Podcast appearances and mentions of kara lynn joyce

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We're so excited to welcome Kara Lynn Joyce back to the show for an Unfit Update! On each Unfit Update, we invite a former guest back on the pod to check in and see what they've been up to since we last recorded. The last time we recorded with Kara was October 2020, so we had a lot to catch up on including her open letter to USA Swimming (7:23), LEAD's nutrition course with Jennifer Brunelli (22:20), the 4th annual summit and more! We're also talking about athletes' mental health (52:04) and what's next for Kara's business. Click here to learn more about LEAD Sports Co. Follow LEAD @leadsportsco and Kara @karalynnjoyce on Instagram.

This week's guest is Courtney Randolph! She is the Chief Communication Officer for Lead Sport, is a 2014 Yale Swimming Alumna, and also a Masters Swimmer in Maryland.  She shares her unique experiences at Lead Sport, in masters swimming, and what it has been like to work with her swimming idol, Kara Lynn Joyce.  Lead Sport is an organization created to elevate and empower female athletes. There are field experts such as sports pyschologists and nutritionists to help athletes excel in and out of the pool & field.  To follow and connect with Courtney her IG is @courtneymrandolph You can learn more about Lead @leadsportsco Here is what you expect from the episode:  Lead Sport Co and being a cheif communication officer (2:30 to 4 mins) changing majors in college (5 mins) masters swimming and culture (5:30 to 8 mins) life in australia (8 to 10 mins) favorite traditions at yale (12 to 14:30 mins) study abroad (15 to 16 mins) living with people outside the team and soriority ( 24 mins) mental health advocacy (26 to 29 mins) biggest role model (30 mins) kara's influence highlight (31 to 32 mins)

On the heels of the 2021 Olympics, I wanted to bring in one of my favorite Olympians - a woman I truly admire and adore - Kara Lynn Joyce.  Kara is a three-time olympic swimmer and the CEO & Founder of Lead Sports Co. - a company with a focus on balancing positive mental health and athletic performance amongst young women athletes.  We share the belief that we all need a positive mentor and someone to look up to as we traverse the experiences of our life.  Whether you are an Olympian, a business owner, a young athlete or anything in between, learn how we all can benefit from focusing on our mental well-being and benefit from the journeys of those before us!

During this conversation, Kara discusses how she has created a specific curriculum for an online community, the importance of mental health, and how being an elite athlete has helped her in the business world. Kara Lynn Joyce is a three-time USA Olympic swimmer and competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics for team USA winning a stunning total of four medals. She was a swimmer for the University of Georgia where she won 18 NCAA titles and set the American Record in the 50-yard and 50-meter freestyle. Prior to her third trip to the Olympics, she moved to Denver to train with Olympic star, Missy Franklin, and her compelling journey has been captured in the beautiful film, "Touch the Wall” which has been screened globally in theaters and is available via Blu-Ray, DVD, and Amazon Prime. She founded the Lead Sports Co. for teenage girl athletes in 2017, which focuses on connecting female athletes with accomplished women in sports through yearly summits and regional seminars. Over the last 4 years the Lead Sports Co. has grown from hosting a yearly event into an online community and Academy. The Lead Academy is the home base for teenage girl athletes, parents, and coaches with comprehensive online courses in Leadership, Confidence, Sports Psychology, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://apple.co/2Nq9und) Follow Unfit on Instagram (https://bit.ly/3hxTUnD). This week's guest is Jennifer Brunelli, MS, RD, LDN. Jenn is a sports dietitian and has worked with all different types of athletes and clients, namely the Caroline Panthers, and Roush Fenway and Hendrick Motorsports of NASCAR. She knows a thing or two about eating for performance–before she became a sports dietitian, Jenn swam at the University of South Carolina and became a 7-time All American swimmer and Hall of Fame athlete. We're talking about how Jenn got her start in sports dietetics (6:17) and what a normal day looks like for her working with athletes (16:04). Then we shift gears to talk about what we can do as female athletes to train with our menstrual cycles (37:08). If you want to level up your training, this episode is for you! Follow Jenn on Instagram @sportsrdpro (https://bit.ly/3zyjiCH) and @therdpro (https://bit.ly/3vAQyWO). Check out her website, https://www.therdpro.com/. Special thanks to our girl Kara Lynn Joyce for connecting us with Jenn!

