Madam Athlete

Hi friend! It's Giselle. I'm jumping on here real quick to remind you that I'm taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I'm away, I've pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Dr. Sarah Lesko aired in April 2022 and it is one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. So you're going to love it. I know I did.Since the last episode. Dr. Lesko was named Executive Director of the non-profit Bras for Girls, which is an amazing organization, check it out, and she was also named a Director of the USA Track and Field Foundation Board.Enjoy!Episode 88:On today's episode, I'm talking to Oiselle's Leader of Corporate Development and Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Sarah Lesko, about honoring your values while changing careers.Sarah is trained and practiced as a family medicine physician before making the leap to a career outside of medicine. Before leaving medicine, Sarah got back into running after watching the ‘08 Olympic trials. Two years later she met the founder and CEO of Oiselle, a running apparel company, by and for female athletes. Eventually leaving medicine, Sarah's work with Oiselle expanded and she found a better way for her to serve. Through her work with Oiselle, Sarah is able to utilize her training in medicine and public health to support women and girls in sport at every level of competition.We talk about:●The twists and turns of her career in sports, medicine, and public health before she found a job where she could bring it all together. ●The multiple identities she created throughout her career and the resilience they've provided.●How defining your values and vision for your career can help you find the right fit. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Hi friend! It's Giselle. I'm jumping on here real quick to remind you that I'm taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I'm away, I've pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Dr. Stephany Coakley aired in August 2022 and it is one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. So you're going to love it. I know I did.Dr. Coakley is still working at Temple University as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance. Since the last time we talked she earned the designation of Fellow with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and she was the keynote speaker for the Social Justice through Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium where she gave a talk on “Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble: How Sport and Exercise Psychology Practitioners Can Support Athlete Activism.”Enjoy!Episode 108:On today's episode, I'm talking to certified mental performance consultant Dr. Stephany Coakley about creating your own space.Stephany works with student-athletes to develop mental health skills as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance at Temple University. She also works with professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and beyond through her private practice. On the way to where she is today, Stephany developed her craft by creating her own space, like starting her private practice during grad school so she could start getting experience working with athletes. She also worked with warrior-athletes in the military to help them develop resilience. By creating her own space, she was able to gain experience, grow, and learn, and ultimately serve her higher mission to help people realize their best lives through sport.We talk about:●How Stephany came to recognize the burnout she was feeling in the early part of her career and the decision to go back to school to get her PhD.●How hard it is to break into sports and how she started her private practice to create her own space and build experience in her own way.●Stephany's personal mental health practices and the tools she encourages others to have at the ready in times of stress. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Hi friend! It's Giselle. I'm jumping on here real quick to remind you that I'm taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I'm away, I've pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Christa Stout aired in March 2022 and it is the most downloaded episode of all time. So you're going to love it. I know I did.Since the last episode, Christa is still with the Portland Trail Blazers but has now advanced to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. This past year she's helped launch the organization's new G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.Enjoy!Episode 87:On today's episode, I'm talking to the Portland Trail Blazers' Senior Vice President of Innovation & Technology Christa Stout.Christa played 5 sports in high school and 3 in college. She has traveled internationally doing development work and has seen the value of sport for social change. Because of a persistent interest in corporate social responsibility, Christa decided to go to business school. As a generalist trying to find her future career, a professor advised her to list out exactly what she was looking for in a job. By considering the qualities she needed in the workplace instead of the job title, Christa found exactly what she was looking for working in professional sports, working first with the Portland Timbers and now the Portland Trail Blazers. We talk about:●How taking advantage of every opportunity that came her way in international development, gives Christa more skills than she could ever list on a resume. ●How taking the time to define her values and the qualities she needed in her workplace helped Christa find great jobs after business school.●The importance of keeping a growth mindset to continue learning the ins and outs of every task as a generalist responsible for leading specialists in their fields. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

I'm taking an end of the year break and bringing you some of the top downloaded episodes from the archives. This is episode 96 which originally released May 31st, 2022.On today's episode, I'm talking to Physiatrist and Founder of Sports Equity Lab Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu.Yetsa is a sports physiatrist and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an adjunct associate professor at Yale School of Public Health. She is the founding director of the Sports Equity Lab, which focuses on dismantling inequalities in sport while amplifying sport's role as an agent for positive change.We talk about:How learning to direct your focus to multiple pursuits can add meaning to your work.Applying skills learned through sports, like how to pivot and adapt, to everyday life.Yetsa's advice to cherish and prioritize unstructured time as a way to create a sustainable, meaningful life. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

