Podcast appearances and mentions of meryl davis

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a book of short essays whose title, Get Me Through the Next 5 Minutes, really spoke to her at this moment in time. Mentioned: Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick; The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green; the song "The Next Ten Minutes" from the musical The Last Five Years (movie version with Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan; COVID version with Skylar Astin and Shoshana Bean).​Terri's random recommendation is back on the shelf for a few more weeks while we finish out the season of Dancing with the Stars. This week was the 500th episode, but we found the celebration pretty lackluster, with very few pros and stars returning to the ballroom. You're better off heading to YouTube to catch some of the all-timers: Anything from Maks and Meryl Davis's season, Nastia Lukin and Sasha (subbing for Derek) dancing a Charleston to "Honey I'm Good" in a subway car, Iman Shumpert and Daniella doing a creepy contemporary, and Bobby Bones' winning freestyle. Also mentioned: Alan Bersten's new puppy, Jeff.​In the archives, we discussed what moms can see (from 2022). Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E20, "Do No Harm," on Tuesday, November 19Shrinking S2 E3, "Psychological Something-ism," on Wednesday, November 20Weekly roundup on Thursday, November 21Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! I have a very special guest today and boy does she have a story to tell. A sexual abuse survivor and rocketed to fame, Cheryl Burke tells us about her childhood, her inability to speak for years, her stroke of luck landing DWTS and her rock bottom-success. Tune in and hear another miraculous story about addiction, recovery and healing.MORE ABOUT CHERYL         With over thirty years of dancing experience and several championship titles under her belt, two-time Emmy nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke first discovered her love of dance at the age of four, taking ballet lessons and performing throughout herhometown ofSan Francisco, California. At age eleven, she discovered what would be her winning talent, Ballroom Dancing, and decided to hang up her ballet shoes to begin training competitively all over the world in both the International Standard and International Latin Ballroom Dance genres. At age twenty-one Cheryl rocketed to stardom as the star of ABC's surprise hit television show, Dancing with the Stars,becoming not only the firstfemale professional dancersto win the show but also the first person in the history of the franchise to become a two-time, back-to-back, Mirrorball champion, winning her first two consecutive seasons, with NFL superstar and Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith and 98 Degrees boy bander, Drew Lachey. In 2015, Cheryl starred alongside Joe Jonas, Ciara, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Ritchson, Jeff Dye, and Marlon Wayans in NBC's, I Can Do That, a variety show that challenged celebrities to step out of their comfort zonesand learn new skills in a matter of days.2016 marked Cheryl's return to Dancing with the Starswhere she's danced alongside Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, NFL Hall of Famers Terrell Owens and Rey Lewis, Telenovela stars Cristián de la Fuente and William Levy, reality stars Rob Kardashian and Jack Osbourne, and Backstreet Boy, AJ McLean. For her twenty-fifth appearance on the long-running program, she partnered with popular Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby to a third-place finish in Season 30 and Cheryl'seighth appearance in the Finals. Cheryl created, directed, wrote, executive produced and starred on Love on the Floor, a live stage show featuring professional dancers of all genres as well as Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champion ice skaters coming together to tell a story of love and its many stages through movement. The evocative stage show included many different genres of dance choreographed by multiple Emmy Award winning choreographers and was produced by live event giant IMG. On stage Cheryl was joined by Olympic figure skating greats Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, and Daisuke Takahashi. Love on the Floor made its worldwide premiere in June of 2016 in Shibuya at the famous Orb Theatre in Tokyo, Japan where it grossed over two million dollars in ticket sales in just ten sold out shows.On top of hosting her highly rated and popular podcast, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, Cheryl isa regular segment host for the popular daytime talk showThe Jennifer Hudson Show. Cheryl continues to expand her brand platform and launched launch Body Language in January2024. Body Language focuseson the therapeutic benefits of healing through movement, which Burke has experienced, first-hand. As an avid mental health advocate, her passion in life is to share her story publicly and courageously and in turn help others find their path to overall wellness. Support the show#thetruthaboutaddiction#sobriety#the12steps#recovery#therapy#mentalhealth#podcasts#emotionalsobriety#soberliving#sobermindset#spirituality#spiritualgrowth#aa#soberlife#mindfulness#wellness#wellnessjourney

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interview Maks Chmerkoskiy. Maksim "Maks" Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, Broadway performer, and actor. He is widely known as one of the professional dancers on the American television series Dancing with the Stars, on which he first appeared in season two. In 14 appearances on the show, Chmerkovskiy made it to the final round four times, with two runner-up and two third place finishes.On May 20, 2014, Chmerkovskiy, paired with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis, won his first Dancing with the Stars title. Following his win with Davis, Maksim announced his retirement from the show. Maksim owns four dance studios in greater New York City. The three studios - Dance With Me USA - are social dance studios located in Ridgefield, New Jersey, and Long Island, New York, as well as the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan. He recently opened another studio in Stamford, Connecticut. He is also the founder of the Rising Stars Dance Academy in NYC. Maksim appeared on the TV Land sitcom "The Exes" in July 2012. He also appeared on the ABC soap General Hospital in March 2013 playing the role of handyman Anton Ivanov, who danced with Kelly Monaco's character Sam Morgan during the Nurses' Ball. In July 2013 Maksim made his second stint on the Broadway production of "Forever Tango. He first appeared on Broadway in the ballroom fusion production "Burn The Floor" in 2009 - 2010.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interview Maks Chmerkoskiy. Maksim "Maks" Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, Broadway performer, and actor. He is widely known as one of the professional dancers on the American television series Dancing with the Stars, on which he first appeared in season two. In 14 appearances on the show, Chmerkovskiy made it to the final round four times, with two runner-up and two third place finishes.On May 20, 2014, Chmerkovskiy, paired with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis, won his first Dancing with the Stars title. Following his win with Davis, Maksim announced his retirement from the show. Maksim owns four dance studios in greater New York City. The three studios - Dance With Me USA - are social dance studios located in Ridgefield, New Jersey, and Long Island, New York, as well as the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan. He recently opened another studio in Stamford, Connecticut. He is also the founder of the Rising Stars Dance Academy in NYC. Maksim appeared on the TV Land sitcom "The Exes" in July 2012. He also appeared on the ABC soap General Hospital in March 2013 playing the role of handyman Anton Ivanov, who danced with Kelly Monaco's character Sam Morgan during the Nurses' Ball. In July 2013 Maksim made his second stint on the Broadway production of "Forever Tango. He first appeared on Broadway in the ballroom fusion production "Burn The Floor" in 2009 - 2010.

