Madam Athlete
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Join host, Giselle Aerni, MD, as she interviews women leaders with careers in sports and athletics. You'll hear from team doctors, athletic trainers, sports psychologists, coaches, athletes, sport scientists, and more. Learn how to build your own career, navigate challenging situations, and feel connected to the women who are paving the way. It can be lonely to be a woman working in sports and athletics. Subscribe to the Madam Athlete podcast to hear insider stories and hard-earned advice in order to find a little extra support in your own career journey. Thanks for joining us!
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Replay: Changing Careers with Physician and Oiselle’s Leader of Corporate Development Sarah Lesko
December 19, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBHi friend! It’s Giselle. I’m jumping on here real quick to remind you that I’m taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I’m away, I’ve pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Dr. Sarah Lesko aired in April 2022 and it is one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. So you’re going to love it. I know I did. Since the last episode. Dr. Lesko w...
Replay: Creating Your Own Space with Temple’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance Stephany Coakley
December 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBHi friend! It’s Giselle. I’m jumping on here real quick to remind you that I’m taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I’m away, I’ve pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Dr. Stephany Coakley aired in August 2022 and it is one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. So you’re going to love it. I know I did. Dr. Coakley is still working ...
Replay: Leading as a Generalist with Trail Blazers’ Senior VP of Innovation & Technology Christa Stout
December 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHi friend! It’s Giselle. I’m jumping on here real quick to remind you that I’m taking a break after over three plus years of weekly episodes to rest, reset, and recalibrate. In case you need a little woman in sports career journey wisdom while I’m away, I’ve pulled this episode from the archives. This conversation with Christa Stout aired in March 2022 and it is the most downloaded episode of all time. So you’re going to love it. I know I did. Since the last episode, Christa is still with...
Replay: Finding Sustainability Through Meaningful Work with Physiatrist and Founder of Sports Equity Lab Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu
November 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBI'm taking an end of the year break and bringing you some of the top downloaded episodes from the archives. This is episode 96 which originally released May 31st, 2022. On today’s episode, I’m talking to Physiatrist and Founder of Sports Equity Lab Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu. Yetsa is a sports physiatrist and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an adjunct associate professor at Yale School of Public Health. She is the founding director of the Sports Equity ...
Replay: Loving What You Do with Sports Medicine Physiatrist Monica Rho
November 21, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBI'm taking an end of the year break from producing new episodes but I didn't want to leave you hanging! This episode from the archive is episode 83, which aired March 1st, 2022. Enjoy! Today I’m talking to sports medicine physiatrist Monica Rho. Monica is the Chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She also serves as a team phys...
Doing What You Want to Do Instead of What You Should Do
November 14, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWelcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking all about doing what you want to do instead of what you should do. (Or what you think you should be doing). Here's a key freaking hint: The opposite of doing what you think you should be doing isn't doing nothing. It's not being lazy. It's not being a failure. Listen to this episode to find out more and ...
Changing Directions with Sports Podcaster Cherie Turner
November 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Sports Podcaster Cherie Turner about changing directions. Cherie is the host of the Women’s Running Stories podcast, which features women athletes running all distances. Cherie’s unique story started out as a professional cyclist after college, unsure of what came next in her career. After finding her footing, she embraced her dream of becoming a writer and began a decades-long career in publishing and editing. Cherie then went about changing directions on...
Finding the Opportunity with CEO of WeCOACH Vanessa Fuchs
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the CEO of WeCOACH Vanessa Fuchs about finding the opportunity. Vanessa is the CEO of WeCOACH, an organization focused on recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports at every level. A former DI basketball player at Florida State University, Vanessa worked with the NCAA, becoming the Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs, before returning to her alma mater. She stayed at Florida State for 14 years, becoming the Senior A...
Defining Success with Seattle Kraken's Senior Manager of Player Development Katelyn Parker
October 24, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the Senior Manager of Player Development at the Seattle Kraken Katelyn Parker about defining success. Katelyn is currently with the Kraken handling everything youth hockey and player development for this young franchise. Her background as a former DI hockey player on a quickly growing team set her up well to work in this environment that looks more like a tech startup some days. While it may seem that Katelyn always knew she wanted to work in sports, it w...
