The Game Changers
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond. We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award. You can find out more at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers The Game Changers podcast: Fearless Women in Sport
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Ali Donnelly: The real story of women's rugby
07/26/2022
Ali Donnelly: The real story of women's rugby
Ali Donnelly is Executive Director of Digital, Marketing and Communications at Sport England. She is a former Senior Civil Servant, who worked at Downing Street where she was the Prime Minister's Deputy Official Spokesperson and the Head of News. Ali was previously Head of Communications at Premiership Rugby club Wasps and has also worked in media and public affairs roles at the BBC have started her career as a journalist at the Evening Echo newspaper in Ireland. A passionate women's rugby fan and campaigner Ali also runs the award-winning website and is Director of Women's Rugby at Teddington and a member of the RFU’s Rugby Growth Committee. Her new book is called: . Along with exploring Ali’s career pathway in sport and business, we review the current state of play for women’s rugby and the potential with 2025 World Cup on the horizon in England. What more needs to change for equality in women’s sport and to ensure young women don’t stop being active in their teenage age years? Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Host – A production
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Jodie Cunningham: Women leading the way in rugby league
07/26/2022
Jodie Cunningham: Women leading the way in rugby league
is one of Rugby League’s most recognisable stars playing for St Helens and England. She was named for her incredible form during Saint's treble winning season in 2021, and, having represented England in two world cups, she's now working towards her third as England compete in the Rugby League world cup on home soil this autumn. A huge advocate for women's sport and equality in the UK, Jodie now works full-time at the RFL as a National Women's and Girls’ Development Manager and is also an ambassador for the Rugby League World Cup. We explore why physical sports like Rugby League are becoming so appealing to young women, the impact of the Super League and TV coverage on the growth of the women’s game and what it will take for the sport to finally become professional so that the women can be paid to play in the same way as their male colleagues. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Host – A production
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Alice Dearing: Changing the narrative in swimming
07/26/2022
Alice Dearing: Changing the narrative in swimming
Alice Dearing is one of the world's top marathon swimmers and a true game changer in the sport. In 2021 she became the first black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games, representing a huge milestone for diversity in the sport. Alice is also co-founder of the Black Swimming Association, an organisation that advocates for water, safety and inclusion for Black and Asian minorities within swimming. Her passion for diversity and inclusion has seen her recognised globally as an advocate for change. Alice talks about her journey as a Black swimmer and how she transitioned into Marathon swimming. We explore the work of the Black Swimming Association and how they are working to overcome some of the societal myths about Black swimmers. We hear why Alice thinks it’s important to step forward and change perceptions as a role model for others and her plans for the future… including Paris 2024. Find out more about the here: Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Host – A production
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Radha Balani: How sport changes women lives across the world
07/26/2022
Radha Balani: How sport changes women lives across the world
is a much-respected industry professional who's having a huge impact in the sport for development arena. Radha started her career in the university sports sector before working for leading organisations in sport, including the Football Foundation, Women in Sport, London Sport, and now as co-Managing Director of . It’s a fascinating conversation as we explore the world of Sport for Development and how sport can be used intentionally to transform the lives of women and girls. We explore Radha’s diverse career in sports leadership, and how organisations like BUCS, the Football Foundation and Women in Sport are driving change for grassroots participation. Radha highlights the growing trend for athletes to use their profile to drive social change whilst still competing and we also touch on the need to recognise the mental health issues facing many elite athletes today. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Host – A production
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Meghan MacLaren: Fighting for gender parity in golf
07/26/2022
Meghan MacLaren: Fighting for gender parity in golf