I'm taking an end of the year break from producing new episodes but I didn't want to leave you hanging! This episode from the archive is episode 83, which aired March 1st, 2022. Enjoy!Today I'm talking to sports medicine physiatrist Monica Rho.Monica is the Chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She also serves as a team physician for the US Women's National Soccer Team.We talk about:How Monica's mission has been to take care of and listen to female athletes ever since she was a young athlete athlete who felt like her injuries were dismissed.How finding the right training environment at any point in your career includes finding mentors who are invested in your development.Monica's unique opportunity to serve as an ambassador for If/Then, an organization looking to provide female role models in STEM to young girls.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm talking all about doing what you want to do instead of what you should do. (Or what you think you should be doing).Here's a key freaking hint: The opposite of doing what you think you should be doing isn't doing nothing. It's not being lazy. It's not being a failure.Listen to this episode to find out more and to get living your own unique life and your own unique career.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Sports Podcaster Cherie Turner about changing directions.Cherie is the host of the Women's Running Stories podcast, which features women athletes running all distances. Cherie's unique story started out as a professional cyclist after college, unsure of what came next in her career. After finding her footing, she embraced her dream of becoming a writer and began a decades-long career in publishing and editing. Cherie then went about changing directions one more time by throwing herself into the podcast and radio community, finding mentors and teachers who helped her grow into the audio storyteller she is today. We talk about:Recognizing the skills we've developed in the past and how they helped us get to where we are today.Putting perfectionism aside to embrace being a complete novice in a new field.Telling women's stories, by women and for women, as a way to overcome the established narratives.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the CEO of WeCOACH Vanessa Fuchs about finding the opportunity. Vanessa is the CEO of WeCOACH, an organization focused on recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports at every level. A former DI basketball player at Florida State University, Vanessa worked with the NCAA, becoming the Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs, before returning to her alma mater. She stayed at Florida State for 14 years, becoming the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Senior Women's Administrator, and doing a stint as the Interim Athletic Director. Vanessa encourages young professionals to focus on finding the opportunity hidden within each role they take on and to keep an open mind in order to maximize their chances for growth.We talk about:Seeking out mentors with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Expecting to be challenged when starting a new job and using these opportunities for growth.Finding and prioritizing balance when working in a demanding field, like sports.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the Senior Manager of Player Development at the Seattle Kraken Katelyn Parker about defining success. Katelyn is currently with the Kraken handling everything youth hockey and player development for this young franchise. Her background as a former DI hockey player on a quickly growing team set her up well to work in this environment that looks more like a tech startup some days. While it may seem that Katelyn always knew she wanted to work in sports, it wasn't until after she experienced working outside of athletics that she realized that the part of her day devoted to hockey was what she really looked forward to. Katelyn shares how defining success is different for everyone and how that definition should be free to change throughout our careers.We talk about:Starting new roles without firm expectations in order to take advantage of all of the opportunities. The athlete mentality of being all-in, and how this is both a strength and a weakness in other parts of life.Taking time to appreciate success and how extraordinary some experiences are. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Athletic Trainer Andrea Kovalsky about sticking to your values. Andrea is the Head Athletic Trainer for Granite City High School in Granite City, Illinois. She's currently working towards her Doctorate in Athletic Training while also serving on the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association. In each role she's taken on, Andrea has given herself a few years to fully learn the job and what it requires. She assesses if it fits her values and her goals, and chooses to move on if it's not the exact right fit. With each move, Andrea has taken lessons learned along with her, confident she won't make the same mistakes over again. We talk about:Learning to be selfish, especially in a role that usually works behind the scenes.Finding outlets for our true passions, like mentoring, within our current careers.Shuffling priorities through different opportunities and career stages.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports Patti Phillips about reframing. Patti is a long-time leader in women's and girls' sports, from her early days coaching collegiate basketball and volleyball to her current role as the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. There she helps to break down the barriers women continue to face in the business of sports and change how women are perceived as leaders. Patti is an expert at reframing her mindset and uses this skill to work through events that would have otherwise been challenges. We talk about:Pursuing a mission, like advancing women's sports, rather than going after a single job title.Celebrating successes while using setbacks for motivation.Approaching goals with effort and intention. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to health equity researcher Dr. Alicia Whittington about discovering your purpose.Alicia is the Assistant Director of Engagement and Health Equity Research for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. Additionally, she's the co-investigator of Family Experiences Managing Football Lives, studying the impact of supporting the NFL player on the family unit. Alicia shares how her lived experiences and her family's history have shaped her career journey and led her to where she is today. Trained in public health research and the sister of two NFL players, Alicia began studying the impact of professional football on players during graduate school and hasn't looked back. She discovered her purpose and has relied on this knowledge during moments of doubt to remember why she's doing the work. We talk about:Making career decisions one step at a time by choosing the best option from the information available at the time.Remaining true to yourself and showing up to places with authenticity.Finding support from your family and network to sustain you through the highs and lows. Grab my free exercise to help you start defining your personal values today.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to secondary school athletic trainer Sarah Turner about building a community.In addition to working as a solo athletic trainer at her high school, Sarah is the Director of Athletic Training Services at Wabash General Hospital Sports Medicine in southern Illinois. Her team covers numerous high schools and community colleges and provides big-city care over a large rural area. We talk about how Sarah has helped to elevate the standing of athletic trainers in her health system and negotiate their pay and benefits. Sarah is not just building a professional community of athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals, but she's reaching local student-athletes where it matters most and helping them form lifelong ties with health care. We talk about:Gaining the experience you need to move forward in your career by doing, not just watching.Finding your tribe and making sure your group is supporting you and your vision.Joining professional organizations as a way to both network and fight back against the isolation that comes with some jobs.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm talking all about networking.So many of our guests talk about how important networking is and it's one of the most common pieces of advice shared.Listen to today's episode for two simple, concrete pieces of advice, to help you get started in building and maintaining your own professional network.And if you want more, check out episode 119 all about finding mentors and sponsors and avoiding assholes, and episode 141 all about starting a new job and in particular figuring out that early networking and power structures when you're brand new.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Marci Goolsby about keeping a growth mindset. Marci is the Medical Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery and an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. She's recently been named the Director of Sports Medicine for the WNBA and is also serving this year as the president for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Throughout her life and career, Marci has excelled at maintaining a growth mindset, always emphasizing the process over the outcomes. This has helped her learn from mistakes and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We talk about:The crucial role that mentorship plays in both discovering possible career pathways and later accessing crucial opportunities.Using leadership opportunities to learn the process behind the scenes.Learning when to say yes and when to say no to work that comes our way.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the Vice President of Marketing for the Vegas Golden Knights Stephanie Rogers about defining your why.Stephanie currently works with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, and previously worked with the PGA Tour, first holding roles in Tournament Marketing and ultimately becoming the Director of Corporate Partnerships Strategy and Innovation. Stephanie has made a practice of defining why certain opportunities are more exciting to her than others. When it came time to look for a new job, she started by listing out exactly what she was looking for, rather than focusing on what made her unhappy, and ended up finding her current role where she was a perfect fit. We talk about:Finding ways to network that feel organic and right for our individual styles.Learning how to lead and communicate when you're the new person on the team. Being honest and vulnerable about what we don't know. Need helping defining your why? Aka what matters to you? Aka your values?Grab your copy of my free guide to defining your values to get started today!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the University of Maryland Director of Sport Psychology Dr. Kristi Hall about transferable skills. Kristi is currently the Director of Sport Psychology at Maryland and the owner and founder of Wholesome Minds, her private practice. Before branching out on her own, she worked for eight years in neuropsychology and forensics psychology, administering evaluations and helping diverse populations. Kristi also spent time working with veterans at the VA in DC, as they worked through issues including identity, injury, and teamwork. When the position at Maryland opened up, Kristi took a leap of faith and applied. She successfully made the case for how the sum of her experiences and strengths could help student-athletes thrive and perform and landed a job that had everything she was looking for wrapped up in one role. We talk about:How to overcome the barriers of switching directions in our careers.Reaching out to those who have already found success and asking how they got there.Why and how to check in with yourself to avoid burnout.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to marketing and sponsorship expert Amy C. Potter about managing and mentoring. Amy is currently the Director of North American Sponsorships with BMO Financial Group. She teaches us what marketing and sponsorship in business and sports is all about. Amy's career started on the property side, where she worked at UVA, the University of Maryland, and Northwestern, honing her skills and helping to bring brands to life within the context of college sports. Now at BMO, working on the brand side of marketing, she's considering proposals from teams in the NBA, NHL, and the NWSL and evaluating how the relationship can benefit both the team and the brand. At work, Amy is committed to managing her team members on an individual basis, allowing each to bring their strengths to the job. She also founded the Chicago chapter of WISE, Women in Sports and Entertainment, as a way of creating a place for women to help one another navigate the historically-male field of business in sports. We talk about:Hiring people who aren't just bright and talented but are a good fit for team culture.Keeping an open dialogue among women in your field about salaries and negotiations. Celebrating our wins by keeping a record and using them to write the stories we tell ourselves.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

