She did what!?
She did what!?
Viviane de Castro
Welcome to a podcast that amplifies women in sport!
"Here at Empower Onyx we believe you have to see her to be her." A conversation with CEO, Michelle Blake Wilson
Welcome to this week's episode!!! Today's guest is the CEO of Empower Onyx, Michelle Blake Wilson. You'll hear Michelle speak about her upbringing, challenges she's faced as a woman entrepreneur and what in particular lead her into creating a social impact company that empowers young black girls and women through sport. Enjoy;)
Jun 29, 2022
56 min
"Having to fight tooth and nail for just a ball is tiring and mentally exhausting." A conversation with Nina-Grace Montes
In today's episode, I was joined by Nina-Grace Montes. She's the creator of Althea Magazine, a magazine all about women’s sports. It also includes fashion, art, lifestyle and self care. Hear Nina share why the struggles she faced in sports growing up lead her to create a magazine and why women's sports! 
Jun 1, 2022
31 min
A conversation with Busiwa Asinga about the pressures of being a female division 1 runner
In today's episode, I was joined by my amazing friend, Busiwa Asinga. Siwa is a division one runner at Drake University. Just last week she made history running her season-best of 59.55 seconds to become the first-ever Drake Bulldog to win the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships. In this episode, you'll hear her speak about the pressures that come with being a female d1 runner, personal pressures that come with being a daughter of two olympians, and how we can better support athletes battling mental health problems. 
May 26, 2022
52 min
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team will finally get equal pay
In today's episode, you'll hear about women's soccer, the WNBA and College Softball. The Women's and Men's national teams will finally be paid equally when representing the United States in international competitions and matches.  Rookie, Rhyne Howard might already be one of the WNBA's best and the college softball world series bracket is out! Hear more about what's going on in women's sports in this week's recap!
May 19, 2022
5 min
"IT'S OKAY TO PLAY LIKE A GIRL." A conversation with Jennifer Lynne Williams
In today's episode, I was joined by Jennifer Lynne Williams, Chief Development Officer at USA Basketball. Jennifer explains the important role USA Basketball plays in youth athletics,  balancing work life and being a mother of two, and what we can do to start breaking misconceptions around women's sports. 
May 16, 2022
50 min
Guest Tiffany Tucker discusses the reasons for lack of investments in women's sports and why equal is not enough anymore
In today's episode, guest Tiffany Tucker, deputy athletic director at UNC Wilmington, speaks about what led her to UNCW after playing basketball for North Carolina. She also explains why equal is not enough, why people don't invest as much in women's sports and solutions to these issues. 
May 5, 2022
57 min
University of Michigan women's golf makes history!!
In today's episode you'll hear a lot of exciting news going on in women's sports... like a new record being broken for most attended fans at a women's soccer match with 91,648 people!! Michigan women's golf makes history!! And get caught up with the rankings for division 1 softball. 
Apr 26, 2022
4 min
"We are not less athletes than men are." A conversation with UT Women's Basketball Center, Lauren Ebo
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with University of Texas Women’s Basketball center, Lauren Ebo. Hear about the inequities she faced during the March Madness Tournament and why women athletes deserve more. You’ll also get an opportunity to know more about who Lauren is and where she comes from, beyond what sports media tells us. 
Apr 20, 2022
25 min
Guest Dr. Debby Stroman discusses gender and racial equity in sports
Dr. Debby Stroman, UVA Basketball Alum and professor at UNC Chapel Hill specializing in leadership in racial equity, discusses the issues with gender and racial equity in sports today. 
Mar 30, 2022
32 min
OL Reign falls short to Washington Spirit in NWSL Semifinal game
Welcome to She did What, a podcast all about highlighting women's sports! In todays episode we will highlight the two semifinal women's soccer matches.  Veteran, Megan Rapinoe once again had an outstanding game for The OL Reign creating chance after chance. The Washington Spirit will face The Chicago Red Stars in the Championship Game on November 20th. Who will come out on top???
Nov 16, 2021
6 min
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