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Molly Picklum and Caity Simmers are quickly becoming professional surfing's favourite rivalry. But, they're also great friends and are the first to celebrate each other's wins.Caity Simmers is the current World Surf League Champion, the youngest-ever in the history of the sport. Meanwhile, Aussie Molly Picklum is hot on her heels, having scored the first-ever perfect 10 in the women's event at Pipeline.Currently ranked 2nd and 3rd in the world, surfing's two young guns sat down with Bez and Chloe for a live podcast event during the 2025 Gold Coast Pro.Molly and Caity chat about all the upcoming changes to the WSL Tour, how they each other on tour, what they're doing for future generations of female surfers and not to mention, why pipe is for the f****ng girls. We hope you enjoy this episode. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: The Central Coast Mariners have snapped Melbourne City's 24-game unbeaten streak to qualify for the grand final, the Opals have completed a series sweep over the Tall Ferns and Australia has won silver in the World Athletics Relays Mixed 4x400m event.For the key story, we'll discuss the results of the 2024 Bloody Big Survey that show nearly 70% of women skip sport because of their period.Hey there! If you're in Sydney and keen to attend Women's State of Origin Game 2, come have a drink with us beforehand.! We'll be at the London Hotel in Paddington Sydney from 5:30pm and will walk to the game together.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

Maya Stewart is the Wallaroos all time-leading try scorer - a special feat made all the more impressive considering she first picked up rugby union ball at eighteen years old. Maya is now a key member of the NSW Waratahs side who are the most successful team in Super W history and finished off her 2024 season being crowned Wallaroos player of the year.In this chat, Chlo and Maya chat all things Rugby Union and what it means to have such a quick rise in the sport after overcoming two ACL injuries along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode.*Just a quick note, Chloe caught up with Maya before the Wallaroos first test match of the year. But in that match against Fiji, Maya was injured so while she won't get to play this weekend against New Zealand we've got all our TFAP fingers and toes crossed for her return as soon as possible.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: NSW have won Game One of State of Origin, the Wallaroos are back in action, and Chelsea have won the Women's Super League in EnglandFor the key story, we'll discuss … news out of the Ironman World Champs returning to a one-day, one-location format. Hey YOU! Come spend a night with TFAP and two of the world's best professional surfers.Chloe and Bez will be hosting TFAP's first-ever live podcast, interviewing surfers Caity Simmers and Molly Picklum. Wednesday 7th May @ Kirra Beach House, Queensland. This is not one to miss. Grab your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-night-with-tfap-and-red-bull-athletes-tickets-1324669134039Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: Aussie Isabella Nichols has won surfing's Bells Beach Pro, Alexa Leary has broken her own swimming world record and Arsenal have qualified for their first Champions League final in 18 years!For the key story, we'll discuss … the WNBL's new CBA that will see the minimum wage more than double over four years!You're invited to TFAP's first EVER State of Origin Watch Party! This Thursday 1st May 7pm @ Wayward Brewing Company, Sydney. Grab your tickets here: Watch Party TicketsQUEENSLANDERS! Come spend a night with TFAP and Red Bull athletes! Chloe and Bez will be hosting TFAP's first-ever live podcast, interviewing Aussie surfer Molly Picklum. Wednesday 7th May @ Kirra Beach House Queensland. This is not one to miss. Grab your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-night-with-tfap-and-red-bull-athletes-tickets-1324669134039 Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Australia's Minister of Sport, Anika Wells, was born and raised in Queensland. She grew up playing many sports including netball, touch football, tennis and was even a gymnast. While she spent the early years of her career practising as a lawyer, when her daughter was born, she decided she wanted to make the world a better place for her and ran for her local seat of Lilley.In 2019, Wells became Australia's youngest female MP when she was elected to parliament. She is currently the Minister for Aged Care and Sport, and has a particular love for the way that sport ‘makes you want to hug strangers'.Chloe chats with Anika about a variety of the Australian government's polices that affect women in sport, including: Play Our Way, Sport Diplomacy and – Sports Horizon. We hope you enjoy this episode.Come to our first EVER Watch Party in Sydney for Game One of the Women's State of Origin series on May 1! Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tfap-watch-party-womens-state-of-origin-game-one-tickets-1332069659209?aff=oddtdtcreator Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport*For full transparency, the Female Athlete Project was approached by the Minister for Sport's Office for this interview. The minister was not provided with any interview questions before hand and was only briefed on the broad topics we wanted to discuss within her sports portfolio. The Female Athlete Project also reached out to the Shadow Minister for Sport, however, at the time this episode dropped, we are yet to hear back regarding her availability. Thank you for understanding that TFAP strives to provide you with transparency around the political side of women's sports.