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On today's episode, I'm talking to Assistant Professor and Sport Scientist Catherine Saenz about career transitions.Catherine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on how exercise and nutrition impact energy metabolism at the molecular level and translating this into personalized performance prescriptions. With one year to go in her PhD program she followed her advisor from UConn to Ohio State which meant she had to retake classes and extend her training. And then again in her first job out, she was one year away from going up for tenure when an opportunity to go back to Ohio State came up and she again took the risk and made the transition. Before pursuing an academic career, Catherine thought she would do clinical work and completed an internship in Dietetics at Iowa State University and a postdoctoral fellowship with the Cleveland Guardians.We talk about:How to navigate career transitionsThe trap of excusing not getting started by over-preparing and being stuck in a learning mode or student-mentalityBuilding your confidence and your voice to share the work that you loveYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke about finding collaboration.Heather is currently the Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh and one of just six women ADs leading an athletic department in one of the Power Five conferences. Heather was a student-athlete at Michigan and returned to the world of college athletics after law school, where she's stayed ever since. She previously worked at the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State before becoming the Athletic Director at Eastern Michigan and finally at Pitt. While at Ohio State, she and five others who shared her aspirations of becoming an AD banded together to form what they called the group of six. Rather than feeling like they were in competition, they would share opportunities to help each other build skills, setting them all up for long-term success. We talk about:Avoiding the sunk cost fallacy when it comes to pursuing a career option other than the one you trained for. How to stop focusing on failing to achieve a big goal and instead start celebrating the courage it took to say it out loud and go after it.Building teams that can support us and help execute our vision. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Julie Bruene about setting boundaries. Julie is an Assistant Professor in Family & Preventative Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University and is a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. When Julie began taking stock of her career ten years after she finished training, she realized she needed to begin setting boundaries and saying no to some of the opportunities that came her way. Now in what she describes as the sophomore year of her career, Julie is finding her footing in her extracurriculars and co-hosting a podcast, Your Doctor Friends, where she breaks down the hype surrounding medical news and fads. We talk about:Feeling like a quitter or fearing retribution when we get serious about setting boundaries at work.How gaining a sense of belonging comes from both internal and external validation.The importance of having at least one person who will listen to our problems and help us process, no matter what.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and today I'm talking about when do you get to pick the easy choice? In our educations, in our careers, in sports… we're often taught no pain – no gain. Grind it out. Push yourself. Challenge yourself. You have to be the best, the one, the only. And I've been hearing it from other women, and frankly, asking it of myself… when do I get to pick the easy choice? When is the easy choice good enough, and when is it actually the right choice? Just seriously, when will things get easier?You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the Cleveland Guardian's Assistant Director for Player Development, Jen Wolf, about making your own luck.Jen currently works with the Guardians where she's taking a holistic approach to player development. She's spent her whole career in baseball, previously working with the New York Mets and Washington Nationals as well as in the Commissioner's office. It all started when Jen was in high school, working at a bagel shop where the GM of the Red Sox was a regular. She took a chance and told him she was interested in working in baseball and began an internship before college. Jen has built her career by making the most of every opportunity presented to her and setting up the conditions for success. We talk about:Taking advantage of jobs we might not be excited about as opportunities to learn new skillsFinding a job that allows us to take on the projects that we're passionate about full-time rather than on top of our other rolesHow women and non-binary people can use their networks to understand if a workplace is really as inclusive as it claimsYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Associate Professor and Researcher Dr. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee about celebrating our strengths.Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor, Director of Research Support, and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at UConn. She's also the first Dean's Leadership Fellow for UConn's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. Dr. Lee studies the cellular and integrative physiology responses to stress and adaptation to stress. She was a former NCAA Division 1 Rower and Coach and pursued study and research in exercise, nutrition, and 'omics to understand how to help individuals enhance resiliency and performance. While it is hard to imagine that Elaine would ever be doing something else, it took her a long time to figure out the direction of her career. It wasn't until she discovered how much easier it was to study and learn about topics that clicked with her that she came to realize how important it is to celebrate our strengths.We talk about:Her journey of discovering what she was really interested in and how she had to break down her expectations for what her career was supposed to look like. How she pushed her whole department forward by providing a new perspective and new tools, even though, on paper, she could have looked out of place. The extra stress that women take on in the workplace when they are automatically assigned the role of “kind person” or “caretaker” and how hard it is to step away from that.