It has become more apparent than ever that sports—and the conversations around them—can no longer be insulated from the outside world. Throwing Shades, a new podcast from GALvanize, was created to meet the painful and difficult conversations our industry must continue with the vulnerability and honesty that makes GALvanize unlike anything else. Having honest, thoughtful, and diversely represented conversations highlighting the humanity of the sports industry is our priority.
Emily Staker, Alyssia Graves, Gabi Dunham and Laura Okmin
On this week's episode of Throwing Shades we discuss the ongoing conversations surrounding Naomi Osaka's decision to bow out of the French Open in order to protect her mental health and how her decision and consequent scrutiny is part of a larger emphasis by athletes on their well-being and mental health as well as the criticism and entitlement from fans and members of the media. We also discuss the importance of diverse voices in sports coverage and the role of empathy in responsible journalism.
On today's episode of Throwing Shades we talk to GALvanize vet and host/creator of The Rise Bridget Howard. Bridget shares her experience at the 2021 Chicago Bears Bootcamp and also speaks about what inspired her to creat The Rise as well as her experience navigating our industry.
On today's episode of Throwing Shades we speak to GALvanize Vet and hockey journalist Katie Caldwell who breaks down the recent events in Women's Hockey including the cancellation of the Women's World Championship and why the hockey community must do better if they truly want women to thrive in the sport. We also discuss the case for sponsorship in Women's Sports and why the real risk lies in not investing in and betting on women.
On this week's episode of Throwing Shades, we talk to GALvanize vet Sydnee Walker about her experience as a college athlete, her new work with The Collaborative, and her career in sports social media. Bootcamp hopefuls have so much to learn from Sydnee on how to GALvanize each and every day. Make sure you checkout The Collaborative on Instagram @xcollaborative_ and Twitter @xCollaborative
On today's episode we recap the draft and look forward towards our work with the rookies this Bootcamp season. We also get an update on Black Women GALvanize, it's goals for 2021, and how anyone new to GALvanize can get involved.
On today's episode of Throwing Shades we talk to Kayla Countryman, GALvanize veteran, member of the Sensational Six, and social media manager and marketing coach. Kayla's mission is to help soulful entrepreneurs increase their revenue with authentic social media strategies, and she is dedicated to working with and uplifting Black-owned businesses and women-entrepreneurs. We talk to Kayla about establishing a healthy relationship with social media, how to ensure diverse voices are being represented by brands, and so much more. If you are interested in working with Kayla, you can find her on Instagram at @kaycountryman
On this episode of Throwing Shades, we are joined by Lindsey Young—staff writer and assistant editor for the Minnesota Vikings—to discuss her new series “Getting Open” where she hosts Vikings players and personnel to discuss mental health. Lindsey also discusses her journey with GALvanize and gives advice to aspiring storytellers.
On this episode of Throwing Shades, Alyssia, Emily, and Gabi discuss how they have navigated life amidst the pandemic both within the sports industry and as women in their 20's. From grief to wisdom, the last year has thrown a lot our way and we work to unpack the valuable lessons we're taking away in life after COVID-19.
On this week's Throwing Shades we have Erin Sinnott, a former Division I College Basketball player and Director of Operations for Rising Coaches to speak about the recent controversies surrounding the NCAA and its disparate treatment of men and women's athletics. Erin talks about the myth of amateurism, how Rising Coaches is working to diversify coaching trees across the country, and her experience as a former student-athlete.
On this week's Throwing Shades, we talk to Britt Brown and Mira Shane from the Athletes Unlimited 2021 Lacrosse roster. Britt and Mira share their experiences as Black women in lacrosse and how they have overcome explicit racism and microaggression on and off the field. We also discuss the future of lacrosse and how it can be made more inclusive.
We are back with Season 2 and we are spilling all the tea on what went down in the sports world while we were gone. From the lack of accountability surrounding the Support Women in Sports brand, the recent use of slurs from players and announcers, and the controversies in Women's Hockey, we discuss it all and do not hold back.
On our final episode of season one, the woman who started it all—Laura Okmin—joins us to discuss her experience covering the NFL during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as her thoughts on the future of GALvanize. We also do a year in review, discussing the most pivotal moments in sports of 2020, and rank our favorite clapbacks from women in sports.
On our final episode of season one, the woman who started it all—Laura Okmin—joins us to discuss her experience covering the NFL during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as her thoughts on the future of GALvanize. We also do a year in review, discussing the most pivotal moments in sports of 2020, and rank our favorite clapbacks from women in sports.