Marlee Silva is a renowned Australian Rugby League journalist. Her love for the game began practically from the moment she was born, which was just three days before her dad won a premiership with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.As a Dunghutti and Gamilaroi woman, storytelling has been part of Marlee's Indigenous Australian culture for over 60,000 years. So as a proud supporter of the NRLW, it only felt natural that telling stories about women's rugby league is what Marlee was destined to do.But now she's dipped into Longform storytelling to tackle some of the biggest issues within the game. This week Chloe caught up with Marlee following the release of her new documentary: Skin in the Game.Skin in the Game examines the role that Rugby League has played in Australia's history of domestic and family violence and what the sport can do to be part of the solution. You can watch Skin in the Game for free here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/skin-in-the-game/2412109891542 Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: UConn have won this year's March Madness in the U.S, the NSW Waratahs and QLD Reds are through to the Super W Grand Final and the Griffith University Queensland Thunder have won back-to-back Australian Water Polo titles.For the key story, we'll discuss … Football Australia's decision this week to officially recognise the 1975 Matildas and why it's taken so long.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: The Aussie women have won silver at the Hong Kong Sevens, Arsenal and Chelsea are through to the Champions League Semi-Finals and the NSW Waratahs are Super W's Minor Premiers.For the key story, we'll discuss … new projections which show global women's sports revenue is expected to reach $3.6 BILLION Australian dollars this year!Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Australian Diamond Jo Weston spent her childhood growing up on her family's nut farm in regional Victoria. But it was a move to Melbourne where she found her love for the game of Netball and never looked back. It's been ten years since she first made her debut for the diamonds and in that time she's helped lead them to gold at both the Netball World Cup and Commonwealth Games.Off the court, Jo is President of the Australian Netball Players Association and played a major role in negotiating the New collective bargaining agreement that saw a new revenue-sharing model directly benefitting the players.This week Chloe and Jo caught up in Melbourne as Weston gears up for her 12th Super netball season as a Melbourne Vixen.They chat about professional life on and off the court and Jo's new book - Netball Besties which is set to hit the shelves on April 8. But you can preorder it here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/jo-westons-netball-besties-1-the-mystery-of-missing-billie-9781761348525 We hope you enjoy it.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: Nicola Olyslagers has become the first Aussie to win back-to-back goldsat the World Indoor Athletics Championships, Melbourne City are through to the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League and Holly Ranson has become the newest 24-hour Australian champion, running 263.548 km ran in 24hrs.For the key story, we'll discuss … a new seven aside women's soccer series that's starting in May and the prize pool is expected to be worth 5 MILLION dollars.It's not easy to make it as an athlete. Off-field challenges like funding travel, registrations, getting the right gear and the right nutrition can be really tough. That's why our partners at ATHENA Sports Nutrition have launched the Fuelling Futures Program. The Fuelling Futures program is designed to support female athletes who are on the cusp of going pro. ATHENA will select five athletes to receive $5,000 in cash + an incredible ATHENA nutrition, merch + nutrition consulting bundle. If that sounds like you - apply now. Entries close April 14th, 2025. https://athenanutrition.com.au/pages/fuelling-futuresBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: Aussie Charlotte Wilson has won her first World Cup gold in dual moguls, Chelsea are League Cup Champions, and The Aussie Gangurrus have secured bronze at the 3x3 Champions Cup.For the key story, we discuss … whether the women's super league should get rid of the promotion and relegation system.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Like many Winter athletes, Jackie Narracott fell in love with winter sports after watching the movie Cool Runnings. But unlike most other athletes, Jackie grew up in Queensland, Australia - known as the Sunshine State.So it was a chance encounter with the Australian bobsled team that led Jackie on her journey to discovering skeleton racing. A sport she describes as going down an icy waterslide with no brakes. And let's just say it was love at first slide.This week Chloe sits down with Jackie Narracott, the first Australian to earn an Olympic medal in skeleton racing.After recently announcing her retirement, Jackie chats with Chloe about the highs, lows and slippery slopes of her career, including an almost career-ending concussion.Jackie also shares what it was like to finally achieve her life-long dream of becoming an Olympian, not once, but twice.