Kara Lynn Joyce is a three-time Olympian-turned-entrepreneur. In this conversation, Joyce explains that self-confidence and mental resilience are the keys to succeeding in sports, business, and life. Here's how she was able to pair her Olympic experience with the adrenaline-filled journey of starting a company. -- Stay up to date by singing up for The Profile, our weekly newsletter that brings you the best profiles of successful people and companies. Sign up here: https://readtheprofile.com

Kara Lynn Joyce is a three-time USA Olympic swimmer living in Long Beach, CA. Kara competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics for team USA winning a total of four medals. As a swimmer for the University of Georgia, Joyce won 18 NCAA titles and set the American Record in the 50 yard and 50 meter freestyle. In 2010 she moved to Denver to train with Olympic star, Missy Franklin, in an attempt to make her third Olympic team. Her journey has been captured in the beautiful film, "Touch the Wall” which has been screened globally in theaters and is available via blue-ray, dvd and amazon prime. In 2017 Kara founded the Lead Sports Co. for teenage girl athletes. Lead focuses on connecting female athletes with accomplished women in sports through yearly summits and regional seminars. Over the last 4 years the Lead Company has grown from not only a yearly event, but an online community and Academy. The Lead Academy is the home base for teenage girl athletes, parents and coaches with comprehensive online courses in Leadership, Confidence, Sports Psychology, and more. To stay connected with your host, follow @thomas.ma7 on Instagram

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce) - 3-Time Olympian and Founder and CEO of Lead Sports Co (www.leadsportsco.com) joins us to discuss the launch of an online academy for female athletes, how she has pivoted during COVID from an in-person annual event to online offerings and her battle against USA Swimming to protect her small business/women owned business. Joyce also discusses the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and how the extra year of training impacts Olympic athletes. In our headlines segment, we discuss the NCAA’s announcement that March Madness will take place in the state of Indiana, we preview this weekend’s NFL Playoffs and we dissect the NHL’s decision to sign corporate sponsors for their league divisions. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio Sports Business Radio is powered by Malka Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://apple.co/2Nq9und) Follow Unfit on Instagram (https://bit.ly/3hxTUnD). DRUM ROLL PLEASE. We are so excited to share our conversation with 18-time NCAA Champion, three-time USA Olympian, four-time Olympic Silver Medalist, (and now friend of the pod) Kara Lynn Joyce (9:50). Kara takes us back to when she first got her start in the sport (17:23), her impressive collegiate swimming career, and what it was like to compete at the Olympics...THREE TIMES. Training to qualify for her third Olympics looked very different from the first two—she moved to Colorado to train with another swimmer who was on her way to global stardom, Missy Franklin (25:18). Their training and friendship is captured in the documentary, Touch the Wall. After two decades of competing at an elite level, Kara had to transition to normal life, and struggled figuring out what she wanted to do (33:48). She began working with young female swimmers and soon discovered the coaching she was able to provide them outside the pool was more transformative than her actual swimming instruction. That’s when she created the LEAD Sports Summit; an annual, all-inclusive event connecting female athletes with Olympic champions and experts in sport and mental health. In May 2020, Kara and her team launched a project two years in the making: the LEAD Sports Academy, a suite of online courses for building skills in confidence, leadership, mental health, nutrition and more (40:34). We chat about the importance of providing teenage athletes the resources to help them through their adolescence, and how the moments in between competitions and training often have the most impact (45:45). Check out the brand new LEAD Sports Company website (https://www.leadsportsco.com/) and stick around through the end of the episode for some piping hot Olympic tea. Follow Kara on Instagram (https://bit.ly/3jI6cJT), Twitter (https://bit.ly/3jGkdI2), and watch Touch the Wall on Prime Video (https://amzn.to/3oEdj9X) or Vudu (https://bit.ly/3kFyk1r).

