Jill Morley is my guest this week on the podcast. She is a filmmaker, screenwriter, boxer and boxing coach. I admire Jill Morley for many reasons, foremost among them is her willingness to share some of the things she has lived and experienced in her life as a means to help others. This week on Another Door Opens, we talk about the documentary film she directed, Fight Like A Girl, which set out to explore the stories of a few female boxers and why they fight, but it was also an exploration of Jill’s own mental health struggles, where they started and how she used boxing to confront and combat some painful memories. That journey became a fight all its own for Jill — one she generously shares with the audience. That is the kind of artist Jill is: truthful, unfiltered, honest.When someone has the courage to be vulnerable, as Jill does, it gives a reminder that we can own our life experiences without judgment. And in doing so, the person who chooses to be open, is often rewarded with a feeling of being free.• Learn more about Jill at jillmorley.com and follow her on social media @jillmorley.• Support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens drum beats by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #film #storytelling #documentaries #fightlikeagirl #boxing #mentalhealth #confidence #vulnerability #courage #openhearts #openminds #healing #womenboxers #femalefighters #martialarts #training #newyork #losangeles #ali #muhammadali #stripped #trueconfessionsofagogogirl #screenwriting #directing #femalefilmmakers #femaledirectors #grace #sisterhood #artist #love See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shannon Lee joins me this week to discuss her new book Be Water, My Friend, which explores the philosophies penned by her late father & martial arts star Bruce Lee. Also hear from her on why bridging the gap applies to every aspect of life, how a message of unity combats prejudice, racism and inequity, and how the medicine for your suffering is within you. She is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Follow Shannon Lee on Instagram @therealshannonlee and on Instagram & Twitter @brucelee.• Support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #shannonlee #brucelee #martialarts #kungfu #hongkong #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #unity #healing #bewatermyfriend #prejudice #racism #inequity #warrior #losangeles #theway #podcast #motherhood #grief #grace #courage #love #bewater See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Flanagan is a veteran sports broadcaster who is pouring her talents into developing new talent as an agent for upcoming professionals. Her grit for guiding careers comes from her own remarkable run covering professional football, the Olympics and Notre Dame football over the course of many years of work with the NFL Network, NBC Sports and ESPN. Alex shares what a closed door felt like for her and how to ask for help, why patience is essential for finding your next open door and the lessons she’s learned as a mom. She is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Learn more about Alex at https://alexflanagan.com/ and follow her on Instagram @alex.flanagan & Twitter @alex_flanagan.• Support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #broadcasting #womeninbroadcasting #sports #arizona #nfl #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #grit #independence #minnesota #olympics #espn #nbcsports #notredame #thefamilie #grief #motherhood #grace #courage #love #television #newbeginnings #agent #talentagent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cecilia Braekhus is known as The First Lady of Boxing. Her career has encompassed many firsts, including becoming the first woman in any weight class to hold the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously. She reigned as the undisputed female welterweight champion from 2014 to 2020 until that string was broken in 2020. We talk about her origin story from Colombia to being raised in Norway, role models, post-fight rituals, mental fitness, her secretive start in kickboxing and her fight to legalize professional boxing in her home country. We talk about how boxing and a Uganda connection led to a school there in Cecilia’s name, what she admires about the women she met in Uganda and the way philanthropy lets you forget yourself. Cecilia Braekhus is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Follow Cecilia Braekhus on Instagram @ceciliabraekhus and Twitter @1LadyCecilia.• Become a Patron and keep this podcast going. Support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and make the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram & Twitter at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens drum beats by the amazing Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #boxing #femaleempowerment #womensboxing #sweetscience #kickboxing #dazn #norway #germany #strongwomen #femalerolemodels #travel #friendship #mentalfitness #uganda #equality #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #anotherdooropens #change #colombia #courage #sisterhood #podcast #firstlady #ceciliabraekhus #ladyboxers #fighters See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, PokerStars Ambassador, speaker, author and host of two podcasts. In this episode, we talk about pioneering women, the evolution of the queen in the game of chess, the real life applications of chess and poker, the analytical and the creative in chess and how to get your kids interested in the game. Also, the intersection of chess and art, hula hoop chess, choreography, galleries and the Queen’s Gambit. Jennifer Shahade is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Follow Jennifer Shahade on Instagram and Twitter at @jenshahade. Also find more information at jennifershahade.com and uschesswomen.org.