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating-------------------------------------------------------------Episode 121General Skating News The Spanish Federation initially announced that Sofia Val & Asaf Kazimov would be representing Spain at both the European and World Championships. Last week, they later announced that while Val & Kazimov will have the spot at Euros, Olivia Smart & Tim Dieck will compete at Worlds. https://www.rfedh.es/comunicado-rfedh-acerca-de-la-seleccion-de-parejas-de-danza-para-el-campeonato-de-europa-y-campeonato-del-mundo-2024/Former Russian skater and coach Oleg Epstein has passed away from brain cancer. Last month, Meryl Davis created a GoFund Me to raise funds for his care. Event Results RecapJapanese NationalsItalian Nationals Chinese NationalsMore Nationals results can be found at: https://skatingscores.com/2324/nat/Segment - Recent Interviews Video: Leah Neset and Artem Markelov set higher goals for 2023-24, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateSegment - Social Media UpdatesU.S. Figure Skating posted their first official Golden Blades Auction. Denmark's Maia Sørensen has announced her retirement from competitive skating due to a hip injury.Finland's Jussiville Partanen has announced his retirement from skating. Ashley Wagner welcomed a baby girl, Rosalie Starbird ClarkSegment - Upcoming Events:17th Europa Skate Helena / Beograd, Serbia / January 3-6, 2024Korean Nationals / Uijeongbu, South Korea / January 4-7, 2024IDC and FSO spotlight New material coming soon on IDC and FSO Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Notes Today's guest is the first Olympic champion I've had on the podcast - Charlie White!  Charlie and his ice dance partner Meryl Davis are the 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists as well as 2010 Olympic silver medalists. They are also two-time World champions and six-time national champions. In 2022, Charlie launched the Michigan Ice Dance Academy with his wife Tanith (herself an Olympic medalist in ice dance), and their friend, junior world champion Greg Zeurlin.  They are already off to a strong start with elite dance teams such as Caroline Green/Michael Parsons, and Katarina Wolfkostin/Jeffrey Chen working with them. When announcing MIDA, Charlie talked about the importance of supporting athletes as whole people, and I am eager to learn more about their coaching approach! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cpn9eDvW9KHQpOlDB115l7l7Vdwzd1lCDG0zbxnsLKc/edit You can follow Charlie at @CharlieAWhite on Instagram and Twitter, and MIDA @michiganicedanceacademy on Instagram and https://www.michiganicedanceacademy.com/ “Michigan Ice Dance Academy to Open in 2022” https://www.usfigureskating.org/news/article/michigan-ice-dance-academy-open-2022 Charlie's tweets about having his students write essays on ice dance https://twitter.com/charlieawhite/status/1493058958617108483?s=46&t=_IVdmlHKhXmCA8l-mxBecw The Roeper School philosophy https://www.roeper.org/about/mission--philosophy You reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast  Remember to subscribe to The Future of Figure Skating podcast on whatever platform you use and share it with your friends!

How do you find the confidence to get on your metaphoric stage? Dancing with the Stars' Cheryl Burke shares how she finds her confidence and courage and why putting herself in service of others has brought her so much success in her career. Cheryl shares about possibly hanging up her dance shoes and donning a CEO hat in her developing mental health and movement app.   With over twenty-five years of dancing experience and several championship titles under her belt, twice Emmy-nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke first discovered her love of dance at the age of 4, taking ballet lessons and performing throughout the San Francisco Bay area of California. At eleven, she discovered what would be her winning talent, ballroom dancing, and decided to hang up her ballet shoes to begin training competitively all over the world in both Ballroom International Standard and Latin styles. At age 20, Cheryl rocketed to stardom as the star of ABC's surprise hit television show, Dancing with the Stars, becoming champion twice with NFL superstar Emmitt Smith and 98 Degrees singer Drew Lachey.   In 2015, Cheryl starred alongside Joe Jonas, Ciara, Nicole Scherzinger, and Marlon Wayans in NBC's I Can Do That, a variety show that challenged celebrities to live outside their comfort zones. 2016 marked Burke's return to Dancing with the Stars. Since then, she's danced alongside infamous Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, NFL Hall of Famers Terrell Owens and Ray Lewis, Telenovela actor William Levy, reality stars Rob Kardashian and Jack Osbourne, and Backstreet Boy, AJ McLean. Most recently, for her twenty-fifth appearance on the long-running program, she partnered with Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby to a third-place finish on Season 30, marking Cheryl's eighth appearance in the Finals.   In 2016, Cheryl created, produced, and starred in Love on the Floor, a live stage show featuring professional dancers and Olympic and World Champion ice skaters coming together to tell a story of love and its many stages. The evocative stage show includes many forms of dance choreographed by Emmy Award-winning choreographers. Cheryl, who created and served as the show's producer alongside live event giant IMG, was joined on stage by Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, and Daisuke Takahashi when the show made its worldwide premiere in June of 2016 in Tokyo, Japan where it grossed over two million dollars in ticket sales in ten sold out shows. In 2017, Cheryl took Love on the Floor back to Japan for the second time, where it again played to sold-out audiences.   Cheryl made headlines in 2016 when she was cast as the replacement coach on Lifetime's long-running reality series Dance Moms. Hired to replace the legal battle embroiled and controversial Abby Lee Miller, Cheryl went toe to toe with difficult dance moms in season seven. She strived to coach the girls toward success by embracing their unique differences to become the best possible dancers that they could be.   In 2020, Cheryl teamed with Backstreet Boys superstar and former DWTS partner AJ McLean to host the iHeart Radio-produced podcast Pretty Messed Up. The duo and their 3rd host Rene Elizondo, created a podcast that touched on topics ranging from reality tv to sobriety and mental health. Cheryl currently has her own podcast, Burke in the Game, with the streaming giant and top podcast-producing company, iHeartRadio.     In the spring of 2008, Cheryl opened her first of several dance studios, the highly successful Cheryl Burke Dance. In early 2011 Cheryl's biography Dancing Lessons: How I Found Passion and Potential on the Dance Floor and in Life was released. The book addresses topics that shaped Cheryl throughout her life, from the childhood abuse and abusive relationships she lived through to harsh criticisms of her weight and body in her early twenties.   Not limiting herself to the dance studio, in 2015, Cheryl launched her own clothing line CeeBee, a collection of activewear and workout attire featuring items that are designed to fit the active lifestyle of the average woman. In 2020, Cheryl partnered with Bailey Blue for a line of fashion face masks. The first collection included six fashionable and functional face masks inspired by the ballroom dances for which Cheryl is best known. With the success of the initial launch, the partnership expanded with Cheryl Burke Loungewear, a line of comfy, cozy, and chic pieces for the everyday woman who is always on the go.   In 2008, Burke was awarded an Asian Excellence Award, and in 2010, she made a much-talked-about appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo's Camera Phone. In addition to her onscreen roles, Burke is a noted motivational speaker. Having been publicly attacked about her weight and having battled body dysmorphia her entire life, Burke often speaks at medical conferences, women's conventions, and to school-age children about self-esteem and having a healthy body image. She also speaks about being a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse. Her accomplishments in entertainment were celebrated in 2020 with an induction into the Robert Chinn Foundation's Asian Hall of Fame.   Currently, in development on several unscripted television show concepts that she will also produce, Burke has turned an initial reluctance to leave the world of competitive dance to appear on television into a growing empire, which includes plans to launch Body Language - a program that will focus on the therapeutic benefits of movement, which Burke has experienced first-hand. As an avid mental health advocate, her passion is to continue sharing her story in hopes of helping others know that they are not alone.   Connect with Cheryl: Website: https://www.cheryl-burke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylburke/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cherylburkeofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CherylBurke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCherylBurke   The CEO School Program ➡️ a 12-week intensive program to support female founders on their journey to 7 figures and beyond. Learn more: https://join.theceoschool.co/