Kara Lynn Joyce: How to Trust Yourself, Episode #81September 15, 2020Taking the time to listen to your inner voice can lead you to the best, most authentic decisions. Olympic swimmer Kara Lynn Joyce talks with Kelly and Maria about how she avoids a “people pleasing” mentality to truly follow her heart.More about Kara Lynn JoyceKara Lynn Joyce is a three-time USA Olympic swimmer. Kara competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics for Team USA, winning a total of four medals. As a swimmer for the University of Georgia under Coach Jack Bauerle, Joyce won 18 NCAA titles and set the American Record in the 50-yard and 50-meter freestyle.Her Olympic journey has been captured in the beautiful and inspirational film, "Touch the Wall”, which has been screened globally in theaters and is available on Amazon Prime. In 2017, Kara founded the LEAD Sports Summit for teenage girl athletes which connects female athletes with accomplished women in sports. In a few short years, the initiative has grown from a yearly event to an online community and academy. The LEAD Sports Academy is a home base for teenage girl athletes, parents and coaches. It offers comprehensive online courses in leadership, confidence, sports psychology and more. Episode Topics and MentionsJack BaureleLEAD Sports AcademyTouch The Wall - filmDenver, ColoradoMadisyn CoxElizabeth BeiselMissy FranklinJason LezakWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Ph.D.Reviving Ophelia by Mary PipherThe Power of When by Michael Breus, Ph.D.Archetypes of sleepPerseveranceMeditationThe importance of trusting your gutThe Price is RightTakeawaysKellyPlay the long game. Do not expect to be an overnight success at anything. If something matters enough, tap into the “why” and keep going.Don’t worry about pleasing others. Find confidence in yourself and forget about what others think.MariaTrust your gut. Take the time to think about how you feel about something. If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. Find a way to “meditate” every day -- wherever or however you do it. Walking, deep breathing and getting outside in nature can facilitate this.Quote of the Week“Perseverance is so important. It means playing the long game.” -- Kara Lynn JoyceSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.

In this episode, we are joined by one of the most bad-ass sprinters in history, Kara Lynn Joyce. Kara Lynn is 3x US Olympian, bajillion time NCAA champion, and Founder/CEO of LEAD Sports Summit. We chat with Kara Lynn about age-group and high school swimming, including her time training with Urbanchek and the Michigan men, her NCAA recruiting experience and career at Georgia, her Olympics and Olympic trials races, being a great puller, and so much more. This episode was recorded on June 4, 2020 during a time of protest over social injustice, and we begin our conversation addressing current events. 

Today I had the chance to sit down with three time Olympian, four time Olympic medalist, 18 time NCAA Champion (yes you read that right), and founder of the Lead Sports Summit, Kara. Kara has great insight and shares what goes into the success that she's had in life. It's not always an easy journey, but with the advice Kara shares, becoming a champion in your own right becomes a little easier.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:CEO Strength CoachWeight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Isaiah Castilleja enters his seventh year as strength and conditioning coach at MSU Denver in 2019-20. Previously Coach Castilleja worked at the University of Colorado for one year, helping the Buffaloes' football, cross country and track & field teams, as well as the Ralphie handlers, Chip, cheer, dance and Express teams. During his time there, the cross country team won a national championship. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2011-12, helping the football, volleyball and men's soccer teams. In 2011, Castilleja was a strength and conditioning intern with Steadman Hawkins Clinic, working underneath Loren Landow. Assisting with Denver Broncos players during the 2011 NFL lockout. He also assisted with other NFL, NHL, UFC and MLB athletes as well as Olympians Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce. Castilleja holds several certifications, including the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) distinction with the NSCA, amougst others. Coach Castilleja completed a second Master’s earning an Executive Master’s in Business Administration. Castilleja graduated from MSU Denver in 2011 with his bachelor's degree in human performance and sport (exercise science) and has his master's degree from A.T. Still University in kinesiology (sports conditioning). In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Why he chose to get his Executive Masters in Business Administration after he became a Head S&C. Tactics he has used to create resources for his department. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:CEO Strength CoachWeight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Isaiah Castilleja enters his seventh year as strength and conditioning coach at MSU Denver in 2019-20. Previously Coach Castilleja worked at the University of Colorado for one year, helping the Buffaloes' football, cross country and track & field teams, as well as the Ralphie handlers, Chip, cheer, dance and Express teams. During his time there, the cross country team won a national championship. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2011-12, helping the football, volleyball and men's soccer teams. In 2011, Castilleja was a strength and conditioning intern with Steadman Hawkins Clinic, working underneath Loren Landow. Assisting with Denver Broncos players during the 2011 NFL lockout. He also assisted with other NFL, NHL, UFC and MLB athletes as well as Olympians Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce. Castilleja holds several certifications, including the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) distinction with the NSCA, amougst others. Coach Castilleja completed a second Master’s earning an Executive Master’s in Business Administration. Castilleja graduated from MSU Denver in 2011 with his bachelor's degree in human performance and sport (exercise science) and has his master's degree from A.T. Still University in kinesiology (sports conditioning). In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Why he chose to get his Executive Masters in Business Administration after he became a Head S&C. Tactics he has used to create resources for his department. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce), 4-time Olympic medalist & 3-time Olympic swimmer, 18-time NCAA champion and Founder & CEO of the LEAD Sports Summit (@leadsportssummit) joins us to discuss her annual event that connects young female athletes with accomplished women in sports during a 4 day, 3 night all-inclusive summit. She also discusses life after her decorated Olympic career. Learn more about the LEAD Sports Summit at LeadSportsSummit.com.

