Podcasts about fierce athlete

This week's guest is Samantha Kelley, Founder and President of Fierce Athlete, who will discuss the recent executive order banning biological males from playing in women's sports.

This week's guest is Samantha Kelley, Founder and President of Fierce Athlete, who will discuss the recent executive order banning biological males from playing in women's sports.

This week, host Ace McKay starts of the New Year with “Fierce Athlete” to shows us how we can all be coachable in ministry, work and life as well as “Catholic Review Radio” jumping on the start of what the Pope is calling a Jubilee Year for 2025.

Maria Wancata, Lindsay Fullerman, and Desi Gould all join us from the Behold Retreat.1:00  An Aside on Spiders!3:15:  How did they all join together to collaborate on this retreat and what parts are they playing?4:00:  Desi talks about her passion for Theology of the Body and talks about how we relate to each other as mothers and daughters.4:55:  FD introduced Maria and Lindsay.   And Lindsay is excited to talk about the spiritual aspects of being a woman.6:05:   Maria breaks down the retreat schedule:  Mind, body, and spirit.  Samantha Kelly of Fierce Athlete will be the Keynote.7:05:  The goal is to see the goodness of femininity.8:00:   There's not one kind of femininity.  Everyone doesn't have to be like Barbie.9:00:  Who can come?Behold RetreatSaturday, March 2, 202410a-4pLourdes Shrine, Euclid, OH10:50:  Lindsay and Mike both didn't talk much with their own mothers, so the retreat will try to kick start those conversations.11:45:  Some people express themselves in writing better.12:35:  We often get disconnected from our heart and our feelings.13:50:  The grounds at the shrine are great for this.14:50:  Video can be found here16:20:   Church Search goes to Lourdes Shrine in Euclid, OH.Sunday Mass at 8AM and 9:30a17:50:  We reflect on this Sunday's Readings for the 5th Sunday in OT20:30:  The 4th Season of the Chosen is getting set to be released in Theatres!Behold RetreatSaturday, March 2, 202410a-4pLourdes Shrine, Euclid, OH

Drinking, partying, and pressure to explore homosexuality are common within women's sports, but this does not need to be the norm, according to former college athlete Samantha Kelley. While the "transgender" issue is a new challenge in women's sports, it has long been "statistically proven that college athletes party more [and] drink more than the normal student population," says Kelley, the founder and president of FIERCE Athlete. Athletes are "under so much pressure and under so much scrutiny, and even more so today with social media," she added.An athlete herself, including playing Division I soccer at the University of Connecticut, Kelley founded FIERCE Athlete seven years ago after growing frustrated with the culture of women's sports and realizing that her experience in college was not unique."We were hazed," Kelley said of her freshman year of playing college soccer. "A third of our team was 'lesbian' and would try to convince you that you were, too."FIERCE Athlete serves as a resource to female athletes at all levels, providing them with training, mentorship, and resources to navigate the challenges of sport and grow in an understanding of femininity. FIERCE stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter—the core pillars of the organization.Because coaches play a vital role in setting the culture of any sports team, Kelley launched FIERCE Coach with Tracy Guerrette earlier this year to empower coaches with the knowledge they need to lead female athletes. Kelley and Guerrette join the “Problematic Women” podcast to share the challenges they faced as athletes and to explain how their organization is seeking to change the culture of women's sports. They also discuss why culture's definition of femininity is not God's definition and how they have incorporated the teachings of (now Saint) Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body into their work as a tool to empower women to feel confident in their physical body. Check out the FIERCE Athlete website here: https://fierceathlete.org/Listen to the FIERCE Athlete Podcast here: https://fierceathlete.org/podcastOrder a copy of "BE FIERCE: The Athlete's Guide to Growing Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually" here: https://www.amazon.com/BE-FIERCE-Athletes-Physically-Spiritually/dp/B0C1J2Q9TX.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 6: Samantha Kelly from Fierce Athlete sits down with Deacon Charlie.https://fierceathlete.org NEXT.EWTN.COM

