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Host Hannah Donnelly sits down with athletes, fitness professionals, and women in and around sports blazing new trails in their fields for the next generation. You will learn what drives them on and off the field, key moments in their lives that changed their direction, their outside passions and more. Prepare to be inspired.
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The Boston Fleet has some new faces joining the bench this season, including top draft pick Haley Winn. The Rochester native had an incredible career at Clarkson University, earning the ECAC Player of the Year honor and etching her name in the history books as the second highest-scoring defender in the nation. She comes to Boston with a strong hockey IQ and compete level. She followed her brothers into the sport years ago and has had her eyes set on competing at the highest level since then; and now she's here and she's soaking in every second. Today we dive in to: First trip to Boston & checking off all the tourist stops 2025 PWHL Draft -- emotions surrounding the weeks leading up to it and following it How training at home in Rochester this summer has helped her soak in this dream & help prepare her for the big transition Influence her brothers and family have had on her life and love for the sport Hobbies off the ice (she's taking recommendations!) What it's really like to play on a national team and train at the camps (especially in an Olympic year!) Lessons she's learning as she preps for first professional seasonFollow along with Haley : @haleywinn8Keep up with all things Boston Fleet: @pwhl_fleet
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It's been quite the summer for KC Current defender Izzy Rodriguez! First, she earned her first cap, first start and first goal for the USWNT on the same day. Then she signed a 3-year contract extension with the KC Current, the franchise she has been with since she was drafted in 2022. Izzy is known as one of the best teammates in the league, a true student of the game, and relentless defender. Today we dive in to: Why signing a 3-year contract extension with KC Current was an obvious and exciting choice How she defines and experiences the "championship environment" the team has createdThe importance of collective buy-in and individual moments of brilliance for team success Mindset approach for each NWSL game as they sit at the top of standings USWNT debut -- first cap, first start, first goal Value of exploring multiple sports as a kid Hobbies off the pitch (S/O fellow Crime Junkies) Follow along with the Kansas City Current: @kccurrentFollow along with Izzy Rodriguez: @izzyrodriguez13
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She's won 2 Olympic medals, 6 World Championships, set several records at Boston College, and is now officially anchored in Boston for her third season with the Boston Fleet. Yup, Megan Keller is on the podcast today. She is one of the BEST defenseman in the sport, earning her a spot on the US national team for nearly a decade (and hopefully several more years she tells us!) Not only is her skill on the ice impressive, but the way she leads her teammates and young athletes is incredible. She just signed a 2-year extension with the Fleet, deepening her Boston roots. Today we dive in to: What offseason and summer has looked like for her in Boston Growth of the PWHL with expansions teams & the Takeover Tour Her hockey origin story Why coaching and interacting with younger athletes Most favorite moments of her career Boston must-dos Concert chatFollow along with Megan on social media: @megankeller4Follow the Boston Fleet on social: @pwhl_fleet
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Boston is building a new legacy: Boston Legacy FC! The 15th National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise will take the pitch in 2026. Head Coach Filipa Patão is excited for this new adventure here in the States and NWSL. Patão is a former player with many titles to her name before hanging up her cleats to coach. Mostly recently she managed Benfica and led the club to five consecutive league titles. She brings an immense amount of experience and drive with her to help build this new team and identity in Boston. Today we dive in to: Why joining the NWSL, and specifically an expansion team in Boston, was so excitingHer coaching style & strategyHow culture on and off the pitch will help shape successWhy she hung up her cleats to coach the game she lovesHow passion is the most important element of the gameWho inspired her to chase big goals in the sportFollow the team for roster update, events & more: @bostonlegacyfc
