We Can Do Hard Things 72. Double Date with Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird!
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Feb 22, 2022 
Join two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird as they share the delightful awkwardness of their first meeting and the current challenges they face. They discuss their relationship dynamics, including navigating jealousy and setting boundaries. The duo dives into the powerful role of athlete activism, particularly within women's sports, and reflects on their journeys toward self-identity and resilience. Together, they emphasize the support they provide each other in championing social change while fostering strong connections.
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Awkward First Meeting
- Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird first met at the 2016 Olympics media day.
- Rapinoe made an awkward joke, regretted it, and thought they couldn't be friends.
Reconnecting at the Olympics
- Rapinoe and Bird reconnected at the Rio Olympics after the USWNT's early exit.
- Bird's team stayed on a cruise ship, a stark contrast to the national soccer team's accommodations.
DM Sliding and Social Justice
- Rapinoe DMed Bird about social justice initiatives, inspired by the WNBA's activism.
- Bird and the WNBA had protested before Colin Kaepernick, wearing black shirts and refusing media interaction.