From Olympic champions and WNBA All-Stars to NBA coaches, investors, and trailblazers in sports, these remarkable women share their journeys, offering valuable insights for young women and individuals. Hosted by Kaavya Narayan, each episode is a source of inspiration, showcasing stories of confidence, resilience, and empowerment. You’ll dive into mental strength, the growing business of women’s sports, and the intersection of activism and sports. This podcast seeks to amplify the women's voices,…
In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Ari Manrique, assistant coach and former Cal women’s soccer player, to explore her journey on and off the field. Ari reflects on her early love for the game, the decision to play at Berkeley, and the resilience it took to transition from player to leader after a senior season injury. She shares lessons on identity, setbacks, and community service—including…
In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Nicki Boyd, founder and managing partner of Sphera Partners, who shares her unique journey from a lifelong athlete to a seasoned investor now dedicated to the women's sports ecosystem. Nicki explains why investing in women's sports has transitioned from a DEI initiative to a compelling commercial opportunity, fully justified on an ROI basis, driven by a…
In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Morgan Hentz, 3x National Champion Libero for Stanford Volleyball, 3x AVCA First Team All-American, and pro volleyball player for Athletes Unlimited, the Atlanta Vibe of the Pro Volley Federation, and Team USA. We chat about her leadership growth at Stanford, fun memories made in the locker room, how to maintain a winning culture amidst change, and the…
In this episode, Kaavya talks with the amazing Sam Thomas, who just finished her 5th year playing basketball for Coach Adia Barnes at the University of Arizona. They chat about growing up in a basketball playing family, choosing Arizona, and Tiktoking with her team. They also dive into Arizona's amazing story as a program that grew under Coach Barnes and made it to their first Final Four and…
In this episode, Kaavya talks with Reshanda Gray--a professional basketball player overseas in Italy and the WNBA. They dive into her unconventional and impactful upbringing in South Central LA, as well as her involvement in LA After School All-Stars. She reminisces on the time she met Kobe in middle school and the impact of his advice on the trajectory of her career. Moreover, she talks about the…
In this episode, Kaavya talks with Jasmyne Spencer, a professional soccer player for Angel City FC of the NWSL. Angel City is the new NWSL expansion team founded in 2020 (starting play in 2022) with a star-studded lineup of founders and investors such as Natalie Portman, Alexis Ohanian, Abby Wambach, Mia Hamm, Candace Parker, and more! Jasmyne talks about her collegiate journey at UMD, being apart…
In this episode, Kaavya talks with Derrian Gobourne--a gymnast at Auburn University. Derrian was the first ever gymnastics national champion at Auburn in 2019 (as a freshman!!). She details winning the national championship in vault, competing against Olympians, and how she gets ready to shine in big moments. Many people admire Derrian’s bright and confident nature, so she gives her advice on what…
In this episode, Kaavya chats with Torrey Van Winden who played indoor and beach volleyball at Cal Poly SLO and beach volleyball at Florida State University. Torrey dives deep into her volleyball journey and how she was influenced by her parents’ professional sports careers. After a successful club and high school career, Torrey attended UCLA before she transferred to Cal Poly. She describes what…
In this episode, Kaavya chats with Morgan Alexander who played lacrosse for Syracuse University. Morgan recently graduated with a degree in Sports Broadcasting from Syracuse; however, her time there was filled with multiple injuries. After tearing her MCL, ACL, lateral meniscus, and dislocating her kneecap, she thought she would never play again. However, she fought back and returned her junior…
In this episode, Kaavya chats with Neha Pardeshi of the Indian National Rugby Team. Neha takes us on her sports journey from high school to the national team, and she details the moment she fell in love with Rugby. She explains how Rugby transformed her from a shy young girl to a strong, confident woman. Neha also expands on the growth of sports culture in India and her initiative (Beluga Sports)…