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to BPS Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist Dr. Kara-Aretha Graham about becoming the expert you needed. Kara is currently a lecturer at East London University and a Chartered Sport Psychologist by the British Psychological Society. Her journey began during her time as a track athlete at the University of Iowa when she was diagnosed with cancer at the end of her freshman year. While she bounced back physically after treatment, she struggled mentally for months. Later, during her PhD, she was inspired to tell the experiences of NCAA women athletes as part of her thesis. While she thought she knew what she would find, Kara was still shocked by the layers of their stories and has used this to fuel her on her journey to becoming the expert psychologist she needed when she was an NCAA student-athlete. We talk about:The unique demands placed on women athletes and how psychology can help.How the need to be perfect, which served us well in sports, can keep us from even getting started on projects in our careers.Sticking to your mission, even when others don't yet see the potential. If perfectionism is something you struggle with as well, I've put together a free guide on overcoming perfectionism to help you share your unique perspective with the world. You can find it at madamathlete.com/perfectionism.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Holy swear word! Madam Athlete has reached 150 episodes. 150.One hundred fifty.Pat self on the back, shed a tear thinking of all the late Monday nights in the past three years, squee with joy at all of the incredible women I've had the chance to talk to and now pretend are all my new best friends, and actual chest-tightening heart-warming glow  to every single one of you out there who has tuned in along the way and supported the pod. In today's episode, I'm sharing five of the biggest lessons I've learned from publishing 150 episodes of the Madam Athlete podcast.Thank you for being here! I appreciate you!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to lawyer and sports executive Marcia Caporn about learning new skills. Marcia is currently the Head of Revenue at Credenza where she's incorporating web3 solutions and cutting-edge technologies into professional and collegiate sports. She's been learning new skills all throughout her career to make sure she's ready to create change. Marcia was a two-sport athlete at Stanford who was driven to go to law school to keep other athletes from sharing her experience playing professional soccer during the collapse of the WUSA league. Later, her career took another turn when she went back to get her MBA to empower herself to understand the business on a more quantitative level.We talk about:The soft skills that benefit former athletes in their future careersAsking the hard questions upfrontMultiple identities at work and at homeYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to UConn Associate Vice President for Research Development Dr. Lindsay DiStefano about getting involved.Lindsay is a full Professor and prior to becoming AVP for Research Development, was most recently head of the Department of Kinesiology at UConn, where she researches sports-related injury prevention. She trained as an athletic trainer, choosing it for the opportunity to take an active clinical role. This attitude of getting involved echoes in all parts of her life, especially when it comes to her kids. Lindsay is the founder of Be the Wonder, a foundation devoted to supporting families navigating rare diseases, which came from her and her husband's experiences as parents of kids with a rare immunodeficiency. We talk about:Breaking free from our expectations of ourselvesTaking things one step at a timeThe balance between overthinking and thinking criticallyYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to the Las Vegas Aces' Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Dr. Michelle Anumba about constant growth.Michelle has spent her career working in the WNBA, wearing multiple hats as both a physical therapist and an athletic trainer. She's able to attend to the immediate issues that athletes face while also considering the long-term rehab process. Her interest in sports medicine came from her experience rehabbing an ACL injury and thinking about what injuries could be prevented with proper education and training. Michelle's mission is to keep her athletes healthy by figuring out what they need and learning how to address it. We talk about:Creating a broader network when working in a smaller workplaceFighting back against feelings of not being good enoughKeeping an open mind and taking the best opportunities for growthYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to mental conditioning coach Juah Toe about sowing seeds for your career. Juah is an assistant mental conditioning coach at IMG Academy where she helps young athletes learn the tools of mental performance. Juah is early in her career and just wrapping up the first year of her first real job, and is full of wisdom. Juah was a rugby national champion in college and a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year. She's currently working towards her certification as a Mental Performance Consultant, and she's using her career to help all people, but especially women and girls, find the same empowerment she found as an athlete.We talk about:Putting yourself out there and applying for jobs even when you don't feel 100% qualifiedPrioritizing your needs in a culture that never stopsShowing up as your authentic selfClick here to grab your free copy of my values exercise that will help you clearly define your values and what matters to you.