France Femme in Paris which began on Sunday. At the time of recording, Dutch legend Marianne Vos has just claimed the yellow jersey after Stage 2. In golf this weekend, Canadian 24 year old Brooke Henderson won her second major title at the Amundi Evian Championship, also in France. The World Athletics Championships wrapped up on Sunday after 10 days of thrilling competition in Eugene, Oregon. There were several impressive records broken before huge crowds in great weather and a terrific sporting atmosphere. We share a few of those highlights. And finally, the English Rugby Football Union will vote this week on gender participation policy for rugby union.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: July 25, 2022

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Our friend and intrepid hiker Marci Kornegay arrived in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday July 20, Day 70 and 1091 miles in on the Pacific Crest Trail. She has now completed the High Sierra of California, which involved five days with over 10,000ft elevation gain, including summiting Mount Whitney. In Marci’s own words: ’Immeasurable magical moments in the first 100+ miles of the Sierra including a Mt. Whitney summit (highest peak in lower 48 at 14,505’) and Kearsage Pass. Exploding with incredible views, challenges, and memorable moments with ridiculously cool people.’ Her closest companions on the trail are Montana native Haley and Californian Simone who have become fast friends while sharing so many special memories. The wildlife has been varied from marmots, who are regular food thieves, to deer, pika, ground squirrels and chipmunks. We caught up with Marci after she had spent the night renewing supplies so she was ready to get back on trail after recording this podcast. The next section of the PCT is known as the Desolation Wilderness round the side of Lake Tahoe, which has a heavy black bear population. The next goal is to cross the Northern California dessert and reach Oregon by August 14.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: July 21, 2022

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We kick off this week with football since the CONCACAF Championship concluded on July 18 and the Euros are down to the quarter final stages. First, the USWNT beat Canada 1-0 to claim the CONCACAF Trophy and Qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.
The U.S. Women’s National Team downed Canada 1-0 to win the Concacaf W Championship and earn a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A penalty kick goal from forward Alex Morgan that beat her San Diego teammate and Canada goalie Kailen Sheridan in the 78th minute sealed the game for the United States in front of 17,247 fans. For her performance throughout the tournament which included three goals, Morgan was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player in the competition.
NWSL to consider abortion rights when choosing expansion cities …rightly so. A truly knotty pain point for clubs. Laws hurting individuals with capacity to have children and laws hurting the LGBTQ community will play a role in player/staff recruitment.
Nancy has an update on the UEFA 2022 Euro which head into the quarter finals starting on July 20. plus World Athletics Championships, Women’s Tour de France, and netball’s Olympic hopes.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: July 19, 2022

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Season 5 Episode 3 of The WeCOACH Podcast presented by Hudl features Part 1 of a two-part series dedicated to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness throughout the month of July. BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is intended to highlight the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States. With guests Megan Hankins-Maldonado [former HS & college basketball coach, now Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Executive Life Coach and founder of The R.E.C. Center (Reflect. Evolve. Conquer.)] and Michelle Bento-Jackson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Cal Poly Humboldt, we cover several issues related to mental health and emotional well-being along with a few other important topics as well. Be sure to catch both episodes of this two-part series in July.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs

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Elena Rybakina, aged 23, and currently ranked 23, delivered when it mattered most at the final of a Grand Slam and quietly defeated the World No 5 and tour favorite Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in three sets—3-6 6-2 6-2. Prior to making the Wimbledon final, the 6’ 0” Russian born athlete was a quarter finalist at Roland Garros in 2021. This year’s path to the final saw her drop just one set but when she beat Simone Halep in the semi’s she made it known that she was a worthy finalist. U.S. Defeats Canada to become the first host country to win he World Lacrosse Championship with a 11-8 victory in the gold medal match at Unitas Stadium, Towson, MD on July 9th. Since its first foreign tour in 1935, the U.S. women’s national team has been chasing the dual purpose of winning on the field and helping to grow this great game. The chase has culminated in the U.S. winning eight of the 10 championships. Chris reports on the USWNT making it through to the semi-final of the CONCACAF Championship against Costa Rica on July 14th following their 1-0 of the host nation Mexico thanks to a goal by Kristie Mewis in the 89th minute. Across the pond the UK are hosting the 2022 UEFA Euros and Nancy has a round up of the first week’s group games. And finally an update on the Brittany Griner case as US President Joe Biden writes to her to say that release efforts are being made.


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Recorded: July 13, 2022

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We begin this week with motor racing news since Jamie Chadwick continued her winning form in the W Series when she took the checkered flag at Silverstone to increase her lead in the table to 50 points. Nancy has a round up from the Wimbledon Tennis. Championships including news of protesters drawing attention to the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai who has not played internationally since she revealed she had been sexually assaulted. Chris reviews the CONCACAF Championship which kicked off with the USWNT convincing 3-0 win against Haiti to celebrate July 4th in Monterrey, Mexico. Alex Morgan continued her tremendous form with two superb goals in the 16th minute delivered by Mal Pugh and 23rd minutes, by Kelly O’Hara. Then in the closing stages Midge Purce sealed the win in the 84th minute, thanks to a Kristie Mewis’ handy delivery into the box. Alex has really found her rhythm this season in the NWSL and then like a true veteran brought it to the national squad in time for the World Cup and Olympic Games qualifiers. She always looks so polished but there a new shine on her brilliance as one of the best forwards in the game. Nancy previews the Euro 2022 preview including the devastating news that Spain’s leading player Alexia Putellas tearing her ACL the day before the start of the championships. There is also news of Barbra Banda being excluded from Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, a maajor billing in boxing when Claressa Shields meets Savannah Marshall. Elsewhere, WNBA star Brittney Griner has sent a letter to the White House, appealing directly to President Biden to secure her release from Russia. And finally, congratulations to sailors Sally Barkow and Francesca Clapcich who have announced that Sally gave birth to daughter Harriet Emilia Clapcich Barkow.

USWNT
Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: July 5, 2022

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In Commerce City, CO last week, Portland Thorns FC forward Sophie Smith made it two goals in a row, six minutes apart, assisted by Rose Lavelle, in the first of the two friendly games against Colombia. These were followed by San Diego Wave FC midfielder Taylor Kornieck scoring in her debut game with the perfect header off Megan Rapinoe’s serve. It was a tepid first half for the US even against a weak opposition but clearly words were spoken in the locker room for the US to come out with renewed focus and precision in their attacking line. The second game in Utah saw a veteran starting line-up and it was seasoned Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara who slammed one in the back of the net in the 77th minute to add to an own goal in. the first half, which gave the US a 2-0 win. Shout out to North Carolina Courage defender Carson Pickett who is the first ever player with a limb difference to earn a USWNT cap. The 28 year old from South Carolina was born without a left forearm and hand. The squad now head to the 2022 CONCACAF Championship in Mexico for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifying games, which begin on July 4 against Haiti followed by Jamaica on the 7th and Mexico on the 11th. Nancy has a round-up of the first week of Wimbledon. Plus athletics from Oregon and an update on the Brittney Griner case.

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Recorded: June 29, 2022

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Swimming’s international federation, FINA, made history this week as it sought to clarify the confusion and controversy in the transgender debate. It announced that people who have been through male puberty would no longer be allowed to compete against women. And it would also create a new category for those who had. Rugby has also banned transgender males from competing with cis-gender women, and cycling is currently reviewing its rules. In football NWSL club OL Reign signs forward Jordyn Huitem and we have a good read on how women’s football revolutionized the sport including an important perspective on the history of the game. The WNBA star Sue Legend announced her retirement. Last week, an independent review concluded that British Gymnastics allowed for a culture of physical and emotional abuse and failed to provide a safe environment for gymnasts, with children body-shamed, belittled and abused. In winter sports Women’s Combined Nordic continues its bid to become an Olympic sport. And with the Wimbledon Tennis Championships starting next week, female players continue to deal with periods while playing but only in SW19 are they forced to wear white.


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 22, 2022

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Season 5 Episode 2 of The WeCOACH Podcast, presented by Hudl, launches June 23, 2022 on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, so it’s only appropriate that we dedicate this episode to a new resource recently released; Winning Ways of Women Coaches, edited by volleyball coaching legend and former WeCOACH Board President, Dr. Cecile Reynaud. Episode 2 also features two contributing authors from Winning Ways; Carol Owens, Notre Dame Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach (also a former WeCOACH Board member) and Felecia Mulkey, head coach of Baylor’s Acrobatics & Tumbling program. The women have over 75 years of coaching experience and an astounding 13 national championships combined. Tune in to get the Cliffs Notes from their chapters about what has allowed them to enjoy winning careers. Then make sure to order your copy of Winning Ways of Women Coaches today—it’s a must read.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs
Recorded: June 13, 2022

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Football makes headlines this week, even before the international season kicks off, and it’s the USWNT legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press who share the limelight for very different reasons. Tobin, 34, who was recently released from Arsenal following injuries has reportedly been acquired by the NWSL West Coast team, OL Reign. Meanwhile, nearly 1000 miles south in LA, her friend and former USWNT teammate Christen Press has been sidelined for the rest of the season with an ACL tear of her right knee. Christen, 33, had scored earlier in the game and also had an assist to her credit against Racing Louisville before being struck down in the second half. Elsewhere the USWNT roster for two Friendlies this month and the CONCACAF tournament next month have been named. And across the pond, England has named its squad for the UEFA 2022 Euros starting on July 6.. Plus Nancy has gender parity news from Spain. We also have an update on the WNBA player Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia. And Eastbourne and Wimbledon tennis fans can expect to see Serena Williams playing in the doubles, while the US Open organizers have announced they will allow Russian and Belarusian players into the tournament, unlike Wimbledon.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 15, 2022

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Marci Kornegay has arrived in Tehachapi, California and celebrated one month on the Pacific Crest Trail, northbound with 567 miles in the bag. It’s been a tough trail since we last spoke to her as she crossed the Mojavi Desert in triple digit temperatures surviving on snow melt found at water collection stations. As we hear though it’s her water filter system that she carries with her that has kept her hydrated, despite knowing that dead animals, including a skunk, that have drowned in those wells! Marci has crossed the biggest wind farm in the US with 50 mph winds giving her some respite from the 100 degree temperatures. The next 27 miles will be equally as challenging as she climbs the High Sierra taking extra care to filter the greasy orange aquabloom water which is particularly toxic. This will mean carrying extra water 7-8 litres adds up to 14-16 lbs extra weight but she would rather carry water than food when it come down to survival… her thirst is more important than hunger. As she explains her next celebration point will be when she reaches Kennedy Meadows after she has climbed Mt Whitney which, at 14,505 ft is the highest peak in the lower 48. Marci is anticipating a four mile stretch climbing 2-3000 ft as she continues up through California facing new challenges ahead…. there are bears in those hills!

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: June 13, 2022

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Welcome back to The WeCOACH Podcast. In S5E1 of The WeCOACH Podcast, presented by Hudl, host Vanessa Fuchs, new WeCOACH CEO, welcomes two very special people as her first guests—her college coach, Sue Semrau, and college teammate, Brooke Wyckoff. Coach Sue Semrau, FSU’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach and 2015 National Coach of the Year, retired in March 2022 after 25 successful years at the helm—her first, and only, head coaching job. Her successor was none other than Brooke Wyckoff, whom Sue has mentored since Brooke’s playing days. She may be retired but Sue has established quite a large coaching tree to carry on her legacy. The season premier podcast dives into Sue’s strategies for building the pipeline of future coaches, as well as Brooke’s transition as a first-time head coach. And for all our mothers in coaching, this episode is for you—learn about Brooke’s “Moms in Coaching” initiative that is taking hold around the country.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs

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Tennis serves up a few news stories this week following the French Open and with Wimbledon next on the Grand Slam tour from June 27-July 10. Plus we have a few football items off the field of play, and gymnastics is back in the news today as well as ice skating. Read the full stories by following the links below.