In this season finale before Kara Lynn Joyce and Christen Shefchunas take a summer break they are joined by a living legend in swimming. Missy Franklin shares some special moments in her career, how she faced her fear and found her confidence, how important her family and supporters have been in her journey, how she overcame depression. We hear how she felt going into her first Olympics Games having qualified for 7 events, how she knew when she dived in that a race was hers, how moving to Georgia was a bold but best decision for her and how she loves her life there and new coach. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

Kara Lynn Joyce and Coach Christen welcome 2016 Olympic gold medalist Kelsi Worrell Dahlia who shares her story of choosing the University of Louisville and her iconic rise onto the national stage. Kelsi shares her experiences at Olympic Trials, what she was doing in the ready room before her win in the 100 fly, as well as her relationship with Dana Volmer, 2012 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 fly.  She also reveals the inside scoop on her three silver medals at 2016 World Championships and her last minute stitches moments before winning gold in the 4x100 medley relay. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. WiSP Sports Radio is brought to you by Hyland's Earache Drops. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

Olympic gold medalist Samantha Arsenault Livingstone has taken her passions of being genuine, real and owning her story and started her own business speaking and coaching women.  Samantha dives deep into her story of being harassed on the pool deck as a young girl, which eventually led to an eating disorder through her swimming career. She shares the story of the struggle she fought through as she transitioned from being a high school—Olympic gold medalist to college swimming.  Sam also tells us about the horror of watching her daughter be rushed into emergency heart surgery, and how that moment has changed her life forever.  Join us as we have some very deep, raw conversations about the “real life” of an Olympic gold medalist with this inspiring and courageous woman. (f)empower is hosted by Kara Lynn Joyce and Christen Shefchunas. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.  

Christen Shefchunas and Kara Lynn Joyce chat to multi-medalist Amanda Weir about her career, her routine for the big meets, how discovering she needed surgery for fractured vertebrae has motivated her to having the surgery she needed to continue swimming at elite level. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Amanda swam third on the silver medal winning 4x100M Freestyle relay. She also won a silver medal on the 4x100Medley Relay by swimming in the morning trials of the event. At the 2012 London Olympics, Amanda placed fifth at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100M Free and earned a spot on the 4x100M Free Relay. In London, she won a bronze medal in the 4x100M Free Relay. In the 2016 US Olympic Trials, Amanda finished third in the 100M Free behind first place finisher Abbie Weitzeil and second place finisher, Simone Manuel, thereby earning her spot on a third Olympic Team for the 4x100M Freestyle Relay. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

