On episode #3, The Dames unethical practices in jiu jitsu. Buckle up, this is part one of a multi-part series. We are so excited to announce our newest segment, Dames Discuss, a monthly roundtable discussion with fellow Dames. Listen in to a collection of knowledgeable Dames, breaking down topics that face us on and off the mats. Roundtable: Dames Founder & Brown Belt, ⁠Torrie O'neil⁠ Black belt & gym owner, ⁠Maggie Torres⁠ Brown belt & Cancer Survivor, ⁠Alia Garcia-Valadez⁠

In this interview, Torrie sits down with newly minted black belt, Char Dixon and discuss her jiu jitsu journey and the upcoming Mighty Dames Seminar in North Carolina. Tickets for Mighty Seminar Series: North Carolina ➡️ https://www.themightydames.com/event-details-registration/mighty-seminar-series-1-north-carolina Char Dixon Instagram: ➡️https://www.instagram.com/char.dixon/ Torrie O'neil Instagram: ➡️https://www.instagram.com/torrieoneil ➡️https://www.instagram.com/akathedame

On episode #2, The Dames discuss bias and how it impacts us adn how we train😬. We are so excited to announce our newest segment, Dames Discuss, a monthly roundtable discussion with fellow Dames. Listen in to a collection of knowledgeable Dames, breaking down topics that face us on and off the mats. Roundtable: Dames Founder & Brown Belt, Torrie O'neil Black belt & gym owner, Maggie Torres Brown belt & Cancer Survivor, Alia Garcia-Valadez

We are so excited to announce our newest segment, Dames Discuss, a monthly roundtable discussion with fellow Dames. Listen in to a collection of knowledgeable Dames, breaking down topics that face us on and off the mats. For our debut episode, Dames Founder Torrie O'neil & BJJ black belt & gym owner, Maggie Torres, and Brown Belt Alia Garcia-Valadez discuss Impostor Syndrome 😬.

That Dame Podcast returns as Host Torrie O'neil sits down with blue belt Sarah Wills and has a great conversation about mental health, jiu jitsu and the complicated relationship with losing weight. More from Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/indianajane.sarahliz/ More from The Dames: YouTube: YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/themightydames Facebook: http://facebook.com/themightydames Instagram: http://instagram.com/themightydames Website: http://www.themightydames.com Store: http://www.themightydames.com/store

We have returned! This week, Torrie chats with the Thicc Athlete themselves, Niko! The pair talk about training, competitions, and lifting heavy thing. More from Niko: https://www.instagram.com/nikothethiccathlete/ https://open.spotify.com/show/14SqJB1SyHGoJuIQUO4tS8?si=2g1AggYIS_q7fupZ47ixoA&nd=1 More from the Dames YouTube: YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/themightydames Facebook: http://facebook.com/themightydames Instagram: http://instagram.com/themightydames Website: http://www.themightydames.com Store: http://www.themightydames.com/store

On this episode, we sit down with one of the coaches for the 2022 Dames Camp, Pro Grappler & MMA Fighter Erin Harpe. We talk about her jiu jitsu journey, high-level competition, and teaching. Erin will teach a no-gi session on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Dames Camp 2022 Tickets: https://www.themightydames.com/event-details/dames-camp-2022 More from Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erin.harpe/?hl=en https://gracieapollobeach.com/ More from the Dames YouTube: YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/themightydames Facebook: http://facebook.com/themightydames Instagram: http://instagram.com/themightydames Website: http://www.themightydames.com Store: http://www.themightydames.com/store

Our podcast returns to highlight the next cause from our Affirm & Amplify Initiative, Early Literacy. We speak with Maggie Torres, an English teacher, brown belt, mother, and gym owner to discuss the importance of early literacy and education. During our chat, we discuss the disparity between low-income and high-income in learning, the lack of books for these children, and the power of education. Maggie & The Mighty Dames Collaborated on a rashguard, now available for purchase at www.themightydames.com/store.  25% of all profits raised from our collaboration will be donated to the Ferst Readers of Texas, with a minimum of $150 donation guaranteed. Ferst Readers' mission is "strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development." Early Literacy Rashguard: https://www.themightydames.com/product-page/early-literacy-rashguard-july-pre-order   Early Literacy Rashguard: https://www.themightydames.com/product-page/EarlyLiteracyShirt Learn more about Ferst Readers at: :https://ferstreaders.org/ https://ferstreaders.org/texas The A&A collection is a Mighty Dames Initiative, created to bring awareness and fundraise for marginalized peoples and underserved communities and causes. More about the A & A Initiative https://www.themightydames.com/aainitiative

Finally, we are back to interviews & podcasting....again! With a slight rebrand, we bring you That Dame Podcast. Up first is an interview with Brittney Letuli-Spinks From jiu jitsu to kickboxing to MMA, this lady does it all. Tune in for this great conversation between Brittney & Host Torrie O'neil. More from Brittney: https://www.instagram.com/bjamesonish Submission Grappling Series Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFwIlWj3E9Y&t=125s More from the Dames 3 Day Dames Camp 2022 Tickets: https://www.themightydames.com/event-details/dames-camp-2022 YouTube: YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/themightydames Facebook: http://facebook.com/themightydames Instagram: http://instagram.com/themightydames Website: http://www.themightydames.com Store: http://www.themightydames.com/store

Our Spotlight series continues with Nicole Hardin, the founder of the Black Woman Black Belt. Torrie & Nicole talk about Nicole's start in the sport. their mutual experience as black women in the sport, why Nicole created BWBB. They also discuss toxic gyms, the power of representation, and haircare. More from  Nicole Hardin & Black Woman Black Belt: Website: https://www.blackwomanblackbelt.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackwomanblackbelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomanblackbelt/ The Spotlight Series highlights women-led groups, businesses, and events in the Jiu Jitsu community . .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . For more Mighty Dames, make sure to check us out at: YouTube: YouTube: http://youtube.com/themightydames Facebook: http://facebook.com/themightydames Instagram: http://instagram.com/themightydames Teespring: https://themightydames.creator-spring.com/ Website: http://www.themightydames.com