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By Gracie Kramer
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
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What happens when the sport that shaped your entire life suddenly ends, and you have to figure out who you are without it? This week on Athletes After Hours, I'm sitting down with former Canadian national team gymnast, UCLA legend, and now pop artist Peng Peng Lee. We talk about her journey from representing Canada on the international stage and serving as honorary captain of the 2012 Canadian Olympic team to becoming one of the most iconic gymnasts in UCLA history, and what it was really like to walk away from the sport that had defined her for so long. Peng opens up about the difficult transition into the entertainment industry, navigating rejection, feeling pulled in a million different directions, and learning how to start over when life doesn't go according to plan. We also get into heartbreak, having to completely uproot her life during an already uncertain chapter, and ultimately finding the confidence to reinvent herself yet again through music. From perfect 10s and national championships to auditions, rejection, heartbreak, and stepping onto the stage as a pop artist, this conversation is all about what it takes to keep betting on yourself when the next chapter looks nothing like the one you imagined.

Brand trips, a major career first, a big life change, and a few dating disasters… somehow, that's only scratching the surface of the last few months. It's been a minute since we've done a solo episode, and we have A LOT to catch up on. In this solo episode of Athletes After Hours, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what life has actually looked like lately. From going to multiple World Cup games and saying yes to some of the biggest opportunities of my career to hosting my first ever red carpet at the Ted Lasso premiere, it feels like I'm stepping into a completely new era. And it's not just my career that's changing. There are some pretty big things happening in my personal life too, including a brand new space and a fresh start. I catch you up on everything that's happened over the last few months, what I'm working toward, and, more importantly, how I've actually been feeling through all of it. I'm also attempting to date again, and let's just say I have some stories… We're talking dating, navigating the highs and lows of being single, learning how to actually celebrate the wins instead of immediately chasing the next thing, and everything that's been happening when the cameras aren't rolling. Basically, consider this one big life update: career highs, dating chaos, big changes, personal growth, and all the things I'd normally save for a conversation with my closest friends. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Athletes After Hours, and be sure to comment which athlete you want to see on the pod next🎙️ CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: [email protected] WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

What does it really take to handle the pressure of being the last line of defense? This week, I sit down with LA Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of life in professional soccer. We talk about the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level, stepping into the legacy of the LA Galaxy, and carrying the weight of a position where one mistake can change an entire game. JT opens up about battling injuries and surgeries, losing confidence in his body, and the mental process of trusting himself enough to compete again. We also dive into how he rebuilt that confidence, found his footing in a new chapter of his career, and what it feels like to be playing some of his best soccer as the Galaxy build momentum with the playoffs around the corner. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: [email protected] WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

What does it really take to chase a life in professional surfing, and what happens when one moment threatens to take it all away? This week on Athletes After Hours, I'm sitting down with professional longboarder Sally Cohen to talk about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, finding her place in the surf world, and everything that comes with pursuing the sport she loves at the highest level. Sally opens up about the highs and lows of professional surfing, building her identity both in and out of the water, and the terrifying Surf Ranch accident that left her with a fractured jaw, 30+ stitches, and four lost teeth. We get into the physical and mental process of finding her way back after the accident, facing fear again, and what the experience taught her about resilience and herself. We also talk about her life beyond competition, cofounding Aokia Swim with her sister, navigating the pressure to have it all figured out, and the person she's becoming outside of surfing. From growing up surrounded by the ocean to being forced to rebuild after one of the hardest moments of her life, this conversation is about so much more than surfing. It's about identity, fear, resilience, and learning how to paddle back out when life knocks you down. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: [email protected] WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

Olympic bronze medalist, Canadian record holder, and three time Olympian Alysha Newman joins me for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Athletes After Hours. We talk about the incredible high of finally standing on an Olympic podium after years of setbacks, heartbreak, and self-doubt, as well as the mental blocks that once left her questioning whether she'd ever reach her full potential. Alysha opens up about working with an EMDR specialist to heal from past trauma, rebuild her confidence, and unlock a version of herself she didn't know was possible. She also shares the story behind the two year ban that changed the trajectory of her career, the emotional toll it took on her identity, and how she found the strength to keep showing up when walking away would've been easier. At its core, this is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when you're forced to bet on yourself. Now, with her eyes set on LA28, Alysha is chasing the biggest comeback of her career, and proving that sometimes the greatest victories come long after you've been counted out. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: [email protected] WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.