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"Here at Empower Onyx we believe you have to see her to be her." A conversation with CEO, Michelle Blake Wilson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 56:28


Welcome to this week's episode!!! Today's guest is the CEO of Empower Onyx, Michelle Blake Wilson. You'll hear Michelle speak about her upbringing, challenges she's faced as a woman entrepreneur and what in particular lead her into creating a social impact company that empowers young black girls and women through sport. Enjoy;)

"Having to fight tooth and nail for just a ball is tiring and mentally exhausting." A conversation with Nina-Grace Montes

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 31:00


In today's episode, I was joined by Nina-Grace Montes. She's the creator of Althea Magazine, a magazine all about women's sports. It also includes fashion, art, lifestyle and self care. Hear Nina share why the struggles she faced in sports growing up lead her to create a magazine and why women's sports! 

A conversation with Busiwa Asinga about the pressures of being a female division 1 runner

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 52:40


In today's episode, I was joined by my amazing friend, Busiwa Asinga. Siwa is a division one runner at Drake University. Just last week she made history running her season-best of 59.55 seconds to become the first-ever Drake Bulldog to win the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships. In this episode, you'll hear her speak about the pressures that come with being a female d1 runner, personal pressures that come with being a daughter of two olympians, and how we can better support athletes battling mental health problems. 

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team will finally get equal pay

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 5:37


In today's episode, you'll hear about women's soccer, the WNBA and College Softball. The Women's and Men's national teams will finally be paid equally when representing the United States in international competitions and matches.  Rookie, Rhyne Howard might already be one of the WNBA's best and the college softball world series bracket is out! Hear more about what's going on in women's sports in this week's recap!

"IT'S OKAY TO PLAY LIKE A GIRL." A conversation with Jennifer Lynne Williams

Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later May 16, 2022 50:26


In today's episode, I was joined by Jennifer Lynne Williams, Chief Development Officer at USA Basketball. Jennifer explains the important role USA Basketball plays in youth athletics,  balancing work life and being a mother of two, and what we can do to start breaking misconceptions around women's sports. 

Guest Tiffany Tucker discusses the reasons for lack of investments in women's sports and why equal is not enough anymore

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 5, 2022 57:33


In today's episode, guest Tiffany Tucker, deputy athletic director at UNC Wilmington, speaks about what led her to UNCW after playing basketball for North Carolina. She also explains why equal is not enough, why people don't invest as much in women's sports and solutions to these issues. 

University of Michigan women's golf makes history!!

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 4:10


In today's episode you'll hear a lot of exciting news going on in women's sports... like a new record being broken for most attended fans at a women's soccer match with 91,648 people!! Michigan women's golf makes history!! And get caught up with the rankings for division 1 softball. 

"We are not less athletes than men are." A conversation with UT Women's Basketball Center, Lauren Ebo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 25:05


In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with University of Texas Women's Basketball center, Lauren Ebo. Hear about the inequities she faced during the March Madness Tournament and why women athletes deserve more. You'll also get an opportunity to know more about who Lauren is and where she comes from, beyond what sports media tells us. 

Guest Dr. Debby Stroman discusses gender and racial equity in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 32:02


Dr. Debby Stroman, UVA Basketball Alum and professor at UNC Chapel Hill specializing in leadership in racial equity, discusses the issues with gender and racial equity in sports today. 

OL Reign falls short to Washington Spirit in NWSL Semifinal game

Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 6:01


Welcome to She did What, a podcast all about highlighting women's sports! In todays episode we will highlight the two semifinal women's soccer matches.  Veteran, Megan Rapinoe once again had an outstanding game for The OL Reign creating chance after chance. The Washington Spirit will face The Chicago Red Stars in the Championship Game on November 20th. Who will come out on top???

Naomi Osaka Wins Best Athlete at the 2021 Espy Awards!

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 5:13


Welcome to She did what!! In today's episode, you'll hear all about the 2021 Espy Awards and which incredible woman won what!

Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner are going to their second Olympic Games!!

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 6:07


These women are AMAZING! In today's episode, you'll listen to who made the U.S. Women's Artistic Gymnastics Olympic Team and get a little take on each one of them. Enjoy! 