Meghan MacLaren, is a hugely successful professional golfer, and significant voice in the sport, commenting on the game and the culture that surrounds it through her hugely popular blog and social media presence. Meg graduated from Florida University in 2016 with a degree in English and Political Science, along with seven Division 1 College Golf victories. She was a member of the victorious 2016 Curtis Cp team, won two ladies European tour Access Events and in 2017 received the LET order of merit. She's a three-time winner on the Ladies European Tour, a winner on the LPGA Symetra tour in the US and is currently ranked sixth on the Ladies European Tour order of merit. Meg is incredibly passionate about gender parity in golf and women’s sport, which forms the basis of much of our conversation. We explore Meg’s path into professional golf and why the pay, coverage and opportunities for the women’s game are still so far behind men’s. Meg talks candidly about why she turned down the opportunity to play in a Saudi backed LET event last year and how the new LIV series could potentially impact the future of the game. We talk wider diversity in golf, changes at the LPGA and her plans for the future both as a professional player and beyond. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Sam Walker Host – Sue Anstiss @sueanstiss A Fearless Women production
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Fiona Morgan: Using sport to drive sustainability
07/26/2022
Fiona Morgan: Using sport to drive sustainability
is ’s director of purpose and impact, who's driving the championship’s commitment to a better future and a better sport. She's been instrumental in creating the pioneering ‘impact league’, Sail GP’s world first initiative to make sustainability essential to the fabric of sport. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the sports industry, Fi has an exceptional track record of shaping social impact strategy and delivering campaigns for some of the world's most high-profile sports brands. She's worked with a host of global athletes throughout her career from tennis legend Chris Everet, through to David Beckham and Bradley Wiggins, and was also responsible for developing the commercial strategy for the London 2012 Olympic games. Fi believes deeply in the power of sport to drive wellbeing and to ensure a better world. We explore sustainability developments at SailGP and they are also impacting other sports and what’s being done for gender equality in sailing and more widely across sports. Fi talks openly about her own career in commercial sports and how she finds balance as a senior woman who’s also raising a young family along, with sitting on various boards including The Hundred’s Manchester Originals. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Host – A production
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Sophie Carrigill: Challenging perceptions for all women with disabilities
07/26/2022
Sophie Carrigill: Challenging perceptions for all women with disabilities
is a British wheelchair basketball player who represented and co-captained Great Britain at the World and European Championships and at the Paralympic games. She’s won world and European silver medals and reached the Paralympic semi-finals in a first for Great Britain. Sophie’s just returned from playing wheelchair basketball professionally in Italy and continues to explore her passions beyond the court as she advocates for disabled women in sport and beyond. Sophie talks candidly about the accident that caused her disability and the part sport has played in helping her to build her independence and strength. We explore the powerful inspiration of watching parasport at London 2012 and how she’s since had to overcome many setbacks in her sporting journey. She talks about playing professionally on a mixed team in Italy and her hopes for the future including a Paralympic medal at Paris 2024. We also discuss how using social media has helped her to find her voice and advocate for others, as well as attracting more commercial partnerships and new opportunities. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Sam Walker Host – @sueanstiss A Fearless Women production
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Trailer: Series 11 of the Game Changers
07/20/2022
Trailer: Series 11 of the Game Changers
Fantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality – a new series of The Game Changers will be released on Tuesday July 26, 2022. And for the first time, all seven new episodes in series 11 will be released immediately, ensuring there’s plenty of great, inspiring content to listen to this summer. Once again, this season of the award-winning podcast is backed by Sport England through a National Lottery award. The podcast sees talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond. This season’s line-up includes: Alice Dearing – The first black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games talks about what more can be done to break down barriers for African, Caribbean and Asian communities in aquatics Megan McLaren – Much respected professional golfer, Meg considers why the pay, coverage and opportunities for female golfers are still so far behind the men’s and what’s changing now. Ali Donnelly – An Executive