Sticking to Your Values with Athletic Trainer Andrea Kovalsky
October 17, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Athletic Trainer Andrea Kovalsky about sticking to your values. Andrea is the Head Athletic Trainer for Granite City High School in Granite City, Illinois. She’s currently working towards her Doctorate in Athletic Training while also serving on the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association. In each role she’s taken on, Andrea has given herself a few years to fully learn the job and what it requires. She assesses if it fits her values and her goals, and choos...
Reframing with the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports Patti Phillips
October 03, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports Patti Phillips about reframing. Patti is a long-time leader in women’s and girls' sports, from her early days coaching collegiate basketball and volleyball to her current role as the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. There she helps to break down the barriers women continue to face in the business of sports and change how women are perceived as leaders. Patti is an expert at reframing her mindset and uses this skill to wor...
Discovering Your Purpose with Health Equity Researcher Alicia Whittington
September 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to health equity researcher Dr. Alicia Whittington about discovering your purpose. Alicia is the Assistant Director of Engagement and Health Equity Research for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. Additionally, she’s the co-investigator of Family Experiences Managing Football Lives, studying the impact of supporting the NFL player on the family unit. Alicia shares how her lived experiences and her family’s history have shaped her career j...
Building a Community with Athletic Trainer Sarah Turner
September 19, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to secondary school athletic trainer Sarah Turner about building a community. In addition to working as a solo athletic trainer at her high school, Sarah is the Director of Athletic Training Services at Wabash General Hospital Sports Medicine in southern Illinois. Her team covers numerous high schools and community colleges and provides big-city care over a large rural area. We talk about how Sarah has helped to elevate the standing of athletic trainers in he...
How to Build and Maintain Your Network
September 12, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking all about networking. So many of our guests talk about how important networking is and it's one of the most common pieces of advice shared. Listen to today's episode for two simple, concrete pieces of advice, to help you get started in building and maintaining your own professional network. And if you w...
Growth Mindset with Sports Medicine Physician Marci Goolsby
September 05, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Marci Goolsby about keeping a growth mindset. Marci is the Medical Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery and an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. She’s recently been named the Director of Sports Medicine for the WNBA and is also serving this year as the president for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Throughout her life and career, Marci has exce...
Defining Your Why with Vegas Golden Knights VP of Marketing Stephanie Rogers
August 29, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the Vice President of Marketing for the Vegas Golden Knights Stephanie Rogers about defining your why. Stephanie currently works with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, and previously worked with the PGA Tour, first holding roles in Tournament Marketing and ultimately becoming the Director of Corporate Partnerships Strategy and Innovation. Stephanie has made a practice of defining why certain opportunities are more exciting to he...
Transferable Skills with University of Maryland Director of Sport Psychology Kristi Hall
August 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the University of Maryland Director of Sport Psychology Dr. Kristi Hall about transferable skills. Kristi is currently the Director of Sport Psychology at Maryland and the owner and founder of Wholesome Minds, her private practice. Before branching out on her own, she worked for eight years in neuropsychology and forensics psychology, administering evaluations and helping diverse populations. Kristi also spent time working with veterans at the VA in DC, a...
Managing and Mentoring With BMO Director of North American Sponsorships Amy C. Potter
August 15, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to marketing and sponsorship expert Amy C. Potter about managing and mentoring. Amy is currently the Director of North American Sponsorships with BMO Financial Group. She teaches us what marketing and sponsorship in business and sports is all about. Amy’s career started on the property side, where she worked at UVA, the University of Maryland, and Northwestern, honing her skills and helping to bring brands to life within the context of college sports. Now at...
Embracing Change: How AI is Revolutionizing Podcasting and Professional Sports*
August 08, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBFRIENDS! AI came up with that title and it is hard not what I would have chosen for myself 🤣 *Alternative title (human generated): Taking the Time to Learn New Skills or Giselle F*s around with AI AI generated episode description with [my comments] thrown in all over the place because, again, WTF AI?: Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing the podcasting landscape and professional sports? You're about to find out. [I mean, you're not. I talk about how we need to take time to learn new sk...
Career Transitions with Assistant Professor and Sport Scientist Catherine Saenz
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Assistant Professor and Sport Scientist Catherine Saenz about career transitions. Catherine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on how exercise and nutrition impact energy metabolism at the molecular level and translating this into personalized performance prescriptions. With one year to go in her PhD program she followed her advisor from UConn to Ohio State which meant she had to...
Finding Collaboration with Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke
July 25, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke about finding collaboration. Heather is currently the Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh and one of just six women ADs leading an athletic department in one of the Power Five conferences. Heather was a student-athlete at Michigan and returned to the world of college athletics after law school, where she’s stayed ever since. She previously worked at the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State before becomin...
Setting Boundaries with Sports Medicine Physician Julie Bruene
July 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Julie Bruene about setting boundaries. Julie is an Assistant Professor in Family & Preventative Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University and is a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. When Julie began taking stock of her career ten years after she finished training, she realized she needed to begin setting boundaries and saying no to some of the opportunities that came her way. Now in what ...
When Do You Get To Pick the Easy Choice?
July 11, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWelcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and today I’m talking about when do you get to pick the easy choice? In our educations, in our careers, in sports… we’re often taught no pain – no gain. Grind it out. Push yourself. Challenge yourself. You have to be the best, the one, the only. And I’ve been hearing it from other women, and frankly, asking it of myself… when do I get to pi...
Making Your Own Luck with Cleveland Guardian’s Assistant Director for Player Development Jen Wolf
July 04, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the Cleveland Guardian’s Assistant Director for Player Development, Jen Wolf, about making your own luck. Jen currently works with the Guardians where she’s taking a holistic approach to player development. She’s spent her whole career in baseball, previously working with the New York Mets and Washington Nationals as well as in the Commissioner’s office. It all started when Jen was in high school, working at a bagel shop where the GM of the Red Sox was a r...
Celebrating Our Strengths with Associate Professor and Researcher Elaine Choung-Hee Lee
June 27, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Associate Professor and Researcher Dr. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee about celebrating our strengths. Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor, Director of Research Support, and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at UConn. She’s also the first Dean’s Leadership Fellow for UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. Dr. Lee studies the cellular and integrative physiology responses to stress and adaptation to st...
Becoming the Expert You Needed with Sport Psychologist Kara-Aretha Graham
June 20, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to BPS Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist Dr. Kara-Aretha Graham about becoming the expert you needed. Kara is currently a lecturer at East London University and a Chartered Sport Psychologist by the British Psychological Society. Her journey began during her time as a track athlete at the University of Iowa when she was diagnosed with cancer at the end of her freshman year. While she bounced back physically after treatment, she struggled mentally for...
5 Lessons Learned in 150 Episodes!
June 13, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHoly swear word! Madam Athlete has reached 150 episodes. 150. One hundred fifty. Pat self on the back, shed a tear thinking of all the late Monday nights in the past three years, squee with joy at all of the incredible women I've had the chance to talk to and now pretend are all my new best friends, and actual chest-tightening heart-warming glow to every single one of you out there who has tuned in along the way and supported the pod. In today's episode, I'm sharing five of the biggest le...
Learning New Skills with Lawyer and Sports Executive Marcia Caporn
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to lawyer and sports executive Marcia Caporn about learning new skills. Marcia is currently the Head of Revenue at Credenza where she’s incorporating web3 solutions and cutting-edge technologies into professional and collegiate sports. She’s been learning new skills all throughout her career to make sure she’s ready to create change. Marcia was a two-sport athlete at Stanford who was driven to go to law school to keep other athletes from sharing her experien...
Getting Involved with UConn Associate Vice President for Research Development Lindsay DiStefano
May 30, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to UConn Associate Vice President for Research Development Dr. Lindsay DiStefano about getting involved. Lindsay is a full Professor and prior to becoming AVP for Research Development, was most recently head of the Department of Kinesiology at UConn, where she researches sports-related injury prevention. She trained as an athletic trainer, choosing it for the opportunity to take an active clinical role. This attitude of getting involved echoes in all parts of...