On this week's episode of She Thinks, we consider what it means to be an authentic female athlete. With the fight to protect women's rights in sports, it has never been more important to look at how we can positively impact the culture of female athletics and preserve equal opportunity. Samantha Kelley joins to talk about the unique challenges that women face and what true femininity in sports looks like. Samantha Kelley is the Founder & President of FIERCE Athlete, Inc. and a former Division I soccer player for UConn. After college, she worked with student-athletes for five years through FOCUS and Varsity Catholic. She currently holds a master's in Catholic Psychology from Divine Mercy University and is pursuing a Theology of the Body teaching certification through the Theology of the Body Institute.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Real Faith Conversations. On this show we try to talk about life, culture, and faith in the most genuine way possible. In this episode Ryan Morris sat down with Samantha Kelley, who is the Founder and current President of FIERCE Athlete Inc. (https://fierceathlete.org/) Samantha played Division 1 Soccer at UConn and is currently involved in competitive rowing. She has spent the last 12 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds a certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body. It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic. These teachings have the power to heal and through FIERCE Athlete she desires to share those truths with female athletes and women across the world. In this podcast, she talks about some of these things and also dive into the transgender forum held at Saint Peter.

Can a woman be fierce and still be feminine? Can she have an identity in Christ and be at the top of her game? Samantha Kelly, Founder of Fierce Athlete says yes and shares how they support women, deal with gender confusion, tackle the hook up culture and much more. Inspiring!  https://fierceathlete.org/ 

This episode of Physically Spiritual is a conversation with Sam Kelley, the founder of FIERCE Athlete. We discuss her conversion, bringing faith into women's sports, being a FOCUS/Varsity Catholic missionary, the Theology of the Body, holy rest, and offering up exercise for others. Episode 102 Show Host: Andrew Reinhart Becoming a PATRON of my show! Go to physicallyspiritual.com Show Page: http://awakencatholic.org/physically-spiritual/femininity-athleticism-catholicism-and-fierce-athlete-w-sam-kelley Catholic Apparel - https://catholicmerch.store Download the official AWAKEN App: http://theawakenapp.io Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! - https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

Feb 2, 2022 - Samantha Kelley is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete. She played Division I Soccer at UConn and is currently involved in competitive rowing. Samantha has spent the last 12 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes with the teachings of Theology of the Body and what it means to be both feminine and athletic.  FIERCE Athlete: https://fierceathlete.org  Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it!

This week on Living the Call, Deacon Charlie talks with Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete Inc., an organization devoted to promoting true femininity in sport. Samantha played Division 1 Soccer and is currently involved in competitive rowing. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology and is pursuing Certification in Strength & Conditioning and Theology of the Body. Deacon and Samantha discuss the importance of “identity”, and ways to be leaven for the world in every sphere of our lives. They dive into issues athletes today face such as same sex attraction, spiritual warfare, and pressure to perform.   It was through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that Samantha discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic. These teachings have the power to heal and through FIERCE Athlete she desires to share those truths with female athletes across the world.

Please listen to our conversation with Samantha Kelley of FIERCE Athlete and hear about her recovery from a serious leg injury and continued Division 1 college soccer career while she deepened her faith in an encounter with the Eucharist. Along with learning more about the Theology of the Body, receiving a certification in Strength and Conditioning and achieving a Masters in Catholic Psychology, Samantha founded FIERCE Athlete that promotes truth and beauty in the realm of women's athletics.  FIERCE Athlete fills many important needs for today's female athletes! To contact FIERCE or to follow all of their current/upcoming projects goto: https://fierceathlete.org/      

This year is the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, the civil rights law that gave countless women and girls equal access to sports and education. Samantha Kelley joins the Busted Halo Show to discuss this milestone and her organization FIERCE Athlete.

Can a woman be fierce and still be feminine? Can she have an identity in Christ and be at the top of her game? Samantha Kelly, Founder of Fierce Athlete says yes and shares how they support women, deal with gender confusion, tackle the hook up culture and much more. Inspiring!

This week's guest is Samantha Kelley a former division one soccer player at the University of Connecticut. She is the founder and creator of Fierce Athlete, a catholic organization that promotes true femininity in sports. Host Ron Meyer talks to Samantha about some of the challenges women athletes face on the competitive landscape.