I chat with 2014 Olympic Champion Meryl Davis about her start in ice dance, the supportive environment she grew up in, the differences in her experience/approach to the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Games, what it's like skating against a consistent rival, the fun life experiences after winning a gold medal, the challenges of retirement, what she's doing now, and her favorite life lesson from skating!

There's love in the air from the official daily podcast at Beijing 2022. We celebrate Valentine's Day with the story of how Sofia Prosvirnova and Viktor Hald Thorup fell in love. Plus, Olympic champion Meryl Davis outlines her reasons why romance may well have evolved into something more sophisticated in figure skating's ice dance discipline.

Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin chat with Shaun White about his emotional goodbye and toast to his final Olympics. Plus, Tom Llamas has your Super Bowl preview — the game, weather and much more. And, Olympic gold medal winner Meryl Davis is previewing the upcoming ice dancing events.

观众为何向花样滑冰运动员扔毛绒玩具？|Why Do People Throw Stuffed Animals at Figure Skaters?Moments after a figure skater finishes their program, adoring fans fling gifts onto the ice. There have definitely been some weird ones over the years. As NBC Sports reports, Sasha Cohen was once given multiple cashmere sweaters; Canada's Elvis Stojko and Patrick Chan have walked away with lingerie; and Debi Thomas even got a box of Domino's pizza after her performance at the 1987 world championships. (Another skater, Doug Mattis, had tossed it onto the rink because Thomas had jokingly wondered why people “don't throw something good, like pizza?”)在一名花样滑冰运动员表演完节目后不久，喜欢这位运动员的粉丝们就会开始往冰场上扔礼物。过去这些年粉丝们还真扔过一些不寻常的礼物。据NBC体育台报道称，萨莎·科恩曾收到过几件羊绒衫，加拿大的埃尔维斯·斯托伊科和陈伟群曾收到过女用内衣，黛比·托马斯在1987年世界花样滑冰锦标赛表演结束后甚至收到了一盒达美乐披萨。（因为托马斯曾经开玩笑说，为什么人们“不扔一些好东西，比如披萨？”于是另一位滑冰运动员道格·马蒂斯就把一盒披萨扔到了冰场上。） Carbs and clothing aside, the post-program offerings are mostly stuffed animals. Though it's not clear exactly how or when this custom began, there are a couple of factors that help explain why it's so popular. First and foremost, flowers, once the go-to item to toss at skaters, are messy. The “sweepers”—the kids who skate around collecting all the gifts between each program—have a much easier time grabbing plush toys than scrabbling at every petal and leaf that fell off its flower.除了碳水化合和衣服以外，节目结束后粉丝们扔的大多是毛绒动物玩具。尽管不清楚这种习俗是怎么来的或从何时开始的，以下两个因素可以帮助解释为什么毛绒玩具这么受欢迎。首先，过去粉丝们也曾向花滑运动员扔过鲜花，结果把场地弄得很凌乱。其次，在节目的间隔时间负责清场的冰童需要一边滑冰一边收集所有礼物，捡毛绒玩具比收拾花束上掉下来的花瓣和叶子要容易得多。There's no global ban on chucking bouquets, but organizations have made attempts to discourage the practice in the past. In 1989, US Figure Skating banned arenas hosting national championships from selling flowers. And ahead of the 2002 national championships, the association outright prohibited fans from bringing their own flowers (and other items) to the arena at all.国际上对于往冰场上扔花束并没有禁令，但是过去多个组织曾试图阻止这一行为。1989年，美国花样滑冰协会曾禁止举办全美花滑锦标赛的场馆销售鲜花。在2002年全美花滑锦标赛举办前夕，该协会完全禁止粉丝自带鲜花（或其他物品）进入场馆。"Flowers have always been a problem. Even when they're wrapped, the staples pop out and become a hazard,” Larry Kriwanek, chair of the event's organizing committee, told the Los Angeles Times. “Flowers were going to be eliminated. It was just a question of when.” Instead, fans could purchase already-authorized stuffed animals inside the arena and shower their favorite skaters with those.这场赛事的组委会主席拉里·克里瓦尼克对《洛杉矶时报》记者说：“往冰场上扔鲜花一直是个问题。即使是包装好的花束，花朵和叶子也会掉出来，从而造成隐患。应该让鲜花从冰场上消失，这只是个时间问题。”作为替代，粉丝们可以在场馆内购买官方授权的毛绒动物玩具，然后抛给他们喜欢的花滑选手。Stuffed animals also give supporters an opportunity to choose presents that seem more personal. "We sometimes will get stuffed animals made in custom costumes to match what we're wearing,” American ice dancer Meryl Davis, who won gold with partner Charlie White in 2014, told NBC Sports. It turns out that skaters often do try to take especially meaningful or thoughtful gifts home with them.选择送毛绒玩具还有一个好处，粉丝们可以有机会选择更个性化的礼物。曾在2014年与搭档查理·怀特一起赢得奥运会金牌的美国花滑运动员梅丽尔·戴维斯告诉NBC体育台说：“我们有时候会收到与我们的服装相配的定制款毛绒动物玩具。”事实证明，花滑运动员往往会把特别有意义或贴心的礼物带回家。Note: Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022has cancelled the toy throwing part of the figure skating events due to the guidelines on pandemic preventionand control.注：今年北京冬奥会出于防疫的要求，取消了花滑比赛的扔玩具环节。cashmere英 [ˈkæʃmɪə(r)]；美[ˈkæʒmɪr] n. （山羊绒）开司米；山羊绒;克什米尔羊毛lingerie英 [ˈlænʒəri]；美[ˌlɑːndʒəˈreɪ] n. 女内衣chuck英 [tʃʌk]；美[tʃʌk] v. 扔出；（随便或贸然地）扔，抛；放弃；终止n. （固定钻头等用的）夹盘；（熟人之间友好的称呼）小亲亲；牛肩胛肉outright英 [ˈaʊtraɪt]；美[ˈaʊtraɪt] adj. 完全的；彻底的；绝对的；公开的；直率的；直截了当的adv. 公开地；直率地；毫无保留地；完全彻底；干净利落；立即

