With the Australian Grand Prix taking place this week, Momentum  is heading trackside to talk about the women reshaping motorsport - not just behind the wheel, but behind the mic.

Host Kat Sasso sits down with Patricia Valeri Mellior and Elle Baillieu, the duo behind ⁠Paddock43⁠, a female-led motorsport podcast carving out space in one of sport’s most male-dominated arenas. What started as a passion project has become a platform helping redefine who gets to analyse, critique and celebrate Formula 1.

They share how they fell in love with the sport, the moment they realised this wasn’t just a hobby, and what it’s really like building credibility in a space that hasn’t always felt welcoming to women. As the F1 rolls into Melbourne, the conversation explores how the culture of motorsport is evolving — from women working as engineers and strategists to the growing impact of female-led media on how the sport is perceived.

Patricia and Elle reflect on the responsibility that comes with visibility, why representation matters for the next generation of girls watching trackside, and what still needs to shift to make the paddock more inclusive.

Plus, with race week looming, they give us the inside scoop on what makes the Australian Grand Prix so special, what fans can expect this season, and why major sporting moments like this can change the trajectory of who feels like they belong in the sport. See you at the F1?!

Women’s football in Australia didn’t just grow. It was built. Fought for. Pushed forward by players who believed the game deserved more.

And few understand that better than Sarah Walsh.

A former Matilda who helped drive the standards on the pitch, Sarah is now shaping the future of the game off it as COO of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. The very tournament she once won as a player.

Her story is more than a career pivot. It’s a full-circle legacy.

From the early days of limited resources and relentless travel schedules, to now leading one of the biggest competitions in Asian women’s football, Sarah has seen every era of the game, and helped change it.

In this episode of Momentum, we unpack what it really took to build the foundations of today’s women’s game, the responsibility of leadership in sport, and why the fight for progress doesn’t end when you hang up the boots.

This is about evolution. Ownership. And leaving the game better than you found it.

Ahead of Season 3, and in the heart of the Australian Open, Momentum returns with a special one-off tennis episode, proudly presented in partnership with the incredible team at MECCA M-POWER.

Hosted by Kat Sasso, this special episode brings together three generations of Australian tennis to explore what it really takes to build a long, sustainable career in an unforgiving, high-pressure sport.

Kat is joined by rising 17-year-old prodigy Tahlia Kokkinis, who has was awarded a qualifying wildcard for the Australian Open (just casually).

Calm, thoughtful and far beyond her years, Tahlia reflects on growing up on tour, the importance of family support, navigating setbacks, and why gratitude, optimism and enjoying the process matter just as much as rankings and results.

We also hear from two-time Olympian and tennis star Daria Saville, whose career has been defined as much by resilience as results. Daria speaks candidly about injury, her pregnancy, motivation, social media pressure, and the mental toll of elite sport, alongside her decision to step into motherhood, and what it means to return to competition in an era where conversations around pregnancy, egg freezing and protected rankings are finally happening in the open.

Rounding out the episode is former Australian No.1 and elite coach Nicole Pratt, who unpacks how the sport has evolved to better support women through injury, motherhood and career transitions.

Together, our guests unpack what progress in women’s tennis really looks like in 2026 - and it’s an episode not to be missed.

This episode is brought to you by MECCA M-POWER. 

Running clubs are booming, long runs are filling city streets, and with the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival just around the corner, there’s no better time to drop a special bonus episode of Momentum.

Allie Daisy King sat down in our Melbourne studio with Issy Hume - a Nike Running Athlete, long-distance runner, and data scientist - whose journey has been inspiring women both on and off the track, to say the least.

Reflecting on her epic win at the Nike After Dark Tour, a women’s-only half marathon in Sydney, Issy shares what it felt like to cross that finish line, why running alongside so many women was such a powerful experience, and how she mentally prepares for big races. They dive into her passion for getting more women into running, the unique challenges female athletes face, and why investment from brands like Nike matters for the future of women’s sport.

Beyond running, Issy opens up about her life as a scientist (just casually) - from her PhD research to her mission of making data and science communication more accessible. She’s proof that athleticism and academia can run side by side.

Whether you’re gearing up for your first 5K, eyeing a marathon personal best, or just curious about how running culture is shifting in Australia, we can guarantee there'll be plenty for you to take away.

This episode was brought to you by Nike.

"I'm used to being the only one that looks like me in many rooms."

In this episode of Momentum, we sit down with former AFLW player and rising sports media voice Akec Makur Chuot (aka one of our favourite people on Instagram, ever).

Akec arrived in Australia as a 12-year-old refugee from Kenya and went on to become one of the first women of colour to play in the AFLW. Now, she’s shifting the game off the field too: using her **huge** platform in sports media to push for greater diversity and representation across the industry.