This week's guest is Samantha Kelley a former division one soccer player at the University of Connecticut. She is the founder and creator of Fierce Athlete, a catholic organization that promotes true femininity in sports. Host Ron Meyer talks to Samantha about some of the challenges women athletes face on the competitive landscape.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Vince Coglianese, editorial director at The Daily Caller, joins us to give his thoughts on the recent election results in Texas and South Carolina, a new bill that aims to provide round-the clock security for SCOTUS Justices and their families, and a new Ohio bill signed into law that allows teachers to be armed in the classroom after completing a training program. Andreas Thonhauser from the EWTN Vatican Bureau chief also joins us to give us his take on comments said by Pope Francis in an interview with a Jesuit magazine towards the US and German Church, Pope Francis likelihood of attendance at next week's World Meeting of Families, and more. Back in the US, Joel Griffith — research fellow at the Heritage Foundation — gives us his thoughts on the latest US supply shortages, the California meat-processing plant closing down due to business difficulties in the state, and companies engaging in practice of "shrinkflation" — or the giving of less product to the consumer. We also speak with Samantha Kelley, founder and president of Fierce Athlete, about the Faith-based athletics organization, about some of the challenges that female athletes face today, her thoughts on the Department of Education's interpretation of of Title IX to also protect "sexual orientation and gender identity", and more. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On the latest episode of STAY FIERCE with Coach Val, Mark Moyer stops by to discuss how he assists former athletes and their transition into the workforce. As always, STAY FIERCE is powered by SPORTS DRINK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Hootner drops by with Coach Val on the latest episode of STAY FIERCE. As always, powered by SPORTS DRINK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Val is joined by basketball legend Bobbie Kelsey. Bobbie details being faithful to yourself and the mission as she recalls her stories from tearing her ACL twice to becoming the head women's basketball coach at the University of Wisconsin. Enjoy, GOATS. As always, Stay Fierce is powered by SPORTS DRINK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Val sits down with Dr. Ahada McCummings. Dr. Ahada is Up2Us' Sports Senior National Director for External Affairs & Organizational Learning. They talk on everything from her role with the Women's Advisory Council, her work in women's sports to her celebrity crush in high school. As always, powered by Sports Drink. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Val sits down with Trish Roberts and Liz Galloway McQuitter, former WBL players and two trailblazers in the game of women's basketball. It's a must listen about the richness of women's basketball history. For example, Trish Roberts was Pat Summitt's first African American player, first All-American and helped Tennessee win its first national championship. She was also a part of that legendary 1976 Olympic team w Lusia Harris. Powered by Sports Drink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HighlightHER founder stops by to speak with Coach Val about her background in ACC basketball culture, her unique opportunity with Bleacher Report, and how the sky is the limit for the future of women's sports. Ari is the embodiment of being fierce with determination. As always, Stay Fierce with Coach Val is powered by Sports Drink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 2 of Stay Fierce, Coach Val talks with Natalie White, founder of Moolah Kicks on her basketball and business journey. Listen in to see how Natalie is doing things different by staying fierce with purpose. As always, powered by Sports Drink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 1 of Stay Fierce of Coach Val is live. Her first episode is about her admittance to a psych hospital. This episode is all about staying fierce and doing what is best for yourself. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255☎️ Please rate, review, and subscribe. You can find me on TikTok @iamcoachval or on IG @iam.coachvalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Stay Fierce with Coach Val. Hosted by former WNBA player, Stanford Hall of Famer, and most importantly, mom. New episodes drop every Thursday. Powered by Sports Drink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jim is joined by Samantha Kelley, the founder and president of FIERCE Athlete, to discuss the growing trend of pornography usage among women and what we can do about it. Takeaways: 1. Up to 1/3rd of all daily searches on pornographic websites are by women 2. The self soothing they seek is a LIE leading to depression and increased isolation 3. All relationships, not just sexual ones, are impacted by porn consumption

Samantha Kelley is a former Division 1 soccer player for UConn. After college she worked with student athletes for five years through FOCUS and Varsity Catholic. She currently holds a Masters in Catholic Psychology from Divine Mercy University and is pursuing Theology of the Body teaching Certification through the Theology of the Body Institute. Samantha speaks nationally on topics of Sport, Femininity, Theology of the Body, Prayer, and any other topics that fit within the mission of FIERCE Athlete, Inc. While Paola is away, Sam was conned by Fr. Sam into recording an episode of Roar Like the Lamb. She's a great person, incredibly talented, and is doing great things to minister to women. Please have a look at the great work done by FIERCE Athlete at https://fierceathlete.org. Check out the podcast and social media offerings! Check out the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/dg8ubnFRp9g

This exciting episode is about female sports, breaking through barriers and bringing the truth to light. Jim is joined by Samantha Kelley, the founder of Fierce Athlete, to discuss the prevalence of pornography and hypersexualization in female sports today. Listen along and you’ll discover: What female athletes are conditioned to think from a young age How a woman becomes secretive when “all eyes” are on her Why pornography is not only a problem for men.

