Show notes
#031 - Mayfield Vashti-Roberts and Keira Gotrell are both black high school rowers from Washington and New Jersey, respectively. In this episode, they talked about:What made Mayfield stay with rowing [3:57]Mayfield’s response to going to regattas and not see others that look like you [7:07]What would Mayfield tell coaches to improve the experience of rowers of color [13:41]What Mayfield says to other HS rowers who are thinking of leaving the sport [18:35]… and much more.To get in touch with Mayfield, please email him at [email protected] get in touch with Keira, please reach her on Instagram @keiragotrellWe hope that the conversation in this podcast helps us all in the rowing world -- no matter your race -- to unify the rowing sport through diversity.If you have a response to this or any episode, we want to hear it. Send us your voice message at www.speakpipe.com/rowingincolor or just check out our Linktree (linktr.ee/rowingincolor). If you don't follow us on IG already, find us @rowingincolor.Lastly, if you can, please hit "follow" or "subscribe" wherever you listen to podcasts. If you can, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcast -- it would really mean a lot.We hope you and yours are well. Stay safe.