I chat with Olympic Ice Dance Champion Charlie White about his lifelong career with partner Meryl Davis, his love story with fellow competitor and now wife Tanith White, how he handled the pressure of 2010-2014 seasons to win Olympic gold, life lessons he learned along the way, the importance of positive training leaders, the new skating school he and Tanith are opening and what their vision is for it, and finally his legacy as 2014 Olympic Team Captain.

“Show Yourself Compassion: A Conversation with Meryl Davis”  “You have to wake up every day, give your best and if you fall, it's really about getting up that matters most.”  Meryl Davis  In this episode Denise talks to the Olympic, World and U.S. Champion ice dancer, Meryl Davis.  The challenges of being an elite performance athlete have been opportunities for Meryl to grow in confidence and to use her accomplishments to empower others.  In a world dominated by social media and the false picture of a perfect life it can paint, Meryl acknowledges that our challenges are also a part of who we are.  She says having an amazing support system and knowing that her family would love her, no matter what, was the only thing that kept her sane in such a high-pressure, competitive judge sport.  Find out from Meryl:  The importance of investing and prioritizing friends and family  The need to destigmatize the conversation on mental health  The positives AND negatives of performance critique  The need for self-compassion  What giving back has given her  Why she loves her hometown, Detroit    Meryl Davis fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan.  Teaming up with Charlie White at age nine, the pair became the first and only Americans to win the Olympic ice dancing event; they're also six-time U.S. Champions and two-time World Champions, making them the most decorated U.S. ice dancers of all time.  Meryl's multiple philanthropic endeavors, most prominently, Founding Co-Chair of Figure Skating in Detroit, she aims to empower girls to develop life skills through figure skating.  Meryl is also on the Advisory Panel of the Women's Sports Foundation.  Meryl holds a degree in anthropology from the University of Michigan and published her first children's book, “Moon Walk,” in 2020.  She lives with her family in Los Angeles and Detroit. To learn more visit www.MerylDavisAndCharlieWhite.com      Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years.  As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world.  Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.    TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/.  

As the figure skating season begins, we take a trip in the 'Time Machine' to remember U.S. figure skating legend Kristi Yamaguchi's incredible win from the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville. Kristi is also joined by Olympic bronze medallist Adam Rippon and Olympic champion Meryl Davis. This is the first of three 'Time Machine' episodes hosted by Nick McCarvel.

Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis joins Trueheart to discuss her journey to the top of the Olympic podium and the lessons she learned along the way. Meryl also chats with Amy and Scott about her humanitarian work with the non-profit Figure Skating In Detroit, her new children's book Moon Walk: Forever By Your Side and how social media is not always what it seems. 

Meryl Davis has a heart of Gold and doesn't need a medal to prove it (though admittedly, she has two). In this Guest Artist conversation, we follow along her journey of Becoming towards and beyond the Olympic podium… gleaning life-lessons, profound realizations and resonance from every step, skate and story. We bounce from acknowledging our value apart from our art to the preciousness of a strong support system… glide from identity reconciliation to the perils of conflating success with happiness. Tune in as we travel along this Artist's early connection to her calling, following the people, purpose-driven perfectionism and strength-shield-surrendering that have paved her way smooth beyond the ice. Connect with Meryl on IG: @meryledavis & check out Meryl's  first Authored Children's Book: Moon Walk 

Charlie White, an American former competitive ice dancer, is interviewed by David Santee. With partner Meryl Davis, he is the 2014 Olympic Champion, the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time (2011, 2013) World champion, five-time Grand Prix Final champion (2009–2013), three-time Four Continents champion (2009, 2011, 2013) and six-time U.S. national champion (2009–2014). They also won a bronze medal in the team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics.Davis and White teamed up in 1997 and they are currently the longest-lasting dance team in the United States. They are the first American ice dancers to win the World title, as well as the first Americans to win the Olympic title. At the 2006 NHK Trophy, they became the first ice dancing team to receive level fours on all their elements.

Episode 454 Maksim Chmerkovskiy is a First Class Father, Latin–ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor. He is well known as one of the professional dancers on Dancing With The Stars. In his 17 seasons on the show, Maksim made it to the final round five times, with two runner-up and two third-place finishes. He won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2014 when he paired up with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis. Maksim is married to Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd. In this Episode, Maksim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four year old son. He discusses some of the challenges of immigrating from Ukraine to the United States. He describes the origins of his dancing career and how he ended up on Dancing With The Stars. He tells us why he thinks he didn’t walk away with more Mirrorball Trophies from DWTS. He talks about his experience as the Bachelor on Ukraine’s version of The Bachelor. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

We spoke to 2020 U.S. National silver medallist Mariah Bell, Olympic medallist Adam Rippon, Olympic champion Meryl Davis, and figure skating expert Jackie Wong to find their views on a question that has dominated the sport for decades.