We are living, playing, and competing in interesting times. Whether your season has been cancelled, changed, modified, or put on hold due to COVID, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, this podcast is for you. Erin Yenney, current professional soccer player, joins us to talk about how the uncertainty of her professional career, but also how this specific time has shaped her outlook on sport, faith and life. She shares her own journey, as well as offers some amazing advice as to how to properly view, deal with, and receive the uncertainties of our sports careers and lives! Join us for a dynamic discussion. Know you are not alone, and are a part of this FIERCE family! We are all in this together. Show quotes:"You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love"- St Catherine of SienaLet love and faithfulness never leave you;bind them around your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart. - Proverbs 3:3Support the show (http://fierceathlete.org/donate)

This week’s guest is Samantha Kelley a former division one soccer player at the University of Connecticut. She is the founder and creator of Fierce Athlete, a catholic organization that promotes true femininity in sports. Host Ron Meyer talks to Samantha about some of the challenges women athletes face on the competitive landscape.

**Check out FIERCE Athlete and their incredible work serving Catholic Female Athletes!    Join the Catholic Sprouts Patreon Community and get weekly coloring pages and discussion guides for parents hoping to grow deeper in their faith as well! Only $1 a week! https://www.patreon.com/catholicsprouts    Download the Divine Mercy Booklet here: https://catholicsprouts.com/mercy/    Support this podcast by SHOPPING Catholic Sprouts. We offer lots of Catholic Materials for the WHOLE FAMILY! https://shop.catholicsprouts.com     Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Start earning your CATHOLIC SPROUTS CHALLENGE PATCHES today! Find all of the info and your sheet to track your progress right here→ https://catholicsprouts.com/challengepatches    Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/ 

**Check out FIERCE Athlete and their incredible work serving Catholic Female Athletes!    Join the Catholic Sprouts Patreon Community and get weekly coloring pages and discussion guides for parents hoping to grow deeper in their faith as well! Only $1 a week! https://www.patreon.com/catholicsprouts    Download the Divine Mercy Booklet here: https://catholicsprouts.com/mercy/    Support this podcast by SHOPPING Catholic Sprouts. We offer lots of Catholic Materials for the WHOLE FAMILY! https://shop.catholicsprouts.com     Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Start earning your CATHOLIC SPROUTS CHALLENGE PATCHES today! Find all of the info and your sheet to track your progress right here→ https://catholicsprouts.com/challengepatches    Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/ 

**Check out FIERCE Athlete and their incredible work serving Catholic Female Athletes!    Join the Catholic Sprouts Patreon Community and get weekly coloring pages and discussion guides for parents hoping to grow deeper in their faith as well! Only $1 a week! https://www.patreon.com/catholicsprouts    Download the Divine Mercy Booklet here: https://catholicsprouts.com/mercy/    Support this podcast by SHOPPING Catholic Sprouts. We offer lots of Catholic Materials for the WHOLE FAMILY! https://shop.catholicsprouts.com     Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Start earning your CATHOLIC SPROUTS CHALLENGE PATCHES today! Find all of the info and your sheet to track your progress right here→ https://catholicsprouts.com/challengepatches    Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/ 

**Check out FIERCE Athlete and their incredible work serving Catholic Female Athletes!    Join the Catholic Sprouts Patreon Community and get weekly coloring pages and discussion guides for parents hoping to grow deeper in their faith as well! Only $1 a week! https://www.patreon.com/catholicsprouts    Download the Divine Mercy Booklet here: https://catholicsprouts.com/mercy/    Support this podcast by SHOPPING Catholic Sprouts. We offer lots of Catholic Materials for the WHOLE FAMILY! https://shop.catholicsprouts.com     Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Start earning your CATHOLIC SPROUTS CHALLENGE PATCHES today! Find all of the info and your sheet to track your progress right here→ https://catholicsprouts.com/challengepatches    Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/ 