Will the U.S. Women's Basketball Team get their 7th gold medal in a row?

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 3:40


This past weekend was a great weekend for Women's Sports! In today's episode you'll hear about what went on at the Swimming Olympic Trials, Track and Field Olympic Trial and who made the Olympic roster for the U.S. Basketball team. 

WHO'S GOING TO TOKYO FOR WOMEN'S SOCCER?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 3:46


In today's episode, you'll hear a brief recap on the last week in Women's sports. San Diego is getting a women's soccer team! Claressa Shields won her MMA debut! There is a lot to talk about!! 

SIMONE BILES WINS HER 7TH ALL-AROUND NATIONAL TITLE

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 4:31


In today's episode, you'll hear all about the U.S Gymnastics Championships that happened over the weekend! Simone Biles made history once again by winning her 7th all-around national title! 

A'ja Wilson reaches a season-high in scoring and rebounding last night!

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 2:28


In today's episode, you'll hear about new achievements happening in women's sports. Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes are going to Tokyo as the youngest team in beach volleyball history. Aja Wilson reached a season-high in both scoring and rebounding!! 30 points and 13 rebounds!!! Don't miss the women's day 1 U.S. Gymnastics championships tonight!

Kia Nurse wins the game for the Mercury with a buzzer-beater shot from half-court!

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 3:18


A great night for the WNBA last night! Kia Nurse from the Mercury had an electric buzzer-beater shot from half-court winning the game 84-83. Tyasha Harris from the Dallas Wings got a new career-high with 18 points. This week, Brittany Griner of Pheonix mercury earned her ninth career player of the week. Betnijah Laney earned her first career Eastern conference player of the week. Listen to hear about many more accomplishments in the WNBA!  

Talking with Annalise Newman-Achee before she departs to represent Trinidad at Pan American Gymnastics Championship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 11:51


In today's episode, I talk with Annalise-Newman-Achee, a 15-year-old elite gymnast who will be representing Trinidad at the Pan American Games in Brazil. Listen to her talk about her aspirations, challenges, goals for the Pan American Cup, and the possibility of going to Toyko this summer!

U.S. Women's 3x3 Basketball Qualify For The Tokyo Olympics!

Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2021 3:51


Congratulations to the U.S. Women's 3x3 Basketball for securing a bid to the Tokyo Olympics this summer! Hear about the 3 NWSL games from last night. Orlando Pride defeated Kansas City 1-0, keeping them at #1 for this week's rankings.

Courtney Vandersloot gets her 3,000th career point!!!

Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2021 3:18


In today's episode, we'll recap last night's WNBA games. Courtney Vandersloot, from the Chicago Sky,  earned her 3,000th career point! The Volleyball Nations League 2021 Tournament has begun. Catch today's game vs Canada at 3pm Eastern time. Don't miss women's soccer tonight and the Aces taking on the Mercury in the WNBA. 

Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewert earn week 1 player of the week in WNBA

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later May 25, 2021 2:45


Today's episode is all about Basketball! Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewert earned week 1 player of the week. In last night's game, the Liberty took on the Wings and got their 5th win of the season with a  final score of 88-81. Listen back in tomorrow for more basketball!!

SIMONE BILES MAKES HISTORY!

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2021 3:51


In this episode of She did what,  you'll hear all about the GK Woman's Artistic Gymnastics Classic!

Sabrina Ionescu gets her first triple-double!!

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2021 6:14


Welcome back to another episode of She did what! In this episode, you'll hear about the WNBA season opener and recent accomplishments in the league, NWSL rankings, Coco Gauff, and much more! 

WNBA is Back!!

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 4:43


Welcome back to another episode of She did what!? The WNBA is back, women's golf is on tour, NWSL is back, and much more to watch. You don't want to miss these games! Tune into ESPN2 to watch the WNBA season opener at 7pm ET. 

Who will win the 2021 Challenge Cup??

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 5:52


Welcome to episode 1 of She did what!? On this episode you will hear a recap about what's been going on in women's sports and what's to come. You'll hear about the WNBA draft, 2021 Challenge Cup, and much more. 

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