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This week, Kristin Ray chats with Mia Corsini, Director of Events for U.S. Figure Skating. With events jobs in such a high demand from young women around the country, Mia shines some light on the ins and outs of handling events in the sports industry. They discuss how the events industry is more than movies and television portray it to be—and most of the time not nearly as glamorous—while listing some of the traits that the most successful events professionals often possess, like organization and strong communication. She also tells us about her journey to working in events and how it started with her following her instincts very early on in college. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On this week’s episode Mick Swagger talks to Jessica McCarroll aka “Rogue Runner” about making the transition from player to coach. They discuss her journey into coaching and the opportunities she has had to establish herself as a coach.  "Rogue Runner" is a Jammer Coach with Montreal New Skids. Previously skated with London Roller Girls London Brawling for five seasons and also skated at three World Cups with Team England.  She is a Personal Trainer and the founder of Fitness Gone Rogue Roller Derby Fitness, and owner of F. I. T Academy Personal Training Space.  "Rogue Runner #22" has been skating for eight years skating as a Primary Jammer and now looks forward to the upcoming season with her new challenge as a coach. She is also working on building her Roller Derby Fitness business, researching the science behind the sport, and the best way to train for it. You can follow her progress at www.fitnessgonerogue.com and pick some great tips and advice. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Canadian eventer Jessica Phoenix rode both of her World Equestrian Team hopefuls at this weekend’s Bromont CIC event near Montreal: Bogue Sound competed in the CIC 3 star where he did the dressage and show jumping, and Pavarotti, her Pan American gold and silver medal and 2014 World Equestrian Games partner finished 9th in the CIC 2 star.  It was a busy week with five rides altogether at her local event but this was all in a day’s work for the the 35 year old mother of two; Jacob 7 and Jordan 3. Jess has not been without her ups and downs in the sport; In 2015 she suffered a rotational fall at the Jersey Fresh event in the U.S., which resulted in three broken ribs, a broken sacrum plus liver damage that was surgically repaired. The following year she experienced a controversial team selection for the Rio Olympic Games before an appeal successfully overturned an earlier omission from the squad and she went on to finish 38th in her second Olympic Games.  The final team selection for this year’s World Equestrian Games will be announced on September 1st so Jessica is hoping to make her third WEG and show that Phoenix is once again on the rise. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

In this episode Yoga Teacher Claire Deacon addresses mental health issues and how yoga can help anxiety, stress and depression, will share some key poses. For people suffering from anxiety in this anxious world, yoga can be a lifeline.  Whereas anxiety was considered a way to survive in the days we had predators. Claire explains that she believes thoughts become things which is why it’s important to choose the good ones, to stay positive as much as possible. She recommends being conscious of what the mind is doing, life is full of challenges and worry becomes an issue when it affects diet and sleep patterns. Anxiety can creep in when you are expected to perform beyond what is usually expected in a given situation.  The key is to banish those thoughts and how they control your life. Anxiety requires a lot of self reflection to let it go. When we are anxious we sometimes run on adrenaline and when that adrenaline stops and crashes so do we which can lead to depression. Clare describes poses to help you relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression to help you cope with day to day life and see refuge in you and the benefits it can have on your mental health. Regular yoga practice encourages you to remain calm and relaxed in daily life. Each type of yoga is infused with breathing techniques and body movements that can help you control feelings of discomfort. Yoga is designed to strengthen your mind, emotions, body, and soul. If you feel anxiety or depression creeping in, you have the strength, breathing techniques and tools to calm yourself down naturally. For those suffering from anxiety, yoga can be an absolute lifeline.  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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Did you know about 70% of athletes struggle with GI issues? If you are one of those this episode is for you. Sports nutritionalist and triathlete Maricarmen Farias explains GI Distress; what causes it, what you can do and should do to manage it, why you should train you body for nutrition and get to know what works for you. Nutrition including sugar intake, fluids, water intake, climate and nutrition during exercise are come of the topics covered with some great tips on training your body for nutrition during exercise and races. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.   

On this week’s episode Kristin Ray chats with Professional Image Expert, Janice Hurley. Having worked with many former female athletes on their professional image, Janice talks with Kristin about the two words women should use when framing their work image: successful and attractive. If we strive for those two things, rather than words like “feminine” or “respectable”, we may find it easier to decide how to present ourselves at work, especially in male-dominated environments. She also shares with listeners the pros and cons of dressing an athletic frame and how to do it best. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On this month's Talking Point, Lisa Ingarfield talks to Anne Lieberman who is a queer, intersectional feminist and lifelong martial artist. As Director of Policy & Programs at Athlete Ally, Anne leads the organization's state-based and national LGBTQ rights efforts and mobilizes Athlete Ally ambassadors, sports teams, athletic institutions and other partners to shift sport policy and advance LGBTQ rights locally and globally. Anne has worked for a decade in advancing LGBTQI+ rights internationally. Prior to joining Athlete Ally, Anne led grant making and advocacy efforts in South & Southeast Asia for American Jewish World Service (AJWS). Before AJWS, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research on gender and sexuality in Muay Thai, Thailand’s national sport. Prior to her time in Thailand, Anne worked as a research assistant for the Bronx African American History Project (BAAHP) and was awarded a Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Fellowship. Anne holds an M.A. from Columbia University in Human Rights and a B.A. in African and African American Studies and Women's Studies from Fordham University. Outside of the office, you can find Anne on the mat at the Renzo Gracie Academy coaching Muay Thai or fighting on the amateur circuit nationally. Anne is a proud member of Jews for Racial Economic Justice (JFREJ), where she serves on their grassroots fundraising committee.  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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.     

