Throwing Shades: A GALvanize Podcast

Throwing Shades: A GALvanize Podcast

By Emily Staker, Alyssia Graves, Gabi Dunham and Laura OkminSportsNewsSports News
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Throwing Shades: A GALvanize Podcast episodes

  • Protecting Your Mental Health in Sports

    On this week's episode of Throwing Shades we discuss the ongoing conversations surrounding Naomi Osaka's decision to bow out of the French Open in order to protect her mental health and how her decision and consequent scrutiny is part of a larger emphasis by athletes on their well-being and mental health as well as the criticism and entitlement from fans and members of the media. We also discuss the importance of diverse voices in sports coverage and the role of empathy in responsible journalism.

    42 min
  • Women's Sports ... Get Into It with Katie Caldwell

    On today's episode of Throwing Shades we speak to GALvanize Vet and hockey journalist Katie Caldwell who breaks down the recent events in Women's Hockey including the cancellation of the Women's World Championship and why the hockey community must do better if they truly want women to thrive in the sport. We also discuss the case for sponsorship in Women's Sports and why the real risk lies in not investing in and betting on women.

    37 min
  • Growing Through Injury with Sydnee Walker
    On this week's episode of Throwing Shades, we talk to GALvanize vet Sydnee Walker about her experience as a college athlete, her new work with The Collaborative, and her career in sports social media. Bootcamp hopefuls have so much to learn from Sydnee on how to GALvanize each and every day. Make sure you checkout The Collaborative on Instagram @xcollaborative_ and Twitter @xCollaborative           
    28 min
  • Staying Soulful and Authentic on Social Media with Kayla Countryman
    On today's episode of Throwing Shades we talk to Kayla Countryman, GALvanize veteran, member of the Sensational Six, and social media manager and marketing coach. Kayla's mission is to help soulful entrepreneurs increase their revenue with authentic social media strategies, and she is dedicated to working with  and uplifting Black-owned businesses and women-entrepreneurs. We talk to Kayla about establishing a healthy relationship with social media, how to ensure diverse voices are being represented by brands, and so much more.    If you are interested in working with Kayla, you can find her on Instagram at @kaycountryman
    46 min
  • Mental Health and Storytelling in Sports with Lindsey Young

    On this episode of Throwing Shades, we are joined by Lindsey Young—staff writer and assistant editor for the Minnesota Vikings—to discuss her new series "Getting Open" where she hosts Vikings players and personnel to discuss mental health. Lindsey also discusses her journey with GALvanize and gives advice to aspiring storytellers.

    37 min
  • Handling Life in the Panoramic
    On this episode of Throwing Shades, Alyssia, Emily, and Gabi discuss how they have navigated life amidst the pandemic both within the sports industry and as women in their 20's. From grief to wisdom, the last year has thrown a lot our way and we work to unpack the valuable lessons we're taking away in life after COVID-19. 
    1 hr 10 min
  • Addressing the NCAA Situation with Erin Sinnott

    On this week's Throwing Shades we have Erin Sinnott, a former Division I College Basketball player and Director of Operations for Rising Coaches to speak about the recent controversies surrounding the NCAA and its disparate treatment of men and women's athletics. Erin talks about the myth of amateurism, how Rising Coaches is working to diversify coaching trees across the country, and her experience as a former student-athlete.

    53 min
  • Growing the Game with Britt Brown and Mira Shane

    On this week's Throwing Shades, we talk to Britt Brown and Mira Shane from the Athletes Unlimited 2021 Lacrosse roster. Britt and Mira share their experiences as Black women in lacrosse and how they have overcome explicit racism and microaggression on and off the field. We also discuss the future of lacrosse and how it can be made more inclusive.

    52 min

About Throwing Shades: A GALvanize Podcast

From the publisher's feed

It has become more apparent than ever that sports—and the conversations around them—can no longer be insulated from the outside world. Throwing Shades, a new podcast from GALvanize, was created to meet the painful and difficult conversations our industry must continue with the vulnerability and honesty that makes GALvanize unlike anything else.