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Genie Bouchard Unfiltered: Tennis, Fashion, and Standing Up Against Sexism

Jun 18, 2024

Professional tennis player and emerging pickleball pro, Genie Bouchard, discusses her tennis journey, challenges with public scrutiny, transitioning to pickleball, experiences with injuries, thoughts on women's sports evolution, and ventures outside tennis including a potential movie project.

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Genie Bouchard

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Quick takeaways

Start young and make sacrifices for athletic success.

Maintain personal boundaries and self-awareness amidst public scrutiny.

Transitioning between sports and projects requires resilience and adaptability.

Deep dives

Learning from Female Athletes' Experiences

Female athletes face unique challenges and pressures, as discussed in the podcast episode. The importance of authentic voices and sharing experiences is highlighted, with a focus on the specific mindset required for athletic success.

Intro

2min

Striking a Balance: The Journey of a Professional Tennis Player

6min

Challenges and Considerations for Female Athletes with Menstrual Cycles

2min

Reflections on Life Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Twenties

2min

Navigating External Feedback and Building Beyond Tennis

14min

Tennis Tournaments, Equal Pay, Fashion, and Movies

16min

Reflections on Relationships and Personal Growth

11min

Navigating Injuries and Transitions in an Athlete's Career

5min

In this episode, Valeria sits down with Genie Bouchard, the professional tennis player and emerging pickleball pro, to discuss her journey from a young tennis star to exploring new horizons in sports and personal growth. Genie opens up about the sacrifices she made for her career, the challenges of dealing with public scrutiny, and her recent transition into pickleball. The conversation also touches on Genie's experiences with injuries, her thoughts on the evolution of women's sports, and her ventures outside of tennis, including a potential movie project.

Genie Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis player known for her breakout performance in 2014, where she reached the Wimbledon final and broke into the top 5 in the WTA rankings. She has since become a prominent figure in sports and media, participating in various off-court projects and recently transitioning to professional pickleball. She continues to inspire with her resilience, adaptability, and passion for sports.

Genie is on:

https://www.instagram.com/geniebouchard

https://www.facebook.com/GenieBouchard/

https://www.tiktok.com/@geniebouchard

Valeria is on:

https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky

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