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: The Bendigo Spirit are the 2025 WNBL Champions, Georgia Voll has equalled the highest individual score in Women's Premier League cricket history and Molly Taylor is a race of champions tFor the key story, we discuss … a new alliance of world-leading sports scientists which is being labelled as "transformational" for the future of women's sport.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: The Jillaroos have hit the jackpot in Vegas, Aiva Anagnostiadis has become the first Australian woman to join the F1 academy and the Melbourne Ice are the 2025 Women's Ice Hockey ChampionsFor the key story, we discuss … how Sponsorship deals in women's sports are outpacing growth in some men's leagues by nearly 50 per cent.Want to spend International Women's Day with The Female Athlete Project in Sydney? We've teamed up with Nike and Femmi to celebrate.Attend a diverse panel discussion focused on the power of sport and movement for women empowerment followed by a 2km walk or 5km run. click here to sign up: https://www.nike.com/au/experiences/events/details?eventID=52732Or are you Queensland-based? Celebrate IWD with a summit hosted by AusTriathlon in Mooloolaba. Expect powerful stories, expert panels, and game-changing discussions that will leave you motivated and connected with an incredible community! Use the code WOMENINTRI25 for a free ticket: bit.ly/42TcCjrBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Growing up Molly Taylor's dream was to represent Australia in equestrian at the Olympics.  But oh how that all changed when she went to get her drivers' licence at age 16. Her parents encouraged her to do a defensive driving course, and once she got in that car, the rest was history. It was that moment that propelled Molly into motorsport, becoming the first and only woman to have won the Australian Rally Car Championship. She currently races in the International off-road racing series, Extreme E.This week, Chloe sits down with Molly Taylor to chat about paving the way for more women to get involved in Motorsport from a younger age. And what better time to catch up with Molly than a week out from the Race of Champions in Sydney on March 7 & 8 2025. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you're driving while listening, maybe don't channel your inner Molly on your morning commute.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: Grace Harris has become the first Aussie cricketer to take a hattrick in the WPL, American Skiier Mikaela Shiffrin has won her 100th World Cup race and the WNBL finals are heating up!For the key story, we'll discuss … the dramatic growth in football participation for women and girls in Australia since the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.Want a say in what TFAP looks like in 2025? We'd love it if you could take this 5 minute survey and share your thoughts and feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TQRH8MBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: Aussie Bree Walker has once again shown she is queen of the monobob, the Perth Lynx have beaten the Townsville Fire in a WNBL overtime thriller and North London is red because Arsenal have smashed the Spurs in the WSL's North London Derby.For the key story, we'll discuss … a new report showing four of the top seven most searched sports competitions in 2024 were women's specific sports leagues.Want a say in what TFAP looks like in 2025? We'd love it if you could take this 5 minute survey and share your thoughts and feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TQRH8MBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Australian Cricketer Phoebe Litchfield is quite the character off the cricket pitch. But when she's at the crease, almost nothing can stop her.The young gun from country New South Wales made her debut in the women's big bash league at just 16 years old, and continues to etch her name in history.She's the youngest Aussie cricketer to score fifty runs in both an ODI and the big bash. But just recently Phoebs become the youngest player to captain a women's big bash team, as captain of the Sydney Thunder.Welcome back to the female athlete project for 2025. To kick things off for the year, Chloe sits down with Phoebe Litchfield. The 21-year-old batter chats all things cricket and the increasing responsibility of being a professional athlete.And what better time to enjoy this episode than after the Australian women's cricket team made history with a 16-0 ashes whitewash over England.Want a say in what TFAP looks like in 2025? We'd love it if you could take this 5 minute survey and share your thoughts and feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TQRH8MBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news.This week: The Aussie women have clean-swept the slopes at the Aerial Skiing World Cup, Tyler Wright has become the first woman to win surfing's Pipeline TWICE and the Hockeyroos have made a solid start to 2025.For the key story, we'll discuss … the decision to split men's and women's golf at the Australian Open and what this