In this powerful episode of the 50:50 What is Possible podcast powered by Activ.AI, we sit down with Steph Hilbourne - CEO of Women In Sport.

Breaking Barriers: Women, Sport & Equality with Steph Hilborne OBE

Episode Summary:
In this powerful conversation, Her Spirit Co-Founders Holly Woodford and Melanie Berry speak with Steph Hilborne OBE, CEO of Women in Sport, about the challenges and progress in advocating for gender equality in sport. They explore how far we've come—from women being excluded from Olympic events to fighting for equal representation in boardrooms—and what still needs to change.

The discussion covers:
✅ The shift from inclusion to equality in sport
✅ The role of men in gender equality and the power of allyship
✅ Why women’s representation in leadership is declining
✅ The impact of stereotypes on women’s health and physical activity
✅ How early sports experiences shape women’s lifelong relationship with movement
✅ The role of media, policy changes, and investment in driving real change

Steph shares why women need to claim their space, their rights, and their voice in sport and beyond. She also gives her take on what she’d change if she were Prime Minister for a day—spoiler alert: it includes a swimming pool at No.10!

About Our Guest – Steph Hilborne OBE

Steph Hilborne is a trailblazing leader and passionate advocate for gender equality in sport. As CEO of Women in Sport, she’s working to break down barriers and ensure all women and girls can access the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity. With a background in conservation leadership, Steph brings a strategic, transformative approach to advocacy and policy change.

Produced with thanks by Al Booth https://albooth.co.uk

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At Her Spirit, we’re building a FREE global community designed exclusively for women’s activity.

Join us to connect with like-minded women, discover events, and find local groups that inspire you to move more.

✨ Find your tribe. Achieve your goals. Thrive together.

👉 Join the movement at https://www.herspirit.co.uk/

It’s time for You

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