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm back with part 2 of my conversation talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Cindy Chang about building a team.Last week, you heard part one of my conversation with Cindy. If you haven't heard that yet, go back and give it a listen and then come right back here for part two! Cindy is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the National Women's Soccer League and one of my heroes in sports medicine. She is a Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Orthopedics at UCSF and the former head team physician at UC Berkeley. As the first Chief Medical Officer of the NWSL, Cindy is building medical care teams and protocols from the ground up, all in the name of these professional women soccer athletes' health and well-being. This episode picks up where we left off last week and we dive into Cindy's current job. We talk about:Becoming the first Chief Medical Officer for the National Women's Soccer LeagueEncouraging questions and involving your entire staff in the decision-making process Standing up for what you believe inYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Cindy Chang about building a team.Cindy is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the National Women's Soccer League and one of my heroes in sports medicine. She is a Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Orthopedics at UCSF and the former head team physician at UC Berkeley. As the first Chief Medical Officer of the NWSL, Cindy is building medical care teams and protocols from the ground up, all in the name of these athletes' health and well-being. For the first time ever on Madam Athlete, we're breaking this up into two parts because there was just too much to share! This is part one of two of my conversation with Cindy.We talk about:Bringing all of your outside interests and past experiences to workApplying for jobs even when you're not 100% qualifiedThe benefits of looking at roles outside of your current organizationYou can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Poonam Thaker about directing your energy. Poonam is the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director and Associate Family Medicine Residency Director at Ascension Resurrection in Chicago. She's also an assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences. Poonam serves as a team physician for North Park University and several high schools in the area, as well as, in one of her dream roles, providing coverage for US Soccer all over the world. Poonam shares her journey of discovering the importance of directing your energy to what matters to you and caring about the things that care about you back.  We talk about:Finding resilience when the next step doesn't work out as plannedGetting your foot in the door in your preferred city or organizationPicking and choosing your battles to avoid burnoutGrab your free guide on setting goals here!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports podcaster Jamie Mittelman about telling your own story.Jamie is the founder and host of the podcast, Flame Bearers, which shares the journeys of women Olympians and Paralympians across the globe. From the time she was in college, Jamie knew that she wanted to work with women and girls, but the pursuit of this mission has taken many different shapes over the years. She previously worked at the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, managing media for charitable causes with companies like Yahoo and The Huffington Post. Her experience in media taught her the power that telling your own story can have on how you view your successes and failures. We talk about:Finding multiple ways to live out our mission and vision.Deliberately practicing to improve our weaknesses.Pursuing opportunities that bring us joy and not sidelining our own interests.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm talking all about starting a new job.I share my three biggest keys to success when starting a new job and some life lessons I've learned along the way.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to athletic trainer and entrepreneur Lindsey Keenan about taking care of yourself.Lindsey is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine at West Chester University where she's also the team athletic trainer for women's rugby. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Lindsey is the CEO and Co-Founder of PROmotion Health, LLC, a company focused on streamlining mental health screening in athletes. Lindsey balances a lot of roles and identities with teaching, research, clinical work, running a company, and being mom to two young daughters. We talk about:How knowing her values helped Lindsey walk away from her first job (theoretically her dream job) after just six months.How her experiences and interests around mental health in athletes fueled her to get her PhD and to start her own company.The advice she received that helps her focus on her own self-care while balancing work as an academic and clinical athletic trainer, entrepreneur, mom, and all around badass woman.At the end of the episode I share a quick announcement that the Women's Career Transformation Academy will be returning this spring! Keep your calendars open in early-mid May for a start date. More to come soon!And if in the meantime, you want to get started on your career... you can grab a sneak peak into module 1 of the WCTA by downloading the free values exercise that helps you gain clarity on your own unique personal values and figure out what you want and what you're willing to walk away from - just like Lindsey talks about in this episode.Grab your free Values exercise right here!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Margot Putukian about knowing when to say yes.Margot is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Major League Soccer and has served as a team physician for US Soccer since 1994. She recently retired as the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University and has served as a leader in many sports medicine organizations, including as a past-president of AMSSM. Over the years, she's taken on many additional roles, from covering the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, years working with US Lacrosse, to helping the NFL unify their approach to concussion as a member of the Head, Neck & Spine Committee. With each opportunity she always makes sure that she has the bandwidth to do good work before committing and she shares how this is key to knowing when to say yes.We talk about:The threads of imposter syndrome that drive us to take on more than we might be able to handle.How networking and making new bonds, not just attaching your name to a project, are the real rewards when taking on additional projects.The next generation of women in primary care sports medicine that are inspiring her.To narrow down what really matters to you when deciding whether to say yes to a new opportunity, use my free guide to defining your values, and get ready to start saying YES to the work that lights you up!