Iga Swiatek becomes next tennis superstar
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/06/iga-swiatek-beats-the-odds-to-become-the-next-tennis-superstar

Emma Raducanu has 'no idea' whether she'll compete at Wimbledon after 'freak' injury
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/08/tennis/emma-raducanu-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-injury-spt-intl/index.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2022/06/08/fragile-emma-raducanu-needs-leader-team/

Menstrual cramps derail Chinese teen's French Open dream in loss to Swiatek
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/30/asia/menstrual-cramps-derail-zhengs-french-open-loss-to-swiatek-intl-hnk/

Simona Halep says she experienced a panic attack during her French Open defeat
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/27/tennis/simona-halep-french-open-panic-attack-spt-intl/index.html

GB to host Billie Jean King Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/07/glasgow-host-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-great-britain-tennis

90 women plan to sue the FBI in its failure to investigate Larry Nassar
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/us/politics/nassar-fbi-lawsuits.html

Ice skating minimum age raised
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/61716971

Orlando Pride Announces Amanda Cromwell and Sam Greene Placed On Administrative Leave
https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-announces-amanda-cromwell-and-sam-greene-placed-on-administrative-

WSL TV viewing increases fourfold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61717918

Canada football equal pay debate
https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/canadian-womens-national-soccer-team-players-voice-concerns-over-equal-pay/

USWNT's Catarina Macario to miss World Cup qualifiers with ACL injury
https://www.espn.com/soccer/lyon-lyon_women/story/4680758/uswnts-catarina-macario-to-miss-world-cup-qualifiers-with-acl-injury

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 8, 2022

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The French Open Tennis Championships reach a climax as Chris & Nancy discuss along with other top stories:
‘Disappointing and Surprising’ – Iga Swiatek Shares Her Disbelief as Amelie Mauresmo Calls Women’s Matches Less Appealing
https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-disappointing-and-surprising-iga-swiatek-shares-her-disbelief-as-amelie-mauresmo-calls-womens-matches-less-appealing/?fs=e&s=cl Wimbledon to drop Miss and Ms
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/26/wimbledon-to-drop-mrs-and-miss-before-names-womens-honour-roll-tennis
All female official team in men's rugby union match
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/30/hollie-davidson-to-lead-first-all-female-officials-team-in-mens-rugby-union-test
USA Referee Kat Roche Named Assistant Referee for Rugby World Cup
https://www.usa.rugby/2022/05/usa-referee-kat-roche-named-assistant-referee-for-rugby-world-cup-2021/
Only three statues of sportswomen in the UK
https://www.skysports.com/athletics/news/12040/12625206/sky-sports-news-investigation-finds-only-three-female-sport-statues-in-uk
The Ocean Race aims for equal number of male and female sailors in the event by 2030
https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/news/13044_The-Ocean-Race-aims-for-equal-number-of-male-and-female-sailors-in-the-event-by-2030.html
Student-athlete endorsement deal
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1123925/rose-zhang-adidas-student-endorsement
Michelle Wei West Reflects on her Career as she Prepares to Leave Professional Golf
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/01/sports/golf/michelle-wie-west-us-open.html
New Olympic Sports Raise Eyebrows
In the next few months, Olympic hopes will be realized or dashed—not for individual athletes, but for entire sports chasing a place in the program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Campaigns are under way among a field of potential newcomers that includes cheerleading, cricket, flag football and lacrosse. Meanwhile, questions are swirling around the presumed front-runners, baseball and softball.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/flag-football-cheerleading-cricket-lacrosse-2028-olympics-11653963308


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 2, 2022

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With the football league season wrapping up in Europe the French team Lyon was crowned in the Champions League Final; Chelsea Women won the double, now they have new owners; Euro 2022 is expected to shatter attendance records this summer; female referees will officiate at the men's World Cup for first time, and Tottenham’s Chioma Ubogagu receives doping ban over acne medication. In tennis at the French Open there are shock early round exits, and Wimbledon is stripped of ranking points is spurring controversial debate. Elsewhere; Jamie Chadwick wins again at W Series, and Tokyo 2020 official is working to prevent objectification of female athletes.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: May 25, 2022

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On Thursday May 12, 2022, adventurer, hiker and former golf coach, Marci Kornegay, began the Pacific Crest Trail northbound. The 2,650 mile trail begins at the Mexican border and ends on the Canadian border in Washington State some four months later.
On this exclusive podcast series Marci will be sharing her journey, beginning with the highs and lows, literally, of traversing the mountains in the California desert, encountering a few rattlesnakes and an abundance of lizards, hummingbirds and a few other hikers. Marci tells us how her body is adjusting to the heat, staying hydrated, nursing foot blisters and negotiating 6000ft ascents. Chris Stafford caught up with Marci at mile marker 180 when she stopped to meet the Mayor of Idyllwild, CA, eat some cake and take care of a few essential chores after getting a good night’s sleep.

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Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: May 22, 2022

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Today’s headlines across the sports pages and beyond is the landmark news that following years of dispute and disharmony women have finally achieved parity in US soccer and will at last play on a level playing field with the men. The two Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), which run through 2028, achieve equal pay through identical economic terms. These economic terms include identical compensation for all competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, and the introduction of the same commercial revenue sharing mechanism for both teams. The agreements will ensure that U.S. Soccer’s Senior National Team players remain among the highest paid in the world. The top soccer story from Europe is Chelsea’s defeat of Manchester City to win the FA Cup Final. With the French Open Tennis Championships coming up Poland’s Iga Swiatek's dominance reveals some really impressive stats. Plus: Gravel Cyclist Moriah Wilson Shot and Killed in Texas. Iranian weightlifters flee to Germany. Organizers of Itzulia Women forced to apologize for suggesting they were forced to hold women's race, and in English rugby; James Haskell is accused of "disrespecting" female players.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: May 18, 2022

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Britain’s Jamie Chadwick continues her winning ways from last season after a double header in the season opener of the W Series in Miami. And there’s news of an all female Le Mans 24 hours race. Olympic team gold medalist Laura Collett is crowned Badminton Horse Trials winner as the five-star event returns from aa two-year absence. Canadian show jumping veteran Beth Underhill Wins La Baule €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Chelsea win Womens Super League as Sam Kerr flexes her talent. Meanwhile at Arsenal, Vivianne Miedema is closing in on one-year contract extension. When it comes to injury woes, Canada’s Bianca Andreescu feels Emma Raducanu's pain as the British player is forced to retire from injury at the Italian Open. BBC reporter exposes blatant sexism at sports awards. And record viewing figures for women's sport show that if you build it they will come. Show notes and links to the stories at www.wispsports.com.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: May 11, 2022

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We have reached the show finale of the Tri This Podcast with Dr Kirstin Lauritzen in which she covers her learnings and journey that she has lived and shared over the past 18 months on the show. Kirstin shares a few mindset tips and encouragement for anyone who has yet to try triathlon but is curious and wants to try it out. Kirstin says It has truly been an honor and she is so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with so many of you through this podcast.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: May 9, 2022


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Chris and Nancy are back from their travels to bring their pick of top stories in women’s sport this week and they begin with Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) discipline selected for testing as possible riding replacement in modern pentathlon. Black Ferns Sevens renew riveting rivalry with Australia on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Brittney Griner now considered 'wrongfully detained' in Russia, U.S. officials say. UEFA bans Russia from women's Euros and World Cup, clubs banned next season. Historic night for women’s boxing with Taylor vs Serrano at Madison Square Garden. England win Women's Six Nations. Barcelona break own world record attendance. Cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days. Thompson-Herah and the women's 100m world record. And Chris gets excited about a new British talent in Eventing.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: May 4, 2022

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Marci Kornegay chats with Chris Stafford about the bike ride they did together when they took on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail from Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - a total of 427 miles over eight days. Marci, 42, and Chris, 70, combined their athletic backgrounds and adventure seeking spirits to take on their first long distance cycling challenge. The ride would involve two days on the road in southern Maryland to reach Washington, DC. From there they joined the Columbus & Ohio Canal Path (C&O) that runs from Georgetown, DC to Cumberland, MD, arriving three days later. it is there that the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) begins and runs over the Allegheny Mountains reaching 2392 feet at the Eastern Continental Divide, shortly after crossing the Mason Dixon Line, arriving in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. It was an epic adventure for them both, not knowing what was around every corner along the way, and where some situations would mean facing real fears head-on. Marci takes on the role of host as she interviews Chris about the trip, what it felt like to take on such a big challenge, why she did it, what she learned from it, including her fear of heights, and what advice she would have for other women to dare to be bold.

Marci and Chris were also raising money to feed Ukrainian refugees via World Central Kitchen. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/RidingforUkraine to donate.

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Nancy is back this week and has a selection of top news stories from around the world including an update on Women’s Rugby Six Nations; can the powerful England Roses defeat France? In darts, England's 18 year old Beau Greaves becomes the youngest ever darts champion, male or female, women’s boxing makes history as Katie Taylor fights Amanda Serrano in what looks to be a sell-out at Madison Square Gardens, in football Northern Ireland manager blames 5-0 loss to England on "emotional" women. Plus the tragic death of 17-year-old Tunisian Olympian sailor Eya Guezguez during a training accident. And we share our thoughts on the two USWNT friendlies versus Uzbekistan where the young US squads won 9-1 and 9-0 respectively.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: April 13, 2022

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The topic this week is inflammation as Kirstin describes the key drivers of inflammation and how to determine if they are holding you back from performing. There are many common causes that most people ignore or don't think is an issue until they end up with injuries and illnesses that prevent them from being able to race or be competitive. With the triathlon season starting up for many, it's a great time to do a review, and also a reminder of what to look out for so that you can reduce inflammation and carry on performing.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: April 11, 2022

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This week Chris is joined by her friend Marci Kornegay to discuss the main headlines in women’s sport before they share their next big adventure. Starting on April 19th the two intrepid cyclists will embark on the 400+ miles of the Potomac Heritage Trail from the Chesapeake Bay, MD via Washington DC and Cumberland Gap to Pittsburgh, PA. This is not only going to be a personal challenge for Chris and a goal for Marci to complete all 11 National Heritage Trails but the pair will also be raising money and awareness for the World Central Kitchen, which is feeding hot meals to the thousands of Ukrainian refugees. To find out more visit the Just Giving page at www/.justgiving.com/ridingforukraine. Follow Marci and Chris on their ride on Instagram @twogayze.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Marci Kornegay
Recorded: April 6, 2022

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Dr. Kirstin discusses the possibility of combining high performance and health. It's very common to hear that health is sacrificed at the time for peak performance. And that might be fine for a short period of time, but athletes are either not focusing on their health in the off times, or are maintaining that peak performance for a long period of time and are then surprised when their body isn't able to maintain that for any longer. Which ends up showing up as injury after injury, to getting sick, to all sorts of different issues. In this episode we dive into the foundation for creating a healthy athlete that also is able to achieve peak performance.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: April 4, 2022


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Abby’s guest is Marjoleine Hulshof, a People & Organisation Lead with Investec Bank, an Executive Coach, Mentor, Sailor and passionate about Ocean conservation. Abby & Marjoleine discuss mentoring, which was one of the recommendations following the World Sailing Trusts Strategic Review. This is a topic that The Magenta Project has successfully implemented since 2018, having assisted over 150 female sailors through mentoring. They discuss the benefits, different types of mentoring and how it can be applied to the sailing world. Marjoleine shares her personal experiences as a Mentor as well as ‘lifting the bonnet’ on the intricacies of the role of mentoring.

Host: Abby Ehler
Recorded: April 1, 2022
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Professor Clare Hanlon is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, in Melbourne. She recently led a research team that completed a study focused on sport uniforms for girls. After the release of those findings ‘What girls want for sport uniforms’, Cadbury and Women Sport Australia provided $150k grant for clubs to change their sport uniforms for girls using the infographic as a stimulant for clubs. Since this time Clare has received numerous emails from associations, clubs and schools where these insights provided the evidence they needed to change uniform policies and regulations. A workshop will be presented at the upcoming IWG Conference in New Zealand, and this research has become a promotional feature for the Active Lives theme of the conference. A follow up research is expected to soon be launched by the State Minister based on how girls feel who recently changed their sport uniform to one of choice and comfort.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: March 24, 2022

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The Miami Open is mid way through its quarter finals with Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek emerging as possible finals just as Iga is set to be come the World No 1 following the retirement of Ash Barty and at the Australian’s request to be removed from the rankings. Meanwhile former world No. 1 women's tennis player Victoria Azarenka drops out of Miami Open dropped out of the tournament in the second set of losing to the teenager Linda Fruhvirtová who is half her age stating that: 'I shouldn't have gone on the court today’. While Victoria is another athlete to step aside for her mental health, the timing of such an exit will no doubt be discussed for some time to come. Meanwhile England made it to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup in New Zealand when they beat Bangladesh. They next play South Africa on March 31. The winner of that game will face Australia who are unbeaten in the tournament and will be tough to beat. In Europe, the Six Nations Rugby kicked off last weekend with an emphatic win by the Red Roses over Scotland. In the US the NCAA Final Four will be played out this weekend in Minneapolis. And at the women’s NCAA swimming and diving champs last week, the young 2020 Olympians dominated. Most notably Alex Walsh (silver medalist in Tokyo Olympics) who won three individual titles as a UVA sophomore (more than her older sister Gretchen).

