In this episode of the top-ranked Real Life Sport show, I chatted to GB & England Professional Hockey player Tess Howard. We spoke about her recent return to Pro match play after her 12-month layoff with an ACL injury. The future of Hockey and how she sees the need for kit changes for women and girls.

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In this episode, I had a great chat with former International footballer Alicia Ferguson-Cook. Alicia was part of the Matilda's at the 2000 Olympics in Australia and now turned her hand to media production.

We talk about the investment and conditions of Aussie football, her thoughts on the Women's Euro, and much more.

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Great first episode of Season 2 in the top-ranked Real Life Sports show. This episode is with FA & League Cup winner Natasha Dowie. She's also been a golden boot winner with the Barclays WSL and W LEague.

Listen in to this incredible footballing journey of Natasha Dowie

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We are coming to the end of Season 1! It’s definitely been an epic season with all those juicy episodes with Dame Kelly Holmes, Becky Adlington, Kevin Clifton, Raquel Pennigton, Helen Ward, the list is long! 

I wanted to close the season and have a break. Thank you for listening to all or any of the episodes. It means the world to me that people are interested in hearing from these remarkable athletes and people in the sports industry. 

We will be back with some amazing episodes. I’ve already got a couple of exciting people lined up and some other ones I’m really trying to bag in Season 2. If you’re in the sports industry or a sports professional and you fancy being on the podcast then let me know or if you have any suggestions of guests then drop me a line and I will try my best to get them.

I look forward to welcoming you back to Season 2 very VERY soon!

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by international football striker from London Borough of Brent and is currently playing for FA Women's National League South team Watford Ladies and FA Women's Championship, Helen Ward (@helenwardie10)!

Helen began her career with 14 years at Watford Ladies where she was a prolific goalscorer and team captain and previously spent three seasons with Chelsea Ladies, whom she joined from Arsenal in 2010.

You can find Helen on the following socials:

Instagram: @helenwardie10

Twitter: @helenwardie10

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• Her early career; 
• Pressures and expectations vs enjoyment;
• Being her harshest critic;

And so, SO much more!

Key Points: 

The one question (6:15)

Growing up around sports (7:13)

Pressures and expectations vs enjoyment (9:48)

Passion and will (14:34)

The debut (19:28)

Taking a gamble being her harshest critic (21:51)

Learning to appreciate what you have (28:43)

The best of the lot (30:03)

Playing internationally (33:03)

94 caps and going (35:52)

Motivation, aspirations, and ending her career with no regrets (38:19)

Coaching and women in sports (42:02)

We are designed to move our bodies (47:30)

Quick-fire questions (50:56)

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Welcome to the trailer for episode #19 of the Real Life Sports Show. In this upcoming episode, I am joined by international football striker who is currently playing club football for FA Women's National League South team Watford Ladies and FA Women's Championship, Helen Ward (@helenwardie10)!

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• Her early career; 
• Pressures and expectations vs enjoyment;
• Being her harshest critic;

And so, SO much more!

Stay tuned this Wednesday, 22nd of September!

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by 18-year old Crystal Palace’s U23 captain - Rio Rosenberg (@rio_rosenberg_)!

Rio's football career is a sure-fire after being selected to appear on BT Sport's Ultimate Goal.

You can find Rio on the following socials:

Twitter: @rio_rosenberg_

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• Falling in love with the game;
• The difficulties of being a female in a male-dominated sport;
• Growing up in Grassroots Football Club;

And so, SO much more!

Key Points: 

Falling in love with the game (3:30)

Growing up in Grassroots Football Club and International tournaments (5:23)

Rio’s training then and now, challenges and funding (9:25)

The difficulties of being a female in a male-dominated sport (12:56)

Championing football, balance, and raising awareness (16:55)

Training during the pandemic and unpacking your gifts (20:11)

Getting to the top, passion, and desire (24:06)

Rio’s toughest challenges (26:26)

Emotional literacy and getting mental support (29:08)

Rio’s future (31:02)

Life outside football (32:33)

Developing the women's game (35:33)

The support Rio gets from her mum and the people she looks up to (38:24)

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Welcome to the trailer for episode #18 of the Real Life Sports Show. In this upcoming episode, I am joined by 18-year old Crystal Palace’s U23 captain - Rio Rosenberg (@rio_rosenberg_)!

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• Falling in love with the game;
• The difficulties of being a female in a male-dominated sport;
• Growing up in Grassroots Football Club;

And so, SO much more!

Stay tuned this Wednesday, 15th of September!

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by a British TV presenter, journalist, and one of the main hosts of Sky Sports, Sarah Stirk (@sarahskysports)!

Sarah began her career reporting for MUTV, BBC, Sky News to name a few.

You can find Sarah on the following socials:

Instagram: @sarahskysports

Twitter: @sarahskysports

Website: www.sarahstirk.com

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• The challenges of the job; 
• Finding balance and calmness;
• The importance of inner peace;

And so, SO much more!

Key Points: 

Passion about sports, life, and business (3:14)

Resilience then and now and being in the moment (5:38)

The love for tennis and then being a journalist (11:49)

The challenges of the job, finding balance and calmness (17:06)

Getting into golf (21:21)

Working as a writer and on-screen (24:07)

Belief, attitude, and mindset (28:34)

The media train (32:58)

Women empowerment and plans (36:44)

Self-love (41:55)

The value of inner peace (44:45)

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Welcome to the trailer for episode #17 of the Real Life Sports Show. In this upcoming episode, I am joined by a British TV presenter, journalist and one of the main hosts of Sky Sports, Sarah Stirk (@sarahskysports)!

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• The challenges of the job; 
• Finding balance and calmness;
• The importance of inner peace;

And so, SO much more!

Stay tuned this Wednesday, 8th of September!

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