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Fail fast and fail often; failure is an essential part of growth and an important lesson Player Development Coach Kerri Kuzbyt teaches her athletes. Kerri played hoops for most of her life, even competing professionally, before switching to a coaching role in the past few years. She is now the head of player development for the Scottish Basketball Federation. Her modern coaching approach is unique and helps athletes find functional movement solutions effective for their body, build a resilient mindset, and strengthen court IQ. She wants her athletes to be curious, well-rounded, and confident and that can only come from making mistakes and growing from them. She was recently at Newton Country Day School coaching middle and high school athletes and carved out some time to swing by the studio. We dive in to: What it means to be a player development coach and skill acquisition specialistThe difference between basketball players and athletesWhy she wants her athletes to embrace failureHow to stand out, in life and in sportImportance of taking moments to soak in where your feet are and acknowledge the dreams you're living nowThe energy and importance of the sold-out WNBA game at Boston's TD Garden (CT Sun vs. Indiana Fever)Get more skills and mindset tips from Kerri on social: @coach.kuzz
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You see Trenni Casey most nights talking sports on "Early Edition with Trenni" on NBC Sports Boston, But, for the last 6 months, she has been spending her mornings, and basically any time outside of the studio, training for her leg of "MS Run the US." The relay is America's first and only 3,260 mile ultra relay run to raise awareness and funds for MS research and aid those living with disabilities from the disease. Trenni's relay leg is just about 160 miles across her home state of Wisconsin. That's over a marathon a day! Today we dive in to: Why Trenni signed up to be part of the relay and set a goal of $67,000 How her Aunt Sandy's diagnosis redirected her life and how organizations like MS run the US can be critical resources for those living with MS and their families What training has looked like -- the build, miles/week, fueling, nutrition, mobility, etc Her strategy to log the miles across the week MS Rock & Run Fest at the finish line of Trenni's segment in Wisconsin Biggest lesson she's learned about herself through training Follow along with Trenni's run & donate: @trenninbcsLearn more about MS Run The US: msruntheus.org
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I have no doubt you've heard Jenn Hildreth's voice coming from your TV a time or two before. The award-winning sports broadcaster has quite the resume -- from calling FIFA World Cup matches since 2015, Olympic soccer matches, and MLS and NWSL games to play-by-play for a variety of collegiate sports. She's done it all while raising two daughters with her husband. When she realized just how incredible working moms are for the way they do it "all," she wanted to talk about it....so she did! Together with her co-author Aimee Leone, they wrote "Tough as a Mother: Women in Sports, Working Moms, and the Shared Traits that Empower Us All." Today we dive in to: What inspired Jenn to start writing this book during the early years of motherhood & how a redirection brought it to where it is today The decision to share the pages with the voices of women like U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan, famed broadcaster Hannah Storm, and Olympic swimmer Dara Torres (listen to Dara's episode here) 9 Tough Mother Tenets -- namely moxie How the "right" choices are always "easy" The big debate: can women have it all? Having it all vs. Enjoying it all Biggest lesson from her own mom You can get your hands on a copy of "Tough as a Mother" here.Follow along with Jenn Hildreth on social: @jennhildreth40 Get more on the book on social: @toughasamother_book
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Kendall Toole knows how to pack a punch when it comes to programming a workout! This comes as no surprise given the fitness pro has been moving in some form since she was young. First it helped to drain the energy tank as a kid, later it became a space to find mental clarity, and now it's her career. Despite the change in reason for movement, her love for it has remained constant. The former Peloton instructor left the major platform about a year ago with gratitude for the experience, and is now embracing a new chapter. Today we dive in to:The questions she asked herself while making the decision & how she knew she was ready for a changeImportance of embracing a beginner's mindset Finding happy habits How to draw the line between sharing and keeping things sacred Lessons learned while building businesses (good, bad & funny!) How the darkest time in her life helped her find her purposeMini look at what's to come with NKO Club & other businesses Fun rapid fireYou can follow along with Kendall Toole: @kendalltooleTo stay locked in on NKO Club updates: nkoclub.com
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Sara Falkson is a Harvard engineer redesigning the sports bra and helping women find body confidence in sport. Why redesign the sports bra? As an athlete herself (4 years of field hockey at Dartmouth) she has had her own relationship with confidence and sports bra woes and learned that so many other women did too! So, in her second year of Harvard University's Masters of Design Engineering program she set out to create something that was more comfortable and allowed athletes to have confidence in their gear to focus on their sport. Sara is also inspired by a stat from Dove and Nike that nearly 50% of teen girls drop out of sports due to lack of body confidence. Today we dive in to: Redesigning the sports bra Why hosting body confidence workshops with young athletes is so important to Sara and the work she is doing Surprising passion women have for discussing sports bras and other feminine issues in sportsImportance of community and teams Sara's personal journey with confidence in sport and in life What's next for Robyn Follow along with Robyn on social: @wear_robyn