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Peggy Shinn
Recorded: March 30, 2022

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Do you know how much sleep is right for you and also what quality sleep looks like? On this week’s episode, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen discusses the different phases of sleep; how much time, on average, we should be spending in certain phases of sleep, and a lot of different tips to try to improve your sleep. For example, do you know which phase of sleep is optimal for repairing and recovering from your training? Do you also know that hormones can affect your sleep cycle, too? We answer all of these questions and more so that you can hack your sleep and either improve it or look at data you already have so that you determine whether you're getting a good night's rest, or not.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: March 28, 2022

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The big breaking news this week is that three-time grand slam champion and WTA World No 1 Ash Barty surprised the sports world with the announcement of her retirement at the age of 25 with $23.8 earnings. Ash won the Australian Open this year and looked hot favorite to continue that form but there’s nothing like retiring while you’re at the top of your game so good luck Ash… there are many more dreams to pursue. Last weekend wrapped up the World Cup ski season where Mikaela Shiffrin put Olympic Games behind her to win the Overall Crystal Globe after winning the Downhill and finishing second in the Super G at the finals in Courcheval/Meribel. In horse racing Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup last Thursday after winning the Champion Hurdle two days before. Rachael made history last year winning the prestigious Grand National race so all eyes will be on her making it a double next month. The Rugby Six Nations tournament will see unprecedented coverage when that kicks off this weekend, Poland’s Iga Swiatek won Indian Wells tournament last week and really stamped her credentials as she rises to the top of the rankings. And there is an exciting line-up for the start of the W Motor Racing Series with new drivers from a variety of countries.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: March 23, 2022

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Tenille Hoogland addresses the best tips for peri-menopause athletes and beyond. Peri-menopause to post-menopause is another time of life where the body begins to shift and make changes and it can cause some loss of confidence and frustration for athletes when what worked before seems to not be working now. Tenille Hoogland addresses the best tips for peri-menopause athletes and beyond. She walks us through the mindset shifts we get to make through the journey into peri-menopause as well as how training, nutrition and recovery can shift, specifically for you, for your best performance.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: March 21, 2022

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Ukrainian Paralympian Oksana Masters completed her quest for medals at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games finishing with seven to add to her total tally and record of fifteen. Oksana’s story from being a victim of Chernobyl to Paralympic Champion is heartwarming but nonetheless a difficult time for her to compete and win medals. We also continue the story of WNBA star Brittney Griner who is being detained in Russia on drugs charges. Chris has the latest from the Sskiing World Cup Finals this week where American Mikaela Shiffrin won the Downhill and Italy’s Sofia Goggia claimed the Downhill Crystal Globe. Nancy updates us on the Cricket World Cup, jockey Rachael Blackmore’s winning streak at the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, an Increase in FA Cup prize money, Sue Redfern becoming the first woman to umpire a first class cricket match in England. After we taped the podcast Nancy attended the women’s rugby documentary No Woman No Try which will premiere on Amazon Prime on March 26.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: March 15, 2022

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When athletes compete in a sport that has weight classes it can be very tricky to lose weight while also maintaining and striving to improve performance. It's common for this to cause many issues, particularly with female athletes, as advice that is commonly given does not take into account hormones and female physiology. Kirstin discusses a case study where weight loss combined with the stresses of life, training and pressures from her coaches and team turned into severe issues with the athlete's performance and overall health. Hopefully this episode provides some answers for athletes who have experienced an issue like this in the past and also promotes change and awareness around performance and health for female athletes.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: March 14, 2022

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Oklahoma native Camille Herron spends her life breaking records in Ultra-distance running so it may not have come as a surprise to her followers when she recently broke her own women’s world record in the Jackpot 100/US Championship in Las Vegas. That she won in 12 hours, 41 minutes and 11 seconds, averaging around 7:37 minutes per mile was impressive enough but this was only the second time a woman had won (Ann Trason was the first to do it, winning the 1989 US 24Hr Championship) but Camille completed in 2022 almost a minute and a half faster than her previous record in 2017. Camille is the first and only athlete to win all three of the International Association of Ultrarunners' 50K, 100K, and 24 Hour World Championships. She says winning the 2017 Comrades Marathon was the highlight of her career of which she is most proud. She is the first and only woman to run under 13 hours for 100 miles, exceed 150 km for 12-Hours, and to reach 270km for 24Hrs. And there are a string of other records to her name. From surviving the 1999 Oklahoma tornado when her family lost their home to overcoming multiple injuries, her cheerful and positive outlook has carried her through. We can expect many more records as she fine tunes her preparation and lifestyle in pursuit of her goals laying down the challenge for future generations of women in the sport.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: March 7, 2022

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Elise Wortley is an Englishwoman on a mission; not as a modern day explorer but as an authentic amazon from centuries past. Elise is planning her third journey following in the footsteps of famous women who conquered mountains and oceans from Scotland to the Himlayas. And what makes her journeys different is that she is dressed and equipped in authentic clothing of that period which so far has been the early 1900s. This includes heavy long woolen coats, leather shoes and a wooden backpack; none of which makes for easy going across difficult terrain and in challenging weather conditions. And there’s also altitude sickness to cope with too. But none of these adversities have deterred Elise who was first inspired by reading about Alexandra David-Neel who climbed the Himalayas and Nan Shepherd who explored The Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland. Her next adventure begins in April 2022 when she travels to Iran to retrace the exploits of Freya Stark on her incredible journey to the Valleys of the Assassins. While all these women made history in their time, Elise is also making history of her own inspired by her sheroes.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: March 3, 2022

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With the war in Ukraine affecting athletes in training we hear of a Ukranian Canoeist and her desperate journey to rescue her daughter from the war zone. One of Ukraine’s star athletes is Oksana Masters who is currently taking part in the Beijing Paralympics having won gold medal already but shares how this is bitter sweet because she feels guilty in light of what’s happening. Also caught in the crossfire of this war is WNBA player Brittney Griner who has been held in Russia on drugs charges. US Soccer has named its new president as Cindy Parlow Cone takes over the reins through to 2026. Plus we have tennis news from Indian Wells, World Cup Cricket and a big retirement in England Netball.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: March 9, 2022

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Have you ever had an injury, ache or pain, or really low energy that couldn't be explained or fixed? One mistake that athletes and sports medicine practitioners make is they don't look deeper into why that athlete is experiencing those chronic symptoms. One very critical factor that leads to either chronic pain, inflammation and injuries or optimal performance, increased resistance to fatigue and the ability to maintain speed and keep your energy up even at the end of the race has to do with something called the mitochondria. In this episode, we cover what your mitochondria are, how you can support them, and a shift in perspective on how you see sport, injuries, inflammation and nutrition.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: March 7, 2022

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Portland native Jenny Nguyen is counting down the days to opening the nation’s first women’s sports bar, and will watch her concept of providing a safe social space to watch sport become a reality. For the former basketball player turned chef, the idea of a sports bar for women began as a joke with her girlfriend Liz in 2018, but as the world changed with the impact of a pandemic so Jenny changed her thinking. That this idea could actually be a viable business with restaurant and bar would be a brilliant idea whichever way you looked at it. As a trained chef, the notion of having her own restaurant was a natural career move. And combined with her love of sport and passion for supporting women, Jenny is making it happen. The Sports Bra will open its doors on North East Broadway in early April 2022 and there is sure to be a demand for their signature cocktail—Title IX.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: March 2, 2022

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The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is dominating the sports news this week with the IOC making statements to boycott Russian involvement in sport and International Federations imposing sanctions. The Beijing Paralympic Winter Games begins March 4 through 13th with 78 events taking place across six sports. There will be Primetime coverage in the US on NBC.
We also have an equal prize money story from cycling, a preview of the Cricket World Cup which begins this week in New Zealand. Nancy celebrates England’s win in the Arnold Clark Cup and Chris watched the US retain the She Believes Cup. And of course there’s World Cup skiing from Crans Montana and Swiatek winning the Qatar Open to move up to world number four. And we also learn who the 10 Most Influential Sportswomen are in 2022.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: March 1, 2022

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Are you eating enough to fuel your active life? Are you training too often or too intensely? Could your digestion problems, low mood and frequent injuries be a sign that you haven’t got the balance right? Dr. Juliet McGrattan is joined by leading sports dietician Renee McGregor to dive deeply into the condition of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Listen in to hear what this condition actually is, the symptoms you might experience and why it affects recreational runners, and not just elite athletes. RED-S is a complex and important condition that all active women need to be aware of. Find out what immediate steps you can take if you think you might be affected and when and how to get help.

Host: Dr. Juliet McGrattan
Recorded: February 24, 2022

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On the first episode of a new season, Abby chats to Caroline Boule, a Magenta Project Mentee who is on track to compete in her first Mini Transat campaign and has recently completed her first Atlantic crossing onboard Sailing Poland the V65; one of the yachts that raced in the past Volvo Ocean Races. Caroline had sailed a range of dinghies and keelboats as a child and while at University she got into team racing as well as sailing the 29er. More recently however she has launched into the foiling Moth class, which has really struck a chord with her combining her engineering skills with her love for sailing. Abby spoke to Caroline as she travels back form Antigua fresh from her first Atlantic crossing.

Host: Abby Ehler
Recorded: February 19, 2022

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On this week’s show the U.S. Soccer and Women’s Players Agree to Settle Equal Pay Lawsuit. Under the terms of the agreement, the athletes will receive $24 million and a pledge from the federation to equalize pay for the men’s and women’s national teams. Chris and Nancy share their takeaways from the Beijing Winter Olympic GamesTakeaways from the Beijing Winter Olympic Games including the athletes being isolated for Covid and the loneliness and uncertainty that they faced, the controversy that faced Russian skater Kamilia Valieva with her doping ban suspension overturned for these games and her final performance, Alpine skier American Mikaela Shiffrin had a miserable games underperforming in all six events, Team GB winning gold in the curling and American bobsleigh and monobob sliders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor making history. Plus 2026 Commonwealth Games, American endurance runner Camille Herron breaking records and the ffirst female head coach in Morocco men’s basketball.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: February 22, 2022

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Certified Dietitian and Nutritionist Drew Mulvey joins Kirstin this week to discuss a very common issue for female athletes; under eating and amenorrhea (i.e. when you don't have your period). Drew walks us through her journey and how sport and a lack of knowledge in nutrition lead to an eating disorder and losing her period. But, sport is also what helped her overcome those challenges and became a big part of her choosing to go into nutrition as a career to help other female athletes. In this episode we dive into what her journey was like getting back to performing well, enjoying her training again and getting her period back.


Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: February 21, 2022

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On this week’s show we review the top stories from the Beijing Olympic Games beginning with skiing. Lara Gut Behrami added Super G Olympic Champion to her Giant Slalom Bronze Medal in Beijing and the World Champion titles she won in Super G and Giant Slalom in Cortina last year. Austria’s Mirjam Puchner divided the Swiss charge by beating Michelle Gisen into the silver medal position. Switzerland made it two in a row when reigning World Downhill Champion Corinne Suter, who was also the World Super G silver medallist behind Lara in 2021, defeated the reigning Olympic Champion Italy’s Sofia Goggia by 16 hundredths of a second to take the downhill crown. Sofia’s return following a nasty fall in Cortina just over three weeks ago was a remarkable effort and she clearly thought it would be enough to retain her title. Sofia and Corinne are currently one-two in the World Cup Downhill rankings. Italy’s Nadia Delgado achieved her first ever podium result with the bronze medal. So we now have two Swiss skiers concurrently holding Olympic and World titles in Downhill and Super G. So far the Swiss have 5 medals in alpine skiing going into the Combined (17th) and Mixed Parallel (19th) events.

The women’s monobob made its highly anticipated debut with US teammates and rivals Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor the clear medal favorites. In the end it was Kaillie, the newly minted American, who clinched the crown. Kaillie won gold at the two-woman events at the 2010 Vancouver Games and the 2014 Sochi Games. Elana is now the U.S. bobsledder with the most Olympic medals with this silver medal finish. Both women have medaled in every Olympic event they’ve competed in, sharing the podium in the last four Olympic Winter Games. Canada’s Christine de Bruin claimed the bronze to make it a North American sweep. But Germany will prove the biggest challenge in the two-man bobsleigh that takes place on the 18/19th having dominated this World Cup season.

We also have an update on the 15 year old Russian skater Kamila Valieva who tested positive to a doping violation in December and was later cleared to compete in Beijing. Snowboarder Chloe Kim makes history at the Games. Plus another record is matched in tennis by Estonian Anett Kontaveit, Emma Gilmour becomes McClaren’s first female driver, and the Women’s Sports Foundation has a new executive director in Danette Leighton.


