Even Strength

Ringing in 2022 with a new episode! Dive into the world of sports marketing with Marian Agyei-Gyamera, a marketing and management professional who has worked in all aspects of sport. We discuss her experiences in the industry, how athletes impact marketing, where the trends and cultures are moving, the success in women's sports marketing, and the importance of giving athletes a voice and brand. Tune in!Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

It's June 2021! We're closing off the month by welcoming an incredible guest with an incredible story.  Meet Ben Skinner, an accomplished elite rugby athlete and queer activist currently working on their Masters at the University of Waterloo. Learn about rugby, Ben's connection to sports and gender, and the experience of being a person outside the binary in Canadian athletics. Hit that play button!

We're getting down to business on this episode. Meet the mind behind the best new product in athletic accessories, Hairstrong! Nicole joins us to talk about how her product has gone from a class project idea to change the way athletes get their hair out of their face, to now having hundreds of sales across the globe. Not to mention that she did it all while she competed on the varsity rowing team, balanced part-time jobs, finished up her undergrad, and now her masters. Tune in to support local!  Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Happy 2021! We're celebrating the New Year by welcoming Dr. William Bridel to the podcast. As a professor at the University of Calgary, he specializes in socio-cultural studies of sport, physical activity, and the body; and gender and sexuality in sport and the larger social context. We talk about sport, gender, and sexuality; his work with Skate Canada; his own experiences in competitive figure skating; and creating inclusive sport environments.Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

This week we welcome Dr. Janice Forsyth, associate professor in sociology and the Director of Indigenous Studies at Western University. She has worked for over 20 years using sociological concepts to look at Indigenous sport in Canada. Her insight into the experiences of Indigenous athletes, whitestream sport, and how organizations and government have taken a step back in their progress to improve Indigenous sport, brings a necessary and honest discussion to the podcast. Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!:"

We've got a need for speed! Join us on this episode to talk to Amanda Balson, Canada's first female late model stock car racing champion, and a champion of women in Canadian racing. She's been in the game for over two decades, has a deep passion for her sport, and explains what it's like to be in the driver's seat of a race car. Tune in! Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Our first two person interview brings Cayla and Jill to the podcast to talk about what life is like as a cowgirl in rodeo. Both women compete in the RAM Rodeo Tour in barrel racing and as pole benders. Learn about rodeo history, how riders connect to their horses, and what it means to be a cowgirl. Theme: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Welcome back! We have a very special guest on today -- Annie Guglia. Canada's top contender in women's street skateboarding, three-time National Champion streak winner, X-games competitor, and Tokyo 2021 Olympic hopeful, joins us on the podcast to talk about everything skateboarding, her coming out, and how the sport has really changed for women. It's a great one so tune in!Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Please welcome to the podcast, Eva Thompson. With a successful climbing career, being a climbing coach, having international climbing accomplishments, and getting her degree, what can't she do? We talk Eva, Olympic Climbing, and the outdoor community. Listen in! Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

In a conversation with Dr. Fiona Lovely, founder of Calgary Brain and Spine, we learn about her work in functional neurology and studying under Dr. Ted Carrick, the lead of the team that helped Sidney Crosby get back on the ice after his concussions. Her expertise in women's health, traumatic brain injuries, and her wisdom in the experience of being female bring education and deep insight into this episode. Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Meet Dallas Robbins. She's played in the National Ringette League with Calgary RATH since its 2004 inaugural season, been on Team Canada to compete in World's in 2010 and 2016, and founded an elite training camp. Since her retirement in 2016, she's been more focused on her sons' sports but still has a love and passion for her game - ringette.Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Today we talk to Caroline Wiley, the co-founder, president, and chief action photographer at See What She Can Do; a platform to give active women a community, a voice, and a spotlight in a way that is accessible and open. With over 25 years of experience in recreation and leisure, she brings expertise and knowledge about bolstering female athletes and keeping sport alive for women everywhere. Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'

Today we're joined by Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, the league commissioner of the Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Football Association; President, Captain, and quarterback for Western University's women's football team; and a PhD student in neuroscience. Theme song: 'Shawn Mrazek Lives!'