The series is split 1-1 now! The Minnesota Lynx earned the win on their home court for game 2 of the semi-finals last night (77-70). Both teams will travel to CT for games 3 and 4 (Friday and Sunday, respectively). On the other side, the New York Liberty eeked out a second win to go up 2-0 against the Las Vegas Aces. No team has ever come back from being down 2 games in the semis, but at the same time, no team has beat a team 6 times in one season. Needless to say, things are heating up in the W...
Oct 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 48
Not only is Meaghan St Marc the founder and co-CEO of Rev'd Indoor Cycling, she is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, teammate, wife, mom, and all-around cool human. Just recently Meaghan and her team celebrated 10 years of Rev'd with more studio locations than ever, here in MA and across the country after recently franchising the business. Today we dive in to: What motivated Meaghan and her business partner Clyde Simms to open the doors to REV'D 10 years ago & the ups and downs since Im...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 47
The Minnesota Lynx (No. 2) hosted the Connecticut Sun for Game 1 of the semi-finals and it came down to the final minute. The CT Sun pulled out the win, 73-70. It's going to be a tight 5-game series between the two teams with some of the best defenses in the league. NBC Connecticut Sports Reporter Gabby Lucivero joins host Hannah Donnelly to break down the wins of game 1 and keys for game 2. Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube...
Sep 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 46
The Connecticut Sun are headed to the 2024 WNBA semi-finals for the sixth year in a row. The Sun defeated the Indiana Fever in a fierce game Wednesday night. Jenna Lemoncelli, sports reporter for the NY Post, joins host Hannah Donnelly to talk about the difference makers in game 2 and the keys for success in the next series against the Minnesota Lynx. ______________________________________ Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube Foll...
Sep 27, 2024•20 min•Ep. 45
The 2024 WNBA playoffs tipped off Sunday. The Connecticut Sun (No. 3) defeated the Indiana Fever (No.6) on their home court in Uncasville, CT. Regular season play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen joins host Hannah Donnelly to break down game 1 takeaways and game 2 keys. ______________________________________ Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly To watch the episodes: NBC Spor...
Sep 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 44
Samantha Peszek wears many hats: she's an Olympic medalist (2008), entrepreneur, gymnastics analyst and broadcaster & founder of Beam Queen Bootcamp . After becoming the youngest member of the USA National Team at 12 she went on to win team silver in Beijing and then compete at UCLA on a full ride. It was there she developed her passion for broadcasting grew. Now, she combines both passions, gymnastics and storytelling, as an analyst and broadcaster for the sport. Today we dive in to: Paris ...
Sep 24, 2024•26 min•Ep. 43
Professional golfer Alexa Pano is living her dream in her second season on LPGA Tour. The 20-year-old has been working on this since she was a kid, which many of us watched on Netflix's documentary "The Short List." Splitting her time between Florida and Massachusetts, she was happy to recently play at the FM Global Championship at TPC Boston. Today we dive in to: One-of-a-kind sponsorship with New England Patriots Growing up in the sport -- what drew her to it, where she practiced, etc Relation...
Sep 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 42
Molly Carlson is one of the best cliff divers in the world! She's seen some of the most iconic spots from 20 meters above the water and wowed crowds with her diving skills on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series . She is also the proud founder of Brave Gang, a community of over 4 million people who support one another in a self-love journey. Today we dive in to: How she found cliff diving after a successful career in traditional diving The moment that changed her life for the better How a heal...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 41
It was a summer of a lifetime for World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Madison Chock! First a wedding, then honeymoon, then a last-minute trip to Paris to receive her gold medal from the 2022 Beijing Games! Madison and some of Team USA were recently in Norwood, MA for their "Champs Camp" to prepare for the upcoming season. We dive in to: Hawaii wedding and honeymoon with partner (on and off the ice!) Evan Bates 2024 Paris Olympics -- receiving gold medal & experience at a Summer Games Ho...
Sep 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 40
2-time Olympian Kristi Kirshe is living her dream after winning a bronze medal with the US Women's Rugby Sevens team in Paris! The Franklin, Mass native has dreamt of being an Olympian since she was a kid, and while it may not look exactly as she thought (on the rugby pitch), it may be even better! Today we dive in to: The feeling of coming home to her Franklin High School field and community with as an Olympic Bronze Medalist Inner dialogue during the final seconds of the bronze medal match aga...