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: February 15, 2022

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Getting Over the Humps


Challenges with training face every athlete. We are not always going to have the motivation to train. When the last thing we want to do is train that day or endure the weather, what are some easy tools we can use to make sure we get our training done? We know that it's okay to miss a day here and there, but when we miss two or more consecutive days we solidify a habit or pattern in our nervous system that makes it harder and harder to get back into training. Hopefully the tips in this episode will help you in those moments when training feels the hardest.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: February 143, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Chris & Nancy take a look at the first week of competition from the Beijing Olympic Games. Skating got underway and the skateboarding with some firsts for women. The Giant Slalom saw some major spills and thrills with the flying Swede Sara Hector underlining her tremendous form this season when she became the Olympic Champion in that discipline. Ester Ledecka made history at the PyeongChang Games when she topped the podium in snowboard and skiing and she is already halfway to repeating that feat by claiming gold this week in snowboarding. In other news Wimbledon is taking another step to equality by fixing ticket prices for women in line with the men. Australia’s Cricket Team convincingly defeated England in the Ashes Series. And in football 19 year old Trinity Rodman marked a milestone by signing the highest NWSL contract worth $1.1 million and she has also been called up to replace the injured Abby Dahlkemper for the USWNT She Believes Cup Roster.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: February 8, 2022

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Kirstin's guest is Regionals CrossFit Athlete, Tia Wright. Tia has been a coach for over 12 years and an athlete her whole life. She competed in Volleyball up to the collegiate level and that's when she found CrossFit. We discuss Tia's journey into CrossFit and the lessons she learned along the way that she now shares with the athletes she coaches. We also talk about her dabbling in triathlon and many of the crossovers between the two sports.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: February 7, 2022

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Our guest is Canadian Judoka Jessica Klimkait. Jess grew up in Whitby, Ontario and followed in her brother Justin’s footsteps when she began to learn Judo at the age of four at the Ajax Budokan Judo Club, in nearby Ajax. Her former coach of 13 years was the club’s chief instructor Kevin Doherty; a two-time Olympian. At the age of 19 Jess moved to the Canadian Team Training Center in Montreal. She has been on Team Canada since 2014 where she competed in the 2015 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China finishing fifth in the 63kg division. In the same year, Jess competed in her first IJF World Tour event at the Zagreb Grand Prix before taking part at her first two IJF Junior World Championships. She established herself in the senior ranks in 2017 by winning gold at the Pan American Championships before earning her first Grand Slam podium when claiming bronze in Ekaterinburg. Jess became the second Canadian to win a world title in judo at the 2021 IJF World Championships in Budapest. In her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, Jess won the bronze medal in the 57kg category, becoming the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in judo. She is passionate about encouraging girls to take up combat sports, which she has found develops confidence and a body positive attitude. Jess also explains ways to reduce the drop-out rates of teenage girls in sport.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: February 2, 2022

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The Australian Open crowned a new champion last weekend with home-country heroine Ash Barty successfully defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6. Australia beat Ireland to win the Spain Sevens Rugby with the US just out of the medals. We have World Cup skiing news from last weekend’s Downhill and Super-G which were won by Switzerland’s Corrine Suter and Austria’s Connie Heuter. With the Winter Olympics starting this week we hear that Elana Meyers Taylor tested positive to Covid upon arrival in Beijing, and the IOC warned against "inappropriate" Peng Shuai meeting during the Games. Plus we have football news from both the NWSL and WSL as well as cricket from Down Under where England have work today in the Ashes series. And finally an update in netball for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: February 1, 2022

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Caroline Livesey is a pro triathlete, coach and endurance adventurer. Originally from Scotland an d now living in Spain, Caroline turned pro in 2015 and had numerous podium results on the Ironman circuit before more recently switching to XTRI for a new challenge. In 2019, she won Canadaman, her first attempt at long distance extreme triathlons, which generally finish with a trail marathon. In 2021, she won her second XTRI at the GreekHero, and in 2022 plans to take on the XTRI World Championship race at Norseman as well as the Himalaya XTRI, Celtman and some other gravel biking adventures along the way. Her husband Mark hosts The Brick Session podcast and YouTube channel where you can find films documenting some of their experiences with XTRI and gravel biking. Caroline explains what XTRI races are and how they are different from Ironman races. We also hear how important it is to have a nutrition strategy that not only works for you, but how your nutrition and fueling strategies change from racing an Ironman to XTRI races.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: January 31, 2022

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Courtenay Tuxhorn, 44, is an amateur 3-day event rider originally from Harwood, Maryland. She grew up working and riding on a family friend’s thoroughbred farm, galloping racehorses and dabbling in the hunters and jumpers. Her life revolved around the barn until she graduated college, when the reality of an entry-level job in a big city lured her out of the saddle and in search of new sports. She took up cycling and triathlon and raced professionally with some of the best women in the world. Some of her career highlights include overall female wins at the 2013 American Discovery Trail Marathon in Colorado, the 2009 Danskin Seattle Triathlon, and the 2010 Maryland Half Marathon; representing the U.S. at ITU Duathlon World Championships in 2011; and standing on numerous podiums at bike races across California. After over a dozen years of racing, Courtenay decided it was time to get back to horses. She took stock of the modern sport horse landscape to see where her favorite breed -- the thoroughbred -- excels, and decided to pursue eventing. In early 2017, she found a racehorse ready for his second career at Laurel Park Racetrack in Maryland, and the two of them began learning the sport together. Courtenay and BA Messenger, aka "Bam", completed their first FEI event in 2021, the CCI 2*-Long at the Tryon International. We hear how Courtney came to circle back to her first passion and whaat’s next for her and Bam.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: January 31, 2022

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This week’s news includes a round up of World Cup skiing, top stories in international football, tennis from the Australian Open, plus netball, motor racing and the Beijing Olympic Games. We begin though with rugby since the USA Women's Sevens won gold in Malaga. Our own Leo's Den podcasters Naya Tapper Oly and Ilona Maher celebrate standout performances: Naya becomes the top try scorer in US rugby and Lo won the Player of the Final Award. Finishing their last tournament in Dubai in seventh place, the USA women are showing constant evolution on the world stage, now ranked fourth overall with two events to go. Undefeated in every game contested, defeating rivals Canada, Poland, Great Britain, France and Russia for their first gold medal since the Glendale Sevens in 2019. This was the third tournament in the 2021-22 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Next stop Seville for the next tournament this coming weekend.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: January 25, 2022

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Pro Mountain Biker, Nikki Peterson is Kirstin’s guest this week. Nikki began mountain biking just after college, although she didn't start her journey as a professional until she was 28. She takes us through how she developed her passion for the sport, what her training looks like and a typical day’s routine. We also learn how important nutrition is for Nikki as a Dietician and how selective she is in choosing her food combinations. We also hear how she juggles four jobs with managing her pro athlete career. This episode is packed with advice not just for bikers but for active women across the sport’s spectrum.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Kirstin Lauritzen

Recorded: January 24, 2022

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We begin this week with World Cup Bobsled and Monobob. American Elana Meyers Taylor secured both titles last weekend in St. Moritz and not surprisingly has secured her fourth Olympic ticket. Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami won the Downhill in Zauchensee, Austria last weekend and then Italy’s Italian Federica Brignone won the Super-G. Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), Petra Vlhova (SLO) and Sofia Goggia (ITA) currently top the overall World Cup standings as the women head to Cortina d’Ampezzo for another Downhill and Super G this weekend. Nancy has a round up from the Australian Open Tennis and there’s news from football, netball and sports politics plus the Beijing Olympics.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: January 18, 2022

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Tri This - S2E2


On this week’s episode Kirstin’s guest is a fellow WISP Sports podcast host, professional rugby player, Olympian an d Tik Tok Queen, Ilona Maher. Lo hosts a podcast called the Leo's Den with Naya Tapper. On this show we dive into what training looks like and her day to day routine. We discuss all things nutrition like: what a standard day looks like for her, how she determined what the best nutrition plan suits her unique needs, and how she overcame the comparison game of being an athlete on a team with athletes having different needs and eating habits.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: January 12, 2020

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Lori Okimura has spent her professional career in a variety of areas from volleyball coach to sport’s governance. She has been a volunteer, sponsor, club director, facility manager and event organizer with extensive experience in sales, marketing and promotions of various major international sports organizations and events, primarily in Olympic and Paralympic sports. In 2019, she was appointed an Executive Board Member to the Board of Directors of Angel City Sports, an organization based in Los Angeles, California focused on providing opportunities through sport to adults, children and veterans with physical differences and impairments. Lori serves in the leadership of World ParaVolley, the international federation for sitting and beach para-volley. She has been a member of the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and since 2004 has been a technical delegate for the FIVB World Tour. Lori was appointed by World ParaVolley as an international technical official for sitting volleyball for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and is certified as a technical delegate for sitting and beach para-volley events.

Having been subjected herself to discrimination and harassment in sport including ageism, gender equity and racial injustice, Lori is passionate about helping others. Her focus now is prioritizing athlete safety though her work with Safe Sport sharing her experiences in adaptive sport, and helping young people find their path in sports.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: January 11, 2022

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We kick off this week with the Olympic Games just three weeks away and selection trials happening around the world. American Elana Meyers Taylor stamps her place in Monobob, which will be making its debut in Beijing. She currently leads in women’s monobob points after winning this past weekend’s World Cup race in Winterberg, Germany. Her teammate, Kaillie Humphries, narrowly missed the medals finishing in fourth place but teamed with Sylvia Hoffman to claim the bronze medal in the two-woman bobsled World Cup race. Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaysha Love had the fastest run in the second heat and finished just behind their teammates in fourth. In World Cup skiing there was an outstanding victory for Sweden’s Sara Hector in Kranjska Gora Giant Slalom to put her on top of that discipline rankings, Meanwhile Slovakian Petra Vlhova continues he winning streak by adding the Kranjski Gora slalom to her CV but was beaten by her arch rival Mikaela Shiffrin in Schladming 15 hundreths of a second. There is also news from tennis, cycling, baseball, basketball and speedskating with a story of sportsmanship by American Brittany Bowe making our headline story.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: January 12, 2022

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On the first episode of Season 2 of Tri This, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen is joined by pro triathlete Alysha Krall. Alysha shares how she got into triathlon and her favorite aspects of the sport. We also hear about her experience with eating disorders throughout her career as an athlete in college and her journey to healing through plant based eating and triathlon. We know that eating disorders are common in athletes, particularly higher in female athletes, and Alysha's story is both full of realistic expectations, but also hope in healing and overcoming the challenges that come with navigating the world of nutrition and sport.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: January 10, 2022

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Chris & Nancy kick off the first show of the year with a new look and name for the weekly news podcast that we like to call the News Desk since that’s what we are all about heading into Season 4. And we begin with a round up of the winter sports that have been headlining: World Cup two-women bobsled heralded the holidays with a win for the American duo of Elana Meyers Taylor and Lake Kwaza. In alpine skiing the Slovakian slalomist Petra Vlhova won the last two slalom races in Lienz and Zagreb and finished second in the Lienz GS giving her a lead of 140 points in the slalom rankings ahead of American Mikaela Shiffrin who had to miss Lienz when she tested positive to Covid-19. Mikaela was back racing in Zagreb this week finishing runner-up to Petra. We look ahead to the Australian Open Tennis, which runs January 17-30 and share our expectations of the first grand slam of the year. Other stories: Naomi Osaka makes her return; Sifan Hassan reflects on her Olympic campaign; Women's Olympic skateboarders win fair play award; British Army officer Preet Chandi is the first woman of color to solo ski to the South Pole and Nancy looks ahead to a bumper year of major championship events in women’s sport in 2022.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: January 4, 2022

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As 2021 comes to a close we look back at what has been an extraordinary year for women in sport. We have each chosen a handful of remarkable performances from a variety of sports, which will always be stand-out achievements, personal bests for the athletes and go down in the history of their sport. There are so many adjectives to describe what women have accomplished this year as the standards continue to improve, and records are continually broken. There is nothing to compare with the guts and determination of these dedicated athletes whose goals may have been achieved this year but new ones will be set for the future. It has been and continues to be a thrill to watch women continue to soar to greater heights in their sports and show what is possible. And just when we think that a record that cannot be broken we see another generation break down barriers, train even harder, take on tougher competition and excel in themselves while showing the world the potential for women in any sport, anywhere in the world.