On today's episode of Throwing Shades, we are joined by Rhiannon Walker of the Athletic to discuss her recent decision to share her experiences as a Black woman being racially profiled. We also discuss how vulnerability and transparency about our experiences as women can be instrumental in changing our industry for the better, and why we need to continue the conversation.
On our thirteenth episode, we discuss the many incredible accomplishments of women in sports within the last week—and also how the insecurity and contempt of men lead to calls for violence against them. Diving into toxic masculinity and why the weakest men are often the loudest, we dissect the criticisms aimed at women like Sarah Fuller and why they are not grounded in logic or reality. We also discuss the current state of the NFL in the pandemic, and much more.
On this episode of Throwing Shades, fellow GALvanizer and member of Black Women GALvanize Toni Hall joins us to discuss her path to sports journalism and how narratives focused on the humanity of players drew her to sports. Toni also talks about how she manifested her reception of the first ever GRoW Scholarship at USC Annenberg, and why she is resolute in her goal to increase the dialogue surrounding mental health in Black communities.
On this week's episode of Throwing Shades, you asked and we answered your questions on toxic relationships that are commonly experienced by women within the sports industry. We also talked about setting healthy boundaries, respecting and protecting your own energy, and staying grounded.
On this episode of Throwing Shades, Hailey Sutton and Lyndsey Gough join the show to discuss what it's like being a local reporter within the current political climate and pandemic. They also share their experiences of covering sports in the south during the Country's racial reckoning and share deeply vulnerable stories about their experiences. We also discuss our thoughts on recent decisions made within the NFL and our concerns around cultures that are unsupportive of women.
On this episode of Throwing Shades, Sarah Nurse and Liz Knox join us to talk about their experience with allyship and activism within the PWHPA and hockey as a whole. We also discuss the election and the problems surrounding rushed and opportunistic calls for unity, as well as the critical role of Black Womxn in this election.
After a powerful message by Black Women GALvanize aired this week, Throwing Shades hosts Drew Jones and Cydney Tindal to discuss their call for the GALvanize community to vote, and the interconnectivity of voting, racial injustice, and police brutality. We also discuss how to avoid burnout and achieve sustainable activism in such an overwhelming time, and what allyship to Black Womxn looks like in the sports industry.
On this week's episode of Throwing Shades, we dive into the pitfalls and common misconceptions for women working in the sports industry. We cover networking, professionalism, and the added challenges for Black Women to succeed in this industry, along with important GALvanize updates.
On today's episode of Throwing Shades we have Chanel Keenan of the Seattle Kraken to talk about her path to the NHL, the power of vulnerability, and how hockey can grow into a more inclusive game. We also discuss the treatment of women covering the NHL by their male peers, and share important GALvanize updates.
How does a diverse league like the NFL become more representative at the head coaching position? Sports Illustrated's Diandra Loux joins us to discuss diversity and representation in coaching and her current series covering the women who are coaching across the League. Plus, we discuss the significance of Kamala Harris' “I am speaking,” moment and recap the incredible performance by the WNBA as their season concludes.
It's not a coincidence that spooky szn and election szn overlap. IGNITE Philadelphia fellow Kaya Jones joins TSP to talk about voting plans, warding off ghouls and spirits in the White House, post-election activism, and the major impacts of voting from a local perspective. We also discuss our reactions from the “presidential” debate and give updates on some exciting new content from Black Women GALvanize & WHO Not DO.
Why is the WNBA so important? We discuss how various leagues have co-opted the WNBA's activism, what the NFL got wrong—and continues to get wrong—and how the NBA could elevate the impact of the WNBA like never before. We also discuss the Kentucky Grand Jury verdict of the officers who were responsible for the death of Breonna Taylor, plus updates on the Who Not Do giveaway & the amazing content coming soon from Black Women GALvanize.
On this week's episode of Throwing Shades, we break down the Washington Football Team's history of mistreating women, the troubling flaws of the ongoing investigation, and what the Washington Football Team can do to truly implement lasting change that establishes a culture that is safe and navigable for the women working for or covering the team. We also break down the recent disrespect towards Black women in sports media, what to expect from Black Women GALvanize in the near future, and how to participate in the Who Not Do giveaway.
Throwing Shades is the newest podcast launch for the GALvanize Podcast Network. In the first episode, Alyssia, Emily & Gabi introduce themselves and talk about their mission to disrupt normalcy in the sports industry through the honesty and vulnerability that makes GALvanize so unique. Alyssia breaks down the importance of Black Women GALvanize and what GALvanizers should expect from the Sensational Six in the future.
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