We speak about her early days in footy and what it was like being one of the few women of colour in the league, her transition from player to media personality, and the challenges she’s faced being in a space where she often didn’t see herself reflected. Akec shares why representation, both on screen and behind the scenes, is still crucial, and what legacy she hopes she’s leaving behind, both in sport and in the broader media landscape.

It’s a raw and honest conversation about identity, visibility, and the realities of breaking new ground. Aaaaand it's our final episode of Season 2 - we really couldn't think of a better episode to end on. It's a truly incredible episode.

If you’ve ever watched women’s rugby, you’ll know it’s a game of relentless grit, extraordinary athleticism, and deep camaraderie. But what you might not see is the behind-the-scenes reality - the sacrifices, historical inequality, and tireless work it takes just to compete at the highest level in this country, and beyond.

In this episode, we sit down with the iconic Georgie Friedrichs - a Wallaroo and fierce advocate for women in sport - to talk about her journey from a young player discovering the game, to becoming one of the most vocal and visible players in the Australian women’s rugby scene.

Georgie opens up about what it really means to wear the Wallaroos jersey, why she spoke out after the now-infamous 2023 travel disparity incident with Rugby Australia (iykyk), and the pressure that comes with being both an elite athlete and an advocate for change. This conversation is a powerful look at what it takes to not just play at the top level, but to fight for a better future while doing it. It's an episode not to be missed.

In case you can't tell, sports media is changing - and women like Georgia Rajic and Isha Singhal are leading that change.

From calling A-League Women’s and Super Netball matches to writing for leading newsrooms, they’ve built their own paths in a male-dominated industry that’s still catching up.

In this episode of Momentum, Georgia and Isha share what it takes to break through in sports media, the challenges they’ve faced, and the power of mentorship, community and backing yourself.

They open up about the impact of the Women’s World Cup, how social media is reshaping the landscape, and what’s needed for the next generation of women in sports media to thrive.

This is a conversation about carving out space, and making sure the door stays open for others.

If you’ve ever watched water polo, you’ll know it’s one of the toughest, most grueling sports on the planet - a brutal mix of endurance, strategy, and pure strength. And at the heart of it all are athletes like Matilda Kearns, who represent everything that's exciting about the next generation of Australian sport.

Tilly isn’t just an elite water polo player — she’s part of a powerful movement of young women making waves on and off the field. From her early days finding her passion for the sport, to stepping onto the biggest stages in the world, Tilly's story is one of hard work, resilience, and a deep love for representing her country.

But beyond the medals and tournaments, there’s the real story — the sacrifices, the challenges, and the evolving landscape for female athletes today. From the impact of social media to the fight for greater visibility and respect, Tilly's journey shows just how far women’s sport has come — and how far it still has to go.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into Tilly's incredible career so far, what it’s really like to be a young woman at the elite level, and how she’s using her platform to inspire the next generation.

Today’s guest is Lydia O’Donnell - elite runner, Head Nike Run Coach, and now CEO and co-founder of Femmi, a platform empowering women to train in sync with their bodies. 

In this episode, Lydia takes us back to where it all began, sharing how her passion for running evolved into a mission to challenge outdated approaches to training. She reflects on the lessons she’s carried from elite sport into coaching and business, and what it means to support women as whole people - not just athletes.

We dive into the philosophy behind Femmi, which helps women understand their menstrual cycle and train accordingly. Lydia unpacks why this shift is so important, the challenges of launching a women-led business in the fitness space, and how social media has helped build a powerful, supportive community. She also shares her journey at Nike - from coaching grassroots runners to becoming a global leader in the running space.

This conversation is about more than performance - it’s about reshaping the way we talk about women’s health, resilience and recovery. Lydia is paving the way for a new era in sport, one where women are equipped, informed, and supported to reach their full potential.

So what are you waiting for? Give the ep a listen and let us know what you think. 

Some athletes make it look easy — but behind every highlight reel, there’s a story of grit you don’t always see.

Shea Connors knows that better than most. Before she was lighting up the A-League Women’s competition with Sydney FC, Shea faced a massive hurdle early in her career: compartment syndrome.

At 18, she wasn’t just fighting for minutes on the pitch — she was fighting to keep playing at all.

What’s so inspiring about Shea isn’t just her comeback — it’s the way she’s embraced every challenge, moving countries, switching leagues, and backing herself every step of the way.

Now, she’s not only making her mark on the field but building her voice off it too, helping drive the conversation around women’s football and athlete storytelling.

This week, we dive into Shea’s journey — the setbacks, the leaps of faith, and the lessons she’s learned chasing her passion around the world.