Director at Sport England and author of ‘Scrum Queens’, Ali considers the current state of play for women’s rugby how we can all play a part in the drive for equality in sprot Radha Balani – the Managing Director of Think Beyond, Radha highlights how sport can change the lives of women and girls across the world Sophie Carrigill - British wheelchair basketball player shares how sport can challenge perceptions for all women with disabilities Fi Morgan – Sail GP’s director of purpose and impact, explores the power of sport to drive wellbeing and to ensure a better world for all. Jodie Cunningham - St Helens and England Rugby League star, named Woman of Steel in 2021, considers the future growth of the women’s game & the impact of this autumn’s home World Cup The Game Changers is hosted by Sue Anstiss, author of , CEO of and co-founder of the Women’s Sport Collective. Game changing guests from the previous series including Jess Ennis-Hill, Judy Murray, Gabby Logan, Katherine Grainger, Lucy Bronze, Judy Murray, Sarah Storey, Denise Lewis, Clare Balding, Kate Richardson-Walsh and Tanni Grey-Thompson. Phil Smith, Executive Director of Partnerships at Sport England explains why the organisation is supporting The Game Changers: "Supporting the development of existing and aspiring leaders a focus of Uniting The Movement. We think it’s a catalyst for bigger change in the industry. The Game Changers podcast champions women from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. The amazing and inspiring stories they uncover, from women of all backgrounds, makes it a must-listen.” Commenting on the launch of the 11th series, Sue says: “We are delighted to be partnering again with Sport England as there’s such synergy with the work they do to tackle the inequalities women face across all areas of sport. “Sport England’s backing and collaboration enables us to broaden the reach of the podcasts, ensuring more people, from all backgrounds, have the opportunity to hear these inspiring stories.” You can find out more about all the guests from this and the previous series, and listen to all the episodes, from the . This is also where you can find out about the , a free network for all women working in sport.
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Lizzie Deignan: Changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport
05/31/2022
Lizzie Deignan: Changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport
Lizzie Deignan is one of the world’s greatest ever female cyclists. She’s won World, Commonwealth and National titles as a road cyclist and is an Olympic silver medallist. Lizzie is now also changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport. Having returned to cycling after the birth of daughter Orla, last October she won the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes after pulling away from the peloton with more than 80km to go in what a spectacular race. In this fascinating episode we talk about how Lizzie’s team, Trek Segafredo, are supporting her during her latest pregnancy, the importance of the Tour de France Femme this summer for the profile of women’s cycling and what can be done to ensure equal prize money in the future. Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Sam Walker Host – Sue Anstiss A Fearless Women production
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Isa Guha: Building a career in a male dominated sport
05/24/2022
Isa Guha: Building a career in a male dominated sport
Isa Guha was the first woman of South Asian origin to represent England in sport when she made her international cricket debut in 2002, aged 17. Her career, which spanned a decade, included winning the 2009 Women's World Cup, Women's World T20 and three Ashes Series. Isa is now firmly established in sports media, having broken many barriers along the way both presenting and commentating for global broadcasters. She’s currently an integral part of the Fox Cricket coverage in Australia and Test Match Special combined with heading up the BBC TV coverage in the UK. It’s recently been announced that she will also be joining the BBC line up for Wimbledon this summer. As the first woman on the Professional Cricketers Association board, Isa has overseen an important time in the transition of the game as women strive for equity in cricket but also as the game aims to tackle racism. Isa is incredibly open as we discuss what more cricket can do to make the sport inclusive for women of all backgrounds and she shares how she built her broadcasting career. Isa also reflects on Shane Warne’s legacy and the new foundation she is establishing in her mother’s name, . You can order Isa’s mum’s beautiful cookbook - Roma’s Recipes - Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Executive Producer – Sam Walker Host – Sue Anstiss A Fearless Women production
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Emma Ross: Talking more openly about women’s bodies in sport
05/17/2022
Emma Ross: Talking more openly about women’s bodies in sport
