Strong Women. Better World.
Strong Women. Better World.
University of Tennessee Center for Sport, Peace & Society in partnership with the U.S. Department of State Sports Diplomacy Division
A production of the University of Tennessee Center for Sport, Peace & Society in partnership with the U.S. Department of State Sports Diplomacy Division.The Strong Women. Better World. Podcast is a globe-trotting storytelling project about fearless women who are using the power of sport, education, and social innovation to create a better world. This sisterhood stands on the shoulders of pioneers who fought for the passage of Title IX, an educational amendment that gave rise to the female athlete in the United States and has significant worldwide ripple effects. The Strong Women. Better World Podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX by raising awareness of its global footprint ahead of the landmark legislation’s June 2022 commemoration. Through intimate conversations with brave pioneers, listeners will learn about the challenges and successes these Title IX Titans encounter, and better understand the power of people-to-people exchanges through sport. The Strong Women. Better World Podcast is a UT-Knoxville Center for Sport, Peace and Society (CSPS) production, part of its larger effort to celebrate Title IX. The Center’s special storytelling project highlights how generations of women and girls have benefited from its provision for equal access and opportunity to play sports. *This project is funded in part by the U.S. Department of State Sports Diplomacy Division and we’re grateful for their partnership.
Road to Tokyo: Behind the Scenes with Brazilian Wrestler Aline da Silva
Peruvian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Brazilian Olympic wrestler Aline da Silva to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Olympic Games and the day-in-the-life-of at Tokyo 2020.
Dec 14, 2021
20 min
Road to Tokyo: Behind the Scenes with Philippines Paralympic powerlifter Adeline Dumapong
Nigerian sports journalist Chisom interviews Paralympic powerlifter Adeline Dumapong from the Philippines to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Paralympic Games from her “golden bronze” at the 2000 competition at Sydney to the perseverance and grit it takes to forge a decades-long career.
Aug 17, 2021
27 min
The Road to Tokyo: Behind the Scenes with Minjei Jeon (Korea) for a Scouting Report on the Korean Olympic Experience
Bolivian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Korean Olympic delegate Minjei Jeon to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympic Games, a scouting report on must-watch Korean athletes, and more. Pina and Minjei met during the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP), an award-winning sports diplomacy and mentorship exchange initiative run by the Center for Sport, Peace & Society in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and espnW.
Aug 3, 2021
10 min
The Road to Tokyo: How Camila Pirelli (Paraguay) aka “the Guarani Panther” Prepared for her Olympic Dreams
Bolivian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Paraguayan track and field Olympian Camila “the Guarani Panther” Pirelli to uncover what it takes to make it to the Tokyo Olympic Games, vital items in an Olympics-bound suitcase (spikes, Paraguayan flag, and warmups), and post-Tokyo plans. Pina and Camila met during the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP), an award-winning sports diplomacy and mentorship exchange initiative run by the Center for Sport Peace and Society in partnership with th...
Jul 29, 2021
19 min
Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize with Akhona Makalima & Rabia Qadir
In this episode, learn how football pioneers Akhona Makalima (FIFA and South Africa Premier Soccer League referee, South Africa) and Rabia Qadir (Founding CEO, Galaxy Sport Academy) are shattering social barriers to help the next generations of girls on and off the pitch.
Jun 14, 2021
24 min
How to be a Sports Journalism Trailblazer with Diana Mutakafimbo (Zambia) and Tega Onojaife (Nigeria)
Travel to Africa in this episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast, to learn how Zambia’s Diana Mutakafimbo (sports reporter, Zambia Daily Mail) and Nigeria’s Tega Onojaife (sports producer and presenter, Smooth 98.1 FM Radio; Founder, Ladies in Sport Conference) translate the sports magic from live events to their audiences, kicking down cultural barriers all while sporting stylish kicks.
Jun 7, 2021
20 min
How to be a Sports Journalism Trailblazer with Nina Kolundzija & Asta Zukaite
Travel inside the world of sports media in Eastern Europe for this episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast as Serbia’s Nina Kolundzija (sports journalist and host, B92) and Lithuania’s Asta Zukaite (on-air sports anchor, LNK TV) share their secrets for pursuing their passions as confident, fearless journalists.
May 24, 2021
16 min
Daring Leadership, Bold Action with Ashreen Mridha and Júlia Vergueiro
In this episode, travel to Brazil and Bangladesh to learn about the daring leadership and bold actions undertaken by Júlia Vergueiro (owner and CEO, Pelado Real Futebol Clube; founder, Nossa Arena) and Ashreen Mridha (brand manager of marketing, Unilever Bangladesh Limited; Founder and chairwoman, Deshi Ballers) as they step up and help transform their societies through sports.
May 17, 2021
27 min
Suiting up and sparring with Piña Pozo & Alejandra Rodriguez-Larraín
Travel to South America with Bolivia’s Pina Pozo Rios (Founder and Director of “Las Super Poderosas” television show and soccer academy) and Peru’s Alejandra Rodriguez-Larraín (CEO, Peru Runners; Founder and CEO, Flama Foundation), who sparr about playing the long game as pioneers in sports business and their secrets for how to keep running when life throws a few punches.
May 10, 2021
25 min
Living Fearlessly with Caroline Lembe & Megha Vora
This episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast spotlights how the sports of boxing, karate, and Japanese jujitsu, help warriors Caroline Lembe (Founder, Siki Lab; Coach, Kwadraat) and Megha Vora (Founder, Women's Self-Defense Center of India) live fearlessly, draw strength, and empower others.
May 3, 2021
19 min
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