What does it take to be successful in life and as an entrepreneur? This is a question that seems to be asked continually. Where this can be answered in many different ways, it is important to remember to find happiness while achieving your success. Meryl Davis enlightens us that having a reference point, creating short-term goals and having an accountability partner was her key to winning an Olympic Gold Medal. This episode will give you insight on how checking in with yourself will ultimately lead to success every time. Like what you hear? Please write a review and subscribe to our podcast: Google, Apple, Spotify, or the podcast app you use. Guest: Meryl Davis - instagram.com/meryledavis Host: Seun Phillips - instagram.com/mydreambigclub

Olympic medallists Evgenia Medvedeva, Adam Rippon, Javier Fernandez, and Meryl Davis gave their advice on dealing with the drama of competition in figure skating. The Olympic Channel Podcast wanted to know how they retained their focus to win their Olympic medals. LINKSStephane Lambiel episodeOlympic Channel InstagramEd Knowles Instagram

Figure skater and two-time world champion Nathan Chen sat down with Olympic champion Meryl Davis to talk about how he recovered from his 2018 Olympic performance to winning his third Grand Prix Final in 2019. He beat Yuzuru Hanyu in Turin but the pair share a mutual respect and love competing against each other. “(He) really fires me up, makes me want to take my jumps more and makes me want to be a little bit more aggressive with my skating. I think that's something that I don't feel quite as much when he's not competing with me.” LINKS: Meryl Davis Instagram Nathan Chen Instagram Ed Knowles Twitter Olympic Channel Instagram Gracie Gold episode

Two figure skating legends on one Olympic Channel Podcast. From his tough times in his coach’s basement to becoming a cultural icon, Olympic champion Meryl Davis speaks to her friend and USA teammate Adam Rippon about his epic life story.LINKS:Meryl Davis on InstagramAdam Rippon on InstagramEd Knowles on TwitterOlympic Channel on InstagramMirai Nagasu episode

Check out the full podcasts on my website! http://www.andrewdeast.com/podcast Meryl Davis is an American ice dancer whom many of you likely recognize from the numerous accolades she's accrued over the past 10+ years with her partner Charlie White. Davis and White teamed up in 1997 and they are currently the longest lasting dance team in the United States. They are the 2014 Olympic champions, the 2010 Olympic silver medalists, two-time World champions, and six-time U.S. national champions. (And that's just to name a few). She now attends the University of Michigan, where she is majoring in cultural anthropology, and studying Italian. Meryl is also a part of UNICEF Kid Power as a brand ambassador. It was such a pleasure to sit down with the legend that is, Meryl Davis, to talk about her career. Meryl chats with me about where she's at now and the different re-directions in her life. Tune in to see where the transitions have led her to today. Also be sure to check out Himalaya!!!- the best podcasting app around. Download their app and give me a follow! Connect with Meryl: Instagram: @meryledavis Twitter: @Meryl_Davis Connect with Andrew: Instagram @andrewdeast Twitter @andrewdeast Youtube @AndrewEast Facebook @AndrewDEast