Today’s guest is transforming the way women talk about their bodies. Dr Emma Ross is the former Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport where she led the smartHER progamme, educating coaches and athletes about the female body in high performance sport. Since then, Emma’s worked with everyone from elite athletes and top coaches through to head teachers and schoolgirls - passionate about making sport a better environment for all women. In 2020 Emma co-founded The Well HQ, an organisation that educates and empowers women to understand their bodies and use that knowledge to thrive in sport, health and life. In recognition of all she is doing for the wellbeing of women and girls, in 2021 Emma received the Sunday Times Sports Women of the Year Changemaker Award. In this important episode we explore the lack of female focused sports science research and why that matters for women of all ages. Emma shares her journey from education to applied sports science at the English Institute of Sport to all she is doing today with the Well HQ. We talk about the challenges facing male coaches working with young female athletes, how some sports are finally having conversations about women’s bodies that have been deemed taboo for decades but also recognise that one football club talking openly about tracking players’ periods doesn’t mean we’ve solved the problem across sport. It’s such a powerful conversation and Emma’s passion to ensure sport is something that all women can enjoy throughout life is infectious. Find out more about Emma and her work at https://www.thewell-hq.com/ A big thank you to our partners, Sport England who support The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Hosted by Sue Anstiss Executive Producer: Sam WalkerSound Production: Rory Auskerry A Fearless Women production
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Orla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport
05/10/2022
Orla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport
Orla Chennaoui is an extraordinary woman who has many talents including being a multilingual TV sports presenter. Having worked at Sky News and Sky Sports, Orla is now a Lead Presenter for Eurosport, working across cycling, MotoGP and the Olympics. With her background in hard-news and investigations, Orla has always had an open and frank approach to sports reporting whether that’s in front of the camera or hosting podcasts and writing regular columns for Rouleur magazine and the Metro newspaper. Amongst her many accolades Orla’s also just been nominated as sports presenter of the year at the Sports Journalists Awards 2022. In this fascinating episode we explore Orla’s work as a broadcaster, including her move from news to sports presenting, the perception of female broadcasters and why it’s been so important that she retains her authentic style on screen. Ahead of a massive summer for women’s cycling with the Tour de France Femmes in July, we discuss the growth in coverage and whether cycling needs to be re-packaged to attract new audiences. Orla talks openly about why she stopped drinking, as she, and podcast host Sue Anstiss, celebrate the huge positives of living a life without alcohol. With thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery. Host: Executive Producer: Sam Walker, Sound Production: Rory Auskerry A production
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Tammy Parlour: Why female athletes make powerful role models
05/03/2022
Tammy Parlour: Why female athletes make powerful role models
Tammy Parlour MBE is the co-founder and dynamic CEO of The Women's Sport Trust, and works with leaders across sport, media and business, to raise the visibility and increase impact of women's sport. Away from her role at the Women’s Sport Trust, Tammy is a master in the Korean martial art of Hapkido having practiced for 40 years. She set up her own hapkido and meditation school in the early nineties and still coaches regularly. A non-executive director for AFC Wimbledon Ladies, in 2019 Tammy was awarded an MBE for her services to gender equality in sport. As the Women’s Sport Trust marks its 10th anniversary this year, we explore how things have changed in the past decade and why female athletes make such powerful role models. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Pippa Britton: The importance of inclusion across sport
04/26/2022
Pippa Britton: The importance of inclusion across sport
Pippa Britton is Wales’s most successful Archer, a double Paralympian and double world champion. Pippa made the podium at six consecutive world championships and won 24 medals at 24 international events. Pippa also represented the Welsh able bodied archery team on more than 20 occasions and has broken many world and national records. After retiring from competing, Pippa decided to give back to sport and society combining her understanding of diversity and equality with her experience of governance. She's had a number of prominent non-executive board roles, including the vice-chair of Sport Wales and UK anti-doping and the chair of Disability Sport Wales. We explore much in this conversation including the importance of diverse sports boards and what more needs to be done to improve the way we treat athletes at the end of their sporting careers. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast . Hosted by
