Erika Hoffmann shares her journey into motorsport, the importance of racing, and her future goals. She discusses the challenges she faced as a female athlete in male-dominated sports and how she overcame setbacks and pressure. Erika also talks about her involvement with Slate Racing, an organization that aims to promote diversity and accessibility in motorsport. 

We explored the role of visibility in inspiring women to pursue careers in motorsport and the need for more funding and opportunities for female athletes. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of diversity in problem-solving and how different perspectives can lead to better solutions. Finally, Erika shares her love for racing and the unique experiences and community that come with it.

Slate racing: https://www.slateracing.ca/

Linkedin:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-hoffmann/

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HOST: Harry Phypers

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Love for Racing

03:05 - Why Motorsport is Important to Erika

06:13 - Erika's Journey into Motorsport

09:17 - Playing Male-Dominated Sports

11:31 - Dealing with Setbacks and Pressure

19:24 - Erika's Racing Career and Future Goals

30:31 - Slate Racing and Promoting Diversity in Motorsport

33:44 - Erika's Ideal Future and Slate Racing's Mission

37:51 - Promoting Diversity in Motorsport

40:09 - Increasing Diversity in Motorsport

41:04 - The Importance of Diversity in Problem Solving

42:33 - The Impact of Visibility on Women in Motorsport

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