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Mary Borman loves to swim, to challenge herself, to wear bright colors, share her story, and most importantly, have fun! The athlete, model. and Down Syndrome advocate has always challenged herself to accomplish what some may say she can't. Mary has earned several medals competing at the Special Olympics, traveled internationally to race for the Down Syndrome International Swimming Organization, and is now training to become the first woman with Down Syndrome to finish a half Ironman (race is in June 2025). Today we dive in to: Why she decided to train to become the first woman with Down Syndrome to finish a half Ironman How she motivates herself to show up on days she feels less motivated Experience of connecting and riding with Ally Love at Peloton in NYC Why saying 'YES' to scary things is so important BIG future goals & dreamsMorning mantra & music Follow Mary Borman on social media: @mermaid_maryborman
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The dynamic running duo Alexi Pappas and Lisa Thompson joined me in studio during Boston Marathon weekend as they prepared to race their fourth Boston together. Alexi, a former Olympian representing Greece, and Lisa Thompson, a competitive visually impaired runner, met years ago through 'Team With a Vision' and have been racing around the world since. Today we dive in to: How the two first met & how they knew that they would be unstoppable teaming up together Their tether and communication system that helps them navigate crowds and streets The ways each runner supports the other throughout the 26.2 miles How Alexi decides what to illustrate for Lisa Race day brain games -- positivity alphabet, "bird", etc How they both started in the sport of running & how they ultimately got hooked on the marathon distance Glitter!Follow along with Lisa on social: @modernbnbFollow along with Alexi on social: @alexipappas
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When Becs Gentry isn't coaching you up on the Peloton app, she's likely chasing her big personal goals or her toddler daughter. Becs isd known for her speed and her spunk, but this is something she has grown into as she's found herself in the sport. After earning her 6th World Majors star in Toyko her partner planted the idea seed of the Great World Marathon (7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents) -- this past fall she completed it as a way to fill her own cup in the new chapter of motherhood. She trained and competed in this challenge while still coaching millions on the Peloton app, showing up for her family and friends, and covering races as a commentator. Today we dive in to: Great World Race -- what made her sign up & how her life changed when she did Finding new ways to fill her cup in motherhood Running "Eras" (personal & professional!) Evolution and impact of the growing running community BFF Pace - what is it & how you find it Lessons about herself she's learned while running and conquering tough goals Favorite cities/routes to run Bucket list race
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It wasn't until Katie Lohaus' senior year of college that she found rugby, but it was love at first hit and she hasn't looked back. After playing competitive sports through high school, Katie went to college and joined a sorority where she dabbled in rec leagues and the Greek games. When she gave rugby a shot her senior year she was excited about how far she could run with it (figuratively and literally), so she went for it. Katie has played professionally for years, first as part of Premier Rugby Sevens and now the inaugural season of Women's Elite Rugby with the Boston Banshees. Today we dive in to: Inaugural Women's Elite Rugby season & playing for the Boston BansheesWorking to grow the sport and living in the growthWorld travelHow she found rugby and what lit the fire to continue after college7's vs. 15's -- strategy, rules, trainingPre and post game rituals/routines (she says she didn't always think she was superstitious....I'll let you decide!)Finding identity and worth off the pitch & how that helps her show up better as an athleteFollow along with Katie on social: @katielohausFollow along with the Boston Banshees: @wer_banshees
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Nell Rojas is a FORCE on the Boston Marathon course. The Nike pro earned top American female finisher her first two races ('21 and '22). She loves the grit and hills of the course (the opposite of most!) When Nell isn't running, she's coaching. She's coached for years, even before she decided to go pro at 30 years old. Now, she learns a lot from her dad who coaches her and guides her in developing her own coaching style. Today we dive in to: How the Boston Marathon course is perfect for her body and training style The friendly competition of elites (she tells us what she says as she picks people off!) What she spent her 20s focused on before going pro at 30 Being coached by her dad and learning his philosophies Her passion for creative writing and poetry Follow along with Nell Rojas on social: @nell_rojas_runningLearn more about her coaching here.
