Episode Notes

In this episode, Louise Walden-Edwards shares her journey of writing her first children's book, 'Ice Dream Sundays,' which aims to inspire young skaters and promote inclusivity in sports. Louise Walden was the 2011 British national champion in ice dance, and now works as a coach, choreographer, and TV commentator for Eurosport. We talk about Louise’s journey to becoming an author, her work with Inclusive Skating, and the importance of making space for everyone to be welcome on the ice.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VLR8fUG8hW0

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18tyXOcxgCGhUp950-a7BsDKQQdZ6SaajrKtK96PN93o/edit?tab=t.0

You can learn more about her book at icedreamsundays.com and her coaching at https://vo-ice.co.uk/
Find more about Inclusive Skating at https://inclusiveskating.org/

Follow Louise on Instagram at @ louisewaldenedwards

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