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The PowHERful | Women's Stories
Приєднався 14 тра 2024
Meet The PowHERful women, a community of badass female athletes who are leading the way in the Olympics, action and endurance sports world. These women are hidden gems in the world of women's sports, often competing around the world, in competitions that pit them not just against the opponent, but nature herself. The lives of these women is proof that there is a path for female athletes' beyond traditional sports. These women are the blueprint, and the lessons they share go beyond their own athletic playing field, touching every person, in every field.
S2/E3: Deedra Irwin (USA Biathlon)
In this episode The PowHERful podcast we meet Deedra Irwin, a member of USA Biathlon who is working to bring home the very first medal for the US in the sport. It’s the only winter sport America has not brought home a medal in but Irwin took a big step towards the goal in her first Olympics in 2022, finishing 7th in the 15km individual race - the highest place an American had ever earned in the race in an international competition.
While working towards that goal, Irwin and her teammates have been fighting a much bigger battle to change the reported culture of abuse and harassment she and other female teammates have detailed in multiple Associated Press reports. The allegations go back decades and Irwin gives powerful testimony as to why this battle was so important for her to fight to change the sport she loves for the better.
While working towards that goal, Irwin and her teammates have been fighting a much bigger battle to change the reported culture of abuse and harassment she and other female teammates have detailed in multiple Associated Press reports. The allegations go back decades and Irwin gives powerful testimony as to why this battle was so important for her to fight to change the sport she loves for the better.
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S2/E2: Gwen Rudy (USA Ski Mountaineering)
Переглядів 22День тому
Ever heard of skimo? It's ok if you haven't but you should and there's no one better to introduce us to the brand new Winter Olympic Sport than Gwen Rudy. A member of the USA National team and a licensed acupuncturist, Gwen takes us through what it will take for America to get a Skimo spot in the 2026 Olympics, how to manage pursuing an Olympic gold while keeping her business afloat in a small,...
S2/E1: Brenna Huckaby (USA Para Snowboarding)
Переглядів 514 днів тому
Welcome back to The PowHERful Podcast! As the temps drop in nearly every corner of the country, we find the women who are thriving in some of the harshest conditions Mother Nature can dish out, starting season 2 with 3x Paralympic gold medalist - Brenna Huckaby! In this episode, Brenna explains how a girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana found her love for snowboarding through cancer. Brenna shares ...
S1/E11: Allysa Seely (USA Paratriathlon)
Переглядів 145 місяців тому
Allysa Seely made history in 2016 when she become the first woman to win gold in para-triathlon. In Paris she goes for a third straight as an Olympic veteran and fierce advocate for equality. Seely had to request hundreds of pages of her own medical documents to get an accurate diagnosis for herself at just 18 years old; the doctor who finally listened to her told said she’d saved her life with...
S1/E10: Nicky Nieves (USA Sitting Volleyball)
Переглядів 105 місяців тому
In this Paralympic PowHERful Podcast, sitting volleyball player Nicky Nieves details her journey of coming to grips with her limb difference. And dives into how she's using her journey to inspire others, while keeping her own competitive fire burning with her shot at revenge in Paris.
S1/E9: Sarah Adam (USA Wheelchair Rugby)
Переглядів 846 місяців тому
Sarah Adam is ready to make history with Team USA's Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team. Wheelchair Rugby is a co-ed sport but Adam is the first women to make the American roster. She shares how she went from able-bodied volunteer to a cornerstone of the team after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Just over a few weeks away from the Paralympics, Adam's takes us inside the sport nicknamed '...
S1/E8: Kennedy Blades (USA Wrestling)
Переглядів 716 місяців тому
Kennedy Blades had to take down a legend in Olympic wrestling to punch her ticket to her first Olympics. Growing up in combat sports, and often wrestling against boys - she was more than up for the challenge. Completing in the 76-kilogram class of Olympic wrestling, Blades talks her Olympic debut, and how she sees combining fashion and sport in her future.
S1/E7: Amanda Golini (USA Field Hockey)
Переглядів 586 місяців тому
Amanda Golini didn't step onto a field hockey field until high school, but she was a natural. She further excelled in the sport at Lafayette College before joining Team USA. AJ and Amanda discuss her path from the softball field to being named USA's Field Hockey captain, the disappointment of not qualifying for the 2021 Olympics, and how she and the team pulled together to earn their spot in Pa...
S1/E6: Maddie Musselman (USA Water Polo)
Переглядів 626 місяців тому
Maddie Musselman has been a cornerstone for the USA Women’s Water Polo team for more than a decade, playing an integral role in helping them bring home gold in 2016 and 2020. Now, as Team USA tries to enter unprecedented territory by becoming the first water polo team from any country, either men or women, to win four straight gold medals, Musselman has found herself in a personal battle unlike...
S1/E5: Alev Kelter (USA Rugby)
Переглядів 347 місяців тому
Alev Kelter's unique road to USA Rugby is a testament to her hard work and resilience. The former NCAA soccer and ice hockey standout shares fun and pivotal moments of her sport-fueled childhood in Alaska, her unlikely path to USA Rugby, and her journey with self-acceptance.
S1/E4: Evy Leibfarth (USA Canoe/Kayak)
Переглядів 1847 місяців тому
Evy Leibfarth was practically born in the river. The child of two whitewater guides, the 20-year old is set to make her second Olympics appearance in Paris and make history. She will become the first woman in her sport to compete in three events; canoe, kayak and kayak cross, the last of which is a brand new sport to the Olympics. In this episode of The PowHERful Podcast, Evy takes us inside he...
S1/E3: Janeé Kassanavoid (USA Track & Field)
Переглядів 467 місяців тому
Janeé made history as the first Indigenous woman to medal at the World Athletics Track and Field Championships when she won the bronze in hammer. In this episode, we dive into Janeé's athletic family background and how she's using her spotlight to highlight not just the Comanche Nation, but indigenous people around the world, ensuring their stories will not be forgotten.
S1/E2: Daniela Moroz (USA Kiteboarding)
Переглядів 247 місяців тому
Kiteboarding's first ever Olympian, Daniela has been a trailblazer and at the undisputed top of her sport since she was 15 years old. But blazing a trail is often lonely, and hard to navigate - Daniela talks us through how she navigates the loneliness that comes with solo international travel, as well as the way she's learned to talk to herself in her worst moments. She also shares the ways she...
S1/E1: Carissa Moore (USA Surfing)
Переглядів 297 місяців тому
In the premiere episode of The PowHERful, reigning Olympic Gold medalist Carissa Moore opens up about how she’s coped with the pressure of being a professional athlete for the majority of her life. She also dives into the unique challenges of coming up in the surf industry as a female and the way she’s navigated staying true to herself on the way to five World Titles. As she prepares for the Ol...
As a child from Wisconsin can confirm - biathlon is not a common children’s sport. Another great one!!!
Nothing against Evie, but Jess Fox also competed in all 3 at the Olympics, and possibly a Brazilian and French woman.
Really enjoyed this one! Always love that you and your guests address the mental health aspects :-)
Incredible story! Love me some murderball. Way to go Sarah :-)
AWESOME my 10 year old progressed to white water this summer and after watching the trials and the Olympics has set this as a goal for them.
Kennedy! I did not know you went in my closet 😅 I love you baby girl!!!
Kennedy Blades is probably definitely the coolest name anyone has ever had.
Lettssss goooooo - another great one Amanda!
Thanks for shining a light and sharing the stories of athletes who DESERVE to have their stories told. Maddie's story is incredibly inspiring - best episode yet!!!
Best podcast out there by far, just saying.
Thanks for sharing, this was so awesome!!!