Constant Growth with Las Vegas Aces' Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Michelle Anumba
May 23, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to the Las Vegas Aces’ Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Dr. Michelle Anumba about constant growth. Michelle has spent her career working in the WNBA, wearing multiple hats as both a physical therapist and an athletic trainer. She’s able to attend to the immediate issues that athletes face while also considering the long-term rehab process. Her interest in sports medicine came from her experience rehabbing an ACL injury and thinking about what inju...
Sowing Seeds for Your Career with Mental Conditioning Coach Juah Toe
May 16, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to mental conditioning coach Juah Toe about sowing seeds for your career. Juah is an assistant mental conditioning coach at IMG Academy where she helps young athletes learn the tools of mental performance. Juah is early in her career and just wrapping up the first year of her first real job, and is full of wisdom. Juah was a rugby national champion in college and a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year. She’s currently working towards her certification as a Me...
Building a Team with NWSL’s Chief Medical Officer Cindy Chang, Part 2
May 09, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m back with part 2 of my conversation talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Cindy Chang about building a team. Last week, you heard part one of my conversation with Cindy. If you haven’t heard that yet, go back and give it a listen and then come right back here for part two! Cindy is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the National Women’s Soccer League and one of my heroes in sports medicine. She is a Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Orthopedics at U...
Building a Team with NWSL’s Chief Medical Officer Cindy Chang, Part 1
May 02, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Cindy Chang about building a team. Cindy is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the National Women’s Soccer League and one of my heroes in sports medicine. She is a Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Orthopedics at UCSF and the former head team physician at UC Berkeley. As the first Chief Medical Officer of the NWSL, Cindy is building medical care teams and protocols from the ground up, all in the name of these athl...
Directing Your Energy with Sports Medicine Physician Poonam Thaker
April 25, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Poonam Thaker about directing your energy. Poonam is the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director and Associate Family Medicine Residency Director at Ascension Resurrection in Chicago. She’s also an assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences. Poonam serves as a team physician for North Park University and several high schools in the area, as well as, in one of her dream roles, providing coverage f...
Telling Your Own Story with Sports Podcaster Jamie Mittelman
April 18, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports podcaster Jamie Mittelman about telling your own story. Jamie is the founder and host of the podcast, Flame Bearers, which shares the journeys of women Olympians and Paralympians across the globe. From the time she was in college, Jamie knew that she wanted to work with women and girls, but the pursuit of this mission has taken many different shapes over the years. She previously worked at the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, ...
Starting a New Job
April 11, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking all about starting a new job. I share my three biggest keys to success when starting a new job and some life lessons I've learned along the way. You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.com Keep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by follow...
Taking Care of Yourself with Athletic Trainer and Entrepreneur Lindsey Keenan
April 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to athletic trainer and entrepreneur Lindsey Keenan about taking care of yourself. Lindsey is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine at West Chester University where she’s also the team athletic trainer for women’s rugby. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Lindsey is the CEO and Co-Founder of PROmotion Health, LLC, a company focused on streamlining mental health screening in athletes. Lindsey balances a lot of roles ...
Knowing When to Say Yes with Sports Medicine Physician Margot Putukian
March 28, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Margot Putukian about knowing when to say yes. Margot is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Major League Soccer and has served as a team physician for US Soccer since 1994. She recently retired as the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University and has served as a leader in many sports medicine organizations, including as a past-president of AMSSM. Over the years, she’s taken on many additional roles, from cover...
Networking for Women in Sports with VP of Major League Baseball Kate Hussmann
March 21, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Major League Baseball’s Vice President of Club Business Operations and Strategy, Kate Hussmann, about networking for women in sports. Before Kate crushed the sports world, she was considering opening a restaurant and even went to culinary school. When she was ready to change industries she was drawn to sports and found the teamwork and challenges she was looking for. Kate initially worked with the Charlotte Hornets in Corporate Social Responsibility before...