Kara Lynn Joyce and Christen Shefchunas are joined by Stephanie Williams-Moreno who swam for the University of Georgia from 1999-2002. She is a 28 time NCAA All American (out of a possible 28), an NCAA Champion and a contributor to 3 NCAA team titles during her 4 years as a Georgia athlete. After retiring she transitioned into coaching, first at University of Missouri, Ohio State and then back to her alma mater University of Georgia. Stefanie is in her sixth season as an assistant coach at Georgia working with the backstroke and middle distance groups. In 2017, she was inducted into the UGA Circle of Honor, which recognizes Bulldogs who have brought honor to UGA and themselves and who have contributed to the UGA tradition. Before returning to Athens, Williams spent four years with the Ohio State women’s team, including serving in 2011-12 as associate head coach. She was an assistant coach for Missouri’s men and women for three years. Williams helped the Lady Bulldogs win three NCAA and three SEC titles during her career from 1999-2002. She earned the maximum 28 All-America certificates (24 First-Team and four Honorable Mention). Williams was a member of four national championship relays, helping the 200 and 400 freestyle relays set American records in 2002. She was a two-time SEC champion in the 200 freestyle and was on 10 victorious relays at the SECs. Williams left Georgia with the school mark in the 200 freestyle and still ranks in the top 10 in the 100 freestyle.  A team captain her senior year,  Williams twice was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and graduated with a degree in Sports Communications. She married Brandon Moreno in May 2017. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team

Christen Shefchunas and Kara Lynn Joyce are joined by  Katie Meili, Columbia graduate, 2016 Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist, 2017 World Championships Silver Medalist and now in law school at Georgetown continuing to train for 2020. Katie talks about her decision to go pro after graduating from Columbia, even though she probably wasn’t “good enough” at the time to be a pro. Yet she had a feeling that there was more in her so she took the risk. She speaks about her training and her journey to Olympic Trials and then to the Olympic Games. Katie was in the Olympic final in the iconic 100 breaststroke that became known as “Lilly King vs. the Russian” (Yulia Efimova). Katie talks about that race and even lets us know what she was thinking about in the ready room before the race. You don’t want to miss this episode, so many good nuggets of wisdom and determination to follow her more. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

This week Christen Shefchuna and Kara Lynn Joyce chat with Cheryl Preheim, news anchor for the NBC affiliate WXIA-TV in Atlanta. Cheryl came from 9 News Denver where she worked for 18 years. While in Denver, she worked closely with Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin. Cheryl has been to the last four Olympics and we talk to her about the impact that these amazing female athletes have had on her. She is also passionate about being a positive influence in her community. Cheryl started Brave Conquers Fear, after two of her four children faced serious health challenges in the span of six weeks. She does “profiles in courage” type stories to inspire and empower the community. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 780+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.6 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Email us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.  

Welcome to a brand new show that is all about empowering girls and women in swimming and beyond.  Kara Lynn Joyce is a three-time Olympian and Founder of the LEAD Girls Summit, Kara Lynn Joyce as well as Coach Christen Shefchunas, former NCAA head coach and now professional Confidence Coach to many of the best female athletes in the world.  On this first episode Kara Lynn and Christen share their backgrounds, how they met and the passion they share for empowering women and girls. We also hear what their plans are for this podcast and why they feel it's important to share their knowledge and skills for females in sport everywhere. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 780+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.6 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Email us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

