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What It Really Takes to Build a Career in NASCAR: Amber Balcaen’s Story

NASCAR driver Amber Balcaen shares the financial reality of racing, raising sponsorships, and building a career in motorsports without generational wealth.

Elizabeth MontavonMay 29, 20269 min read

An Athlete's Pregnancy, Part 7: Postpartum

A former athlete shares an honest look at postpartum recovery, motherhood, exercise, identity, and reclaiming bodily autonomy after birth.

Skyler EspinozaMay 28, 20266 min read

How to Build an Elite Athlete Mindset: Nicole Heavirland’s Story

Olympian Nicole Heavirland shares the mindset, work ethic, and resilience that carried her from wrestling and basketball to rugby and beyond.

Elizabeth MontavonMay 26, 20268 min read

What It Takes to Overcome Setbacks in Elite Sport: Kate Brim’s Story

After a spinal cord injury at 19, Kate Brim rebuilt her life and career—overcoming illness, setbacks, and uncertainty to win Paralympic gold.

Elizabeth MontavonMay 14, 202610 min read

An Athlete's Pregnancy, Part 6: Birth

A professional athlete shares the emotional and physical reality of labor, birth plans, pain, and letting go of expectations during childbirth.

Skyler EspinozaMay 11, 20265 min read

What It’s Really Like to Compete in the Olympics: Nicole Mendes’ Story

Nicole Mendes shares the untold reality of competing in the Olympics, from financial strain to identity after the Games, and what comes next.

Elizabeth MontavonMay 7, 202613 min read

An Athlete's Pregnancy, Part 5: The Third Trimester

An athlete shares the reality of the third trimester — heat, anxiety, and learning to let go of control when there’s no training plan for birth.

Skyler EspinozaApr 29, 20265 min read

What to Do After Getting Cut From a Team: Taylor Heise’s Comeback Story

After being cut from the 2022 Olympic team, Taylor Heise rebuilt her game, mindset, and identity — returning in 2026 as an Olympic gold medalist.

Elizabeth MontavonApr 28, 202610 min read

How Birth Control Can Impact Sports Injuries: Dara Mabrey’s Story

Dara Mabrey shares the story behind her career-altering injury, a dangerous blood clot, and how it’s reshaping athlete health in women’s sports.

Elizabeth MontavonApr 23, 202610 min read

An Athlete's Pregnancy, Part 4: The Second Trimester

A Paralympian reflects on the realities of the second trimester, exploring body changes, identity shifts, and the complex balance between gratitude, sacrifice, and self.

Skyler EspinozaApr 8, 20265 min read

Why Black History in Women's Sports Matters — In February and Every Day

Why Black history in sports matters beyond February. Explore the legacy of Black athletes and the ongoing fight for equity in sports leadership.

Skyler EspinozaFeb 24, 20266 min read

An Athlete’s Pregnancy, Part 2: Trying to Conceive

An elite athlete reflects on the emotional and practical realities of trying to conceive, exploring control, preparation, and the limits of effort in fertility and sport.

Skyler EspinozaFeb 19, 20266 min read