Getting Through Training - Especially When It Sucks
March 14, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m taking a moment to shout out all the learners who are currently out there and going through training. Because here’s the thing… not all parts of your training program are fun or enjoyable or feel like the perfect fit for what you eventually want to do. And it can feel like a miserable experience at times when you're on rotations you don't care about or dealing with teachers you do...
Work-Life Integration with Orthopedic Surgeon Kathy Coyner
March 07, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to UConn orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kathy Coyner about work-life integration. Dr. Coyner is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at UConn Health and team physician for UConn Athletics. Previously, she worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center and was a team physician for the NHL Dallas Stars. Kathy is on the board of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. I am especially excited to have ...
Staying Open to New Experiences with Sports Medicine Physician Yuka Tsukahara
February 28, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Yuka Tsukahara about staying open to new experiences. Yuka is an orthopedic sports medicine physician and professor of sports medicine at Tokyo Women’s College of Physical Education. She’s served as a team physician for many Japanese national teams and as the lead physician for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. Throughout her career, Yuka has not been afraid to do and study new things. When she wanted to understand ...
Being Authentic to Yourself with WNBA Connecticut Sun Athletic Trainer Nicole Alexander
February 21, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Connecticut Sun athletic trainer Nicole Alexander about being authentic to yourself. Nicole is currently the head athletic trainer for the WNBA Connecticut Sun and previously served as an athletic trainer for women’s basketball at UNC. She’s also been a head athletic trainer for multiple US Women’s National Teams. Doing good work and being herself has given Nicole the opportunity to work as an athletic trainer at the highest levels. She can trace a direct ...
A Valentine's Love Letter to All the Amazing Badass Women Working In Sports
February 14, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m taking a moment to do a special shout out, a love letter if you will on this Valentine's Day, to all the badass women out there working in sports and sports medicine who are out there encouraging and supporting each other and making this world a better place. You can find the show notes and more resources at htt...
Celebrating Your Accomplishments with Orthopedic Surgeon Bonnie Gregory
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bonnie Gregory about celebrating your accomplishments. Bonnie is an assistant professor of orthopedics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and a team physician for several teams including the Houston Dash and the Houston Rockets. She’s also a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedics Society and part of the just 6% of orthopedic surgeons who are women. Throughout the interview, Bonnie shares with us how important celebratin...
Growing Into Leadership Roles with Emory Director of Athletics Keiko Price
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to Emory University Director of Athletics Keiko Price about growing into leadership roles. Keiko is the Athletic Director at Emory, at a time when less than 25% of all NCAA college ADs are women. Her journey started when she took time at the end of her swimming career to figure out her mission and vision. She realized she wanted to help student-athletes and took a leap of faith to become an academic advisor. As her career developed, Keiko communicated her goa...
Building the Next Generation with Physical Therapist Margaret Pittman
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to physical therapist Dr. Margaret Pittman about building the next generation. Margaret is a physical therapist at Momentous Sports Medicine and an adjunct assistant professor of physical therapy at George Washington University. She’s doing a lot to make sure that the next generation of physical therapists are exposed to the field and see themselves represented within it. She’s a board member of Minority Women in Sports Medicine started by former guest, Andr...
Moving Past Insecurities with Orthopedic Surgeon Jacqueline Brady
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Brady about moving past insecurities. Jackie is an associate professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at OHSU and the associate director of their orthopedics residency program. She’s a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedics Society and of The FORUM, a group of women sports med orthopedics. These connections and conversations with other women in the field have helped Jackie see the ways so many women undervalue their sk...
Is It Time to Quit?
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHello! And welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking all about quitting. Yup, quitting. Even though it's early January and New Year's Resolutions are still hot off the presses! Later in this episode I mention nailing down your values to help you when you're considering quitting. Click here to grab your free copy of my values worksheet that hel...
Overcoming the Fear of Failure with Sports Medicine Physician Veronica Jow
January 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Veronica Jow about overcoming the fear of failure. Veronica is the founder of Avid Sports Medicine, a multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic in the Bay Area. She’s working together with her team at Avid to help patients live healthier and more active lives. Before opening her own practice, Veronica worked as an employed physician and as the medical director for a medical tech start-up. Veronica’s taken the lessons she’s lea...