Aug 27, 2024•46 min•Ep. 39
It's a WNBA first: SOLD OUT game at Boston's TD Garden! The Connecticut Sun are hosting the LA Sparks for the pioneering moment. To celebrate the occasion we had to have CT Sun star Veronica Burton back on the podcast ( you can listen to her first episode here !) Veronica grew up in the Boston area, had an incredible career on Northwestern University, was drafted to the Dallas Wings in 2022 where she played for a few years. Just before the 2024 season tip-off she was waved from the team. She sta...
Aug 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 38
It's the swing between fun and frustration on the tennis court that has Dana Mathewson hooked. Right now she is the country's top-ranked female in wheelchair tennis and is preparing for her third Paralympic appearance in Paris. She's been a pioneer in the sport for several years, cementing that legacy when she became the first American woman to earn a Grand Slam wheelchair title in 2022 at Wimbledon. Today we dive into: Significance of 3rd opportunity to represent Team USA at the Paralympic Game...
Aug 13, 2024•36 min•Ep. 37
Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku set the American record for the 100m just months after getting her first running blade (and still holds the record!) Now, eight years later, Femita is again defying the odds and competing at the Paralympic Trials 6 months after giving birth to her daughter. Today we dive into to: Her running story Training as a new mom with an infant The no-nonsense mindset that helps her show up on tough days Hopes for Trials and beyond Family's influence and importance in her life o...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 36
Olympian Laurie Hernandez has traded her leotard and the mat for a NBC mic on the Olympic stage. She has two Olympic medals to her name after competing in the 2016 Rio Games. Since then, Laurie has dipped her toes into the media and entertainment world and hasn't looked back! She's a NBC Sports Analyst covering the sport she loves so much. Today we dive in to: Stepping into a broadcast analyst role after getting injured in 2020 and for Paris 2024 Experience of "instant celebrity" after global vi...
Jul 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 35
Everything Eliza Shirazi does is rooted in community. It's what inspired her to find and start her popular workout Kick It By Eliza in 2009, gave her the confidence to pursue it full-time in 2016, and the fuel to continue growing it IRL and virtually today. The creative and community side of things came easy to Eliza but the business was a much different beast but something she has navigated with grace and growth! Today we dive in to: What inspired her to teach her first Kick It class & how ...
Jul 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 34
The Olympic and Paralympic Games not only bring together the best athletes in the world, but the best coaches, too. Jen Rizzotti and Christina Schwab both had incredible careers on the basketball court and are now taking their talents to the sidelines as head coaches for women's hoops, 3x3 and wheelchair basketball, respectively. Jen was a standout guard at UCONN where she helped the team secure their first championship title in 1995, went on to play 8 seasons professionally winning 2 championsh...
Jun 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 33
We're calling summer 2024 "The Summer of Mallory Weggemann." Mallory is three-time Paralympic swimmer with medals and currently training for her spot on her fourth roster in Paris. Her fourth Paralympic appearance will look a little different though, she'll have her toddler daughter in tow. As if balancing motherhood and elite training weren't enough, Mallory is adding two other projects to the summer agenda: 1) release documentary "Watershed," 2) host Olympic coverage for CNBC and E!. She is em...
Jun 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 32
Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones is back on the court making big plays for her team as they work to bring home the franchise's first championship! Bri had a tough offseason as she rehabbed an season-ending Achilles injury from 2023 -- spending time getting strong mentally and physically. As time went on she grew eager to get back to Uncasville with her team for this historic WNBA season. Today we dive in to: Brionna's return to the court after injury What makes this Connecticut Sun squad so...
Jun 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 31
The Garcia Twins, Nikki and Brie, rocked the WWE ring for nearly 16 years -- they traveled the world, told stories, built a fanbase, and more. In 2023 they retired the "Bella" name and entered a new chapter together and they haven't looked back. The women are staying busy with a podcast, book, TV hosting, motherhood & more! Today we dive in to: Transition from 16 years of WWE and wrestling to the next chapter Importance of disrupting male dominated spaces & tips to walk into a room with ...
Jun 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 30
If you don't know Ann "Mitt Queen" Najjar by name, you've probably seen her videos on social media where she is catching the fast and furious punches of fighters, celebrities, professional athletes, and impressive kids! It started when people at the gym always wanted to do mitts with her because of her impressive speed, power, and sport knowledge. She has taken that name and ran with it and today she shares more of her story and what she credits for her success. We dive into: how she found the s...
