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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* with Monkeying Around, a third and fourth place at Chatsworth CIC3*. Chris caught up with Izzy just after she arrived in Ireland for the Tattersalls event this weekend where she has a few rides before heading to Bramham. Izzy talks about managing her life as a parent and how the eventing community is home from home when her children are able to travel with her. She shares her thoughts on the current state of the sport, how tough it is to find young horses when there are so many riders fishing in the same pond, why owners should be given more consideration and how the sport is making significant changes without the riders being a part of the process.  For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team

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 HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team

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

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 became acutely aware of plastic pollution. The statistics caused by plastic pollution are staggering. She said: “I felt passionate about creating awareness around the importance of recycling plastic and I wanted to turn the threat in threads. I wanted to add momentum to the consumer mindset of reducing, reusing and recycling.” And so Olas, which is Spanish for waves, was created. The Olas recycled plastic leggings show it is possible to create slow fashion that stands the test of time, is kind to the environment in the process and saves the oceans from plastic pollution. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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 player and captain at the Under-21 level before moving into coaching. She has since coached in the Australian Hockey League, where she served as current Canadian Women’s National Team head coach Ian Rutledge’s assistant in 2012, and most recently as a head coach in 2014, when she coached Canadian captain Kate Gillis.  While with Canada, Steph had future head coaching responsibilities for the Canadian Junior Women’s National Team.  She has guided current Australian Women’s National Team members Anna Flanagan and Edwina Bone, and has also played and coached in Belgium.  Steph also worked with the Senior women's team in New Zealand.  For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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 related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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 also hear from Datorria Robinson about a specific position in the sports industry that many women aspire to, but only a select few are ever chosen for. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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

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 on WiSP Sports. Plus we find out what’s new with Reggie and at the end of the show, in the spirit of the Royal wedding, Kim proposes to Poppy! How can you miss that?! For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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 director of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity she has continued to stay engaged in sport as a consultant. Karen's commitment to achieving gender equity in the Canadian sports system is shed through her collaborative approach. She works with organizations to develop gender equity initiatives focusing on getting more girls and women engaged as participants and leaders from physical activity to high performance sport participation to women as board members professional staff and coaching positions. Karen also provides expertise working with organizations that want to create a more inclusive safe welcoming environment for all girls and women including the LGBT community, Aboriginal, ethnic minorities and newcomers. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.  

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 sever and permanent injury to her left leg which left her wheelchair bound for a time. Everything changed three years ago when she underwent experimental surgery and now she’s scaling new heights.  For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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. Extensive research has proved that the opposite is true and even constant running will decrease the risk of osteoarthritis and joint degeneration. Stimulation to the joint helps to keep it healthy; it helps to make the cartilage strong and all the connective tissues strong. So being active is not something that is going to cause damage in the future.  It's important to understand that when you have knee pain there are two important pieces of it; one is internal joint discomfort and damage,  and two external knee pain which is more commonly seen which refers to the muscles and connective tissues and the outside of the joint. or show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

This week 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, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 800 + episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.8 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.

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

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 utilize other social media platforms. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 780+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 1.6 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Email us at info@wispsports.com.  If you enjoy what we do and believe women in sport deserve equal coverage, please consider supporting our Patreon campaign so that we can continue to produce programs like this and take WiSP Sports Radio to the next level of production with live shows. Click here to watch the video and read about the rewards of joining the WiSP team.