Allyson Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist and women's rights activist, shares her experiences live from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She discusses navigating setbacks and thriving under pressure, emphasizing the importance of purpose beyond winning. Felix also highlights her advocacy for women's health, particularly for Black maternal health, and the challenges athletes face in mental health. Through personal insights, she inspires others to harness the Olympic spirit for change and engage in community support.

In an era dominated by labels, how can we fully embrace the nuances of being human? This hour, TED speakers share ideas for reconciling conflicting emotions and circumstances to make art and find joy. Guests include authors Gabby Rivera and Susan Cain, musician and podcast creator Hrishikesh Hirway, and Olympian Allyson Felix.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this compelling discussion, Olympic champion Allyson Felix, a groundbreaking advocate for mothers in sports, shares her inspiring journey. She reflects on the stigma surrounding pregnancy in athletics and her fight for better maternity policies. Felix emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself, highlighting that change is possible for everyone, not just Olympians. Her insights reveal the need for a supportive environment where motherhood and athletic ambitions can coexist, pushing the conversation on inclusivity and equality in the sports industry.

Olympian Allyson Felix discusses her family trip to Paris and launching the Olympics' first nursery. The podcast includes a funny conversation on a reality show with rats and dream betrayals. The episode covers a range of topics from denim trends to airport security mishaps.

In this insightful discussion, Allyson Felix, the most decorated American Track & Field Olympian, shares her journey of breaking records and stereotypes. She reflects on her pioneering achievements at the Tokyo Olympics, notably wearing spikes from her own brand, Saysh. Felix passionately advocates for maternity rights in sports, revealing her public confrontation with Nike about their policies. She also discusses her work supporting mom-athletes through the Power of She Fund and her commitment to children's welfare globally, showcasing her multifaceted impact beyond athletics.

Allyson Felix is the most decorated American track and field athlete of all time. She’s also a mother. Those two identities came into conflict in 2018 when negotiating a contract renewal with her shoe sponsor, Nike. Ultimately, Allyson broke ties with Nike because the new contract presented a significant pay cut and lacked adequate maternal protections. After struggling to find a new shoe sponsor, Allyson and her brother/agent, Wes, decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own shoe company, Saysh. This week on How I Built This Lab, Allyson and Wes talk with Guy about their journey to the top of the track and field world, the decision to leave Nike, and how they built the iconic shoe that Allyson wore during her gold medal performance at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Plus, why most name brand shoes aren’t designed for women’s feet, and how Saysh is working to change that. This episode was produced by Chris Maccini, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by John Isabella, with research help from Lauren Landau Einhorn.Our audio engineer was Alex Drewenskus.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allyson Felix shares insights on motivation, avoiding brand exploitation, starting a family while sponsored by Nike, creating Saysh sneaker brand, overcoming fear, determining sacrifices, and designing female-centric shoes for the Olympics. She also discusses the challenges of retirement, adapting to new beginnings in athletics, and speaking out on critical topics.

Olympic legend Allyson Felix discusses the disappointment of achieving her ultimate dream, emphasizing the importance of embracing the journey rather than solely focusing on destinations. She shares her perspective on success, self-examination, and cultivating character for lifelong fulfillment.

This discussion features Reshma Saujani, founder of Moms First, and Allyson Felix, an Olympian and advocate for maternal health. They dive into the impacts of the childcare crisis on business growth and the elusive pursuit of gender parity. The conversation also addresses the unique challenges for women in the workplace, particularly concerning maternal health and flexible work policies. Insightful reflections on creating supportive work environments and actionable steps to enhance equity in leadership make this a must-listen.

Allyson Felix is the most decorated American track and field athlete of all time. She’s also a mother. Those two identities came into conflict in 2018 when negotiating a contract renewal with her shoe sponsor, Nike. Ultimately, Allyson broke ties with Nike because the new contract presented a significant pay cut and lacked adequate maternal protections. After struggling to find a new shoe sponsor, Allyson and her brother/agent, Wes, decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own shoe company, Saysh. This week on How I Built This Lab, Allyson and Wes talk with Guy about their journey to the top of the track and field world, the decision to leave Nike, and how they built the iconic shoe that Allyson wore during her gold medal performance at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Plus, why most name brand shoes aren’t designed for women’s feet, and how Saysh is working to change that. This episode was produced by Chris Maccini, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by John Isabella, with research help from Lauren Landau Einhorn.Our audio engineer was Alex Drewenskus.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.