The Colorado Classic is a Professional Cycling Race that has made the BOLD move to become a women's only PRO Cycling Race! I dive deep into the inner workings of cycling and the race itself with event producer, Lucy Diaz.  Colorado is known for innovation and inclusion so this race is a perfect match for the active community. Lucy has made it her mission to help propel these athletes as well as the future generation of cycling. I'm loving that on our last episode we are exploring new terrain (literally!) In this episode we discuss: Hope & vision for the event & women's cycling Propelling the athlete through the event Empowering women through cycling! Exposing your children to different sports  The inner workings of the event!  Connect with the Colorado Classic: Race Dates: August 22-25th  www.ColoradoClassic.com FB: ColoradoClassicPRO IG: www.instagram.com/ColoradoClassicPRO Twitter: COClassicPRO Find more about the podcast, Blue Crush Team Building & Mindset coaching: IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.Bluecrushvball.com Shout out to my AMAZING SPONSORS: Four Sigmatic: Mushroom Coffee & Tea 15% OFF! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast VanScotty Visors: 20% OFF  DISCOUNT CODE: FemaleSportsPodcast20www.VanScotty.com C33Wear Tribal Sunglasses: $15 OFF all sunglasses! www.etsy.org/shop/c##Wear?coupon=FEMALESPORTSPODCAST        

In the World of Female Sports

The Season Finale: A conversation with EP, Lucy Diaz of the Colorado Classic Professional Cycling Race

Batouly Camara is an incredible basketball athlete that plays for UCONN! She not only reaches new heights on the court, but in her homeland of West Africa as well. Batouly spends her summer inspiring young females to follow their dreams whether that be on the court or in the classroom. She shows all young females that there is a world beyond the traditional and hopes to inspire as many as she can! You don't want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss: Journey in boarding school Choosing the school perfect for you. Enjoying the present moment. Batouly's incredible TedTalk Taking the journey of self-discovery Connect with Batouly:  IG: www.instagram.com/toolyyy Twitter: @BatoulyCamara Find out more about the podcast, Blue Crush Team Building & Mindset Coaching:  IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.Bluecrushvball.com Shout out to my AMAZING sponsors:  Four Sigmatic: Mushroom Coffee & Tea! 15% OFF Code: www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast VanScotty Visors: www.VanScotty.com 20% OFF Code:  FemaleSportsPodcast20 C33Wear Tribal Sunglasses $15 OFF All sunglasses! www.etsy.org/shop/C##Wear?coupon=FEMALESPORTSPODCAST  

Basketball without Borders: A conversation with UCONN Basketball Star-- Batouly Camara

Haylie McCleney is a TEAM USA softball athlete! She is a top outfielder who believes that whatever you do, do it with all of your heart. Haylie has not only given her all on the field, but also in shaping who she is as a person today. Haylie shares her story about coming out to her conservative family and friends. She details the struggles and the backlash that she's gone through because of her sexuality. Being a voice of acceptance has made her not only a strong role model, but a strong person of faith as well. This episode is all about being brave, authentic, truthful but most importantly just being true to who you are. You do not want to miss this episode!  In this episode we discuss: Growing up in a sports family. Coming from a conservative family. Announcing her engagement to her fiance, Kylee Hanson! Being your authentic self! Being a servant leader! Connect with Haylie:  IG: www.instagram.com/hayliemac8 www.HaileyMcCleney.com Find out more about the Podcast, Blue Crush Team Building & Mindset Coaching:  IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com Shout out to my AMAZING Sponsors: FourSigmatic! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast Use code: FemaleSportsPodcast for 15%OFF VanScotty Visors: www.Vanscotty.com Use Code: FemaleSportsPodcast20 for 20% OFF C33wear Tribal Sunglasses: www.etsy.org/shop/C33Wear?coupon=FEMALESPORTSPODCAST $15 OFF ALL Sunglasses!

The Real Me: A deep conversation with TEAM USA Softball Athlete--Haylie McCleney

Delaney Spaulding is a TEAM USA softball athlete! She is an accomplished gold medalist and has had an incredible career at UCLA. Delaney's skills on the field are quite impressive, but I was most impressed with her humble spirit and willingness to share her knowledge to the younger generation. This episode is full of golden nuggets that you don't want to miss! In this episode we discuss:  Balancing life as an athlete in High School & College Trying out for TeamUSA Becoming the first NIKE sponsored athlete in 10 years! Controlling the Uncontrollables! Growing the game! Connect with Delaney:  IG: www.instagram.com/delaneyylyn Twitter: @DelaneyyLyn Find out more about the Podcast, Blue Crush Team Building & Mindset Coaching: IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com Shout out to my sponsor Four Sigmatic! 15% OFF your full purchase! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast or use discount code at checkout: FEMALESPORTSPODCAST

