Peruvian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Brazilian Olympic wrestler Aline da Silva to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Olympic Games and the day-in-the-life-of at Tokyo 2020.

Nigerian sports journalist Chisom interviews Paralympic powerlifter Adeline Dumapong from the Philippines to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Paralympic Games  from her “golden bronze” at the 2000 competition at Sydney to the perseverance and grit it takes to forge a decades-long career. 

Bolivian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Korean Olympic delegate Minjei Jeon to uncover what happens behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympic Games, a scouting report on must-watch Korean athletes, and more. Pina and Minjei met during the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP), an award-winning sports diplomacy and mentorship exchange initiative run by the Center for Sport, Peace & Society in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and espnW.

Bolivian sports journalist Pina Pozo interviews Paraguayan track and field Olympian Camila “the Guarani Panther” Pirelli to uncover what it takes to make it to the Tokyo Olympic Games, vital items in an Olympics-bound suitcase (spikes, Paraguayan flag, and warmups), and post-Tokyo plans. Pina and Camila met during the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP), an award-winning sports diplomacy and mentorship exchange initiative run by the Center for Sport Peace and Society in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and espnW.

In this episode, learn how football pioneers Akhona Makalima (FIFA and South Africa Premier Soccer League referee, South Africa) and Rabia Qadir (Founding CEO, Galaxy Sport Academy) are shattering social barriers to help the next generations of girls on and off the pitch. 

Travel to Africa in this episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast, to learn how Zambia’s Diana Mutakafimbo (sports reporter, Zambia Daily Mail) and Nigeria’s Tega Onojaife (sports producer and presenter, Smooth 98.1 FM Radio; Founder, Ladies in Sport Conference) translate the sports magic from live events to their audiences, kicking down cultural barriers all while sporting stylish kicks.

Travel inside the world of sports media in Eastern Europe for this episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast as Serbia’s Nina Kolundzija (sports journalist and host, B92) and Lithuania’s Asta Zukaite (on-air sports anchor, LNK TV) share their secrets for pursuing their passions as confident, fearless journalists. 

In this episode, travel to Brazil and Bangladesh to learn about the daring leadership and bold actions undertaken by Júlia Vergueiro (owner and CEO, Pelado Real Futebol Clube; founder, Nossa Arena) and Ashreen Mridha (brand manager of marketing, Unilever Bangladesh Limited;  Founder and chairwoman,  Deshi Ballers) as they step up and help transform their societies through sports. 

Travel to South America with Bolivia’s Pina Pozo Rios (Founder and Director of “Las Super Poderosas” television show and soccer academy) and Peru’s Alejandra Rodriguez-Larraín (CEO, Peru Runners; Founder and CEO, Flama Foundation), who sparr about playing the long game as pioneers in sports business and their secrets for how to keep running when life throws a few punches.

This episode of the Strong Women. Better World podcast spotlights how the sports of boxing, karate, and Japanese jujitsu, help warriors Caroline Lembe (Founder, Siki Lab; Coach, Kwadraat) and Megha Vora (Founder, Women's Self-Defense Center of India) live fearlessly, draw strength, and empower others.