• Become a Patron and keep this podcast going. Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at  https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and make the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens drum beats by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #chess #femaleempowerment #poker #intellectualgames #grandmaster #travel #friendship #mindgames #strongwomen #author #writing #inclusivity #equality #momswhorock #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #courage #sisterhood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anxious about entering back into the world as pandemic restrictions are lifted? Concerned about the deep divides that we’ve seen emerge through the crisis that was 2020? Riaz Patel is a voice of reason in a divided world, and he has dedicated himself to bringing people together — even those who seem to be polar opposites. Riaz shares the 4 steps of a productive conversation, the lengths he goes to educate himself about other points of view, and personal experiences of being on the receiving end of ignorance and hate. He talks about listening, how he has dealt with prejudice, feeling other, the divisive nature of social media algorithms, how aspects of his being are always central to presidential elections, and how if you truly know and understand someone, it is very hard to hate them. Also, using our voices, the gifts of open and closed doors, and the best way to move forward in this new world with an intention to build connections. Riaz Patel is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Follow Riaz Patel on Instagram at @riazrpatel and on Twitter @RiazPatel.• Become a Patron and keep this podcast going! Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and make the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #connection #conversation #compassion #understanding #patience #humanity #friendship #faith #pakistan #islam #immigrant #LGBTQ #dads #equality #leadership #producer #tv #losangeles #lovewins #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #grace #courage #love See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lisa C. Willis is a former WNBA basketball player, a former UCLA star, author and speaker. She made history as the first female coach of a New York Knicks franchise: the Westchester Knicks. She’s now at Nike, she’s reflective, she’s introspective and shares insights about what she learned from sports, her rock solid pre-game ritual to set her mind right, the difference between being a participant and a key player, the business of professional sports, how teamwork informs life after sports, why resilience is her favorite word, and what happens to a player’s performance — or any person’s sense of self — when they feel VALUED. Also: Her book: When the Buzzer Sounds! She is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Learn more about Lisa at LisaCWillis.com and find out how to purchase her book there.• Follow Lisa on Instagram/Twitter @lisawillis40.• Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.@wnba @nike @ucla @la_sparks @nyliberty @uclawbb @wcknicks #anotherdooropens #wnba #nike #whenthebuzzersounds #liberty #sparks #coaching #basketball #knicks #lasparks #westchesterknicks #leadership #sports #uclabasketball #ucla #mentoring #influence #lovewins #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #vulnerability #grace #courage #love See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tina Lifford is an actor, author, playwright and founder. She plays the powerful character Aunt Vi on the drama television series “Queen Sugar” which airs on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Tina’s best-selling book is titled The Little Book of Big Lies: A Journey Into Inner Fitness and ties in with her Inner Fitness Project where she focuses on helping others build inner fitness, making it as essential as physical fitness. She is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.• Learn more about Tina at TinaLifford.com and www.theinnerfitnessproject.com and follow her on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @tinalifford.• Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time. It's about opening hearts and minds. • Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @stephhimango and @podcastado. • Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. • Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.#anotherdooropens #queensugar #queensugarown #innerfitness #theinnerfitnessproject #lovewins #openhearts #openminds #story #storytelling #empathy #change #growth #threeselves #selflove #grandcanyon #thebigchill #lawrencekasdan #tiffanydcross #oprah #ava #acting #drama #vulnerability #grace #courage #love #film #movies #television #filmmaking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How a path of alcohol addiction opened into a crystal clear life of photography, natural beauty and whole-hearted appreciation. A READING: Think of this as a bite sized portion of the podcast, and it's called “Another Door Opens… A Reading.” These are readings of the print stories I wrote for Another Door Opens (the blog) and Another Door Opens (the book) before the creation of Another Door Opens (the podcast). Welcome! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One woman's search for country, home and voting rights. A READING: Think of this as a bite sized portion of the podcast, and it's called “Another Door Opens… A Reading.” These are readings of the print stories I wrote for Another Door Opens (the blog) and Another Door Opens (the book) before the creation of Another Door Opens (the podcast). Welcome! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.