It's a Bucket List episode! Alison's been dying to talk about the infamous Blood in the Water water polo match from Melbourne 1956, and Jill's wanted to talk about the contentious football match between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia from Helsinki 1952. We get to cover BOTH of them this week with Harry Blutstein, author of the book "Cold War Games: Spies, Subterfuge and Secret Operations at the 1956 Olympic Games," which looks at how politics and history played out at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics (also known as "The Friendly Games"). Hear some amazing stories of the issues with the Soviet Union, Hungary, Yugoslavia, China and Taiwan. Be sure to check out Harry's website for more stories -- and if you're one of our Patreon patrons, we'll have some bonus audio from this interview for our Bronze level and above patrons. Our Patreon patrons also get a first look at our new sponsorship with PinCollector.com. In our Team Olympic Fever Update, the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant are in Tokyo to announce at the wrestling test event. Also, Charlie White and Meryl Davis were on Talks At Google -- check it out here! We've also got a bunch of updates about doping and Tokyo 2020, including this new bus and curb (or "kerb") design. If you liked this episode, you might also like: Episode 72: Book Club Claire on "Rome 1960" Episode 12: Banned! Episode 39: Twizzling with Olympic Ice Dancer Charlie White Episode 54: Jason Bryant on Olympic Announcing Photo courtesy of Harry Blutstein. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Meryl Davis is my guest on today’s podcast. Meryl skated to Olympic gold in ice dancing in 2014 and won the coveted mirrored ball on Dancing With The Stars. Since that time she has continued her education at the University of Michigan in cultural anthropology, got married in France, skated professionally around the world and she is empowering girls thru various philanthropic endeavors. I was excited to spend some time talking with Meryl about her travels around the world and her perspective of different cultures.Meryl BioWhen Meryl first fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan, she had no idea the journey she was about to embark on. Teaming up with partner, Charlie White at the young age of nine, Meryl and Charlie began their quest together. Neither knowing much about the discipline of ice-dance, the team was driven by a passion for skating and the desire to learn, grow and see improvement from one day to the next. 20 years later, Meryl and Charlie are the reigning Olympic Champions and the first and only Americans to win the event. They’re also six-time U.S. Champions and 2-time World Champions, making them the most decorated U.S. ice dancers of all time. Immediately following their 2014 Olympic win in Sochi, Russia, Meryl and Charlie continued to dance into the hearts of Americans on season 18 of the hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars. With pro partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Meryl again came away with a win and the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Continuing their post-Olympic whirlwind, Meryl and Charlie now travel the world sharing their passion for skating with some of the most loved international skating tours, including Stars on Ice. With education always having been a priority for the pair, both are currently finishing up degrees at the University of Michigan while exploring other passions and interests. For Meryl, the journey to becoming an Olympic Champion was filled with challenges and opportunities that allowed her to find strength and confidence. As such, Meryl now seeks to empower girls and young women through her multiple philanthropic endeavors. Most prominently, Meryl is proud to be a Founding Co-Chair of Figure Skating in Detroit, a youth development organization that empowers girls to develop life skills through the sport of figure skating with a heavy emphasis on education. Meryl is also on the Advisory Panel of the Women’s Sports Foundation, a UNICEF Kid Power Champion, and Classroom Champions Athlete. When not at home with her family in Birmingham, Michigan Meryl most loves sharing her story and experiences in the hopes of inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Meryl Davis is my guest on today’s podcast. Meryl skated to Olympic gold in ice dancing in 2014 and won the coveted mirrored ball on Dancing With The Stars. Since that time she has continued her education at the University of Michigan in cultural anthropology, got married in France, skated professionally around the world and she is empowering girls thru various philanthropic endeavors. I was excited to spend some time talking with Meryl about her travels around the world and her perspective of different cultures.Meryl BioWhen Meryl first fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan, she had no idea the journey she was about to embark on. Teaming up with partner, Charlie White at the young age of nine, Meryl and Charlie began their quest together. Neither knowing much about the discipline of ice-dance, the team was driven by a passion for skating and the desire to learn, grow and see improvement from one day to the next. 20 years later, Meryl and Charlie are the reigning Olympic Champions and the first and only Americans to win the event. They’re also six-time U.S. Champions and 2-time World Champions, making them the most decorated U.S. ice dancers of all time. Immediately following their 2014 Olympic win in Sochi, Russia, Meryl and Charlie continued to dance into the hearts of Americans on season 18 of the hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars. With pro partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Meryl again came away with a win and the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Continuing their post-Olympic whirlwind, Meryl and Charlie now travel the world sharing their passion for skating with some of the most loved international skating tours, including Stars on Ice. With education always having been a priority for the pair, both are currently finishing up degrees at the University of Michigan while exploring other passions and interests. For Meryl, the journey to becoming an Olympic Champion was filled with challenges and opportunities that allowed her to find strength and confidence. As such, Meryl now seeks to empower girls and young women through her multiple philanthropic endeavors. Most prominently, Meryl is proud to be a Founding Co-Chair of Figure Skating in Detroit, a youth development organization that empowers girls to develop life skills through the sport of figure skating with a heavy emphasis on education. Meryl is also on the Advisory Panel of the Women’s Sports Foundation, a UNICEF Kid Power Champion, and Classroom Champions Athlete. When not at home with her family in Birmingham, Michigan Meryl most loves sharing her story and experiences in the hopes of inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Meryl Davis is my guest on today’s podcast. Meryl skated to Olympic gold in ice dancing in 2014 and won the coveted mirrored ball on Dancing With The Stars. Since that time she has continued her education at the University of Michigan in cultural anthropology, got married in France, skated professionally around the world and she is empowering girls thru various philanthropic endeavors. I was excited to spend some time talking with Meryl about her travels around the world and her perspective of different cultures. #meryldavis #olympics #olympian #goldmedal #dwts #dancingwiththestars #mirrorball #detroit #michigan #universityofmichigan #sochi #iceskate #iceskating #icedancing #icedance #icedancer #anthropology #business #businesstravel #traveler #podcast #businesspodcast #travelpodcast #podcasting #thetravelwins Meryl Bio When Meryl first fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan, she had no idea the journey she was about to embark on. Teaming up with partner, Charlie White at the young age of nine, Meryl and Charlie began their quest together. Neither knowing much about the discipline of ice-dance, the team was driven by a passion for skating and the desire to learn, grow and see improvement from one day to the next. 20 years later, Meryl and Charlie are the reigning Olympic Champions and the first and only Americans to win the event. They’re also six-time U.S. Champions and 2-time World Champions, making them the most decorated U.S. ice dancers of all time. Immediately following their 2014 Olympic win in Sochi, Russia, Meryl and Charlie continued to dance into the hearts of Americans on season 18 of the hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars. With pro partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Meryl again came away with a win and the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Continuing their post-Olympic whirlwind, Meryl and Charlie now travel the world sharing their passion for skating with some of the most loved international skating tours, including Stars on Ice. With education always having been a priority for the pair, both are currently finishing up degrees at the University of Michigan while exploring other passions and interests. For Meryl, the journey to becoming an Olympic Champion was filled with challenges and opportunities that allowed her to find strength and confidence. As such, Meryl now seeks to empower girls and young women through her multiple philanthropic endeavors. Most prominently, Meryl is proud to be a Founding Co-Chair of Figure Skating in Detroit, a youth development organization that empowers girls to develop life skills through the sport of figure skating with a heavy emphasis on education. Meryl is also on the Advisory Panel of the Women’s Sports Foundation, a UNICEF Kid Power Champion, and Classroom Champions Athlete. When not at home with her family in Birmingham, Michigan Meryl most loves sharing her story and experiences in the hopes of inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Coach Brian Orser has some of the best figure skaters in the world training at his famous ‘Cricket Club’ in Toronto, Canada. Two of the newest additions to the team are Evgenia Medvedeva and Jason Brown. “They do have a very special chemistry,” said Orser. “They are from different backgrounds - but they seem to jive really well.” Olympic champion Meryl Davis spoke exclusively to the pair and Brian Orser about what makes their relationship so unique. LINKS: How to fall in love with a figure skater with Aljona Savchenko’s husband Liam Cross Daily blog from the world championships Evgenia Medvedeva Instagram Jason Brown Instagram Brian Orser Instagram Meryl Davis Instagram Ed Knowles on Twitter

The ISU 2019 World Figure Skating Championships in Japan are upon us.Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis talks about what it’s like to compete at the top-level and gives her expert opinion on Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia.Plus, the Olympic Channel Podcast put Meryl on the spot to make some predictions about who will come out on top.Find out how to SUBSCRIBE Meryl Davis on Instagram Scott Bregman on Twitter Ed Knowles on Twitter

After she was passed over for the USA team for Sochi 2014, Mirai Nagasu was done with figure skating.“It wasn’t fun… I used to think, ‘I deserve to sit here in my puddle of tears and cry.’” She vowed to make a comeback and became the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Olympics – and took home Olympic bronze in the team event.Olympic champion Meryl Davis sat down with her to speak about the 2018 Olympics, the sarcasm of her teammate Gracie Gold and how she landed that big jump.LINKS:Mirai Nagasu on Instagram The triple axel 2018 Olympics routine in full Meryl Davis Instagram Ed Knowles on Twitter

We sent Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis to Vancouver to cover the Grand Prix Final for the Olympic Channel Podcast. And she bumped into a familiar face. Double Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser is coach to Yuzuru Hanyu, Javier Fernandez and Evgenia Medvedeva. Davis and Orser chatted about Hanyu’s ankle injury, Fernandez’s European Championships mission and what his opinion on Medvedeva’s inconsistent season. “I ask everyone for their patience. Please. It will be great. Really great. But there’s no quick fix.” LINKS: Nathan Chen Facebook Live Meryl Davis Instagram

Today’s quote comes from Olympic gold and silver medalist in ice dancing, Meryl Davis – “Just remember: to be grateful and thank the people who are there and support you along the way is a great start to success.” Put aside time each week to thank one person – with a phone call or a personal note, handwritten is always a nice touch - who is crucial to your life’s work. Now, let's get out there and #bebettertoday!