means for the future of women's golf.Want a say in what TFAP looks like in 2025? We'd love it if you could take this 5 minute survey and share your thoughts and feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TQRH8MBuy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news. The Tillies have signed off on 2024 with 2 wins, Cayla George has broken the 5,000 point barrier in the WNBL and Ellyse Perry dominates game 2 of the ODI series against India. For the key story, we'll discuss … The big money earners and a new report that calls womens sport "Not a Moment. A Movement"  Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news. Jakara Anthony has broken another record, the North Melbourne Kangaroos are AFLW champions and the Perth Thundersticks are Hockey One Champions. For the key story, we'll discuss the Melbourne Renegades WBBL title and the incredible story of Josie Dooley.  Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport 

A weekly podcast covering women's sport news. Taking a look around the grounds: the “granny” between the Kangaroos and Lions, a rematch, our ParaMatildas becoming World Champs and Michele Kang leading the way again. For the key story we'll discuss a new report from Wasserman about how growth of the WNBA and NWSL will result in maximum return for investors. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. The prelim finals are set in the AFLW, the Paramatildas defeat the USA for the first time ever and Whoopi Goldberg gives us all what we want! For the key story, we'll discuss the battle to bring together the 'Afghanistan Women's XI' cricket team to  play a T20 match in Melbourne in January. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Around the grounds this week: Port Adelaide have crushed the Richmond Tigers in their elimination final, South African Lizelle Lee has smashed the highest score in WBBL history and the Jillaroos are Pacific Cup Champions. For the key story, we'll discuss Coco Gauff's victory in the WTA Finals which were held in Saudi Arabia and attracted plenty of media attention, not all of it positive. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: North Melbourne have finished the AFLW season undefeated to claim the Minor Premiership, the Matildas have beaten Germany for just the second time in history and Ash Gentle has won her 10th consecutive Noosa Triathlon. For the key story, we discuss the new broadcast deal signed for the women's super league that's being hailed as the most significant broadcast partnership for women's soccer ever. Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 TFAP awards. Check out all the winners here: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: New Zealand have won netball's Constellation Cup for just the third time in history, 15-year-old Caoimhe Bray has helped the Sydney Sixers to victory in the WBBL and the Jillaroos are into the Pacific Championships Final. For the key story, we discuss requests by the The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) for the NRL to pay more to players who play in Thursday night NRLW matches.Voting for the 2024 TFAP Awards Closes this week! These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. You can vote in up to nine different categories of awards. https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Growing up, Alyssar Narey loved netball and basketball. But as she describes it, once you get into football, it never really leaves you. And it never did for Alyssar. While she started her career in the music industry, Alyssar channelled her passion for live events into sport, and never looked back. Now this year, she's been appointed as the CEO of the Central Coast Mariners, making her the club's first female chief executive officer. She's hoping her presence will help inspire diverse young women across the country to know that they can achieve anything if they just go for it. We hope you enjoy this episode. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssports

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: The Jillaroos have defeated PNG 84-0, Aussie golfer Hannah Green has won her third LPGA golf title of the year and Lauren Parker has won bronze at the World Para-Tri Championships. For the key story, we discuss new research out of the UK that shows women on Team GB dominated social media content creation and views at the Paris Games. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Voting is officially open for the 2024 TFAP Awards. You can vote in up to nine different categories of awards. https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Growing up in the Australian country town of Albury, Zarlie Goldsworthy always had a love for any sport she could get her hands on. In fact, it was soccer that she had fallen in love with from a young age. But after moving to the city when she was just 15, she associated burnout with soccer and lost her passion for the game. But it was moving back to Albury that helped her re-find her love for Aussie rules. She was the GWS Giants first draft pick in 2022, and capped off her 2023 season as the Giant's youngest ever club champion. That same year, at just 18 years old, she picked up the League's Rising Star Award. Zarlie is now rounding out her third year of AFLW and is making her presence known across the park. This chat proves that if you have that passion and drive, then you don't need a backup plan. We hope you enjoy it. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Voting is open NOW: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: The Wallaroos are the WXV2 Champions and have qualified for the Rugby World Cup, Australia are through to the T20 World Cup Semi and the World Record for the women's marathon has been broken. For the key story, we'll discuss a new report to the United Nations that found Women and girls in sport face widespread violence at all levels and what the UN recommends be done to eliminate this. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Voting is officially open for the 2024 TFAP Awards. You can vote in up to nine different categories of awards. https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Corban Baxter is one of the pioneers of modern day professional NRLW. But her sporting journey actually started with a love of netball. Something she refused to give us as she went on to raise her son from the age of 16. While managing motherhood, Corban discovered the lure of rugby league, and hit the ground running, Going from spectator to Jillaroos player within twelve months.  Channelling her self-described calmness and positivity, she went on to captain the Maori all-stars and eventually captain the roosters to Premiership success in 2022. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Nominations close THIS Friday. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: The Roosters are the 2024 NRLW Champions after a thrilling Grand Final, the Wallaroos have continued their unbeaten run in WXV2 and Team Australia are off to a flying start in the Americas Cup! For the key story, we'll discuss a four-year strategy by the English Football Association with the ambition of building a sustainable future for women's and girls' football and so far the results are encouraging.The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Nominations close this Friday October 11, 2024. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Sam Bloom is a four-time para surfing world champion. But it was with the help of a magpie named penguin that she found her way there. Growing up by the beach, Sam always had a strong connection with the ocean. But after an accident left her paralysed and in a dark place, it was Sam's companion Penguin that helped reignite that love for the water. So much so, that she won two Australian Para-canoeing titles, and represented Australia at the Para-Canoeing World Championships. But she eventually found her way back to the Ocean, winning gold at the World Para-Surfing Championships, not once but four times, including most recently this year. This chat shows that sometimes you have to dig really deep to find your inner strength, but sometimes a feathered friend can help along the way. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: The Wallaroos have opened their WXV2 campaign with a win, the Sharks have upset the Broncos to book themselves a GF spot and the Brisbane Lions are looking like defending premiers, getting a two-point win over the Adelaide Crows.  For the key story, we'll discuss the inaugural women's track event Athlos which has launched in NYC this week. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Dr. Bridget Munro has always had a love for science and sport. So it's only natural that this path has led her into the role of Women's Research Lead at the Nike Sport Research Laboratory. Growing up in Tasmania, she spent her early years studying in biomechanics in Australia, before her and her family moved to Portland, Oregon to join the Nike team. Here, Bridget has played a major role in the ongoing investment in women-specific innovation. Bridget and the NSRL team test women's product with women's specific science and technology like the Nike “BraBot” which simulates breast movement and Haley, Nike's female-form thermal mannequin that assesses temperature and sweat zones during exercise. This series is presented by Nike who are championing athletes and supporting them throughout their journey with innovative product, meaningful experiences and services. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: The ICC has doubled the prize money for the upcoming women's T20 World Cup, the Roses have made it 1-1 in the netball series against our Diamonds and Oceana Mackenzie has won Australia's FIRST ever medal at a Boulder World Cup event. For the key story, we look at a new study out of the U.S. that examines the Generational Impact of Sports on Women's Leadership. The Play to Lead study looks at the skills, traits, and experiences that develop through youth sports across seven generations. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