Chris’ pick:
Team Canada Football Olympic Gold Medalists
Molly Seidel, Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist
Carissa Moore, Olympic Surfing Champion
Jessica Fox, Olympic Slalom Canoeing Gold Medalist
Jamie Chadwick, W Series Motor Racing Champion
Team GB European Eventing Champions
Rachael Blackmore, Grand National Winner (also Nancy’s pick)
Emma Raducanu, US Open Tennis Champion (also Nancy’s pick)
Nancy’s pick:
Elaine Thompson-Herah, 100m and 200m Olympic Champion
Fallon Sherrock, first woman to win a Professional Darts Championship
The Hundred Cricket Opener at The Oval Cricket Ground.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: December 21, 2021

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Nicole talks to a colleague at the University of Minnesota Dr. Dunja Antunovic (who first appeared in S2E11) about her latest research of women in American Football, the Women’s World Cup, and some exciting upcoming projects.

Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Recorded: December 16, 2021

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Abby’s guest on the season finale of The Sailing Show is Spanish sailor, Demila Tassin who has recently returned from competing in the Mini Transat Race for the first time. The Mini Transat is a race Djemila had been dreaming of for the past five years and we hear about her journey to the start line, the challenges, the highs and lows and what she has learnt from this unique experience.

The Mini Transat is a 4,050 nautical mile race from Les Sables d’Olonne in France to Saint-François in Guadeloupe, with a stopover in Santa Cruz de La Palma. This race has acquired the reputation of a true test of ocean racing and for good reason, it’s a single handed, without outside assistance or weather routing by satellite in a 6.5m boat.

Host: Abby Ehler
Recorded: December 13, 2021

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Former World No 1 tennis player Amelie Mauresmo has become the first female director of the French Open at Roland Garros, only the second to be in charge of a Grand Slam tournament. Lara Gut-Behrami wins St Moritz Super G first run and suffers heavy fall on second run. Federica Brignoni beats compatriot Elena Curtoni and Mikaela Shiffrin to win the second GS and become the most successful Italian skier with 17 World Cup victories. Team USA Slider Elana Meyers Taylor extended her lead in women’s monobob points by winning the World Cup race in Winterberg. Robbie Dunne suspended for 18 months in Bryony Frost bullying case. Truth Is Elusive in Attack on a French Soccer Star. Nassar victims reach $380M settlement with USA Gymnastics
Australia, Canada and Britain join US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Pitch invader decked by Sam Kerr can't be arrested because it was a women's match. U.S. Soccer, USWNT agree to stop paying NWSL salaries
Alex Morgan to San Diego Wave, Canadian Women’s Soccer League promises expansion. England's Zoe Aldcroft named World Rugby Player of the Year. Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open. Simone Biles Named Times Athlete of the Year. WTA Player Awards and Emma Raducanu tests positive to Covid-19.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: December 14, 2021

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On the season finale of Season 1 Kirstin has a special guest. Makenna Myler is a mother and pro athlete in both track and long distance running. We don't just cover her career in running, though; you will also hear applicable tips and get a peek inside the journey of a pro athlete, that honestly sounds very similar to everyone's journey in sport. Makenna became famous for competing in the 2020 United States Olympic Trials, where she placed 14th, approximately seven months after giving birth to her daughter. She had previously garnered notoriety for running one mile in 5 minutes 25 seconds approximately 1 week prior to giving birth. We had so much fun with this conversation and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. Kirstin will be back in January 2022 with season 2 of Tri This, which will have a different look and feel so be sure to subscribe on your podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded:December 13, 2021

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This week’s guest on the season finale is not only a USA rugby legend but a legend around the world. She has made three appearances in the Rugby World Cup and was selected as the top player in the world in her position in 2002 and 2006. In 2010, she was named the U.S. Rugby Player of the Decade. In November 2017, she was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Currently she has her own clothing line called the PSK collective, which Naya is an ambassador for and is a commentator on the world rugby sevens series so you've probably heard her voice before. She has paved the way for women in rugby and is constantly taking on new projects, most recently MMA. Phaindra shares her passions with us and what's on her bucket list, some of which may surprise you...or not... if you know how invincible this woman is.

Hosts: Naya Tapper & Ilona Maher
Recorded: December 7, 2021

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The Italian bullet that is Sofia Goggia stole the show at Lake Louise this past weekend with a hat-trick in the Super Gs and Downhill with American Breezy Johnson being her main threat in two races and Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami in the second Super G. The White Circus is now in St Moritz for two Super G races on Dec 11/12. Also last weekend, Kaillie Humphries won first Bobsled World Cup race as an American citizen, the USA Rugby 7s team finished 5th in the rankings after the Dubai 7s tournament the past two weekends with Leo’s Den co-hosts Naya Tapper and Ilona Maher putting on stellar performance in attack and defense. English football club Chelsea won the FA Cup Final, and the NWSL transfer season has seen some big moves already. In tennis, Britain’s Johanna Konta announces her retirement, Bianca Andreescu withdraws from the Australian Open. And in awards news Emma Raducanu, Lauren James Recognized are celebrated at the BT Sports Action Woman Awards, Red Roses Coach Simon Middleton becomes first coach of a women's team to be named World Rugby Coach of the Year, and Elaine Thompson-Herah is named Female Athlete of the Year.

Host: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: December 7, 2021

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Kirstin reviews the Indian Wells Ironman 70.3 in La Quinta California that she competed in this past weekend. It was a race with some ups and downs as many of them are. Kirstin had some PR’s, and nailed hydration and fueling. However, she still battled the heat out on the run and experienced some frustration on the run as this very hot race season comes to an end. We also cover the signs and symptoms of the start of thermoregulation issues, to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you know the signs and symptoms as an athlete you can catch them before they turn into a more serious issue, and you may be able to help out a fellow athlete as well. We also talk about the long term consequences of heat injuries and how long it can take to overcome them.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: December 6, 2021

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Vermont resident Peggy Shinn reports on her local sporting event, the Killington Skiing World Cup where favorite Mikaela Shiffrin won the Slalom ahead of her fiercest opponent Slovakian Petra Vlhova. And another American, Elana Meyers Taylor, claimed her second consecutive win in the monobob in Igles, Austria. The USWNT held Australia to a 1-1 draw in the second of their two friendly games after winning 3-1 last week in Sydney. Ashley Hatch scored her first international goal and went on to score again in the second game. Nancy has other international news including Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona winning the 2021 Ballon d’Or, Sam Mewis moving to KC Current, Rhian Wilkinson being named Portland Thorns FC Head Coach, Emergence of new COVID-19 variant forces cancellation of Winter Universiade in Switzerland, China claims new COVID-19 Omicron variant will not force Beijing 2022 postponement, the removal of riding from modern pentathlon approved at UIPM Congress despite CAS appeal while Denmark, Sweden and Finland call UIPM Congress "farcical" with accusations of election rules breaches. Carlos Nuzman sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for Rio 2016 corruption, and Dart World Championship draw for Fallon Sherrock.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: November 30, 2021

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Kirstin shares some potential pitfalls when it comes to using certain recovery modalities at the wrong time. Recovery is something we talk about a lot on this podcast because, well… if you're going to do the workout, you might as well try to get the most out of it right? But there are certain scenarios where the latest and greatest and "fancy" tools and things are actually creating more of a problem for the body than helping. We also cover some tried and true recovery methods that don't cause deficits and are always going to be helpful no matter what is happening with your body.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Recorded: November 29, 2021

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This week’s topic is finances and how professional rugby players manage their salary and portfolio. Our favorite Leo’s explain how they earn a living through the sport, how some players have a side gig and others have sponsorships. Lo explains how she has made some money through being a social media influencer even so it’s a lot of work. Naya explains how budgets work for her and Lo reveals she loves to save money. And although she’s a saver, she confesses that she’s learnt to treats herself when she want something because it gives her a spark of joy. The girls answer some great cub questions and close by giving us two challenges when it comes to money. This is a super insightful episode and has some great advice about preparing for the future.

Host: Naya Tapper & Ilona Maher
Recorded: November 24, 2021

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On this week’s episode, Nicole talks to some #disruptHERS colleagues — Drs. Katie Lebel, Nancy Lough, and Ann Pegoraro — about recent disruptions in women’s sport, which continue to make headlines. They begin with the recent situation surrounding Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, 35, a three-time Olympian, who has been missing since November 2, when she used social media to accuse Zhang Gaoli, 75, a former vice premier of China, of sexually assaulting her at his home three years ago. The IOC President Thomas Bach held a video call with Peng, which was unconvincing to experts. The many reported incidents of abuse and harassment by coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League is also discussed. They conclude with why women’s sports needs men as allies to oust offenders and why leadership in sport needs women to move the needle.

Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Recorded: November 22, 2021

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Nancy has all the top stories this week including U.S. Sliders stealing the show at the World Cup Bob/Monosled in Igls, Austria last weekend with Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries finishing 1-2. Gabriela Muguruza gave Spain its first WTA title when she beat Estonia’s Anett Kontaviet 6-3, 7-5 in Guadalajara last week. Slovakian Petra Vlhova dominated the Slalom races in Levi, Finland last weekend winning all four races ahead of American Mikaela Shiffrin. Washington Spirit won the NWSL Championship beating the Chicago Red Stars 2-1, and more accusations of abuse by coaches cloud the NWSL as the season concludes. Emilie Bydwell has been selected as Head Coach of the USA Women’s Sevens National Team. Women’s Paracanoe VL3 will make its debut in Paris. The Olympics Finally Does Something to End Trans-Exclusionary Policies. And five finalists are confirmed for Female World Athlete of the Year.

Host: Nancy Gillen
Recorded: November 23, 2021

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Kirstin offers another perspective on how the GI tract can work for you, or against you. We first get to hear how training is going for her with two weeks to go to Half Ironman Indian Wells. Kirstin tells us about a very cold swim in preparation for the cold water on race day - sometimes it's just doing what it takes, although arguably 51 degrees is pushing those limits a bit far! Kirstin then takes us back to her summer of races and finally opens up and discusses the health issues she experienced after she suffered from heat stress during races. It caused a wreck of inflammation and she wasn't sure she'd even be able to race Indian Wells in December. But she applied the plan she set herself up and carefully eased back into training. The question is now—is she feeling prepared for race day‽

Host: Dr. KIrstin Lauritzen
Recorded: November 22, 2021

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Be honest with yourself, are you a runner who could probably benefit from doing some strength and conditioning? Do you struggle to stay motivated to do it? Are you recurrently injured? Perhaps you don’t really know what to actually do or where to even start?

In this episode, Dr. Juliet McGrattan is joined by fitness instructor and Health Coach Chantel Oakley. With huge experience as a trainer, including working with Nike, Chantel walks us through why strength work is so important for runners. She explains what benefits we’ll get, how quickly we’ll notice them and how to do exercises with good form. Starting with simple body weight exercises and progressing to resistance bands and one set of dumbbells, we’ll discover how it’s actually quite simple for us all to add some strength work into our week.

More than that, Chantel helps us to reconsider our motivations for training. How to move from a life of ‘should do’s’ and shame to one of ‘can do’s’ and hope. A mind set switch can prove very powerful when it comes to creating and sticking with new habits. You’ll be heading straight for your fitness kit by the end.

Host: Dr. Juliet McGrattan.
Recorded: November 17, 2021

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Basketball fans will immediately recognize the skills of Team GB Olympian Temi Fagbenle, and those who have yet to know her will soon discover that she is a multi-faceted and multi-talented woman. Her relentless drive to win on the court is only matched by her ambitions on the cat walk, in the board room and on a set. It soon becomes apparent that she is not content with just her sporting achievements. Her other passions also fuel her drive, which aligns with her desire to inspire young girls and women, to encourage them to create their own pathway to realize their own dreams. Temi’s story is by no measure ordinary—that’s not her style—she has always been a high achiever from NBA to Olympian, USC to Harvard. One of 12 children born to Nigerian parents in Baltimore, Maryland, Temi was raised to believe in herself, to be a confident woman. She was always told she was beautiful and she exudes that inner strength which she hopes will encourage girls and women to feel body positive. She is, in short, a role model for all girls and women in sport, and in life, an example of how women can orchestrate their own inspirational journey… and it’s easy to be inspired by Temi. With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games her main focus, Temi is determined to complete some unfinished business. Team GB missed out on qualifying for the Rio and Tokyo Games, which is still an open wound. And while Olympic qualifications have just begun, she is also jetting back and forth to play for her league team at Çukurova Basketbol in Turkey. All this while running a fledgling business, along with her other off-court pursuits as a model, actress and UN women partner. This was a conversation I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: November 11, 2021

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The legendary Black Ferns sent shock waves through the world of women’s rugby this week being defeated for three successive games, which is unheard of. Ali Donnelly from Scrumqueens explains what's behind these headlines and if the Black Ferns have been caught napping now that other teams have become professional. And she has the other top news stories from the 15s as we head into a holiday season for the women’s game. And Nancy has the rest of the news which this week includes the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Emma Raducanu’s new coach, a round of football including the NWSL playoffs and a renewed WSL contract. Also the darts season has just got underway and already Fallon Sherrock is making history

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Guest: Ali Donnelly, Scrumqueens
Recorded November 16, 2021

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This week Kirstin discusses the benefits of setting intentions for a training season, for your week, even for each individual workout. She has been experimenting with this for this training season setting up for Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells coming up on December 5th, and her biggest takeaway is that it helps with overall mindset. Nobody goes looking for "mindset improvements", but the benefits of working on your "mindset" show up in your performance. She has already started to see the benefits in her performance, especially with swimming. Kirstin explains what her intentions have been and how they've helped when motivation is severely lacking.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen.
Recorded: November 15, 2021

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We are all about best friends on this episode as Naya and Lo are joined by their besties; Jaz Gray and Nicole Heavirland respectively. We get the low down on what made them click and why their relationships are so special both on and off the field. We find out their pet peeves and how they annoy each other, and we also hear how their different personalities work to improve the other. Plus Nicole spills the beans about Lo as her room mate when they are on tour. And if you follow them on social media you’ll have an idea that anything goes between these two! And no, they are not dating! Our favorite Leo’s also answer cubs questions so stay tuned to the end. This is a fun episode.