I remember the first time I heard Anuja Rajendra speak. I thought, I must have her on the podcast. She spoke of being a mother to four, a wife, a businesswoman and that she was running for Michigan State Senate. And I thought, "Oh yes you are!" Fast forward several months, I received a mailer about Anuja Rajendra running for Michigan State Senate. I reached out and you get to hear our conversation. As the daughter of immigrants, a mother, a small business owner, and an activist, Anuja Rajendra's unique life experiences speak to the fabric of Washtenaw County's vibrant community. She's a problem-solver and she will bring a fresh voice to the Michigan State Senate. Her father came to Michigan from India with little other than a dream of a better life for their family in 1970. He earned his PhD from Michigan State University and worked as an engineer. Her mother was a schoolteacher in India and later stayed home with her three children.  She was the first in her family to be born in America. But her parents struggled to make ends meet — something that many working families still know all too well today. So her grandparents cared for her in India for several years and she returned to Michigan at age six. She has enormous gratitude for what this great state and country offered to her family. That's why this was the only place she wanted to raise my children. She grew up in Okemos and graduated from public schools there. She was the vice-president of the local chapter of Young Democrats. She went on to earn both an engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she played rugby. Anuja's husband, Vijay Sankaran, was from New Jersey, but she convinced him to move to Michigan. They have lived in Ann Arbor for over two decades. They are the parents of two sons and two daughters we adopted after they were abandoned at a train station in India. Her children certainly provided her with plenty of material when she wrote the “Mom” column for The Ann. In her career in both the private and non-profit sectors and as a volunteer and activist, she has tried to help nurture diverse communities. It has always been important to her to build spaces where people of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and genders have come together to find common ground and raise each other up. Many people in Michigan and across the country are deeply frightened right now. The basic rights of women, LGBTQ folks, and people of color are under attack from the president, Congress, and our state government. Immigrants and refugees now live in fear that they or their loved ones will be hauled away and sent back to war-torn countries. But even in these trying times, there is hope. It has brought out the best in people. She saw that when she took her eight-year-old son to the Women's March in Washington, D.C. in January 2017. She saw that fighting to keep our kids safe as a member of Washtenaw County's Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.   And that's why, like so many women and people of color, Anuja was inspired to run for office for the first time in 2018. We need progressive, diverse, and inclusive leadership in state government. Washtenaw County should lead by example. In the State Senate, she won't be afraid to make bold decisions. Her first bill will be banning most concealed weapons in Michigan. It's time for progressives to stop playing defense on issues and stand up for our values. One of my core beliefs is that everyone must have a seat at the table. As a State Senator, Anuja will focus on inclusion to bridge and heal the diverse communities that make up Washtenaw County. And she will be proud to represent an area that she believes can be a model of progressivism, innovation, and intersectionality for all of Michigan. We all have struggles. Like so many, her parents came here in search of the American Dream. They worked hard so that Anuja and her sisters could go to college and make a difference in the world. Anuja has tried to honor their sacrifice by earning two degrees at U of M, working in the non-profit sector, starting a small business, and raising a family. After the birth of her second child, she had a serious health scare. She was given too many opioids while recovering. This led to heart complications. Instead of nursing her newborn and taking care of her 18-month-old, she fought for her life in the Emergency Room. She was able to slowly recover, but had to have in-home nursing care for months. Fortunately, she never developed an opioid addiction, but this experience gave her an understanding of what far too many families in Michigan are going through. And Anuha was shocked to learn that for all our medical advances, the U.S. still has one of the highest postpartum mortality rates in the world. The rates are even higher for women of color like herself. She could have been one of those statistics. And if her family didn't have good health insurance, she probably would have been. That was a very frightening time for her young family. And it ended up inspiring her to start her business, BollyFit, and focus on a humanistic approach to health and wellness as a way to create a more peaceful world. A decade earlier, she started her first company, Moon-Baked Creations, at age 24. That was just after the untimely death of my sister. The Rachana Rajendra Bird Sanctuary at Michigan State University is named for her in a beautiful tribute. As Anuja was grieving, she decided to help people engage using art as therapy to improve mental health and community connections. She has always tried to emerge from challenges stronger and more determined to help others. After selling her business, she decided to pursue an MBA at U of M's Ross School of Business. She established herself as a student leader, serving as president and co-chair of multiple organizations and bringing elite business schools across the country together for a massive food drive. She co-authored a Wharton-published case study on public-private partnerships to help alleviate public health crises. She was honored to be chosen to deliver a commencement speech for her graduating MBA class at Crisler Arena in 2004. She has years of experience working in the business and nonprofit sectors. She was a successful leader at American Power Conversion Corp., a Fortune 500 company, where she created a customer satisfaction program that was implemented nationally. As Development Director for the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, she achieved a record-breaking sponsorship rate, expanding not only the base, but the diversity of donors. Anuja feels that her life's work has been to decrease the toxic stress prevalent in society today and improve the lives of people in Michigan, especially underserved and immigrant populations. She has focused on empowering women and children to be healthier mentally and physically, and to realize their untapped potential. She has taken her work one step further by training other men and women so they can improve the health of their own communities. And so in 2007, Anuja started BollyFit, a fitness and dance studio in Ann Arbor. We have mobilized thousands of Michiganders to feel healthier through grassroots community organizing. She also helped Meryl Davis and Charlie White, two Michiganders on Team USA, win a silver medal for ice dancing at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics with a program that bridged cultures. BollyFit has grown to have a global presence with our empowerment skills training. Anuja has been asked to give speeches about her experiences to several groups, including TEDxDetroit and in a commencement address for Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.      Learning is a lifelong process and Anuja has always enthusiastically sought out opportunities to expand her knowledge and the efforts of my community. Helping others has always been a top priority for Anuja. She was appointed to the Governor's statewide council on physical fitness and the State of Play task force formed by the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation and Aspen Institute on the health and nutrition of Michigan's youth and underserved populations. In 2015, she received a Congressional Award and was inducted into the Michigan Indian Women's Hall of Fame for my contributions to health and wellness in Michigan. She haas volunteered for many schools, libraries, and community service organizations. She has collaborated with nonprofits, small businesses, and schools, such as Beaumont Hospital, Ann Arbor Active Against ALS, and Mitch Albom's S.A.Y. Clinic, to serve Michigan communities. Anuja is a mentor with Walker's Legacy, assisting women entrepreneurs. She is also an Ambassador for University of Michigan's LEAD Scholars Program to support diversity and people of color. Anuja has been active in progressive and Democratic causes, starting with her time leading the local Young Dems chapter in high school. She has volunteered for Democratic campaigns, including those of John Kerry and Hillary Clinton. Working at the grassroots level has always inspired her and she's been proud to organize for groups like Moms Demand Action and the Ann Arbor Advocacy Group. When Anuja decided to run for State Senate in 2018, she was so humbled by the support she received from people from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and everywhere in between. She knows she is not a household name. She's also not a longtime public official or a party insider. She's a mom, a small businesswoman, and a problem-solver. And she thinks working people and middle-class families in Washtenaw County are looking for change. They want someone who believes our diversity is our greatest strength and in giving everyone a seat at the table. She is running for State Senate because we need a new way and a fresh, inclusive voice. That's what we need in Washtenaw County if we want to make real, meaningful, and progressive change in our state. Anuja believes in the best in people. And she will never give up. That's why she wants to be your State Senator.   To connect with Anuja: * Instagram: @anuja.rajendra * Twitter: @Anuja_Rajendra