Controlling the Uncontrollables: A deep conversation with Team USA Softball Athlete-- Delaney Spaulding

Michelle Piantadosi was a D1 athlete and elite college coach when one phone call changed her life. Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer on a phone call 5 minutes before her first preseason practice. In this episode, she explains her journey battling cancer and balancing her career at the same time. This episode will have you laughing one second then tearing up the next. You do not want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss: Michelle being recruited to UT Finding out she has cancer Her inspiration through her journey What she lives for now Connect with Michelle: Facebook: Michelle Piantadosi  Find more out about the podcast, Blue Crush Team Building & Mindset coaching: IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com   Shout out to my sponsor Four Sigmatic! 15% OFF your full purchase! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast  or use discount code: FEMALESPORTSPODCAST at checkout

Surviving Breast Cancer as an Elite College Coach: A deep conversation with Michelle Piantadosi

Brandie Wilkerson is the top beach volleyball athlete in the world right now. She is a confident athlete that is extremely proud of who she is and where she has come from. This conversation is extremely open and vulnerable in which we talk about utilizing sports beyond the court. We also talk about multiculturalism within the sport and Brandie's life. We touch on so many different topics in this chat!! Tune in! In this episode we discuss:  Brandie's heritage Her journey to becoming PRO Multiculturalism   Being true to who you are Connect with Brandie:  IG: www.instagram.com/bvuilleumier FB: Brandie Wilkerson Find out more about the podcast, Blue Crush Team Building and mindset coaching: IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.Bluecrushvball.com Huge Shoutout to our SPONSOR: Four Sigmatic!! 15% OFF your full order! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast or use discount code: FEMALESPORTSPODCAST  

There's Only One You: A deep conversation with Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete-- Brandie Wilkerson

Karissa Cook is an incredible beach volleyball athlete! She has set her sights high and is now living the life that she has always dreamed of. Karissa has just won her first AVP championship in Austin, Texas! Her journey is unique and has always led her back to the sport she loves: volleyball. This is an episode you don't want to miss. In this episode we discuss: Growing up in a volleyball family Playing at Stanford Journey on Tour Hopes for the season Connect with Karissa: IG: www.instagram.com/karissakellie Find more about the podcast, Blue Crush Team Building and mindset coaching: IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com Shoutout to my awesome SPONSOR: FourSigmatic!! Receive 15% OFF your full purchase! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast OR discount code: FemaleSportsPodcast

Winning the Battle: A conversation with Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete-- Karissa Cook

Courtney Williams isn't your normal D1 recruit story. She wasn't recruited heavily at an early age. She always had to work hard to clench that starting spot on the team. One thing that was instilled in her at a young age was her work ethic and confidence! She is now a super star leader and competitor for the Connecticut Suns WNBA squad. Her energy on and off the court is contagious and she is determined to get a championship under her belt this year! You don't want to miss this chat! In this episode we discuss: Courtney's journey to USF Her inspiration: her mom! Being a confident person and player Her prediction for the Sun's this season Connect with Courtney: IG: www.instagram.com/courtneywilliams10 Twitter: @CourtMWilliams   Find out more about the podcast:  IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.Maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com Sponsor: 15% OFF FOUR SIGMATIC products! www.foursigmatic.com/femalesportspodcast    

Time to Level Up: A conversation with WNBA star Courtney Williams

Maci Morris is a former University of Kentucky powerhouse! She comes from a family full of basketball coaches and players so this sport is in her blood! In today's chat, Maci opens up about her try-out for the Washington Mystics and ultimately being cut from the team. She heard the news the same exact day so you can imagine the feelings rushing through her as a high level athlete. Maci talks about how she plans on coming back and getting even stronger for the next opportunity that is presented to her. There are some great tips in this episode to help you as an athlete overcome any type of setback! You do not want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss:  Growing up in a sports family Communication Style Being a leader Overcoming rejection & using it as motivation! Connect with Maci:  IG: www.instagram.com/Maci4morris Twitter: @Maci4Mo Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at:  www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushvball.com  

Using Rejection as Motivation: A conversation with University of Kentucky Basketball Star Maci Morris

Melissa Powell is a professional volleyball athlete that has played both indoor and beach in college! She comes from a long history of volleyball athletes in her family and is in line to become a top beach volleyball player on tour! She is extremely determined and won't let anything stop her! You do not want to miss this episode!   In this episode we discuss: Growing up in a volleyball family Playing indoor and beach volleyball in College Journey to playing professional Mental toughness techniques Connect with Melissa:  IG: www.instagram.com/melissalessa FB: Melissa Fuchs Powell Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com  

Keep Showing Up & Never Quit: A Conversation with Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete Melissa Powell

