Amanda Dela Cruz is a full-time stay-at-home mom to two young kids, and she is absolutely passionate about roller derby.

In this chat, we talk inclusivity, spectacular bruises, personal transformation, heartbreak, the Olympics, perseverance, alter egos, and so much more. She's so passionate and so thoughtful, you're going to love this conversation.

So find out why Amanda loves roller derby - and why you might learn to love it, too.

You can find Amanda at https://instagram.com/ginandgingerskates.

Women's Flat Track Derby Association https://wftda.com

Gotham Roller Derby https://gothamgirlsrollerderby.com

Samantha Bee segment on Derby and COVID: https://youtu.be/Fg3esHj2bz8

Most Derby leagues are non-profit organizations, so if you'd like to support Derby, that's a great place to start!

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My favorite nonprofits:

https://hssv.org

https://wck.org

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Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

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Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

LWYL Music: Inspiring Hope by Pink-Sounds https://audiojungle.net/user/pink-sounds