Allyson Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete ever, shares her journey live from the 2024 Summer Olympics. She discusses navigating setbacks and thriving under pressure, emphasizing purpose beyond winning. Felix highlights the importance of supportive environments for parent athletes, tackles women's health challenges, and champions athlete mental health advocacy. She also reflects on redefining success post-sports and the transformative power of inspiration in challenging norms, both in athletics and broader social issues.

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

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.

The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.comToday we sit down with Allyson Felix to discuss her remarkable track and field career and her impact beyond the sport. As the most decorated American Track & Field Olympian, Felix retired in 2022 with an astounding thirty-one global medals and multiple world records. The episode highlights her groundbreaking achievements at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, where she not only won medals but also made history by wearing racing spikes from her own lifestyle and footwear brand, Saysh. Felix's commitment to promoting change, equity, and acceptance for women and girls is evident as she runs in her own spikes, challenging the status quo. The episode also discusses Felix's advocacy for maternity rights, including her public call-out of Nike for its lack of protections for pregnant athletes. The public response to Felix's stance brought attention to pregnancy discrimination in athletics and sparked a conversation.Alongside her sponsor Athleta, Felix created the Power of She Fund: Child Care Grant, supporting mom-athletes with childcare during the Olympics. Additionally, Felix's passion for children extends to her involvement with the Right To Play board, where she raises awareness for underserved children in developing regions. The episode concludes by mentioning Felix's current residence in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter, showcasing her balance between family and her impactful pursuits.In this episode you will learn,How to stay motivated and push past obstacles to achieve your goals, both in your personal and professional life.What drives the most decorated American Track & Field Olympian in history to continue breaking records and pushing the boundaries of her sport.How to bridge the gap between athletics and advocacy. The defining moment when Allyson realized the impact she could make went far beyond winning gold medals.How to balance being a dedicated athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate while also prioritizing your role as a mother and wife.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1456The Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes: https://link.chtbl.com/1280-guestLindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold Medalist: https://link.chtbl.com/1132-guest Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

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.

Leslie Jones sits down with Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi to discuss his new movie 'Next Goal Wins' based on the true story of American Samoa's soccer team. Leslie also talks about staying calm during unsettling times and explores the challenges of balancing motherhood and athletics with Olympic champion Allyson Felix. They discuss the lack of support for women athletes and highlight the upcoming talent of Gabby Thomas.