The You Go Girl Project: Recent Episodes
Erin Chapman
The "You Go Girl Project" is all about getting girls involved in physical activity. Tune in each week to hear from some amazing Canadian women who are all decorated in their field of sport.
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Kaitlyn played field hockey in high school and is now the goalkeeper for her university team
Leanne has been a competitive cheerleader, on the Argos cheer and promo team, on the Amazing Race Canada, AND owns her own athletic clothing company!
Growing up as a ballet dancer Laura is now the Professional Latin and Ballet instructor of Art Motion Dance Studio as well as the Vice President. Learn more about growing up as a ballet dancer, working at the 2018 Olympic Games, and her studio in this episode!
Mia is a leader in the sport community. Her mother was a triathlete, she is a runner, she has been a guide runner, she has overcome cancer, and she is the creator of the Move Collective!!
Nancy has been an Olympic Weightlifting athlete for a decade, reaching the National level. Both an active coach and athlete, Nancy uses her unique perspective to assist athletes in navigating the various challenges they face in realizing their ultimate potential.
Classy Claire Hafner is a professional boxer and opera singer who grew up on a farm, learn more about her!
Libby grew up as a dancer and is now a pole dancer, instructor, and choreographer. She discovered pole when studying abroad in Australia and has competed internationally winning titles for Canada. Libby tells it how it is in this raw, unfiltered, and unique interview.
Laura was not into gym class sports but now she is a body builder and does pole fitness. There is a sport out there for everybody and new sports are always waiting to be discovered.
From competitive baton twirling to Olympic style weight lifting, learn about Jane Nicholson's journey through sport!
At 15 years old Maeve has already had a successful sport career in martial arts and she doesn't plan on slowing down any time soon!
Erica is an ice hockey goaltender who was a member of the gold medal winning squad at the2010 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. She was the first goaltender selected in the 2014 CWHL Draft, playing for the Brampton Thunder. Learn all about her hockey journey and what's up next in her life here.
Playing sitting volleyball has helped fuel Allison's passion for world travel. Learn more about Allison and this para sport in this thrilling episode.
Kendra grew up in Canada but now currently lives in Australia playing Aussie Rules Football. When she is not training she is an excellent artist!
Kela has been a competitive gymnast and cheerleader for a CFL football team, but she loves to embrace her tomboy side of dirt biking! Learn all about the sport and what is was like for her growing up in a small island on the West coast of Canada.
Maddi began her paddle boarding journey began when she was only ten years old, watching two men paddle on SUP’s in Lake Huron. Today she is a member of Team Canada, teaches stand up paddle boarding, and runs a successful annual charity event called "On Board" for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mahta is a Canadian National Karate team member who is working at getting self defence part of the school curriculum in the York, ON region. This 16 year old has had many successes in her sport and is here to share them all with you!
Learn more about Para sport as Emilee tells about what it is like to participate in sports with a visual impairment. Emilee trains in tandem cycling and goalball (a sport unique to athletes with a visual impairment). She hopes to one day represent Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Maria has been involved in soccer for over two decades and had recently pushed her limits by running a half marathon. Learn about Maria's refreshing take on sports and how to continuously push yourself to grow and unleash your potential.
Join Cierra Johnson talk about her time at World Championships as a rhythmic gymnast and how she got involved in the sport
Step into the wonderful world of cheerleading with Monika and learn that it's never too late to start a new sport and succeed.
From ringette, to track, to medical school Andrea tells us about her sport journey for our 20th episode of the You Go Girl podcast.
Calling all animal lovers! Sacha tells us how she transitioned from equestrian to dog sports and how her love of animals she found through competing in sports has led her to her career.
Our first Olympian on the You Go Girl podcast! Natasha Watcham-Roy won a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and is here to share her Olympic story from women's rugby sevens and what she is up to now (*Hint, it's still in the sport)
Have you ever considered bowling a sport? Well think again! Jenny tells us all about her competitive bowling career and how this activity of leisure is actual an amazing sport.
Nicole "Trey" Latreille is a World Champion when it comes to ball hockey. Hear about her experiences growing up playing in male dominated sports and how she was able to represent Team Canada and win the gold!
An Amazing Race Canada Heroes Edition Canada contest, a breast cancer survivor, and a Canadian Barrel Racing Champion! If you want to be inspired and see a fresh outlook on life then this episode is for you.
If you thought you knew everything about sport well think again! Jenna from BATL (Backyard Axe Throwing League) in Ottawa is sharing everything about axe throwing from birthday parties, to recreational leagues, to competition with mega prize money. Learn how women are up and coming in the sport and get inspired to try it yourself!
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A competitive dancer and reigning Miss World Canada 2019 (and top 3 in talent at Miss World 2019), Naomi shares her stories as a competitive dancer in the East Coast of Canada.
Amanda has lived all over Canada and now resides in Ottawa, Ontario where she teaches yoga. Learn more about how Amanda took her first yoga class at a young age, tried many different kinds of sports, and is now a yoga teacher (including being the second teacher for our You Go Girl Project workshops!)
A Canadian competitive trampoline gymnast and professional fitness competitior, Taysia tells us all about how she got her start in sport and the opportunities it has given her in life.
Natasha found the gym after ending her competitive dance career and never looked back! You'll love Natasha's awesome mindset when it comes to working out and physical fitness.
Marielle is the founder of Aquamermaid, a mermaid swimming company. This professional mermaid takes us through her journey of how she got involved in the sport, where mermaid swimming has taken her across the globe, and how you too can swim like a mermaid! 🧜♀️
The reigning Miss Supranational Canada 2019 found barre fitness when she was gearing up for a pageant. This episode explores how Gloren found dance after moving to Canada from the Philippines and how that transitioned into her love of barre fitness.
Pursing a career in golf, Sara is a role model for young girls in a male dominated sport. Learn more about Sara's journey as a professional golfer.
Kelsey is a member of Canada's National wakeboard team but she grew up playing sports on the ice, like ringette. Listen to Kelsey's journey as she tells us all things wakeboarding, how sport has helped her maintain her mental health, what she is doing to push herself athletically, and more! If you've ever wanted to know more about competitive wakeboarding, this is the episode for you!
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦In this episode we spoke to Camille, a swimmer on Canada's national Para swim team. Camille competed at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and today she is telling us all about swimming. I had the pleasure of meeting Camille through my work at the Canadian Paralympic Committee when Camille and I both worked in the communications department.
If you have ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show then you know exactly what I'm talking about when I say aerials! Becca, a local aerial teacher in Ottawa and graduate of circus school, talks about all things aerials and cirque!
Disclaimer** Due to recent events within the CrossFit community since the recording of this podcast, CrossFit 1855 has changed its name to 1855 Athletics. Emily got her start in synchronized swimming during grade school and then was on the rowing team for Queens University. Now, Emily is spending her time focusing on CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. Find out how Emily overcame mental health challenges when it comes to sport and why she is passionate about physical activity.
Ria is all about outdoor adventure sports and she has some amazing stories about her experiences to share! Learn more about Ria's sporting history in horseback riding, scuba diving, rock, climbing, AND MORE!
You might know Mar from the Toronto Argonaut's cheerleading team, Canada's Smartest Person, or the Amazing Race Canada! Hear from Mar on how she got her start in dance and how it has given her many opportunities in life.