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Jonathan Licht: What broadcasters can do to ensure gender parity
04/19/2022
Jonathan Licht: What broadcasters can do to ensure gender parity
Along with game-changing women in sport, The Game Changers features male allies and today’s guest is having a huge impact on the visibility of women's sport. Jonathan Licht is a managing director of Sky Sports. He originally joined Sky back in 1998 after starting his career at Eurosport, he was appointed managing director for Sky Sports in 2021 and is leading the business into its fourth decade of operation. During his career at Sky Johnathan has overseen a number of significant initiatives that have made a massive impact on the profile of women's sport, especially in cricket, netball, golf and football. Jonathan shares his own journey as a male ally for women’s sport, and we explore what more broadcasters like Sky can do to ensure gender parity across the sector both in front of and behind the camera. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Shaunagh Brown: Re-thinking gender stereotypes in sport and society
04/12/2022
Shaunagh Brown: Re-thinking gender stereotypes in sport and society
Shaunagh Brown is a professional rugby player for Harlequins and England who encourages us all to re-think gender stereotypes in sport and across society. A former Hammer Thrower who competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Shaunagh trained as a British Gas engineer and a commercial diver, before becoming a full-time firefighter with the Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Now on a 3-year sabbatical from the fire service, Shaunagh is a full time, professional rugby player, currently playing for England in the Women’s Six Nations having won the Grand Slam in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and for Harlequins who won the Premier 15’s Final in 2021. Shaunagh recently starred in an Amazon Prime documentary which explores inequality through the lens of rugby and the women and men championing change across the sporting community. After winning the Premier 15s final with Harlequins in 2021 she made a passionate that went viral. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Series 10 of The Game Changers
04/11/2022
Series 10 of The Game Changers
Fantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality – the 10th series of The Game Changers podcast is launched today with an incredible line up of guests and backing from Sport England through a National Lottery award. This award-winning podcast sees Sue Anstiss talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond. The new launches on April 12, 2022, with a line-up that includes: Shaunagh Brown – this professional rugby player for Harlequins and England encourages us all to re-think gender stereotypes in sport and across society Jonathan Licht – the Managing Director of Sky Sports explores what more broadcasters can do to ensure gender parity as he shares his own journey as a male ally for women’s sport Pippa Britton – learn about the importance of inclusion across sport with Pippa Britton, a double Paralympian who is now Vice Chair of Sport Wales and UK Anti-Doping Tammy Parlour – the co-founder and CEO of The Women’s Sport Trust explores why female athletes make such powerful role models Orla Chennaoui – the multi-talented sports broadcaster, podcaster & writer shares the power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport Emma Ross – the former Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport explains why we need to talk more openly about women’s bodies in sport Isa Guha – from World Cup winning England cricketer to acclaimed cricket broadcaster, Isa Guha shares her experience of building a career in a male dominated sport Lizzie Deignan – hear how one of the world's most accomplished cyclists is changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Serena Guthrie: What it takes to be a strong leader in sport
04/05/2022
Serena Guthrie: What it takes to be a strong leader in sport
Today's guest is recognised as one of the world’s greatest ever netballers. Serena Guthrie was part of the England team that secured that incredible gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games against Australia on the Gold Coast. Serena played in New Zealand and Australia, before returning home to Team Bath in 2019 where she captained the Roses to bronze in a home World Cup. In recognition for all she’s done for netball in 2019 she was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list. Serena been Captain of England Netball and Team Bath, with over 100 caps for her country, she’s played in 3 Netball World Cups and Birmingham 2022 this summer should have been her 3rd Commonwealth Games but things changed this month, when she announced she was having a baby and retiring from netball. In this fascinating conversation Serena talks openly about the challenges she's faced in her long career and we explore the commercial potential and future strategy for Britain’s most popular female sport. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Angela Ruggiero: What the future holds for the fans of women's sport