How did we celebrate Olympic Day? Jill and Alison are recovering from their exciting #OFODs and talking about listeners' celebrations. Then it's time to see whether Alison gets all fangirl over one of her favorite Olympians, U.S. ice dancer Charlie White. Together with his partner Meryl Davis, Charlie's won silver at Vancouver 2010 and gold at Sochi 2014 (check out their amazing free dance). He rounds out the medal trifecta with a bronze at Sochi in the team event. Charlie talks with us about the sport of ice dancing and his experiences in creating a long-lasting successful working relationship with his partner, and he also attempts to convert Jill on the complexity of the twizzle. Will he succeed? Listen and find out! Follow Charlie on Twitter and Insta. You can also get updates from him and Meryl through their website and Facebook page. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.  

Bustle celebrates our favorite sport of the Winter Olympics — skating! We take a look back at all of our favorite '90s figure skaters (not just their drama!), we dissect the confusing rules surrounding Olympic skating costumes, and breakdown the best of figure skating movies. Oh, and btw... Jackie Wong of @rockerskating (who just happens to be bff with all the skaters in South Korea, no joke) and 2014 gold medalist Meryl Davis both stop by!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed podcast:00:40 Dancing with the Stars: It was Disney Night, so we got wigs, jungle creatures, and one slow waltz of awkwardness, plus said goodbye to Sasha (the star, not the pro). Mentioned: Maks's partnership with ice dancer Meryl Davis (fun fact: Lindsey Stirling from this season plays the violin to accompany Meryl and Maks in the first dance in this video).18:15 The West Wing: We finally kick off season 4 with "20 Hours in America, Part 1," and the accompanying West Wing Weekly podcast has a charming interview with guest star John Gallagher, Jr. Mentioned: "Stop. Pooping." (This really does make sense in context).29:48 Challenge Round: Junebug: Amy Adams also guest stars in this week's West Wing, so Terri challenged Catherine to watch this 2005 indie movie in which Adams has a memorable, and garrulous, role.For next week, Catherine challenged Terri to read the book A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. We'll discuss that, plus Dancing with the Stars and part 2 of West Wing's "20 Hours in America."For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

When Meryl first fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan, she had no idea the journey she was about to embark on. Teaming up with partner, Charlie White at the young age of nine, Meryl and Charlie began their quest together. Neither knowing much about the discipline of ice-dance, the team was driven by a passion for skating and the desire to learn, grow and see improvement from one day to the next. 20 years later, Meryl and Charlie are the reigning Olympic Champions and the first and only Americans to win the event. They’re also six-time U.S. Champions and 2-time World Champions, making them the most decorated U.S. ice dancers of all time.             Immediately following their 2014 Olympic win in Sochi, Russia, Meryl and Charlie continued to dance into the hearts of Americans on season 18 of the hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars. With pro partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Meryl again came away with a win and the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Continuing their post-Olympic whirlwind, Meryl and Charlie now travel the world sharing their passion for skating with some of the most loved international skating tours, including Stars on Ice. With education always having been a priority for the pair, both are currently finishing up degrees at the University of Michigan while exploring other passions and interests. For Meryl, the journey to becoming an Olympic Champion was filled with challenges and opportunities that allowed her to find strength and confidence. As such, Meryl now seeks to empower girls and young women through her multiple philanthropic endeavors. Most prominently, Meryl is proud to be a Founding Co-Chair of Figure Skating in Detroit, a youth development organization that empowers girls to develop life skills through the sport of figure skating with a heavy emphasis on education. Meryl is also on the Advisory Panel of the Women’s Sports Foundation, a UNICEF Kid Power Champion and Classroom Champions Athlete. “Meryl is a great example of beauty, achievement and giving back to the community. That's what true leaders do,” said Denise Ilitch, CEO of Ilitch Enterprises, who is the Co-Chair, Champions Committee with Figure Skating in Detroit.    When not at home with her family in Birmingham, Michigan Meryl most loves sharing her story and experiences in the hopes of inspiring others to follow their dreams. For more information please visit www.MerylDavisAndCharlieWhite.com 

1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano talks to host Nick McCarvel about how he got into cooking and mixology and explains his decision to come out four years ago. Then, another Olympic champion, Meryl Davis, joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, from getting a new puppy to working toward finishing her college degree to helping launch Figure Skating in Detroit.

Another huge Olympic Show with Ej and Lisa. Gold Medalist from the 1976 Olympics Dorothy Hamill comes on to talk about her Olympic experience and gets up close and personal with Lisa. Noelle Pikus-Pace took Silver in the Skeleton and she and Ej talk about her experience in Sochi and what's next in her life and how important being a Mom and her family was to her success. Finally, Ej and Lisa chat with the first ever Americans to win Gold in the Ice Dancing competition, Charlie White and Meryl Davis, and how being friends for so long has helped them be so successful. Thank you to Kelloggs and the Great Starts campaign for all the help in bringing all these special athletes to the show!

FashiononIceis part of the 2011-12 Pandora NBC Skating Series, bringing together Olympic, World and National medalists with some of the most notable names in fashion.  Cast members, including Olympic champion Sarah Hughes and current world champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White, will perform specially choreographed routines—including numbers to songs from live musical guest, Grammy-winner and legend Aretha Franklin and others. The special is hosted by skating champion Tara Lipinski and Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova. NBC will broadcast the show on November 13, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  More information can be found at www.dissonskating.com