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Welcome back to HerStance, the podcast that looks at the world through the lens of groundbreaking women. Today, we're lacing up our sneakers and stepping onto the court with a woman who didn't just play the game—she changed it, for everyone. This is the story of Billie Jean King, not just as a tennis champion, but as a feminist revolutionary.
When you think of Billie Jean King, the mind often goes straight to 1973. The "Battle of the Sexes." The media spectacle. The iconic image of her holding a racket, a triumphant grin on her face, having just defeated Bobby Riggs, the self-proclaimed chauvinist pig. But to understand the true impact of that moment, you have to look at what she was fighting for, long before she stepped onto that court.
In this episode of HerStance, we go beyond the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" to explore the full, powerful legacy of Billie Jean King. Her story isn't just about 39 Grand Slam titles; it's about the seismic shifts she created for women everywhere. We delve into her relentless fight for equal prize money, which paved the way for the opportunities female athletes have today. We examine how her activism, from pushing for Title IX to founding the Women's Tennis Association, extended far beyond the court and into the halls of power. Billie Jean King was a fierce competitor and a brilliant athlete, but above all, she was a feminist warrior who understood that her personal struggle was political. Join us as we explore how she didn't just win a match—she hit back at a world that tried to put women in their place, clearing a path for all of us to stand a little taller, with our heads held high.
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See movie trailer with interview of Billie Jean King https://youtu.be/4QizEAujRlw
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-the-Sexes-tennis
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Welcome back to HerStance, the podcast that looks at the world through the lens of groundbreaking women. Today, we're lacing up our sneakers and stepping onto the court with a woman who didn't just play the game—she changed it, for everyone. This is the story of Billie Jean King, not just as a tennis champion, but as a feminist revolutionary.
When you think of Billie Jean King, the mind often goes straight to 1973. The "Battle of the Sexes." The media spectacle. The iconic image of her holding a racket, a triumphant grin on her face, having just defeated Bobby Riggs, the self-proclaimed chauvinist pig. But to understand the true impact of that moment, you have to look at what she was fighting for, long before she stepped onto that court.
In this episode of HerStance, we go beyond the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" to explore the full, powerful legacy of Billie Jean King. Her story isn't just about 39 Grand Slam titles; it's about the seismic shifts she created for women everywhere. We delve into her relentless fight for equal prize money, which paved the way for the opportunities female athletes have today. We examine how her activism, from pushing for Title IX to founding the Women's Tennis Association, extended far beyond the court and into the halls of power. Billie Jean King was a fierce competitor and a brilliant athlete, but above all, she was a feminist warrior who understood that her personal struggle was political. Join us as we explore how she didn't just win a match—she hit back at a world that tried to put women in their place, clearing a path for all of us to stand a little taller, with our heads held high.
#BillieJeanKing #HerStancePodcast #TennisLegend #BattleOfTheSexes #FeministWarrior #TitleIX #WTA #WomensHistory #WomensHistory
See movie trailer with interview of Billie Jean King https://youtu.be/4QizEAujRlw
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-the-Sexes-tennis
Support the show
https://www.facebook.com/sandra.koelle/
www.linkedin.com/in/positivitymindsetgrowth
https://linktr.ee/herstance
Show your support! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463980/support
I love BuzzSprout -- You should try it too! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2406848
MERCH:
Here at HerStance we promote Kindness, Compassion, Empathy, and Inclusion. Check out this merch on Amazon that will help spread the seeds of kindness wherever you go this season!
Kindness is Free Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/4pVB5Og
Bee Kind Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3VOBKmZ
Rainbow Be Kind Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/4h6WWhS
Word Cloud Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/48jlxgX