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Jackie Gaughan lives in Boston, runs in Boston, and works a full-time finance job in Boston. The new Saucony pro likes her full life, crediting it for her success in the corporate world and in the sport. Jackie is excited to run her first Boston Marathon, especially as a New Hampshire native. Today we dive in to: Excitement for her first Boston Marathon How she went from collegiate running to working in boston to running professionally while working full-time in financeWhy filling her plate (and being OK with sacrifices) helps her accomplish big goals Race day non-negotiables & celebration How she flipped initial intimidation when looking at the women's elite field to motivation Follow along with Jackie Gaughan: @jackie_gaughan
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At 24 years old Jocelyn Rivas become the youngest woman and Latina to finish 100 marathons! Jocelyn set the goal to show the world what a 'Dreamer' looks like and show women and girls everywhere that they can do hard things. After crossing the LA Marathon finish line in 2021, Jocelyn kept going and continues to set BIG goals in running and is still rooted in her strong 'why.' Today we dive in to: Why she started running in high school & obstacles she had to overcome to get out there safelyHer 'why' How her physical and mental training has changed over the years with different goals The power of community and how it drives her and lifts her up Future goals -- longer distances & challenges! Realization that she is living the life she always wanted -- how she got there & m ore! Follow Jocelyn Rivas on social: @joselinthewarrior
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Hot off smashing her own U.S. masters marathon record at the Valencia Marathon in December (2024), Sara Hall is feeling good and ready to race her fourth Boston Marathon. Sara has been running professionally for 20 years and continues to love the challenges and wins that come with it. She credits motherhood for helping her keep perspective and motivation; in 2015 she and her husband Ryan (also her coach!) adopted their 4 daughters from Ethiopia. Today we dive in to: Running her fourth Boston Marathon - what keeps her coming back, the uniqueness of the elite field, etc. How she got into marathons in 2015 Motherhood - how she finds motivation & perspective from her four daughters Working with her husband as her coach Her non-profit she founded with her husband called the Hall Steps Foundation How she has been able to use running to fuel her passions of fighting for equity and empowerment Follow along with Sara Hall on social: @sarahall3 Learn more about the Hall Steps Foundation here.
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After 8 years away from running, getting married, starting a family, working as a realtor, and a failed BQ attempt Keira D'Amato knew there was more in the tank. She was right. She holds the record for fastest American half marathon and woman's-only 10-miler and she shaved 24 seconds of then record holder Deena Kastor's fastest American marathon to break the record. Keira has done this all with gratitude, joy and incredible courage to chase big dreams. Today we dive in to: How she got back into running after 8 years away from the sport Why the Boston Marathon is so special to her and pivotal for her journey to running marathons and becoming a pro Breaking the American marathon record in Houston How she has tailored her mindset to help her in the pain cave/dark moments of a race or workout Hobbies off the road (& former alter-ego!) Follow along with Keira D'Amato on social: @keiradamatoYou can pre-order her book "Don't Call it a Comeback" here.
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WNBA Veteran Diamond DeShields is bringing her electric play, competitive spirit & leadership to the Connecticut Sun in her 7th season. Diamond was the third overall draft pick in 2018, earned a WNBA Championship with the Chicago Sky in 2021 after a taxing surgery and rehab, and still feels she is just scratching the surface of her potential and her game. Today we dive in to:Why the Connecticut Sun is franchise is the right fit at this moment in her careerEmbracing change and newness for growth & success How obstacle and roadblocks have helped to shift her perspective on and off the court & renew gratitude Little Diamond's BIG dreams The perfectly crafted "welcome to the league" moment Fashion & self-expression Inspiration & mission of her 3-D Foundation Building an underdog mentality at home as a kid to carry her to where she is todayFollow Diamond on social: @diamonddoesit1Follow the Connecticut Sun: @connecticutsun
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Born and raised in Boston, Jillian Dempsey knows the grit it takes to find success. The Boston Fleet forward has been playing professional hockey for over a decade, almost exclusively in her hometown. She grew up in Winthrop, played in college at Harvard, then for the Boston Blades (CWHL), Boston Pride (PHF), and now the Boston Fleet. Today we dive in to: Pursuing two passions -- one on the ice and one in the classroom Jillian's gratitude for playing most of her professional (and collegiate career) in her hometown Unique perspective of growth of women's hockey as an athlete with experience in 3 leaguesHow she has been spending her newfound 'free' time since focusing only on being a professional athlete Fleet's focus for the end of season as they look toward playoffs and the Walter Cup Her mantra for tough days For game tickets & info for Boston Fleet: thepwhl.com/bostonfleetFollow Jillian on social: @jilliantdempsey
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