May 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 29
What's better than one Paralympian?! Two, it's simple math. Jessica Long and Haven Shepherd are taking a few minutes away from the pool and weight room to update us on all that's been going on. Jessica Long is the second most-decorated US Paralympian with 29 medals, including 16 gold medals! She is training for her 6th Games in hopes to continue to grow the sport. Haven Shepherd is newer to the scene but making a name for herself quickly. She is training for her second Games. We dive in to: What...
May 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 28
This is a BIG moment for women’s basketball. We’re coming off the most watched WNBA season in 2023, most watched college season ever and all eyes are on the league as the 2024 WNBA season begins! Host Hannah Donnelly breaks down some of the major headlines and storylines you need to know: Major momentum for the WNBA as we head into the 28th season Candace Parker retirement Remarkable 2024 Rookie Class Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever's first game in CT Vegas Three-Peat? Championship Contenders Fo...
May 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 27
Ashley Paulson loves an endurance challenge and takes on every race with a smile on her face. Ashley has run over 100 marathons, ultra marathons, 100+ mile ultra runs, Ironman triathlons, Ultra triathlons, and is training for her first 200+ mile race. The energy of race day combined with the community and excitement continue to bring Ashley to starting lines across the globe. When she's not training, you might find her training with iFit, coaching through her app, or, most apparently, spending t...
May 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 26
We're celebrating Mother's Day on "On Her Mark' with the strong and dynamic mother daughter duo: Mary Mazzio & Daisy Mazzio-Manson. Mary raced the double scull in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and her daughter is headed to Paris this summer as a member of Team USA (rowing). Not only are they strong on the water, but they are fierce advocates of women in sports and creatives! Today we dive in to: How they each got started in rowing "A Hero for Daisy" - Mary's first (of many!) documentary s...
May 07, 2024•38 min•Ep. 25
The LSU Tigers just won their first ever NCAA Gymnastics National Championship, in large part to the leadership and talent of senior Haleigh Bryant. Competing for LSU has been a dream of Haleigh's since she was a kid and now she's living in, with two national titles to her name (an individual win in vault her freshman year & team win her senior year!) Even with the accolades and attention, the joy and intention of the sport is where she's puts her focus and keeps her coming back! Today we di...
Apr 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 24
Tatumn Milazzo steps on to the pitch everyday with gratitude. Her path to professional soccer career wasn't as smooth as she planned but the twists and turns have kept her grounded and reminded of her love of the game. In her fourth season in the NWSL (and with the Chicago Red Stars!), the club's veteran defender is excited for what this group can bring to the table. Today we dive in to: Positive impact of major offseason changes for the Red Stars club Personal journey to the professional pitch ...
Apr 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 23
Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official bib number in 1967. Since the moment she crossed the finish line she has worked hard to advocate for women in the sport and in life. Today, she joins us on the podcast with 261 Fearless co-founder Edith Zuschmann. We dive in to: Lifechanging moment in the 1967 Boston Marathon Kathrine's story in running -- on and off the course Transformative power of running The mission of the 261 Fearless Boston Marathon weekend F...
Apr 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 22
Des Linden just keeps showing up -- on the good days and the tough ones. She's a 2x Olympian who claimed the Boston Marathon Champion title in 2018 with the third fastest time for an American female on the course. the Boston Marathon -- why she loves it & iconic memories on the course "Choosing to Run: A Memoir" Setting the 50k world record during the pandemic the power of the mind running bucket list the achievement she is most proud of Follow along with Des Linden on social: @des_linden --...
Apr 09, 2024•34 min•Ep. 21
The NWSL season is here! San Diego Wave forward Amirah Ali chats all about the upcoming season. She enters her third year in the league and has interesting perspective as a member of the inaugural Wave squad and success. Today we dive in to: 2024 Challenge Cup victory San Diego Wave FC culture Role models in sport The Black Women's Player Collective How the team spends time off the pitch Follow along with Amirah Ali on social: @amirah_ali07 Stay up to date on San Diego Wave FC: @sandiegowavefc -...
Apr 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 20
She was nicknamed "Buckets" as a kid and freshman All-American Hannah Hidalgo is living up to the name! She is third in the country for scoring, only behind Caitlin Clark and Juju Watkins. She also leads the nation in steals. Hannah stepped into her first collegiate season at Notre Dame with confidence and a team ready to rally with her. Today we dive in to: ACC Championship win - her first ever! Standout freshman season Role her Faith has played in her basketball journey Early hoop days with he...
Mar 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 19