Jessica McGuire is an athlete with an incredible story. She planned on going to UCLA to just study biology, but life had something different in mind. She became a top D1 collegiate rower all because she attended an open tryout for the University. Her story doesn’t stop there. Jess has a shocking discovery that almost cost her her life… She discovered a tumor in her left lung which left her unable to talk or move. You do not want to miss this episode about her recovery and her spontaneous transformation from a rower to a professional beach volleyball athlete!! In this episode we discuss: Jess growing up playing sports. Becoming a D1 athlete from an open tryout! Her incredible journey of having a baseball sized tumor in her lung. Deciding to become a professional beach volleyball athlete after college!   Connect with Jess: IG: www.instagram.com/relentlessjess Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessicaMcGuire Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at: IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com  

Nothing is Impossible: An inspiring conversation with Elite Athlete & Lung Tumor Survivor-- Jessica McGuire

Heather Friesen's story is one that will give you chills down your spine. Heather is an athlete that worked extremely hard to become a top indoor player as well as top collegiate beach volleyball athlete at the University of Hawaii. Her world came crashing down one day as she went on a hike on one of Hawaii's most beautiful hiking trails. Heather slipped and fell from a 40-50ft waterfall that broke 10 ribs, fractured her shoulder blade and made her lung collapse. In this episode Heather tells you her story about her horrific accident, but most of all how she recovered mentally and physically to come out even stronger. You do not want to miss this episode!! In this episode we discuss:  Heather's journey to collegiate volleyball The tragic accident Having faith over fear Growing as a player & person Connect with Heather: IG: www.instagram.com/heatherfriesen_3 FB: Heather Boyan Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the Podcast at: IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com  

Hitting Rock Bottom: A Conversation about a Tragic Event that Changed Everything with volleyball athlete—Heather Friesen

Brooke Seaman’s story of perseverance is truly inspiring for anyone that has lofty goals and that is willing to work hard to achieve them. Brooke is not your conventional volleyballer, she started playing the game in her junior year of HIGH SCHOOL and soon after that decided this is what she wanted to do as a career. Now just finishing up her 7th season she takes you on her journey of struggle/doubt, but most of all determination to play professional indoor volleyball. You do not want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss: Growing up not pursuing sports  Hard work and work ethic The importance of persistence The struggles playing overseas Growing as a player & person. Connect with Brooke: Insta: www.Instagram.com/bklnthebeast FB: BrookeSeamanVB Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at: IG: www.Instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com    

From Raw to Relentless: A conversation with Brooke Seaman about her journey to becoming a PRO

Jasmine Thomas is one of the best point guards in the world right now! Her relentless defense, quickness on the court and flawless assist game is undeniable. She is extremely wise for her age and has demonstrated that throughout her entire life as an athlete and as a person. Being a leader has been natural for Jasmine, but perfecting her craft took practice and dedication. Jasmine discusses the struggles that you may go through as you try to find your unique way of leading on and off the court and encourages you to navigate through it while being true to yourself. Her advice is priceless. You do not want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss: Discovering who you are as a player as well as a person. Staying true to you. Being a vocal and active leader on the court.  Using failure as a tool! Connect with Jasmine: Insta: www.instagram.com/jazthomas FB: @JasmineThomas Twitter: @jaszthomas Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at: IG: www.instagram.com/larissa.maloney www.BlueCrushVball.com  

Leading on Your Terms: A conversation with WNBA star Jasmine Thomas

Alexa Strange is a former USC beach volleyball standout turned AVP PRO.  She is so full of energy and spunk that it's hard not to love her! She has an incredibly inspiring story being half Indian/half American and she is not afraid to bare it all in this episode. Alexa opens up about her fears of failing and her insecurities as not only an athlete, but as a woman. Alexa hopes to be a volleyball pioneer in India  revolutionizing the way Indian women see and value the benefits of playing sports. You do not want to miss this episode! In this episode we discuss: Following your dreams! Overcoming the fear of failure! Setting Intentions. Growing the game in India. Her unique relationship with her mom. Connect with Alexa:  Insta: www.instagram.com/alexastrange_beachvb FB: Alexa Strange Find more info on Blue Crush Team Building, Mindset Coaching & the podcast at:  IG: www.instagram.com/Larissa.Maloney www.BlueCrushvball.com    

From Babysitter to PRO Athlete: A raw conversation with Alexa Strange about Facing your Fears & Living your Life to the Fullest!

Welcome to “In the World of Female Sports” podcast! Larissa Maloney is former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and a team bonding strategist. Each week she will bring you a guest or a motivational message that will help empower you as a female athlete or coach with confidence, mental strength and with the strategies and tools to perform at the highest level. Get ready to get motivated and inspired by these amazing individuals. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

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In the World of Female Sports

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