Hosts: Naya Tapper & Ilona Maher

Recorded: November 10, 2021

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Modern Pentathlon Olympic Silver Medalist, World Champion, Performance Consultant, Speaker and Coach Samantha Murray joins Chris & Nancy this week to explain the workings of the governing body in the light of the UIPM’s decision to drop the equestrian phase of the sport. We hear about the efforts being made by a group of change, Pentathlon United, to introduce transparency and include the athletes in the discussions, as well as the movement to oust the current president. The goal of course is to keep the sport in the Olympics and uphold integrity that has been undermined by the current debacle. Elsewhere Nancy has other news from around the world involving football, rugby, marathon running, and more.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

Recorded: November 9, 2021

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Kirstin begins by sharing some perspective around training and race outcomes. She then answers questions from listeners that she has received through social media which include whether taking long term supplemental magnesium is safe or not and how to manage inflammation in a way that gets you to the finish line both healthy and fit.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

Recorded: November 8, 2021.

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Abby’s guest on this episode is Justine Mettraux, a Swiss sailor who grew up navigating the waters of Lake Geneva with her four siblings. She began sailing competitively as a teenager, before quickly rising through the ranks as one to watch. In 2013, she came second in the Mini-Transat before joining the all-female crew onboard Team SCA, led by offshore sailing legend, Sam Davies, for the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race. Justine officially joined 11th Hour Racing Team in 2021, following a transatlantic training run with the crew in 2020. She will co-skipper the team’s existing IMOCA 60, known as 11th Hour Racing Team - ALAKA'I, with British navigator, Simon Fisher. They are currently leading the IMOCA Globe Series so will be a strong contender going into the Transat Jaques Vabres Race, a double handed race from Normandie, France to the Caribbean Island of Martinique. To kick off this episode Abby taps into the knowledge and experience of record breaking sailor Dee Caffari to seek her insights into who we should be looking out for in this tactical and exciting race across the Atlantic.

Host: Abby Ehler

Recorded: November 3, 2021

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We begin this week’s top news stories with an update from Modern Pentathlon and a proposal by its international federation the UIPM to replace the equestrian discipline with cycling. This follows the incident in Tokyo of a German rider and trainer who were in the lead at the time being eliminated for abusing the horse. Another update from the Olympics involves beach handball and the dress code being updated following criticism and sexism regarding the bikini rule. We have the final qualifiers for the WTA Final taking place next week in Guadalajara, Mexico. US Softball has named Heather Tarr as its Head Coach, Welsh rugby is making history by awarding professional contracts to the women’s team. Germany’ Isabell Werth won the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League qualifier in Lyon, France with the 16-year-old mare Weihegold OLD with whom she claimed the last three series titles. England cricketer Sarah Taylor has been given a groundbreaking coaching appointment with a men’s team. The Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee is at odds with the local union. And the Euro 2022 football draw is announced.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

Recorded: November 3, 2021

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This week it’s the ‘hot’ topic of inflammation which all athletes deal with eventually. Kirstin addresses the second part of the training block where inflammation builds up in the body, we get those adaptations to exercise, and then... it stops. We plateau. This is often where athletes increase their training and try even harder but they run the risk of running themselves into overtraining versus running themselves back into performance improvements. We also cover in further detail which markers are signs of increased inflammation and what you can do to improve chronic inflammation levels, if you know this is something you've been dealing with for a while.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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On this week’s episode, Naya and Lo get into one of their favorite topics; social media. They discuss what works for them and what does not as well as how they have built their athlete brands around social media. We also learn some tips on how platforms work to engage followers and why that is more important than the number of followers. Naya explains how she has help to manage her social media strategy which is something Lo is considering in order to save time and maximise impact.

Hosts: Naya Tapper & Ilona Maher

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Britain’s motor racing driver Jamie Chadwick is our top story this week having clinched the 2021 W Series title. Jamie’s consistency this season showed how talented a driver she is and as a development driver for the Williams team she is poised to move up to Formula 1. It’s been 40 years since a woman was on the starting grid of Formula 1 and now there are a number of women hungry to achieve that ultimate ambition. World Cup seasons in Skiing and Dressage took place last weekend with American Mikaela Shiffrin winning the Giant Slalom in Soelden ahead of Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami. And Danish rider Cathrine Dufour aboard the 18 year old Atterupgaards Cassidy won the first leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup 2021/2022 Western European League on home soil in Herning ahead of compatriots Carina Cassøe Krüth and Heiline’s Danciera with the Dutch duo of Dinja van Liere and Hermes in third. Germany’s eventing queen Ingrid Klimke showed her versatility aboard the 13 year old stallion Franziskus 15 finishing seventh of the 14 riders. Plus there is news in football, tennis, gymnastics field hockey, netball and running.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

Recorded: October 26, 2021.

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On this week’s episode, Kirstin covers several key health factors to evaluate before starting your next (or first) training cycle. Running some very simple and easy labs is a great way to make sure you know the status of certain health markers like Iron, Vitamin D levels and inflammatory markers. This can then help guide your training and intensity of that training. By knowing more about your body and where you're starting, ahead of time, you can get yourself to race day and that finish line healthy and fit versus run down and injured. We also learn some simple tips to keep in mind, from beginner to established triathlete, as you head into your next training season.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Dr. Juliet McGrattan kicks off a second season of the Active Health podcast with a motivating and inspiring chat about marathon running. She is joined by sports journalist and co-host of the WiSP Sports Desk, Nancy Gillen who was steered into running as a way to stay fit during the Pandemic lockdown in the UK. Nancy admits she had previously hated running and never thought she would ever be capable of taking on a marathon. Fast forward a few months and she impulsively entered herself in the 2021 London Marathon ballot. Rather than freaking out when she got a spot, she decided to embrace the opportunity. She set about researching marathon plans, training in earnest and just taking things week by week at her own pace. Nancy tells Juliet how she made the whole journey entirely on her own with no coach or running buddies. And how she overcame a previous knee injury, kept herself occupied on long runs and slowly discovered how powerful her body and mind truly are. This really is a masterclass in how to run your first marathon. If you’re thinking you might like to rise to the marathon challenge, don’t miss this. Full of tips and advice, motivation and inspiration, this personal story of how to aim high will have you signing up for a marathon and heading to the start line with confidence.

Host: Dr. Juliet McGrattan

Recorded: October 20, 2021

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This month’s guest is Kelly Lawrence, Associate Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Boston University. Kelly explains her philosophy for building a winning team culture, keeping the welfare of the student-athletes at the forefront, and being nimble enough to make decisions as a coach. The Women Coaches Academy and Academy 2.0 graduate talks candidly about how she is intentionally growing and readying herself to be a head coach while embracing her role as a LGBTQIA advocate.

Host: Megan Kahn
A co-production of WiSP Sports and WeCOACH

Recorded October 19, 2021

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Team USA reporter Peggy Shinn joins us again this week to preview the start of the World Cup Skiing season with the 2022 Winter Olympics also around the corner. As usual Nancy has gathered all the top stories from around the world beginning with football where there continues to be fallout from the recently reported cases of abuse and the ripple effect from player to the sport’s administrators. And in the continued aftermath of abuse in gymnastics the FIG has produced 10 golden rules for the sport to follow. Plus some encouraging news in women’s rugby, tennis from Indian Wells and an upset in the WNBA final.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

Recorded: October 19, 2021

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On this episode Kirstin describes a really special event that she was a part of this past weekend. If you have ever volunteered for a race, you will have likely experienced some of the emotions that Kirstin shares in this episode. If you haven't volunteered for a race, you will hear many reasons why volunteering for races is a fantastic way to give back. It also gives you a chance to preview a venue that you’re considering racing at too. And as Kirstin did you can get into the holiday spirit with a Halloween costume!

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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The all important topic of mental health is the subject for this episode as Naya and Lo share their journeys. Lo explains how she has come to terms with the struggles she has had as a professional athlete, how the Olympic Games affected her. and why she has now started seeing a therapist. Naya has also had to face her own challenges as aa Black woman and is also turning to a therapist to help guide her. The girls are joined by Marisa Elbers a mental performance coach with a Masters in Performance Psychology, certified yoga teacher, and personal trainer who works with athletes from high school to professional level teaching mental skills. They discuss some of the challenges facing elite athletes and tools that can help. Our favorite Leos also take a moment to meditate on the show and you’re invited to join them.

Hosts: Naya Tapper & Leo's Den

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Record breaking offshore sailor Dee Caffari talks to British Powerboat Racer Shelley Jory-Leigh about her amazing career which was interrupted by an horrific accident at high speed. Her boat flipped over and Shelley suffered serious injuries during testing in Sardenia in 2010 the boat came off a wave and on landing the bow shattered. Shelley suffered head injuries and a broken nose. It was the second major crash that she has suffered in five weeks after her boat was hit by a large wave during the final of the Malta Grand Prix. But Shelley is made of tough stuff as she recounts in this intimate conversation between two women who know about mental toughness.

This episode was first released in 2015.

Host: Dee Caffari

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Rugby Sevens Olympian Naya Tapper led one of four teams taking part in the new PR7s Tournament in Memphis, TN last weekend and shares the experience with us as well as her thoughts on how this new concept belongs in women’s rugby sevens. Nancy has the top news stories from around the world including a survey on women’s sport, a study on body shaming elite athletes, the NWSL and WSL protests, tennis, marathon running and a scandal in South Korean short track.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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This week, Kirstin answers a listener's question about pain during workouts. This was a follow up question to the episode from last week where Dr Nicole Woodard discussed stopping workouts especially when you have pain. But when is pain due to under-fueling versus an actual problem that could lead to an injury? Kirstin breaks that question down and includes some common symptoms or situations that you can ask yourself the next time you experience pain during a workout.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Helena Scutt began racing dinghies competitively relatively late after a soccer-obsessed childhood. Sailing had always been a part of her life, having grown up on Lake Washington near Seattle, she excelled in the 29er class and was selected for the U.S. Sailing Development Team, progressing through to the 49fx and Nacra 17. Helena took up Moth sailing in 2018 to complement her training in the Nacra class. In this episode, Helena shares her experiences of getting into this particular dinghy, racing at the Moth Worlds in Lake Garda, and her vision as the recently appointed Vice President of the Moth Class.

Host: Abby Ehler, The Magenta Project

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The hurricane that swept through the NWSL last week was long overdue and the reverberations will be heard for a long time. The significance of what has happened in gymnastics in the US and now in football has grasped the news headlines beyond the sports pages and that is our top story this week. We also have news from tennis, cycling, sailing and handball. But we begin with Nancy’s amazing achievement in completing the London Marathon as she tells Dr. Juliet McGrattan who has completed the race twice. Nancy shares the highlights of her race and Juliet will be digging deeper in the training and preparation on the season premier of Season 2 of Active Health, which she hosts, when it returns this month.

