As a teen, Kristin Nitz was not only aware of Title IX, she lived it. The law passed during the time she was playing basketball for her school. Kristin was fortunate to have a male coach who embraced the spirit of the law by demanding that his team benefitted from the new-found athletic equanimity they deserved. This experience served as a inspiration for her prolific writing career. Among many other topics, Kristin writes about the triumphs and challenges of the female athlete. 

Anjuli Turner is a driven, focused, and intuitive high school junior with an eye on the prize - playing soccer on the collegiate level. She's been preparing for this honor since kindergarten and won't quit until her dream has been achieved. While her athletic aspirations are definitely impressive, her concern for the well-being of the less fortunate is exemplary. When she and her sister learned about the travesty of human trafficking, they felt compelled to do something about it. As result, the established iEMPOWER, a non-profit organization dedicated raise awareness of the problem and empower survivors of human trafficking.

Aubrey Buffa is a dynamic pre-teen who has found her passion for life through karate. Because of her participation in the sport, Aubrey has discovered her ability to concentrate, grown to understand the true meaning of friendship, and has become a member of an athletic community she considers to be her family. Also In this episode, Aubrey's mother talks about the lasting impact the sport has had on her daughter, for which she is exceedingly grateful.

Taylor Gonzales, former softball and basketball player, discusses the life-altering effects participating in sports had on her life. She talks about how a person's character is revealed in competition and how those experiences contribute to the development of leadership and integrity in life. 

Janine Kuestner's impact soars beyond winning Highland Game championships. Among other things, she's a mom who is an elite athlete, a coach, and an avid Title IX activist. 

Julie Rubini is a phenomenal author, athlete, and co-founder of Claire's Day, a book festival commemorating the memory of her daughter. In this episode, Julie candidly discusses love, loss, and the tenacity required to live a full and productive life.

Led by a selfless, life-time devotion to her faith, Tiffany Fitzpatrick's introduction to the running world was inspired by her desire to help eradicate the horrors of human trafficking. Unassuming, yet quietly confident,  Tiffany epitomizes the notion that living a passionate life of service to others establishes a legacy of love, one that is transformational.

Nineteen-year-old college student Lorry Mackay discusses how her life-long participation in athletics has shaped the individual she is today. Lorry attributes the confidence and leadership skills she possesses to the lessons she's learned on and off the field, to the undying support of her parents, and to the gratitude she feels for the women and men who fought for Title IX. 

In this episode, Deb has the great privilege to interview the amazing and inspirational Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered registrant in 1967, during which she was accosted by a race official for merely being female.  In this episode, Kathrine talks about her life as a child and how her experiences prepared her for the race of a lifetime.

In this episode, Deb Gonzales uses the author's note from her debut non-fiction picture book GIRLS WITH GUTS: THE ROAD TO BREAKING BARRIERS AND BASHING RECORDS as the basis to analyze the foreboding competition demonstrated in the NCAA championship game between Baylor and Notre Dame.  Deb explores the performance of two key players and their coaches, proving that they depict the ultimate expression of what it means to play like a girl! Access www.debbiegonzales.com for a freebie, view videos, and to check out her book launch schedule.