03/29/2022
Angela Ruggiero: What the future holds for the fans of women's sport
What does the future hold for the fans of women's sport? I find out in this conversation with Angela Ruggiero - a four-time Olympian, and Gold Medallist in ice hockey, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 with the longest career of any man or woman in a USA hockey jersey. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Angela's held leadership positions at the highest levels of global sport including the executive board of the International Olympic Committee and Chief Strategy Officer for LA’s successful 2028 Olympic bid. Listed in ‘Forbes 25 most powerful women in sport’, Angela is Co-Founder and CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, a fan intelligence and market research firm. She's also an incredible advocate for gender equality. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Anne Wafula Strike: Using your voice to campaign for the rights of others
03/22/2022
Anne Wafula Strike: Using your voice to campaign for the rights of others
Anne Wafula Strike is an extraordinary para-athlete who is also an author, inspirational speaker, disability rights campaigner and powerful advocate for the less fortunate in society. Born in Kenya, Anne contracted polio at the age of two, resulting in paralysis of her lower body. Arriving in the UK in April 2000, she was introduced to wheelchair racing in 2002 and in 2004 became the first Kenyan wheelchair racer to represent her country at the Paralympics in Athens. Following a successful application for British citizenship in 2006, Anne became a member of Team GB. A winner of the BBC's 'My Story' competition, her superb autobiography: ‘In my Dreams I Dance’ was published in 2010. In 2014 Anne was received an MBE for her services to disability sport and charity and in 2020 she was named as a special envoy to the Commonwealth. In this fascinating episode we hear much of Anne’s incredible life story, and, having overcome so much in her own life, she shares how we can all use our voices to campaign for the rights of others in society. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Sue Day: Leading rugby on the pitch and in the boardroom
03/15/2022
Sue Day: Leading rugby on the pitch and in the boardroom
Sue Day was a legend on the rugby pitch – former England captain at 15s and 7s –Sue played in three World Cups, helped win three Grand Slams and was one of England's top try scorers with 61 tries from 59 caps. She was made President of Wasps in 2013 – the first woman to hold that role in the club’s 146-year history. A qualified chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience in financial roles at KPMG, Sue is now COO and CFO of the RFU and leads the Business Operations team which includes finance, legal and governance, technology, people, strategy and Twickenham Stadium operations. Sue’s also a founding trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust and has been an incredible driving force for equality across women’s sport. It was wonderful to see her recognised for this in 2020 when she was awarded an MBE for her services to gender equality in sport. In this interview Sue shares her personal journey in rugby and we explore many of the current challenges and opportunities facing women’s sport. Sue also shares what hosting a home Rugby World Cup could mean for future of the women’s game. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Kelly Lindsey: Recognising sport's power to change lives and society
03/08/2022
Kelly Lindsey: Recognising sport's power to change lives and society
Kelly Lindsey is a former professional footballer who's also played in the US national team. Since retiring as a player at just 23 following many injuries, she's thrived as an incredibly successful coach leading teams across the world in the US, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Morocco. Last year was appointed as Sporting Director at Lewes FC the first gender equal football club in the world. Kelly is renowned for her passion and courage in tackling some of the less attractive issues in women's football, whether it's being a voice for the voiceless in support of female players in Afghanistan or calling out those in the highest positions of leadership at national and international federations, Kelly's doing so much to ensure that football can truly be a game for all. In this powerful episode we explore many issues including human rights abuses in football and its powerful potential to drive gender equality. In the podcast I refer to the launch of Fearless Football and you can watch Kelly’s moving presentation You can also join me as an owner of Lewes FC via this link: And find out more about the various organisation supporting those fleeing Afghanistan by following Kelly on twitter A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out about all guests . Hosted by
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Ugo Monye: On being a strong male ally for women's sport
03/01/2022
Ugo Monye: On being a strong male ally for women's sport
is former Harlequins, England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, who’s now more familiar to us as a sports broadcaster, podcaster and TV presenter. He’s a captain on BBC’s Question of Sport and also took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. When not talking about rugby on TV shows and podcasts, Ugo is Chair of the RFU’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and recently became a Trustee of the charity. A passionate male ally for women’s sport, Ugo confronts whether women’s rugby is truly professional right now, why more investment is needed for quality media coverage and how much more top male players can do to publicly support their female colleagues. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast Hosted by
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Shruti Saujani: How to ensure sport is inclusive for all women
02/22/2022
Shruti Saujani: How to ensure sport is inclusive for all women
is Senior Manager for Cities & Volunteers at the England and Wales Cricket Board - the ECB. She's passionate about ensuring cricket is a sport for everyone, and helping women from South Asian backgrounds overcome many of the barriers they face in sport. Shurti's work has seen her lead a team that has engaged and recruited 2,000 South Asian females into volunteering roles as a part of cricket’s game wide volunteer strategy. Her dedication for a more equal playing ground in cricket and sports has seen her appear on the BBC, Sky and become a trustee with Miss Kicks Foundation. Recognised as a 'Sports Industry Next Gen Leader' in 2021, Shruti has grown and developed her leadership skills in diverse commercial roles. Before working in sport, was recognised for bringing culture change in the automotive industry. In this fascinating conversation Shruti shares her learnings for creating an inclusive sports environment, the path to getting more women from diverse backgrounds onto the elite pathway and how recent revelations about the treatment of Azeem Rafiq impacted her personally and professionally. A huge thank you to our partners who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out about all our guests . Hosted by .
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Holly Bradshaw: On being an authentic sports influencer for young women.
02/15/2022
Holly Bradshaw: On being an authentic sports influencer for young women.
Holly Bradshaw is Britain’s most successful pole vaulter, consistently ranked among the world's best having won medals at various European and World Championships across the past decade. Current British record holder in the event indoors and outdoors, for many athletics fans it was one of the highlights of the Tokyo Olympics to see Holly win a bronze medal. In this fascinating episode Holly talks openly about how social media and the attitude of coaches impacted her body confidence as a young athlete. We explore the issues around female sports clothing and how the revealing nature of the choices available today are impacting young female athletes. Holly also shares more about her research into the 'post Olympic blues' and the depression that can follow that elation of big events for athletes and coaches and we also talk about motherhood and sportswomen. Holly explains why it matters that she remains a very authentic sports influencer for young women. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. You can find out more about all our guests . Hosted by
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Trailer: Series 9 of The Game Changers
02/08/2022
Trailer: Series 9 of The Game Changers
Fantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality - The Game Changers podcast returns this month with an incredible line up of guests and backing from Sport England through a National Lottery award. This award-winning podcast sees Sue Anstiss talking to trailblazers in women sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond. The new launches on February 15 2022 with a line-up that includes: Holly Bradshaw – Olympic Medallist Britain's most successful pole vaulter talks body confidence and sports clothing, along with what it takes to be an authentic sports influencer for young women Shruti Saujani – City Programme Manager, ECB We hear Shruti’s first-hand experience of bringing more South Asian women into cricket and how we can diversify sport for women of all backgrounds Ugo Monye – Former Rugby Professional & Sports Broadcaster A Trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust, Ugo shares what it means to be an authentic male ally for women’s sport and how we can encourage other men to lend their voice to drive equality for all Kelly Lindsey – Performance Director, Lewes FCThis former professional US player and Afghanistan Women’s National coach talks passionately about human rights abuses and the powerful potential for gender equality in football Sue Day – Chief Financial & Operations Officer, RFU The former rugby player and England captain explores current challenges and opportunities facing women’s sport and what hosting a home Rugby World Cup could mean for future of the women’s game Anne Wafula Strike – Former Paralympian & Equal Rights Campaigner Having overcome so much in her life, Anne shares how we can all use our voices to campaign for the rights of others in society Angela Ruggiero – CEO, Sports Innovation Lab This 4-time ice hockey Olympian and Gold Medallist, who held leadership positions at the highest levels of global sport, explores what the future holds for fans of women's sportSerena Guthrie – England Netball Captain Renowned as one the world’s greatest ever netballers, Serena explores the commercial potential and future strategy for the Britain’s most popular female sport The Game Changers is hosted by Sue Anstiss MBE, co-founder of the Women’s Sport Collective and CEO of Fearless Women, a company driving positive change in women’s sport. Game changing guests from the previous series including Gabby Logan, Katherine Grainger, Lucy Bronze, Judy Murray, Sarah Storey, Denise Lewis, Clare Balding, Kate Richardson-Walsh, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Chrissie Wellington and Jess Ennis-Hill. Commenting on the launch of the ninth series, Sue says: “I am so thrilled to be partnering with Sport England as there’s such synergy with the work they do to tackle the inequalities women face across all areas of sport. From the much celebrated This Girl Can campaign and initiatives that help shape school sport for girls, to schemes that encourage women as volunteers in the workforce, along with coaches, officials and women taking leadership positions on the boards of our sports organisations.” “Sport England’s backing and collaboration enables us to broaden the reach of the podcasts, ensuring more people, from all backgrounds, have the opportunity to hear these inspiring stories.”
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Sue Anstiss: On the unstoppable rise of women's sport
10/21/2021
Sue Anstiss: On the unstoppable rise of women's sport
In this special episode of The Game Changers to celebrate the launch of ‘Game On’ we turn the tables and Sue Anstiss is interviewed by the rather brilliant Hannah Wilkes from Sky Sports.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson - When your role model becomes your biggest rival
07/01/2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson - When your role model becomes your biggest rival
Best known for her excellence both on the track and in the field as a multi-eventer Katarina Johnson-Thompson (KJT) is no stranger to success. At the tender age of 26, the two-time Olympian has impressive athletics career which includes her saw her crowned World Champion Heptathlete in Doha in 2019. In this episode, Katarina talks about tackling anxiety and body issues, transforming her mental approach to the sport, learning to handle the pressure after losing the love of the sport and how she handled the internal conflict when her childhood role model, Jessica Ennis-Hill, became her biggest rival. Katarina also discusses the complicated preparations for the postponed Tokyo Olympics and being an ambassador of the Game On initiative, launched with Liverpool Football Club and Nike to help youngsters access sport in their local area. Find out more about The Game Changers . Presented by
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Laura Woods: Climbing the career ladder whilst staying authentic
06/16/2021
Laura Woods: Climbing the career ladder whilst staying authentic
is the 2021 SJA Sports Presenter of the Year and one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports industry. Laura is a regular on Sky Sports and the host of talkSPORT’s Sports Breakfast, one of the most listened to shows in the UK. In this episode, Laura talks about being the class clown at school, working her way up the career ladder, being your own cheerleader and always staying authentic to yourself. Laura also discusses the importance of male allies when it comes to levelling the gender playing field, loving the sheer unpredictability of sport, how important it is to give yourself a break now and then and the amazing female role models she has looked up to throughout her career – most importantly, her mum who tunes into talkSPORT every morning at 6am. Find out more about The Game Changers . Presented by .
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Pippa Grange: Understanding the role of fear and how to combat it
06/09/2021
Pippa Grange: Understanding the role of fear and how to combat it
Dr Pippa Grange is a highly sought-after, influential sports psychologist and a culture coach working across elite sports and business internationally. In this episode, Pippa talks about family turmoil growing up, her formative years travelling and working in Australia, her first reaction to the job offer with England Football and the media spotlight she faced in the aftermath of the 2017 World Cup. Within football, Pippa has worked to change the culture of a sport historically steeped in bravado and hyper-masculinity. She has recently written an incredible book, "Fear Less: How to Win at Life without Losing Yourself" to address fear, understanding the role it plays in your life and how to combat it. Find out more about all The Game Changers Presented by .
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