**Check out FIERCE Athlete and their incredible work serving Catholic Female Athletes!  Join the Catholic Sprouts Patreon Community and get weekly coloring pages and discussion guides for parents hoping to grow deeper in their faith as well! Only $1 a week! https://www.patreon.com/catholicsprouts    Download the Divine Mercy Booklet here: https://catholicsprouts.com/mercy/    Support this podcast by SHOPPING Catholic Sprouts. We offer lots of Catholic Materials for the WHOLE FAMILY! https://shop.catholicsprouts.com     Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Start earning your CATHOLIC SPROUTS CHALLENGE PATCHES today! Find all of the info and your sheet to track your progress right here→ https://catholicsprouts.com/challengepatches    Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/ 

Join Sam and Angela in an important conversation about a common reality in the female sports world: same-sex attraction. In Part 1 of our Season 2 opener on Relationships in Women's Sports, we want to begin the conversation, offer insights on attraction and invite our listeners into a deeper reverence of this topic. If you are an athlete, then you are around or perhaps experience same-sex attraction. So let's talk about it. In this episode we discuss what our own experiences have been, how to navigate same-sex friendships, what is true attraction and how to navigate our feelings. Ultimately we want to offer advice, invite our listeners into an honest conversation with Christ about their feelings, thoughts and fears, discuss how to not cross lines, and provide advice on how to be around teammates that are experiencing same-sex attraction.We want to hear your story, answer your questions, and continue the conversation on this topic. Please reach out to us at info@fierceathlete.org . You deserve to be listened to, loved, heard, and seen. Know of our prayers for you and we welcome you into the FIERCE Athlete community!Support the show (http://fierceathlete.org/donate)

Samatha Kelley, the president of Fierce Athlete (fierceathlete.org), and one of her board members, Angela Schnieders, spoke about the challenges of being a female athlete today, and how to deal with those issues. They are both former athletes and have appeared on EWTN's Women of Grace.

Samatha Kelley, the president of Fierce Athlete (fierceathlete.org), and one of her board members, Angela Schnieders, spoke about the challenges of being a female athlete today, and how to deal with those issues. They are both former athletes and have appeared on EWTN's Women of Grace.

In this deeply relatable episode with Sam Kelley, founder and president of FIERCE Athlete, we talk about sports culture, femininity, identity, and all the ways that sport can reveal the feminine genius (even for non-athletes!) and be a way to understand yourself and your faith more.Invite Sam to speak, and see more about what she is up to at FierceAthlete.orgYou can support the Do Something Beautiful Podcast NOW on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leahdarrowSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

Nicole and Sam welcome you to the FIERCE Athlete Podcast! From a very awkward first encounter to concurrent hip surgeries, these two friends and former D1 athletes have been through it all, and they are excited to welcome you into the journey to becoming a FIERCE Athlete.We are female athletes being raw and real about the joys and struggles of life both on and off the field. We share how faith can both heal our wounds and reveal true beauty.On this first episode we introduce you to the purpose of this podcast- to provide a platform for female athletes to share their stories, to discuss the issues of sport and life, and to form a community of like-minded FIERCE athletes. We discuss how we met as friends and how themes of identity and beauty have led us to a deeper realization of our purpose in sport and in life.A little bit more about your hosts:Nicole Skoch is a former D1 Volleyball player from the University of Texas. She won a National Championship in her time with Texas. She now lives in Kansas City with her husband and coaches women volleyball.Sam Kelley is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete- a non profit aimed at promoting true identity and femininity in female athletics. She is a former D1 soccer player at the University of Connecticut, and now is competitive rower and lifter.This Week's ChallengePhysical Challenge: Offer one of your workouts up this next week for a friendSpiritual Challenge: In prayer, ask Jesus "How do you see me"?Support the show (http://fierceathlete.org/donate)

Samatha Kelley knows first hand the world of female athletics. She played D1 soccer for UConn. It was a personal injury that brought Samatha to a life-changing direction. She was inspired to start a program to help women in athletics to know and to live their authentic feminine identity in Christ and still be a high competing woman athlete.