When Lisa Blair was 25, she fell in love with sailing while she was working as a hostess on a sailboat. Fast forward only seven years later and she became the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop. But it wasn't without complications, having a near-death experience where her yacht dismasted at sea. Still she kept sailing, quickly becoming the fastest woman to sail solo around Australia and then Antartica as she crazily attempted her record again, and beat it by ten days. All these adventures took place onboard her yacht, Climate Action Now, which she hopes will inspire others to take action towards sustainability. Now she's gearing up to break another record by travelling the Artic solo. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: 

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Nina Kennedy has become Diamond League Champion to wrap up an epic season, Madison De Rozario has won the Sydney marathon just days after competing in the Paralympics and Olivia Gadecki is the first Aussie into a WTA 500 final since Ash Barty. For the key story, we look at the results of a new survey which has found more than half of women have experienced sexism at a football match, and what is being done about it Sit down with Chloe and Kayo Sports as she calls upon experts in their fields to discuss the issues and conversations currently surrounding women's sports. https://youtu.be/Cr-anM6b5HA?feature=shared Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Emily Gielnik has played more than 50 games for the Matildas, and counting.  It's a career that's so far included an Olympic Games and a FIFA World Cup. But her journey into that side was far from the textbook. In fact it was a school camp at the Australian Institute of Sport that started her footballing career, when her PE teacher asked if she could join in on a training session with the Matildas.  Fast forward and Emily made her debut with the Brisbane Roar at age 18. And then with the Australian Under-19s, where she scored a hat-trick on debut, and eventually with the Tillies a year later. After an extensive career around the world, Emily is back scoring goals at the Melbourne Victory. In her spare time she works with teammate Chloe Logarzo running Future Baller, clinics designed to equip young girls with holistic football skills and mental strength. This episode is brought to you by Monash IVF. The exclusive Fertility Wellness Partner for the Australian Athletes' Alliance, providing athletes like Emily with reproductive education and care. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssports

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: our Aussie women have claimed 27 medals at the Paris Paralympics, Aryna Sabalenka has won her first U.S Open title and an 18-year-old is the World Surfing champ. For the key story, we chat about a new report that shows the awareness gap between England's women's national rugby union team and the men's side is narrowing! Sit down with Chloe and Kayo Sports as she calls upon experts in their fields to discuss the issues and conversations currently surrounding women's sports. https://youtu.be/Cr-anM6b5HA?feature=shared Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

From age 12, Elle Steele knew she wanted to become a Paralympian. Even better, she knew she wanted to become a Paralympic Gold medallist. At just 17 years old she achieved that dream, representing Australia at the Sydney 2000 Games, and breaking the 400 metres freestyle record on the way. After retiring from swimming, she made the switch to Wheelchair Rugby and became the first female to represent Victoria in the sport. But when injury stopped her competing from sport altogether, neurolinguistics gave her a new lease on life. Elle quickly learnt the power that language can have on one's perception of disability, but also one's sense of self. Now she works as the aptly titled ‘Self Belief Agent', helping others to unlock their potential. This chat demonstrates the power of positivity and self belief and we hope you enjoy it. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Our Aussie Paralympians are winning plenty of medals in Paris, Football Australia have announced a new broadcast deal and Angel Reese has set the record for the most rebounds in a single WNBA season (plus she has the treats for movie night covered). For the key story, we chat about the new 'smart ball' technology being used in the AFLW and how it will benefit the league's goal review processes. Sit down with Chloe and Kayo Sports as she calls upon experts in their fields to discuss the issues and conversations currently surrounding women's sports. https://youtu.be/Cr-anM6b5HA?feature=shared Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Jamieson Leeson is the reigning Boccia world champion in the BC3 pairs event. While the 21-year old only took up Boccia six years ago, she started her career off with a bang. Winning a gold medal at her first competition - Australia's New South Wales State Titles. Since then she's gone from strength to strength including winning the individual silver medal at the 2022 Boccia World Championships, and gold alongside her teammate Daniel Michel. Now she's looking to become the first Australian to take home a Paralympic gold medal in Boccia. This chat proves that if you have a love for sport, determination will take you a long way no matter where you're from. We hope you enjoy it and it gets you ready to cheer on Jamieson in the BC3 in just a few days time on August 30. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Caitlin Clark has set another record, Patterson and Olyslagers are on the high jump podium again, and Australia will have the most women's singles competitors in 35 years For the key story, we chat about how the NWSL has become the first major U.S. professional sports league to abolish the draft system with a ground-breaking new collective bargaining agreement, and what this means for the future of football. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Noemie Fox is the first-ever Olympic champion in the women's kayak cross. While she comes from a family of paddling royalty, the youngest Fox wasn't always in love with the sport. A self-described, late bloomer, it wasn't until age 15 that Noemie found her love for water sports. Growing up alongside her Olympic Champion sister, Noemie kept falling just short of that Olympic quota. That is until she found kayak cross and made it her niche.  While she only left herself two months to qualify for this year's Paris Games, the journey to get there was certainly worth its weight in gold. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Kasia Niewiadoma has won the Tour de France Femmes with the closest finish in the race's history, the Cronulla Sharks have continued their unbeaten run in the NRLW and Aussie cricketer Georgia Redmayne picked up her second player of the match in a row, in 'The Hundred'.For the key story, we chat about a historic move for women's football in England, with the FA transferring control of the Women's Super League and Championship to an independent organisation focused entirely on developing and marketing the women's game.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

The GOAT of Australian Basketball. Every time we hear that phrase, one particular athlete always springs to mind. And considering she's just become the first Australian to win FIVE medals across FIVE Games, there's no better time to have her back on the pod. It's been almost two years since we spoke to Lauren Jackson and during that time she was gearing up for an impressive 5th Basketball World Cup and one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history. It hasn't been the easiest journey to get there with a broken foot, torn Achilles, two ruptured planta fascias and a lot of sacrifices along the way. But that comeback has become even more impressive, because LJ is not only a 5x Olympian but now also a 5x Olympic medallist. Chloe sat down with the GOAT just days beforeshe hopped on the Plane to Paris, full of hope for her last Games. Now she returns to Australia with another bronze medal around her neck. This series is presented by Nike, championing athletes like LJ, listening to athletes' needs and supporting them throughout all their journeys. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: the Aussie women have carried at the Paris Olympics - claiming 32 of Australia's 53 medals, the Broncos have broken a club record in their win over the Titans and A.C. Milan has a new pregnancy policy. For the key story, we chat about the results of a new survey, that's revealed experts are predicting double-digit growth for women's sports revenues over the next three to five years. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

Rachael Gunn, better known as ‘RayGun' is Australia's top-ranked B-girl. She's always had a love for dancing, but it wasn't until her twenties that she fell in love with breaking. Coming fresh off victory in the 2023 Oceania Breaking Championships, RayGun is ready to dance her way into the Paris Games, where breaking will make its Olympic debut. By day Raygun is a full-time university lecturer and has combined her passion for feminism with her love of breaking to write a PHD on the intersection of gender and Sydney's breaking culture. We caught up with Rachael as she was preparing her final moves in the lead up to the Paris Games. This chat is so interesting, especially if you don't know much about breaking and we hope it gets you ready to cheer on RayGun and the other B Girls in just a few days time on August 9. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

Nat Cook is an Olympic gold medalist, in beach volleyball. She became the first Australian woman to compete at five Olympic Games in her sport. When Beach Volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1996, Nat and her playing partner Kerry Pottharst claimed bronze. But the dynamic duo are best known for winning gold at Sydney 2000 on the sands of Bondi Beach. But her passion for the Olympic Games kept burning long after her retirement. Nat is the founder of the Aussie Athlete Fund, a body designed to help young athletes pursue their Olympic dreams without financial burden. She's also a Director of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee, helping to create a lasting legacy for Aussie athletes like herself. This chat is dynamic and full of what is an undeniable about of passion for the Olympic Games and unwavering belief in our Aussie athletes. We hope you enjoy it and it gets you into the Olympic spirit if you're not already! Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssports