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Ready Steady Rehab: S1E7 -

July 12, 2018 16:24 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode Dr. Heather North offers advice about injuries that are caused by exercising in the heat and how to avoid them. In the show notes for this episode here there is the list of topics that are discussed from blisters to the most efficient way of cooling off the body.  WiSP Sports Radio is brought to you by Hyland's Earache Drops. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos an...

The FAB Podcast: S1E16 - Social Media; Focus on Twitter

July 11, 2018 18:54 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

This week we continue our series on social media for our careers and sit down with Caroline Drake of Bloom Social Media for a focus on Twitter.  This conversation is relevant to any female in our industry who is growing their career from the ground up, or even an industry veteran looking to make their personal brand more well-rounded.  Find out the ideal number of posts per day when some are posting by the hour, and how to use scheduling apps to balance demands of keeping current on Twitter w...

The FAB Podcast: S1E16 - Social Media; Focus on Twitter

July 11, 2018 18:54 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

This week we continue our series on social media for our careers and sit down with Caroline Drake of Bloom Social Media for a focus on Twitter.  This conversation is relevant to any female in our industry who is growing their career from the ground up, or even an industry veteran looking to make their personal brand more well-rounded.  Find out the ideal number of posts per day when some are posting by the hour, and how to use scheduling apps to balance demands of keeping current on Twitter ...

Talking Point: S1E10 - Brenda Andress, She Is Campaign

July 10, 2018 12:45 - 50 minutes - 68.5 MB

This month Dr. Lisa Ingarfield is joined by Brenda Andress, Commissioner of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) and Founder of the She Is campaign; a project initiated to support women and girls in sport at all levels. They discuss the She Is campaign, why it was started and its stated goals.  Brenda played hockey at college level and now shapes the CWHL to create the world's most successful professional hockey league; a place where women will ultimately earn a living in a sport at whic...

Moovin & Groovin: S1E3 - Yoga for Cyclists

July 09, 2018 18:32 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Claire Deacon guides us through some of the best yoga poses for cyclists, explaining that cycling is one of the few activities in which muscles contract concentrically (so, while shortening), rather than eccentrically (while lengthening). The repetitive motion in peddling can cause the muscle fibres to shorten - this is also known as 'adaptive muscle shortening.' This will not only cause an imbalance in your muscles and put you at risk of injury, but it can really jeopardise your posture too....

Off the Track: S1E6 - The Voice of Roller Derby Announcing

July 06, 2018 20:36 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

On this week's episode of Off the Track, Mick Swagger from Team Indigenous is joined by Carly Harper aka The Lovely Biertrix. You may recognize her voice as she is a long time Roller Derby announcer who has been in the European announcing scene for a number of years.  Biertrix is from my favorite city in the UK; Manchester, a former skater who founded Rainy City Roller Derby and skated with them for five seasons. She has announced extensively at tournaments across Europe and America, includin...

Sound Bites: S1E10 - Shopping for Healthy Options

July 05, 2018 12:55 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Do you struggle with finding healthier options when you go grocery shopping?  On this week's episode Maricarmen Farias shares some great alternatives you can find that will give you the nutrition you need.  She recommends that you always look at labels when buying processed food—pretty much everything that is pre packaged. Just because a food is labelled as "organic", "gluten free","fat free", etc, does it mean that it's a healthy option. For show notes and related links for this episode clic...

Sound Bites: S1E10 - Shopping for Healthy Options

July 05, 2018 12:55 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Do you struggle with finding healthier options when you go grocery shopping?  On this week's episode Maricarmen Farias shares some great alternatives you can find that will give you the nutrition you need.  She recommends that you always look at labels when buying processed food—pretty much everything that is pre packaged. Just because a food is labelled as "organic", "gluten free","fat free", etc, does it mean that it's a healthy option. For show notes and related links for this episode cl...

The FAB Podcast: S1E15 - Female Mentoring with Christina Hovestadt

July 03, 2018 11:23 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this week’s episode of The FAB Podcast, Kristin Ray speaks with Christina Hovestadt, Community Relations Manager for the National Football League (NFL) about the importance of female mentoring in the sports industry and how to help yourself to stand out among the crowd, even when you haven’t had a strong career mentor.  Christina talks about her journey in this industry and how she came to be working in your position for the NFL.  She explains what her job entails and why she finds it fulf...

Ready Steady Rehab: S1E6 - Endurance Running and Recovery

June 30, 2018 11:31 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

On this episode Dr. Heather North offers advice for endurance runners, how to survive your first marathon and the common injuries that come along with it. Heather talks us through the start of training, stretching, increasing mileage and avoiding injury, some new thoughts on shoes, how to keep your feet healthy and race planning and recovery. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. WiSP Sports Radio is brought to you by Hyland's Earache Drops. For more conversations from...

the SIRI & BEK show: S1E11 - Run For Your Life

June 29, 2018 12:05 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

The dynamic duo behind one of the leading triathlon coaching clubs in the world Team Sirius Tri Club, Siri Lindley and Rebekah Keat, offer another jam-packed episode of their experiences and advice, this time for the transition off the bike and the run. Whether you're an Age-Grouper who just wants to finish happy, healthy and satisfied or if you're a pro and every stride counts to win your race, there are loads of tips here to maximise your run. Siri reveals some of the secrets of her success...

Ruck On: S2E6 - Kim & Poppy's Summer Summary

June 28, 2018 14:50 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

On this month’s Ruck On former Team Canada Hooker Kim Donaldson welcomes her new co-host Saracen & England Lock Poppy Cleall and what a jam packed show they have with Poppy chomping at the bit to get out the gate and offer her Team of the Month. But not before the pair chat about the soccer World Cup and Poppy’s bold predictions for the men’s game.  Plus an analysis of the Montpelier and Sweden teams, the Aussie Sevens and we find out how Poppy feels about pre-season training - what has she b...

From Pride to Pickleball to Potty Parity

June 28, 2018 12:05 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

This month Zoe kicks off by making the men’s World Cup football about women and their involvement, Sports Psychologist Karen Nimmo gives us some tips to being assertive, we celebrate LGBTQI + month with the Central Pulse netball team, and we find out what heck is Pickleball. Plus of course a bit of cricket and an update on the toilets at the Basin Reserve. RNZ’s resident football buff, and fellow music geek Yadana Saw is this month’s co-host. Karen Nimmo explains assertiveness, what is it and...

The FAB Podcast: S1E14 - Sports Journalism

June 27, 2018 12:02 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

On this week’s episode, Kristin Ray speaks with Kaleigh Krish and Emily van Buskirk, hosts of the Sideline Sasss Podcast.  Kaleigh and Emily, along with being hosts of their own show, are sports journalism professionals in the bay area of California.  They have experience working in both the newspaper and video journalism sectors of the sports journalism world and share some of their experiences and wisdom with us this week. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. WiSP S...

The FAB Podcast: S1E14 - Sports Journalism

June 27, 2018 12:02 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

On this week’s episode, Kristin Ray speaks with Kaleigh Krish and Emily van Buskirk, hosts of the Sideline Sasss Podcast.  Kaleigh and Emily, along with being hosts of their own show, are sports journalism professionals in the bay area of California.  They have experience working in both the newspaper and video journalism sectors of the sports journalism world and share some of their experiences and wisdom with us this week. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. WiS...

(f)empower S1E9 - Kelsi Worrell Dahlia in the Ready Room

June 26, 2018 12:14 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

Kara Lynn Joyce and Coach Christen welcome 2016 Olympic gold medalist Kelsi Worrell Dahlia who shares her story of choosing the University of Louisville and her iconic rise onto the national stage. Kelsi shares her experiences at Olympic Trials, what she was doing in the ready room before her win in the 100 fly, as well as her relationship with Dana Volmer, 2012 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 fly.  She also reveals the inside scoop on her three silver medals at 2016 World Championships and ...

Moovin and Groovin: S1E2 - Yoga for Runners

June 25, 2018 13:23 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Claire Deacon guides us through some of the best yoga poses for runners, explaining there is no fast track for flexibility, it takes ground work and time but once you’re there you are in with some continuance. Flexibility will help you with your general posture, your range of movement and ultimately provide you with a higher quality of life. Yoga is not just about flexibility and strengthening of muscles; as a runner you will know the importance of breathing. Claire recommends using yoga as p...

Sound Bites: S1E9 - A Question of Protein

June 23, 2018 11:43 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB

If you ever wonder how much protein you need to eat as an athlete, this episode is for you. Maricarmen discusses the function of protein, the daily recommendation if you have a sedentary lifestyle, if you are an athlete or  if you want to build muscle. She also discusses some of the important functions of protein and what can happen when we have too much protein. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including arti...

Off the Track: S1E5 - Team Indigenous Talk Politics

June 22, 2018 11:42 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

On this week’s episode Mick Swagger talks to Jumpy McGee, aka April Fournier, Co founder of Team Indigenous, coach at Maine Roller Derby, Board of Directors for Maine Roller Derby and member of the World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Advisory Committee.  They discuss the formation of Team Indigenous, how Team Indigenous members are all working on this in various ways, the role of the WFTDA and what has emerged from it. They also review language and terms that are offensive including Er...

The Sailing Show from The Volvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg

June 21, 2018 17:33 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this month’s episode of The Sailing Show, Abby Ehler talks to Libby Greenhalgh, Dee Caffari and Carolijn Brouwer before the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. With a thrilling finish in store as the fleet race towards The Hague, Abby asks how they feel about this epic race now that they have experienced mixed gender teams and with news of changes to the next edition of the race. Will women still have opportunities on every boat, is mixed gender teams the way to go or do women need to mana...

The Sailing Show from The Volvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg

June 21, 2018 17:33 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this month’s episode of The Sailing Show, Abby Ehler talks to Libby Greenhalgh, Dee Caffari and Carolijn Brouwer before the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. With a thrilling finish in store as the fleet race towards The Hague, Abby asks how they feel about this epic race now that they have experienced mixed gender teams and with news of changes to the next edition of the race. Will women still have opportunities on every boat, is mixed gender teams the way to go or do women need to manag...

The FAB Podcast - S1E13 - FAB Finds Its Feet

June 21, 2018 11:09 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this week’s episode, FAB founder Kristin Ray chats with Chris Stafford, Founder & President of WiSP Sports about the topics that The FAB Podcast has covered in its first six months and what has resonated with them.  They also discuss what's in store for the show in the coming months, the subjects they plan to cover and how the podcast has become a valuable resource to reach the FAB audience nationwide. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations fro...

(f)empower: S1E8 - Catherine Vogt Coaching Open Water Champions

June 20, 2018 11:58 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

On this week's show Kara and Christen get up close and personal with Catherine Vogt, Associate Head Coach at USC, 2016 Head Olympic Open Water Coach, and the personal coach of Haley Anderson, one of the best open water swimmers in the world. Catherine shares all that she’s learned from her long coaching career starting at UNC, her alma mater, and leading her to USC where she works with one of the best coaches in the world, Dave Salo. Catherine has gained a wealth of wisdom, and is passionate ...

Talking Point: S1E9 - How Menstruation Affects Sportswomen

June 19, 2018 16:43 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

This month Lisa's guest is Dr. Georgie Bruinvels a research scientist for Urenco to discuss her research and work into our menstrual cycles and how they affect how hormones and other components of our life and how that affects our athletic participation. Georgie is a research scientist for Orreco, a sport science and data analytics company and the lead scientist for Fitr Women which has a Orreco's Female Athlete Program. More specifically Fitr women works with exercise in girls and women to h...

The Horse Show: S3E5 - Wolff Shows Her Winning Spirit

June 15, 2018 14:14 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

At the recent Upperville Horse Show in Virginia, which is the oldest horse show in the country, A young woman from Ohio caught the attention of the crowd when she won the $216,000 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4* after an eight horse jump-off. This was Ali Wolff’s first international grand prix victory and she beat some top riders in the sport to make it back to back Grand Prix wins having just won the $50,000 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stakes at the Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania the week before...

Ready Steady Rehab: S1E5 -Caring for Your Feet

June 14, 2018 16:53 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

The care of your feet and the correct footwear for your individual needs is a critical aspect of athlete health as Dr. Heather North explains there are some simple ways to ensure your feet don't slow you down.  She talks about some of the common issues and injuries with feet, how to recognize them and treat them. Heather has some advice on foot care after exercise and competition as well as buying the right shoes for your sport. She offers some recommendations for brands and why it's always w...

The FAB Podcast: S1E12 - College Sports vs Professional Sports

June 13, 2018 11:13 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

On this week’s episode, Kristin Ray from Females in Athletic Business talks with Dr. Janice Hilliard, Ph.d. on the similarities and differences between working in college athletics versus professional sports.  Dr. Hilliard is able to use her years both in the NBA and in Division I College Athletics to help us sort out what side of the industry might be best suited for us. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport inclu...

(f)empower: S1E7 - Challenges of a Champion; Samantha Arsenault Livingstone

June 12, 2018 11:28 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

Olympic gold medalist Samantha Arsenault Livingstone has taken her passions of being genuine, real and owning her story and started her own business speaking and coaching women.  Samantha dives deep into her story of being harassed on the pool deck as a young girl, which eventually led to an eating disorder through her swimming career. She shares the story of the struggle she fought through as she transitioned from being a high school—Olympic gold medalist to college swimming.  Sam also tells...

Moovin and Groovin: S1E1 - Sun Salutation

June 11, 2018 11:50 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Yoga teach Claire Deacon kicks off her new show explaining why yoga is for anyone by describing a simple pose - Sun Salutation.  Claire will address flexibility, the art of stretching properly, as well as what's needed for performance. Claire is the founder and owner of Olas Ocean Tribe, which makes leggings from recycled plastic and there is a chance to win a pair of these fabulous leggings on the show.   Claire was a guest on Transcending Sport—Making Strides for Recycling into Active Wear—...

Sound Bites: S1E8 - Lack of Appetite

June 08, 2018 11:57 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB

What should athletes do if they do not get hungry after a long session? Maricarmen addresses why this happens on this episode and some of the practices that you should avoid at all costs if your goal is to achieve lasting health. Also recognizing the signs that might indicate you are not losing weight in a healthy way and some tips that you can start implementing right away, in order to create a healthy lifestyle. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversa...

The FAB Podcast: S1E11 - Why Professional Women Face Unique Challenges

June 07, 2018 11:46 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

On this week’s episode, Kristin Ray talks to Jerica Williams, Chief Marketing Officer at Q4 Sports, and Owner/Founder of AllJace Consulting.  Jerica reflects on her experience as a student athlete, career consultant and marketing expert to shed some light on career mistakes that women in our industry fall into.  The conversation also hits on social no-no’s at work and tackling being a young mom and juggling life in the sports industry. For show notes and related links for this episode click H...

(f)empower: S1E6 - Amanda Weir is Focused on a Long Career

June 06, 2018 16:16 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Christen Shefchunas and Kara Lynn Joyce chat to multi-medalist Amanda Weir about her career, her routine for the big meets, how discovering she needed surgery for fractured vertebrae has motivated her to having the surgery she needed to continue swimming at elite level. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Amanda swam third on the silver medal winning 4x100M Freestyle relay. She also won a silver medal on the 4x100Medley Relay by swimming in the morning trials of the event. At the 2012 London Olympic...

Off the Track: S1E4 - Life After Roller Derby

June 04, 2018 12:47 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

Mick Swagger of Team Indigenous and coach catches up with two retired players that she used to play with; former Wheels of Justice and Team USA player and owner and coach of Left Turn Coaching Mercy Shammah, and former London Roller Girl All-Star and Team England player, Lorna Stration (aka Cammie), to discuss Life After Roller Derby. The sport can become an all-consuming passion and lifestyle. Many people enjoy the challenge of being fit for Roller Derby with exercising, weight lifting and c...

the SIRI & BEK show - Optimize your Transition and Bike

June 01, 2018 11:27 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Siri & Bek have tons of advice and experiences to share for the next stage of the race following on from the last episode, which covered the start of the race and the swim. They cover everything from walking the transition. knowing the course, carrying extra nutrition and thinking about what you crave in training from salt to sugar, applying vinegar to your tires in wet weather and much more. As usual there are great stories from their days racing and with experience comes not only what to do...