Host: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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This week Kirstin's guest is Dr. Nicole Woodard from Mobility Athletes. This year, Nicole participated in 29029, which is an endurance event that involves summiting a mountain as many times as it takes to complete 29,029 ft in elevation in 3 days. Also, we discuss the difference between mobility, flexibility and stability in relation to movement and injuries. It's common for athletes to think that stretching is the solution to many problems, but there's often a lot more to it. Nicole walks us through what is going on when you have a tight muscle or notice a pain start up when you're out on your run and gives a few tips on what to try or look for when the body inevitably starts ‘talking’ to you. Lots of great advice here on day to day issues that we take for granted, mistreat or just fail to respond to in the best way for our body.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Naya and Lo are back with a new season of their popular podcast and the girls reveal all (well most) of their Olympic experience. They take us through the long journey to arriving in training camp in Mimasaka, the transfer to the Olympic village and the opening ceremony. Lo fan girling Olympians, favorite moments, what they learned from the experience and getting used to being called an Olympian. And let’s not forget our Tik Tok Queen Lo who will forever be remembered by her funny and emotional videos from Tokyo, not least of all the birthing scene with her teammates. And to wrap up the season premiere the girls answer some cub questions about their Olympic debut.

Hosts: Naya Tapper & Ilona Maher

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In the kickoff episode of The WeCOACH Podcast, Season 4, presented by Hudl, Megan Kahn’s guest is Katie Robinson, Director of Swimming & Diving at Northwestern University. As one of only three women overseeing Power 5 men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs, Katie offers incredible insight on leading with authenticity, intentional preparation to be a head coach, and building relationships and team culture with her 60+ student-athletes. An avid rock climber, WeCOACH member, and 2017 NCAA Women Coaches Academy graduate, Katie shares how she not only finds mindfulness, but also continues challenging herself to grow personally and professionally.

Host: Megan Kahn

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It’s been another week of great lead stories in women’s sport and we begin with Britain's all-women team of Nicola Wilson, Piggy March and Sarah Bullimore scooping all the medals at the European Eventing Championships with team veteran Nicola Wilson recovering from a broken neck in 2019 to becoming the European Team and Individual Champion. In tennis Wimbledon Champion Ash Barty weighs up the challenges of travel against playing the rest of the year in the lead up to the Australian Open where she may meet the defending champion Naomi Osaka who seems to be getting her appetite back for the sport following her personal challenges. Basketball’s golden girl Sue Bird is also weighing up retirement and her wedding plans to USWNT winger Megan Rapinoe. Speaking of retirement, U.S. Gymnast Simone Biles who was a victim of abuse by Larry Nassar, has said that she should have retired before Tokyo. We have more on that story. And Nancy also has an update about the continued threat by the Taliban to the Afghan Women’s Volleyball Team and other female athletes. Plus there’s NWSL and WSL news as well as an upset in netball. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard have announced the appointment of Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s next President and CEO. And we round off the show with Nancy’s final countdown as she prepares to compete in the London Marathon on October 3.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

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Kirstin addresses the importance of strength training, specifically for the muscles that make up your "core". It's very common for endurance athletes to skip their strength training or not have it as part of their training at all. This can lead to lower power output and increase the risk of injury. In this episode, we cover which muscles make up the core and how core strength can help reduce risk of injury. Female athletes are more prone to certain injuries due to their skeleton and structure. Then when we add movement pattern imbalances on top of this it can lead to a few very common injuries. These are oftentimes completely avoidable. Kirstin also discusses different ways to strength train and what to look for in a strength training program when it comes to both loading the muscle and working on neuromuscular connections as well.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Our featured athlete is newly crowned U.S. Open Women’s Bowling Champion Josie Barnes from Nashville, Tennessee. Josie claimed the biggest prize in the sport in California taking home a check for $100,000 and it was a result that she is most proud of in her career having overcome some personal setbacks in the past few years. Bowling is something that has always been a part of her life since her parents bought a bowling center when she was a toddler. Having success as a youth player led her to take up a scholarship at Vanderbilt where she would later become the Associate Head Women’s Bowling Coach. She has been a U.S. Team member starting as a junior in 2005 and then as a senior since 2012 with only one year out of the team. Her 2021 season has concluded with her U.S. Open Title but she has more goals in 2022 including making the U.S. team again and winning the other big prize in the sport at the U.S. Bowling Congress Queens.

Host: Chris Stafford

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Women in sport continue to show the way for future generations from sport’s leadership to officiating. Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has been appointed by Basketball Australia to focus on delivering gender equality in sport. Britain’s Sara Cox will be the first woman to referee a Premiership Rugby match. And another British star that is darts player Fallon Sherrock broke another barrier when she made the Nordic Masters final. Plus there’s football, swimming, climbing, skating, and eventing news.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

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Kirstin has the first ever guest this week, former U.S. team Lacrosse player Danielle Etrasco who has accomplished quite a bit already in sport as a competitor and now as a coach. Over the past year she has decided to get into Triathlon and completed her first half Ironman in Atlantic City recently. She discusses the ups and downs of being new to Triathlon, which for many is quite a big hurdle, but she tackled it in stride. Danielle also covers some of the ways her experience in multiple sports as well as coaching, helped her with training and on race day. It was an absolute pleasure to have Danielle on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Emma Raducanu's stunning victory at the U.S. Open is headlines around the sports world so it's not surprising that for the fifth time in seven years the women's final has topped the men's in viewing figures in the US according to ESPN—women’s final 2.442m. Men’s final 2.051m. Germany's Jessica von Bredahl Werndl and DSF Dalera won all three gold medals at the 2021 European Dressage Championship to add to her double gold from Tokyo. Also maintaining her Olympic form is gold medalist Carissa Moore who went on to win her fifth World Surf League title in California this week. And so did Australian Canoeist/Kayaker Jessica Fox who finished the 2021 Canoe Slalom World Cup season in style, both winning not only golds in Pau in canoe slalom and kayak, but also the overall World Cup series title. And Fiona Wylde becomes Stand up Paddling first World Champion. We also have news of the US Soccer Federation’s latest proposal for equal pay and the USWNT Players response. Plus breaking news of the investigation by Congress into the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar case. And Madison chooses three athletes to watch out for in our Youth Segment.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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This is part 2 of the 2-part series on supplements for health and performance. Last week we covered supplements for performance like whey protein, beta alanine, magnesium, vitamin D, turmeric and Omega's. This week we're covering general health supplements like antioxidants, probiotics and iron. These are some of the most commonly used supplements by athletes and they can be really helpful; however, they can also have a dark side. Overuse and the wrong application of some supplements can actually lead to more health problems and poor sports performance. In this episode, we cover when you may consider taking a supplement for some of the most common health supplements applied to sports performance and when it might be time to put the supplements down and eat some real whole food.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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With the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in its final week we discuss youth versus experience as some rising stars in the sport make their mark. Nancy has the latest football news as the Women's Super League (WSL) kicks off its season, and transfers make news on the field while coaches make news from the bench. Meanwhile in golf, Europe beats the U.S. a second straight year in the Solheim Cup, there are changes in sports administration from Table Tennis and Ice Hockey, plus the European Dressage Championships take place this week in Hagen, Germany with the hosts all-women team favorite for team and individual medals.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

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Kirstin begins this week by sharing some exciting news that she has committed to race the La Quinta, Palm Springs, 70.3 Half Ironman on December 5th. And the main topic on this episode is supplements. Kirstin gets asked about them all the time in her practice and she helps athletes dial in their nutrition specifically for them by using specific testing to evaluate and address areas to maintain the proper balance. This is a two-part series beginning with sections on performance and inflammation including: whey protein, beta alanine, magnesium, Vitamin D, Omega’s, and turmeric. Next week we’ll cover general health supplements that also play a role in performance including: probiotics, antioxidants, and others.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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American Kendall Gretsch won the Individual Triathlon PTWC by beating Australian Lauren Parker by one second in a thrilling sprint finish and stole the headlines this week. And there were lots more records broken in Tokyo including by para-cyclist Sarah Storey winning her 16th gold medal and New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe claiming her 10th gold. Plus Madison has her pick of the paras for the Youth segment, Chris rounds up the records from the NWSL last weekend and the start of the US Tennis Open. And Nancy has her top stories from around the world.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

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On this month’s episode Abby talks to two sailors who have had very different journeys to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Her first guest is Susann Beucke from Germany, for which Tokyo was her third attempt to compete at the Games. Susann has campaigned in the 470 class and most recently has competed in the 49erFX class, winning the European Championships in 2020 and going on to win an Olympic silver medal at Tokyo. Susann shares her highlights and lowlights of her long road to Tokyo.

Abby's second guest is Erica Dawson from Aukland, New Zealand, competing in her first Olympic Games in the Nacra 17 class, a mixed crew, foiling catamaran with Micah Wilkinson. Erica’s dream of going to an Olympic Games were initially in the 49erFX but she switched to the foiling catamaran in 2018, firstly as helm, before teaming up with Micah in the middle of 2019 and switching to crew. The pair showed their huge potential when finishing seventh at the Nacra 17 World Championships in Geelong, Australia and they are coached by two-time Olympic medallist Jo Aleh. Erica suffered a huge setback in training five weeks out from the Games, and we hear about the incident, her coping strategy and her experience at Tokyo.

Host: Abby Ehler

A co-production of WiSP Sports and The Magenta Project

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Kirstin ran the famous Hood to Coast relay this past weekend and shares her experience with us. The iconic Pacific NorthWest race is 199 miles of roads and trails from Mt. Hood to the Oregon Coast. Athletes compete with a team of two vans over a 24-hour period. Kirstin ran three legs for a total of 18 miles. If you've ever wondered what a relay race looks like and what to expect, Kirstin gives us the low down on the whole race.

Host": Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen.

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Irish journalist Louise Parkes joins Chris this week to share her experience and reflections on the Tokyo Olympic Games. Louise was the pen behind the press releases for the FEI in Tokyo and watched history being made at these unusual Games. The world too enjoyed watching as German women not only won dressage and eventing gold medals but also occupied seven places in the top ten of the dressage freestyle, including the top five spots. Eventer Julia Krajewski slid into the gold medal position after cross country when her teammate and favorite Michael Jung accrued penalties and she made no mistake that this was to be her competition. That these Games happened at all during a pandemic was a massive achievement for all concerned and much credit is due to the Japanese people who ensured that the horses benefitted from five-star accommodation and the viewing public enjoyed some outstanding performances that will go down in the record books with women becoming Olympic Champions.

Host: Chris Stafford

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While Team GB Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey is breaking yet more records in Tokyo by winning her 15th gold medal, we revisit an interview from last year on the Mum’s the Word podcast. Sarah is Great Britain's most decorated female Paralympian with 14 Paralympic gold medals (and counting!). Sarah spoke about her experience competing at the top in track and road cycling whilst starting a family with her husband Barney. Training through both pregnancies and having c-sections for both births, Sarah built a team of support around her that helped her get back in the saddle, winning a world titles just months after giving birth. The women discussed breastfeeding and how Sarah made it work through training and competition by training around both her children’s schedule and picking her moments to get out on her bike so that she could still be there when her kids needed their mum. Sarah gave insightful and empowering advice for all mothers, not just the athletes.


Hosts: Sarah Newberry-Moore & Pam Relph

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Now that the Paralympic Games are underway the focus has returned to Tokyo. Chris and Nancy are joined our WiSP Sports Madison Duong with a new Youth segment and her pick of some para-athletes to watch out for at these games. Also Chris spoke to Emily Adams from USA Today who reviewed Gender and Media Coverage of the Tokyo Summer Olympics which was published by The REP Report. Plus Nancy has her pick of the top news stories this week from around the world.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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This week, Kirstin addresses an issue that she has been seeing on the rise in her practice and with athletes around her. Stress, anxiety, and anxious symptoms, have been increasing, especially over the last month. Collectively there have been more cases of mental and emotional health concerns over the past 18 months. We went from seeing anxiety in 1 in 10 people to 4 in 10. But what role can sport play? Does it seem to help? And what about the athletes that are throwing up some inspiring performances? How have they been able to do that? In this episode, Kirstin looks at how sport can play a role in lowering anxiety. We also touch on ways to acknowledge what we are going through so that we can make a choice to either stay where we are or move forward. But first, we must be aware. Kirstin reflects on how Triathlon and training has helped her stay focused. She made a goal early on to be stronger on the other side. Listen to her insight, and also catch a few helpful tips to avoid being overwhelmed and incorporating sport as a tool to help.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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Life-long horsewoman and eventer, Catherine Reddick, is part of the leadership team for a new organization that was established to create equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the horse world. Strides for Equality (SEE) was founded by a group of women in 2020 to address access and opportunities in a sport that traditionally in some countries is perceived as elite and expensive. SEE has already built a network of partnerships and created a scholarship and grant program, which will open the barn door to BIPOC people. Education will play a key role by explaining anti-racism; promoting informed allyship; supports organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion work. SEE celebrates the history of BIPOC equestrians and elevates the visibility of BIPOC equestrians today.