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Major League Baseball's Vice President of Club Business Operations and Strategy, Kate Hussmann, about networking for women in sports.Before Kate crushed the sports world, she was considering opening a restaurant and even went to culinary school. When she was ready to change industries she was drawn to sports and found the teamwork and challenges she was looking for. Kate initially worked with the Charlotte Hornets in Corporate Social Responsibility before earning an MBA and moving into Strategy and Innovation. During the pandemic, she took advantage of remote work and moved to New York, fell in love with the city, and was able to find several opportunities before eventually making her way to becoming the Vice President of Club Business Operations and Strategy for Major League Baseball. We talk about:The importance of betting on yourself. How Kate's network helped get her into a career in sports and supported her along the way.The incredible work ethic that has helped Kate achieve incredible success on the team level with the Charlotte Hornets and now with the league level with Major League Baseball.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm taking a moment to shout out all the learners who are currently out there and going through training. Because here's the thing… not all parts of your training program are fun or enjoyable or feel like the perfect fit for what you eventually want to do. And it can feel like a miserable experience at times when you're on rotations you don't care about or dealing with teachers you don't like or doing assignments that don't matter to you.So today's episode is a little advice and some encouragement to get you through those difficult times.(And even when you're a full-ass grown up in your job, there will still be parts about your job that suck, and this advice applies to you too friend!)If you want to do the Values exercise that I talk about in this episode, click here to download your own free copy!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to UConn orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kathy Coyner about work-life integration.Dr. Coyner is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at UConn Health and team physician for UConn Athletics. Previously, she worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center and was a team physician for the NHL Dallas Stars. Kathy is on the board of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. I am especially excited to have this episode go live today, on March 7th, because Kathy is one of many RJOS members I've been lucky enough to feature on the Madam Athlete podcast, and if you're listening on the day this episode goes live, I'll be giving the keynote address at the 2023 RJOS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas! Kathy has built a career around supporting women working in orthopaedics and STEM through RJOS and the Perry Initiative.We talk about:Making her first big career decision by choosing to go to UMass on a basketball scholarship over Yale in order to feel valued and supported in her career.How she personally handled gendered pay inequality.The work she does supporting women in orthopaedics and STEM through RJOS, the Perry Initiative, and the Inspiring Women in Engineering and Medicine workshop.How she integrates all of her work and life passions together.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Yuka Tsukahara about staying open to new experiences.Yuka is an orthopedic sports medicine physician and professor of sports medicine at Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education. She's served as a team physician for many Japanese national teams and as the lead physician for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. Throughout her career, Yuka has not been afraid to do and study new things. When she wanted to understand why the Japanese women's national team sprinters were underperforming on the international stage, she applied for and received a grant that led her to PhD. Yuka is balancing teaching, research, and her clinical work while collaborating across the globe to learn how to close the gender gap in sports medicine. We talk about:How Yuka found sports medicine by staying open to new experiences through medical school and continuing to train and compete as an Olympic-level sprinter. She wondered why some athletes got faster and some got injured and wanted to learn more.The discrimination she's faced in sports medicine, both as a woman and by choosing to work as a non-operative physician.Yuka reveals that her talent for networking and making connections comes from bonding over shared experiences. Click here to download your free copy of my values exercise.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Connecticut Sun athletic trainer Nicole Alexander about being authentic to yourself.Nicole is currently the head athletic trainer for the WNBA Connecticut Sun and previously served as an athletic trainer for women's basketball at UNC. She's also been a head athletic trainer for multiple US Women's National Teams. Doing good work and being herself has given Nicole the opportunity to work as an athletic trainer at the highest levels. She can trace a direct line from her current job to a chance encounter at a conference where she struck up a conversation and showed up as her full self. Nicole is helping to create an environment where everyone can feel comfortable in the workplace and athletes feel heard. We talk about:How she discovered during grad school that she loved working in women's basketball and the chance to care for minority women as a minority woman.When Nicole was experiencing burnout, she took some time away, which allowed her to be ready when the next opportunity presented itself. How Nicole draws from her own experiences to make sure that her athletes' concerns and needs are communicated to the rest of the medical staff. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm taking a moment to do a special shout out, a love letter if you will on this Valentine's Day, to all the badass women out there working in sports and sports medicine who are out there encouraging and supporting each other and making this world a better place. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bonnie Gregory about celebrating your accomplishments. Bonnie is an assistant professor of orthopedics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and a team physician for several teams including the Houston Dash and the Houston Rockets. She's also a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedics Society and part of the just 6% of orthopedic surgeons who are women. Throughout the interview, Bonnie shares with us how important celebrating your accomplishments can be because it gives us a moment away from focusing on what comes next and allows us to check in with our trajectory and make sure that it's really in line with our mission and vision.We talk about:Bonnie's journey to discovering orthopedics and how there is almost no single correct path to a given career.How participating in leadership programs helped Bonnie discover her leadership style but also taught her the importance of understanding the rules of the game in order to break the ones that were no longer working.As a woman physician covering teams ranging from the NBA to high school football, Bonnie is helping to change perceptions of what a team physician looks like, opening the doors for a new generation of physicians who look, think, and speak more like the patients they serve. Grab my free exercise to help you define your specific and unique values to help make sure you're staying in alignment with your mission and vision.