Kara Lynn Joyce is a badass athlete. She has swum in 3 Olympics earning 4 Olympic medals. She won 18 NCAA titles. She was a high school national champion. Kara performed at the highest level for many many years. But it isn't her swimming career that will define her legacy. It is her dedication to helping girls develop into strong women that she will be remembered for. Kara's passion has shifted to an organization she founded called LEAD. It stands for Leadership, Empowerment & Athletic Development. It’s not as glorious as the Olympics but it’s so much more meaningful. She is making a huge impact in girls lives. That has so much more opportunity to change the world in a positive way. But she couldn’t get here without her swimming experience which I’m so excited to share with you. If you have or know female teenage swimmers ages 13-18, check out her Labor Day weekend LEAD Summit in Atlanta . It will sell out, so if you want to go, don't miss it! Check out this video for a little teaser. I think the messages that Kara and her incredible lineup of speakers like Missy Franklin, Elizabeth Beisel and more, add so much to helping girls develop strength and confidence at this important time. I wish the LEAD Summit existed when I was 13! Today we talk about: Growing up in a swimmer family Milestones and more: Nobody told me I couldn't Meeting Olympians: Why role models are important Swimming in the Olympics LEAD: Why it's important to provide teenage girls support Consistency: It's not sexy, but it's the key to success Doing the next right thing Overcoming disappointment & having faith in the process Evolving as an athlete Here's the best part about Kara. She still loves every single thing that swimming has done and still does for her. She just knew it was time to move on. In my opinion, that’s a gift. Knowing when it’s time. I want to end with something I think it so cool and very fitting for this podcast. Kara is a former Olympic swimmer. She’s a total and complete badass athlete. Yet when asked what she does now for fitness, she said, “I walk.” Walking helps give her that head space that she had for so many years underwater as a swimmer. I respect that about her. And I encourage all of you (me included) to just get out there and walk when our heads go out of control! And a final quick reminder to you healthy, active, robust listeners to support the show by heading over to healthiq.com/rtw to see if you qualify for cheaper rates on life insurance! Be sure to mention RTW so they know I sent you.

Four-time Silver Medalist swimmer Kara Lynn Joyce talks about helping young female athletes, being a Georgia grad & MORE

Welcome to the Next Play Podcast Series brought to you by Game Plan – my name is Erica Cenci. This week, we are delighted to have Kara Lynn Joyce joining...

Kara Lynn Joyce, 4-time Olympic Silver medalist ('04, '08, '12 Games) for Team USA swimming, educates us on the power of proper preparation, her focusing techniques and step-by-step mental mapping which have been key ingredients to her success. Throughout her professional swimming career, Kara's strong mindset, love for teaming and dedication to her craft has allowed her to win on all levels. She speaks about the “peaks and valleys in life” and these shared sports stories reveal transferable principles that can applied in all area in the game of life. Now a coach, Kara is passionately sharing her world-class experiences to empower everyone to achieve greatness in the sport she loves so dearly. She is also an active leader and role model encouraging young girls/women to have more confidence, evolve and achieve outstanding results!

3-time Olympian & 4-time Olympic medalist Kara Lynn Joyce joins Brian Berger on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. They discuss the current Olympic model, the cost around hosting the Olympics and Kara shares her first-hand experience as a former Olympic athlete. #KaraLynnJoyce #Rio2016 #Olympics #sportsbiz

Interview with 4x Olympic Silver Medalist, Kara Lynn Joyce. The swim trials are underway in Omaha. Now whether you go or not, don't forget to stop by the Marcus Mid-Town Cinema between June 27-July 3 to catch beloved swim film "Touch the Wall" starring Olympic swimmers Missy Franklin (4x Olympic Gold medalist) and Kara Lynn Joyce (4x Olympic Silver medalist). The film follows the ups and downs of chasing an Olympic dream. This weekend, Kara stops by to tell you about the movie, her Olympic experience, & how to chase that dream down - despite roadblocks & mental games. Also, don't miss this... You can attend the June 30th 1:15 screening where she'll be hosting a Q & A. What a cool & unique experience. Visit: http://www.touchthewall.com/ or here for Omaha movie listings: https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/touch-the-wall

On the first hour of "Omaha Sports Insider wtih Joe Quinn and Nick Handley" the guys talk US Swim Trials with 3X Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce. They also talk Husker football Friday Night Lights camps with Josh Harvey of Big Red Report.com

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce), 4-time Olympic silver medalist swimmer joins Sports Business Radio to discuss competing in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, the finances for an Olympian and the documentary "Touch the Wall" that featured Kara and fellow Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin. Mario Flores (@LatinoSportsGuy), Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sportivo stops by to discuss the growth of the Latino sports market. #Olympics #Brazil #Rio #KaraLynnJoyce #MissyFranklin #TouchtheWall