Ready Steady Rehab: S1E4 - Top 6 Exercises to Stay Healthy

May 31, 2018 12:36 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Dr. Heather North offers the Top 6 Exercises for any athlete to stay healthy from top to bottom that bridge the gap between all sports. Keeping these short allows for life commitments like jobs and family and our sports, while important, mean we don't have a lot of extra time. Heather asked some of her patients what they felt would be most helpful and time efficient. She dives deep into abdominal strengthening exercises to back and legs stretches that provide full body exercises that are simp...

The Horse Show: Izzy Taylor, Hungry for Success

May 31, 2018 11:18 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Izzy Taylor is currently number 2 in the British Eventing rankings with 20 horses in training and 12 of them at international level. She is constantly on the road to compete around Europe while juggling being the mother of two - Lucy and Fred. Her spring four star goal of Badminton did not go according plan with early retirement for Perfect Stranger following a personal best dressage under the new system.  She has since been collecting ribbons this season including a win at Floors Castle CIC2...

The FAB Podcast: S1E10 - Showing Emotion in the Workplace

May 30, 2018 14:05 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

On this episode of The FAB Podcast Kristin Ray continues the mental health series with the second installment. Dr. Kimberly Elsbach, PhD talks about the effects of crying and showing emotion for women in the workplace.  We learn about her study regarding the impact of crying and how co-workers view women when they cry at work. Dr. Peggy Keiper of University of Alaska Fairbanks offers her first book review that is selected to inspire you. For show notes and related links for this episode click...

(f)empower - College Coaching with NCAA Champion Stephanie Williams-Moreno

May 30, 2018 11:34 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Kara Lynn Joyce and Christen Shefchunas are joined by Stephanie Williams-Moreno who swam for the University of Georgia from 1999-2002. She is a 28 time NCAA All American (out of a possible 28), an NCAA Champion and a contributor to 3 NCAA team titles during her 4 years as a Georgia athlete. After retiring she transitioned into coaching, first at University of Missouri, Ohio State and then back to her alma mater University of Georgia. Stefanie is in her sixth season as an assistant coach at Ge...

Transcending Sport S1E17 - Claire Deacon, Olas

May 29, 2018 12:48 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Claire Deacon is the founder of the Olas leggings and the company that produces them.  Claire is a graphic designer whose philosophy is about using fabrics that help the environment.  She spent 10 years in the industry designing shoes, bags and surf clothing, which gave her the knowledge and skills to develop her own brand at Olas Ocean Tribe which is inspired by the ocean and nature. Growing up in Devon in the south of England and subsequently visiting beaches in Thailand and Sri Lanka she b...

The Circle: S2E1 - Where are the Female Coaches?

May 28, 2018 11:58 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

Ash Nelson is back with a new season of The Circle and begins by tackling the margin of female coaches at elite level which ranges from 10-15%.  To help understand the discrepancy Ash is joined by Steph Andrews who is a product of the Australian playing and coaching system and for three years was head coach of Hockey Australia’s National Training Centre in Canberra, where she led the Australian Capital Territory’s Academy of Sport men’s and women’s programs. Steph represented Australia as a p...

Sound Bites: S1E7 - Creating a Diet

May 25, 2018 18:01 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB

What can you do when you start a new eating plan to ensure you are set up for success?  On this episode Maricarmen Farias explains some ways to prepare yourself when it comes to diet plans. Starting a new lifestyle is always exciting, but what happens when we don't follow through? What happens when we keep failing over and over? Our motivation drops and we begin to doubt if following a healthy lifestyle is even possible. What actions can you take to create lasting change? For show notes and r...

The FAB Podcast: S1E9 - Women Working It

May 24, 2018 12:32 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

On this 'by request' episode, Kristin Ray chats with two of FAB's most successful students —and recent professional—members, Jazmyn Paterson and Remi Monaghan. They shed some light on their detailed and intentional processes that have helped them secure high-level sports internships and student jobs, and, in Jazmin's case, eventually even her first salaried position. Learn exactly how many applications they turned in this year to secure that coveted professional sports summer internship.  We ...

