Stacey Copeland: Paving the Way for Future Champions
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“Getting that medal for England, was a pivotal moment”
Stacey Copeland is a trailblazer in women’s sport. From her career in football, playing for England under 18’s, to being the first female boxer to win a Commonwealth title, she’s been breaking down barriers throughout her life.
After facing numerous examples of gender stereotyping, Stacey set up the charity Pave the Way, to help other people who might be facing the same battles. She’s also now a broadcaster and public speaker.
In this episode of 3:00 AM Conversations, co-hosts Peter Jackson and Debra Cooper hear about Stacey’s resilience in overcoming setbacks, including dealing with failure; coming back from injury, and standing up against institutional sexism. They discuss how Stacey has navigated the numerous transitions in her life, navigating a feeling of imposter syndrome, to succeed in a number of different careers.
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