Host: Chris Stafford

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In this episode, Nicole discusses disruptions at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with returning guests, colleagues, Tucker Center Affiliated Scholars and #disruptHERS Drs. Nancy Lough, Katie Lebel, Dunja Antunovic. Their aim is to bring attention to the people, organizations, and events that disrupt the status quo and the normative masculine behavior model of sport. A new report on participation and viewing figures for the Tokyo Games emphasizes the value of and interest in women’s sport.

Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
A co-production of WiSP Sports and The Tucker Center

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Chris is joined by Peggy Shinn this week to hear about her experiences in Tokyo reporting on the Olympic Games. Peggy describes herself as an Olympic writer for http://TeamUSA.org, mom, one-time Leadville100 mountain bike winner, skier, so-so tennis player, author of World Class. As the games fade in the rear view mirror, we hear first hand how the Olympic experience was for the media and we also consider the fallout for the Paralympics, which start next week. And we will also discuss the Olympic program over time and the sports that are vying for inclusion.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Peggy Shinn

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Kirstin discusses the role hormones play in keeping us healthy and performing at our best. Hormones play a role in energy production and storage. They can help us both build and break down muscle tissue. They can even have protective effects against injuries like concussion, while also being a potential cause of others, like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears. Hormones help our body do everything it needs to do. Yet, so many people deal with hormone imbalances with no idea what can actually cause them. In this episode we cover an overview of what hormones are and then we dive deep into the many, and main, causes behind hormone imbalances. Kirstin even surprises us with some of the causes you may not have thought of as contributors to your hormones!

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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With just over a week to go to the start of the Paralympic Games, athletes making their way to Tokyo include the horses for the Para-dressage competitions. These are divided into five grades depending upon the nature and extent of the impairment and the level of difficulty of the test they perform is relative to their allocated grade. Sydney Collier from Ann Arbor, Michigan is a Grade I rider and part of the U.S. squad currently in quarantine in Aachen, Germany as a traveling reserve. This is the second time she has been named to the Paralympic team having competed in Rio with Western Rose. Since June 2019, Collier has been competing with Going for Gold LLC’s 12 year old Hanoverian gelding, All In One. Show jumper Georgina Bloomberg bought the horse for Sydney who needed a new mount for her Tokyo campaign. The pair have been consistently posting scores in the 70s this year earning them selection to the team as the first traveling reserve. Chris spoke to Sydney last week prior to the team’s departure to talk about the US combinations and who their main rivals will be.

Host: Chris Stafford

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Marci, talks to three coaches from the NCAA Women Coaches Academy 2.0, Class #3 from the sunny beaches of North Carolina where they are vacationing together. Joining the show are Ashley Bastron, Associate Head Coach, Wake Forest Track and Field and Cross Country, LA Lane, Head Coach of Nicholls College Field Hockey, and Kim Chavers, Head Coach of Michigan State Rowing. You will hear their thoughts on the importance of being intentional about creating and sustaining supportive bonds and relationships amongst women coaches, how helpful it has been to lean on each other during challenging times, and the abundance of untapped resources they have within their 2.0 Class. We talk through having a platform to give back through mentoring and providing leadership resources for other coaches. And you won’t be disappointed as we close out the episode with these rapid-fire questions.

Host: Marci Kornegay
Sponsor: Hudl.

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With the 2020one Tokyo Olympic Games in the rearview mirror Chris and Nancy discuss some of the stories that have followed the games including handball, netball and basketball, as well as the International Olympic Committee decision to review its rules on the criteria for transgender participation. And they each pick one performance from these games that has stood out for them and why. Nancy’s choice is a Jamaican athlete and Chris has picked an American… who could they be? Tune in to our weekly news roundup to find out.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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This week, Kirstin discusses pre-race day nutrition and pre-workout nutrition. Have you ever asked or wondered how much you should eat, or what should you eat, and when before a workout or race day? We've touched on many aspects of nutrition as we've gone over race preparation in other episodes and we've touched on it in other episodes on nutrition; however, now this topic has its own dedicated episode. As it should. It's a breakdown of all the things you need to know. Kirstin answered the most common questions she gets, such as "What do I eat before race day?", "Should I load up on carbohydrates the day before?", "I get GI distress during most races, could what I'm eating be causing that?", "What should I eat before workouts?". If you've ever had a question about what to eat before a workout or before race day, we unpacked all you need to know to get you ready to feel good and perform.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen.

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Eventer and coach Sara Kozumplik Murphy joins Chris this week to review the Olympic events so far with just the team jumping medals to be contested in the closing stages of the Tokyo Games. First Sara shares her impressions of the dressage in which women occupied the top five places with Germany’s Jessica von Bedahl Wendl (TSF Dalera) taking gold ahead of the legend that is Isabell Werth. Isabell announced after that her partner Bella Rose would be retired after these games. And in the team competition it was USA (7747) with two women; Adrienne Lyle and Sabina Shut Kerry (Sancero) who won the silver medal beating GB (7723) by the narrowest of margins. Eventing saw historu being made when Germany’s Julia Krajewski (Amande De B’Neville) claimed the gold medal. Hard to imagine with so many great women riders that this is a first in eventing. As we discuss, the facilities for the horses at these games has been fabulous by all reports because we knew the heat and humidity would be challenging and their welfare is paramount.

Host: Chris Stafford

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Joining Nicole this week is the Tucker Center team of ten summer Gender Equity Interns to talk about the projects they have worked on, the theory behind their research, what they have already learned about research, and what they want everyone to know about the Tucker Center and the work it does for women and girls in sport.

Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
A co-production of The Tucker Center and WiSP Sports

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As we head towards the closing stages of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Chris and Nancy reflect on some of the highlight performances as well as some headlines around the athlete’s stories off the field. Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen joins in the conversation to talk about the pressures facing athletes and impact on their mental health. Some athletes have lost parents during the games, others have seen their Olympic dreams collapse though injuries. Invariably we have seen new champions emerge, there have also been surprisingly disappointing performances and many surprises as happens with Olympic Games.

Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen

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Kirstin discusses the concept of time; the thing we always seem to want more of. Time is such a funny entity. It seems when we “create space" in our schedule it often gets filled up by other things. Is it really that great or healthy to be busy? One of the most common questions I receive is: ”how do you have time to train?". My answer: everyone has time - it just depends on what you prioritize. In this episode. you’ will hopefully find some fresh perspectives as well as some tips for creating time for training, family and friends, and, just as importantly, for rest.

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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This week our guest is Nicole Mandracchia who, like so many riders, has had her career with horses interrupted by injuries. First it was a hole in her patellofemoral ligament followed by a tear of the hip labrum. She has become a regular blogger for The Chronicle of the Horse sharing her stories from the horse world and how she has faced surgeries to repair her injuries and free her from pain. Nicole grew up riding in New Jersey and was a working student while in school. She has groomed and barn managed for Val Renihan, Robin Rost-Brown and Amanda Steege in the hunter-jumper and equitation world. Nicole has received five grooming awards at prestigious horse shows throughout the country, and she regularly follows the A-rated circuit up and down the East Coast. Her favorite part of her job is helping horses feel they're best so they can do their jobs.

Host: Chris Stafford

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Marci talks golf and more with Sara Doell, University of San Francisco Head Golf Coach, Life Coach, and now published author. This episode oozes with authenticity as Sara shares how she prepares her athletes beyond the game to be better humans and how her life’s purpose is steeped in helping people shift from a life they think they should be living to a life that they have always dreamed of. We dissect our favorite lessons from her book and just how relatable they are to coaches of all sports and levels. We even tiptoe into relationships and the importance of modeling the type of behaviors we want student-athletes to see.

Host: Marci Kornegay

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World number one and four-time world champion American surfer Carissa Moore took the gold medal this week in Tokyo as the sport found its way into the Olympic program for the first time. She dominated all of her heats and scored 14.93 in the final to beat South Africa's Bianca Buitendag, who managed 8.46. Sky Sports News Producer Sarah Dawkins joins Chris and Nancy from Tokyo to discuss the first days of competition at the Olympic Games. Which events and athletes have stood out for her and what she is looking forward to as medals are decided this first week. As we recorded the show this week the news broke that Simone Biles withdrew from the team gymnastics final and her teammates went on to secure the silver medal. Football gets down to the quarter-final stages with Sweden looking very strong contenders for the gold medal. Nancy has her pick of the top stories from women’s sport which are not only Olympic focused, there is other news to cover that is not an Olympic sport.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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KIRSTIN IS BACK IN RACE MODE ALREADY AND THIS TIME IT WAS THE SALEM 70.3 THAT PRESENTED THE CHALLENGES
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This week Kirstin gives us a race recap of the first Salem Oregon Half Ironman. It’s 70.3 miles comprising 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, followed by a 13.1 mile run. She finished in 6 hours 9 minutes and completed this race just under four weeks after a very tough Ironman in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. In this episode she talks about the course, which included an extremely fast, river current assisted swim. She also discusses some of her fears of heat exposure and how she managed it on the run, as well as a full breakdown of nutrition, hydration and her plans for recovery. And finally, are there any other races coming up?

Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen

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On the final episode of the season we hear from a representative of the CWSA Board of Directors and presenting partner American Honda, Katie Falk. Katie serves as Unit Lead for Local Corporate Social Responsibility of American Honda. She has had more than a decade of experience in working to address key social issues on a local, national and global scale. Katie shares the reasons why America Honda has found a partner in The Collegiate Women Sports Awards for over 35years. She explains why Honda supports the awards program: fitting into their goals of education, creating discovery experiences and realizing dreams in society. She believes that the women CWSA honors serve as exemplary role models and are a natural fit to their commitment to dreams; a challenging spirit, continual improvement, and passion.

Sports were important to Katie growing up and remain a vehicle where she has learned the value of teamwork that she applies in the workplace. As a Board member she is pleased to be serving aside so many passionate professionals. Katie shares her particular fondness of a recent social media project of Honda and CWSA, ‘When She Leads She’s Unstoppable’. She revels in women changing the game and the fact that so many past Honda Cup winners are in deed doing that in society as well. Katie is proud and excited about the upcoming broadcasts - both the June 22nd DEFYING the ODDS on CBS-SN, which features the Honda Inspiration Winners and finalists, and then the June 28th CWSA Honda Awards Show.

Here’s to one of the longest corporate sponsorships in the nation and history of supporting women in sport.

Host: Chris Voelz

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Angela Oakley, DVM, knows the meaning of adversity having experienced a life time of challenges with her left leg. A practicing veterinarian in Grand Prairie, Alberta some 9 hours north of Calgary, she has had to adapt from being a large animal—mostly equine—practitioners to becoming a small animal vet. Over the course of her career she has gone from being a mid calf amputee to a mid femur amputee. Angela has had so many surgical procedures she has almost lost count, it’s well north of 20 by now. Being born with her foot turned out was the beginning of her medical journey from being a Nordic skier and swimmer, she has learned to adapt her sporting career. Often seen at Spruce Meadows and Thunderbird, the former show jumper is now adapting to dressage but has not lost sight of her main passion to jump again. And with a prosthetic leg that can be preset to angles of the knee, she is hopeful of reaching her new goal.


Host: Chris Stafford

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With two days to go the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the news from Tokyo is coming thick and fast, and it’s not all good news as Nancy explains in her round up of the top stories. Also Chris spoke to former New Zealand Football Fern midfielder Katie Duncan about the Olympic tournament and what the Ferns can expect. Katie made 131 appearance for the Ferns, including three Olympic Games and three World Cups, plus two U20 World Cups. In her amazing career she also played for Bad Neuenahr, Notts County, FC Zurich and Melbourne Victory. Since retiring at the end of 2019 Katie has been coaching three teams while she and her wife; former Ferns player Cilla Duncan, raise a family. They have a two year daughter Nadia and are expecting a second child later this year.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen

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Kirstin discusses her training and what it has looked like as she prepares for the 70.3 in Salem this weekend. It sure came up fast with only about four weeks after her Ironman in Coeur D'Alene. The main topic this week is recovery and Kirstin dives a bit deeper into why it seems to take so long after an Ironman event or similar distance. Some articles say it can take 4-6 weeks or longer to recover. Why is that? In this episode, we also explore what cartilage "stress" is, what oxidative stress is, how your immune system is affected, your GI tract and, simply, what you can expect after an Ironman. We talk about some of the symptoms you may experience as well as ways you can leverage nutrition, rest and movement to help get your body moving again depending on your goals. There's a different approach to recovery depending on if you have a race coming up shortly after or enter into off season for a bit of reprieve before starting up training again. No matter what your goals, we discuss how you can optimize this time to rest and recover so that you're ready for whatever comes next.

Host: Dr Kirstin Lauritzen

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