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to Emory University Director of Athletics Keiko Price about growing into leadership roles.Keiko is the Athletic Director at Emory, at a time when less than 25% of all NCAA college ADs are women. Her journey started when she took time at the end of her swimming career to figure out her mission and vision. She realized she wanted to help student-athletes and took a leap of faith to become an academic advisor. As her career developed, Keiko communicated her goals to her mentors, who gave her the opportunities to take on new roles and learn skills she would need one day as an AD.We talk about:Why building an athletic department that reflects the student-athletes it serves is a deliberate process of reaching out to the right people for the job.How defining goals, whether personally or for an institution, helps you stay motivated when the going gets tough. Why getting a seat at the table isn't enough for women and underrepresented minorities, and how Keiko is encouraging the next generation to speak up and make an impression. Click here for the free resource I put together on the scientifically-proven way to set effective goals.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to physical therapist Dr. Margaret Pittman about building the next generation. Margaret is a physical therapist at Momentous Sports Medicine and an adjunct assistant professor of physical therapy at George Washington University. She's doing a lot to make sure that the next generation of physical therapists are exposed to the field and see themselves represented within it. She's a board member of Minority Women in Sports Medicine started by former guest, Andrea Durham, as well as an Executive Board Member of the USC Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Black Alumni Association. Additionally, she's currently back in school herself, working towards her MBA at GW, making sure she has the tools she needs to see her visions through.We talk about:The challenges of negotiating early on in your career.How goals become reality when you share them with others who can help advocate for you.Why it's okay to pivot and just because it's not now doesn't mean never.If you'd like a little help with your next negotiation, grab my free to guide to negotiation specifically written for women working in male-dominated fields like sports medicine and athletics!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Brady about moving past insecurities.Jackie is an associate professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at OHSU and the associate director of their orthopedics residency program. She's a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedics Society and of The FORUM, a group of women sports med orthopedics. These connections and conversations with other women in the field have helped Jackie see the ways so many women undervalue their skills, leading her to publish research showing that women residents give themselves lower self-evaluations compared to their male peers. We talk about:Drawing from the times where things didn't work as planned to relate to others currently going through similar experiences. How everyone has feelings of imposter syndrome at some point and finding the balance between insecurity as a motivator versus an inhibitor.Why pursuing your passions benefits not just yourself, but everyone else around you.Click here to grab your free resource on overcoming perfectionism!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Hello! And welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today's episode I'm talking all about quitting.Yup, quitting.Even though it's early January and New Year's Resolutions are still hot off the presses!Later in this episode I mention nailing down your values to help you when you're considering quitting.Click here to grab your free copy of my values worksheet that helps you articulate what matters to you!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Veronica Jow about overcoming the fear of failure.Veronica is the founder of Avid Sports Medicine, a multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic in the Bay Area. She's working together with her team at Avid to help patients live healthier and more active lives. Before opening her own practice, Veronica worked as an employed physician and as the medical director for a medical tech start-up. Veronica's taken the lessons she's learned from the business and tech worlds to pivot quickly when something's not working instead of going further in the wrong direction. We talk about:How commonly people switch directions in careers outside of medicine and how this is celebrated rather than discouraged.When Veronica took a job as a medical director for a start-up, she viewed it as a “residency for business” and knew that she would learn, regardless of the outcome of the start-up.Veronica is not letting the fear of failure prevent her from expanding the model of her current practice to a wider audience. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

On today's episode, I'm talking to orthopedic surgeon Ashley Bassett about breaking with tradition.Dr. Bassett is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey and the co-host of The Sports Docs Podcast with previous Madam Athlete guest, Dr. Catherine Logan. Ashley is a team physician for USA Gymnastics, traveling the world to provide coverage to the team. By breaking with tradition, Ashley has found environments and opportunities that support her and allow her to reach an even larger audience than she would have in the traditional academic setting. We talk about:Letting your experiences guide you and listening to your gut feelings when choosing your career.Mentorship and the role that the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society plays in connecting women with women mentors.How Ashley's podcast allows her to tap into the teaching aspects of academic medicine in a non-traditional way. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete