Empoword Discussions: Recent Episodes
Empoword Discussions (Empoword Journalism)
Empoword Discussions isn't afraid to tackle difficult and uncomfortable topics. Our first series focuses on 'the challenges that women face in sports.' We aim to dive deep and not avoid the questions/topics that are often dodged and yet we want to empower women by having conversations that influence growth.
Host: Beau
Guest: Annie Openshaw
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 10 where Beau is flying solo and will chat with personal trainer Annie Openshaw. Annie is truly inspirational in this space as she opens up discussions surrounding issues that are so rarely spoken about on social media and in the fitness space. We discuss everything from bloating and IBS, to body image and social media, to injury and the physical and mental struggles that come with it. This was such an amazing episode to record and to meet the person behind the real, relatable and personable content that Annie creates in this space and to learn more about her and her journey so far. We hope you love the episode as much as we did recording it for you and don’t forget to rate us and give us a follow so that you never miss an episode!
You can find Annie at @annieopenshaw on Instagram, Annie’s Life on YouTube or through her brand Accomplish at https://weaccomplish.co.uk/collections
Licensing:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
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Host: Beau
Guest: Libby Stevenson
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 9 where Beau is flying solo and will chat with yoga and wellness coach Libby Stevenson. Libby came to yoga later in life and now works to help women over 40 to engage with it, and thus improve their physical and mental health as well as their flexibility and stability. This was such an interesting conversation in which we spoke about all things women’s health, reproductive health and learning how to connect with your mind and body on a deeper level. Libby is a true inspiration and a testament to the fact that it is never too late to try something new and you might just end up finding your passion and purpose in the process! We hope you love the episode as much as we did recording it for you and don’t forget to rate us and give us a follow so that you never miss an episode!
You can find Libby at https://libbystevensonwellbeing.com or @libbystevenson.wellbeing on Instagram!
Licensing:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License code: OWG6WDKKISPGA1U5
Host: Beau
Host: Deb
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 8 where Beau and Deb discuss Netherland's great win by having their women's football team secure an equal pay deal. We know that the Dutch team are making waves and that England's men's and women's teams are receiving the same pay.
However, we hope that these steps lead to further quality outside of international games,
Host: Beau
Host: Deb
Guest: Sacha Shipway
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 7 where Beau and Deb will chat with Sacha Shipway, a former international netballer turned sports journalist. Sacha first fell in love with netball at her local Little League club in Birmingham. From there, she qualified to play for the first team at the university of Dublin and went on to trial and ultimately qualify to play for the Irish national team for five years. In this weeks episode the girls take a deep dive to examine the financial barriers to women in elite sport, the inequity that is prevalent in both sports science and the promotion of women’s sport and the ways in which we can propel women’s sport forwards in the future. This discussion was so enlightening and thought provoking and we learned so much from speaking with Sacha. We know that you will love this episode as much as we did recording it. And don’t forget to rate us and follow so that you never miss an episode!
Licensing:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License code: OWG6WDKKISPGA1U5
Host: Beau
Host: Deb
Guest: Holly Heffron
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will discuss the challenges women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 6 where Beau and Deb will chat with Holly Heffron, a sport-science student and an aspiring Olympic boxer. She currently splits her time between her studies and her training sessions. Inspired, empowered and dedicated to her sport- Holly is quite the perfectionist, knowing her hard work is paying off with having her sights on the Commonwealth games.
Do follow Holly here.
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island
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Host: Beau
Host: Deb
Guest: Lucie Holt
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 5 where Beau and Deb will chat with Lucie Holt, an RAF Veteran, Invictus Games athlete and future Paralympian. Lucie’s story involves a devastating netball injury that became much worse than she could ever have believed. This, and Invictus, set Lucie on a very different path to the one she had imagined for herself. But now, as a full-time mum, NHS worker and athlete, her vision of the future is even more glittering than ever with a prospective Paralympics on the horizon. Lucie speaks about how to find that balance in life, how to be selfish and put yourself first sometimes and how age should never deter you from getting involved in sport and finding your passion. She is a true inspiration in the world of sport and we hope you love the episode as much as we did recording it for you!
Topics:
- Injury and the physical and mental health struggles that come with it
- Finding the right balance in life
- The importance of movement
- Finding your sport and your passion at any age
- Role models and inspirations
- Future plans for becoming a Paralympian
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License code: OWG6WDKKISPGA1U5
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series, they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 4 where Beau and Deb will chat with Jenny Collins, an Invictus game athlete and coach known for archery. Jenny's story is raw, unedited and very real.
Jenny has undoubtedly motivated us with her story and she is a true role model for women looking to start their journey with sport.
Hope you enjoy :))
Host: Deb Daniel
Host: Beau Roddis
Guest: Jenny Collins
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-days
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Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 3 where Beau and Deb will chat with Rachel Williamson, an RAF Veteran and Invictus Games gold medalist. Rachel’s story is one of many setbacks, from not making it as an Olympic swimmer, to being medically discharged from the RAF. Yet the energy, positivity and humour Rachel brings to her story makes it impossible not to feel inspired, energised and refreshed yourself after speaking with her and we hope that you are able to take this away from this episode too. She is a true inspiration in the world of sport and we hope you love the episode as much as we did recording it for you!
Topics:
- Early life, childhood and swimming from a young age
- Missing out on qualifying for the Olympics
- The RAF, setbacks, changing career paths and becoming a medic
- Injury and the physical and mental health struggles that come with it
- The impact of the pandemic on sport and fitness
- Finding Invictus
- Getting back in the pool
- Future plans to stay active and challenged
Host: Deb
Host: Beau
Guest: Rachel Williamson
Licensing:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License code: OWG6WDKKISPGA1U5
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport.
Welcome back to episode 2 where Deb will fly solo and interview Rica Aquino, the founder of the channel Baby Dynamite Sports. After starting life as a professional violinist, Rica became a Muay Thai athlete and MMA fighter before finally becoming a professional boxer at the age of 35. Rica has overcome many obstacles and challenges to become a professional boxer later in life but her optimism shines through and should be a lesson to us all that it is never too late to follow your true passion. Rica is a true inspiration in the world of sport and we hope you love the episode as much as we did recording it for you!
Follow Rica: Youtube. Instagram. Personal.
Welcome to the brand new Empoword podcast: Empoword Discussions. Your hosts are Deb and Beau and in this series they will be discussing the challenges that women face in sport. To kick-start the series, the girls will discuss their own experiences and thoughts on the challenges women face in sport in this brief introductory episode. Stay tuned for much more to come!
Host: Beau
Host: Deb
(Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators):
https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License code: OWG6WDKKISPGA1U5)