(f)empower: S1E4 - Going Pro with Katie Meili

May 23, 2018 12:39 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB

Christen Shefchunas and Kara Lynn Joyce are joined by  Katie Meili, Columbia graduate, 2016 Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist, 2017 World Championships Silver Medalist and now in law school at Georgetown continuing to train for 2020. Katie talks about her decision to go pro after graduating from Columbia, even though she probably wasn’t “good enough” at the time to be a pro. Yet she had a feeling that there was more in her so she took the risk. She speaks about her training and her journey to ...

Ruck On: S2E5 - Premiership, Coaches, Sevens and a Proposal!

May 22, 2018 15:40 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Former Canadian Hooker Kim Donaldson is joined again by Saracens & England Lock Poppy Cleall to chat about the latest news from around the world of women’s international rugby including Poppy’s games with the Saracens, playing in the premiership, coaching changes for England and Canada, Sevens Tournament in Langford, BC and other Sevens international games. Poppy gets ready to tour the U.S. and attend Sevens games too where there’s a good chance she will be starring in Facebook Live moments o...

Talking Point: S1E8 - How Equity has Evolved for Girls & Women

May 22, 2018 13:06 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Lisa Ingarfield is joined by Karen Lofstrom who for 30 years has advocated for women and girls in sport in Canada and internationally. We will hear about the trends Karen has seen changes and improvements but also where she thinks we still need to go for more than 30 years. Karen Lofstrom has been an active participant volunteer, leader, mentor and advocate for girls and women in sport and physical activity both in Canada and internationally. After stepping down from her role as the executive...

Fair Play: Disability and Sport

May 21, 2018 15:42 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

On this month’s episode of Fair Play Zoe George and guests talk about linguistics behind sports from fraternity to batsmen. We have an update from the Basin Reserve including what’s happening with those toilets. We chat to Sophie Devine who is off to India and Ireland. The main story covers disability, gender and rugby. This month’s co-host is Para-climber Rachel Carter who first joined our talented roster of co-hosts last December. As a teen, Rachel had a climbing accident which caused a sev...

Ready Steady Rehab: S1E3 - Variations of Knee Pain

May 18, 2018 11:50 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

Knee injuries can be scary, painful, debilitating and stop you in your tracks, worrying that sport and exercises can be permanently threatened. Dr. Heather North unpacks the causes, symptoms and treatments for knee pain to offer relief and reassurance to sufferers.  The first thing many patients consider is having an MRI. The old wives tale says the more active you are, the more sports you play, especially running, that this increases the chance of arthritis which is completely bogus. Extensi...

The FAB Podcast: S1E8 - Networking Like a Pro, Part 1

May 17, 2018 12:07 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week FAB begins a three part series on networking like a pro with Janice Porter sharing her expertise with host Kristin Ray on how to research and prepare prior to attending a networking event in order to get the most out of the experience.  Datorria Robinson focuses on another notable woman in the industry in the Strong Woman in Sports segment. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, ...

(f)empower S1E3 - Cheryl Preheim's Journey in TV and Life

May 16, 2018 12:54 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

This week Christen Shefchuna and Kara Lynn Joyce chat with Cheryl Preheim, news anchor for the NBC affiliate WXIA-TV in Atlanta. Cheryl came from 9 News Denver where she worked for 18 years. While in Denver, she worked closely with Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin. Cheryl has been to the last four Olympics and we talk to her about the impact that these amazing female athletes have had on her. She is also passionate about being a positive influence in her community. Cheryl started Brave Conquers...

The FAB Podcast: Social Media Marketing

May 09, 2018 12:20 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

On this week’s episode FAB explores social media and how women in sports business can use it to promote themselves and advance their careers. Kristin Ray talks to Caroline Drake, founder of Blossom Social Media based in the UK, to talk about LinkedIn and Twitter and how we can best utilize these platforms to stay relevant in our industry. Caroline offers some tips on how to maximize these platforms to suit your particular needs. Caroline will be back on the show to share more advice on how to...

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