Dressage rider Adrienne Lyle, 33, from Widbey Island, Washington State and currently training in Wellington, Florida, will be competing in her second World Equestrian Games next month when she partners Betsy Juliano’s 11 year old Hannoverian stallion Salvino for Team USA.  Their partnership began five years ago and has consolidated to produce consistent results both at home and overseas. They just returned from Europe where the team finished runner up in Aachen - a great confidence boost for the squad going into the games. Adrienne is aiming for a personal best result knowing that they can score in the 80’s and that there is more to come. Adrienne is also leaving no stones unturned with her own fitness - she spends 6 days a week in the gym doing cross training and pilates. Chris Stafford caught up with her in Florida as she counts the days before leaving for final team training in Tryon, North Carolina. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.   

Siri Lindley and Bek Keat present a number of training options for athletes who have limited time to train due to other commitments such as a full-time job, and how to maximize the time. They explain that you can even train for an Ironman on 1 hour training a day if you give it 100% and are prepared to work really hard. They take us through a variety of session for swim, bike and run and remind us of the importance of REST and suggest ways that will help you get the sleep your body needs to recover every night. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On this week's episode Dr. Heather North explains why and how we need to be mindful of our posture in our daily routines and  takes us through a range of exercises to counter those habits. And why it's important to recognize how our postural habits can become long term problems with joint changes if we don't take care of our body and make a conscience effort to include frequent stretching. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On this week’s episode, Kristin Ray, speaks with Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard, Assistant General Counsel of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The conversation covers a plethora of topics, including sexual harassment at work, male-dominated work environments, the importance of showing your personality in your career and how to overcome tough hiring environments.  As the host of another empowering podcast, Bobbi-Sue also touches on the importance of women in sport sharing their wisdom with others. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.   

On this month’s episode Abby Ehler chats to Sam Davies, former skipper of Team SCA/ Volvo Ocean Race sailor who is vying for the 2020 Vendee Globe Race, Elodie Mettraux,  also former Team SCA/Volvo Ocean Race sailor and recent Tour Voile competitor, and Josie Glidden, recently crowned Moth European Women’s Champion.  They discuss the events that these sailors have been involved in, including Sam’s recent win in the IMOCA class of the Drheam Cup as well as the pathways into offshore shorthanded sailing, highlighting the rising female stars.  They also chat about the Tour Voile and Moth sailing;  the classes of boat and skill-sets involved in these varying disciplines of sailing.  And later on in the show they share the proposed double handed, offshore class that is currently under review as an Olympic category, which they feel could really help to bridge the gap from Olympic dinghy sailing to the keelboat and offshore leagues. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

U.S. Eventer Lynn Symansky has been selected for the World Equestrian Games with her long-time partner the 15 year old Thoroughbred Donner owned by The Donner Syndicate. Lynn is no stranger to the team having been a member of the gold medal winning team at the 2011 Pan American Games and the 2015 Aachen Nations Cup team. She was the traveling reserve for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and this world championship will be her second so she is determined to improve on that performance  where they finished down the order after a couple of blips on cross country. In addition to her team performances, Lynn has competed at the Kentucky CCI4* where they finished 6th this spring as well as Badminton, Burghley and Pau. With Donner the Deer, as he is often referred to, Lynn has an experienced partnership and she knows how to get the best of him on any given day. But he has not always been easy and it takes careful nurturing to fine tune the deer. Chris Stafford chatted to Lynn at her home in Virginia in the final countdown to the games. 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Maricarmen offers different ways to help you lose starting with goal setting, explaining that you have to have the willpower and commitment much as you do in life and especially as an athlete. Holistic nutrition is about much more than just food. Eating whole foods and avoiding processed food is key to success as is making the time to do grocery shopping and prepare food to avoid grazing and eating what's in the fridge when you''re hungry and in a hurry. It's also important to understand muscle and macros and how these individual factors play a role in your metabolism.  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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Former Team Canada Hooker Kim Donaldson is joined again by Saracens & England Lock Poppy Cleall to review the latest news and share their views on the world of women’s rugby. Poppy recently attended the Rugby Sevens World Cup in San Fransisco and shares her account of the tournament.  They also discuss what’s happening in the game in England - will the women’s teams go professional? The subject is in the news and currently being debated for both the 7s and 15s teams. Poppy also tells us why Spain is her pick for Team of the Month. And we find out why we should be following her on Instagram! 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, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.