The It Girls

Azhani fishes? What? Yeah, we learned something new in this episode too. Let’s catch up with 1/2 of your It Girl hosts today as Z fills us in on all things moving, her life outside of pro-volleyball, and using her faith to be grounded in this time of her life. Our favorite quote from this ep? Thanks for asking, it’s: “You have to plant seeds for things to grow” - ummmm, YEAH. Z is dropping all of...

Welcome to the episode that we’ve been looking forward to since the beginning: THE MOMS. LaTosha Tealer and Barb Berezowitz are here dishing out all of the details: From the lowdown on Maddie & Azhani, to what it takes to raise championship athletes, to advice from mothers who have done it all. This one will simultaneously pull at your heartstrings and make you get a stomach ache from laughing...

Whether you’re a volleyball fan or not, the creation of the Pro Volleyball Federation in America is ground-breaking, and the It Girls now have PVF CEO Jen Spicher on telling the story. From getting the call, to building the teams, to using her past experiences in business, she is the woman in the room where it happens, making it happen. Learn more about the future of the PVF and how Jen sees it ex...

The duo is BACK in the second episode of It Girls Season 2. Catch up with Maddie and Azhani as they talk about Z's routines on the road as a pro volleyball-er, her new position at Vanderbilt, and Maddie's corporate grind (and how to stay optimistic...hint: it's planning trips!). They also dive into the best dressed at the WNBA draft, Diana Taurasi's controversial comment regarding...

Erin Matson joins us in Episode 1 of Season 2 of It Girls as we delve into the unbelievable story of a 23-year-old field hockey head coach who defied the odds to lead her team to a national championship victory. From her days as a standout player at UNC, to her transition into coaching her former teammates, we explore her remarkable story of perseverance, leadership, and passion for the sport. Tun...

Join Maddie on her first solo episode as she takes us through the highs and lows of transitioning into “adulting” after college graduation. From adapting to a new routine (that doesn’t include time on the court) to reminiscing on the memories she truly remembers from her time at Kentucky, gain first-hand insight into what moving away from your college town really feels like. Whether you’re a recen...

Elizabeth Eddy joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Elizabeth Eddy is a midfielder for Angel City FC, a true hometown hero having grown up nearby Costa Mesa, CA. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about how she juggled two D1 sports in college, a sorority, and how she beat the odds to become a professional soccer player. However, Liz has a dream that...

Z and Maddie open the curtain into their 2023, giving personal anecdotes about their trials and their accomplishments from the year. Then, the girls answered questions from YOU about their boyfriends, their dreams for 2024, Texas’ championship, and their opinions on Kentucky Volleyball. The girls had plenty of challenges in 2023, but what challenged you most in 2023? Tune in for another great epis...

Z takes some time (on the day of her own graduation) to talk about this extremely unique time of her life: her gratitude for Kentucky, her future plans, and her take on the current state of the transfer portal and the NCAA. Tune in for another great episode of The It Girls! FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →...

Today's new episode of The It Girls features winning woman Dr. Pam Ross, a seasoned leadership coach and motivational speaker. Dr. Pam Ross is an inspirational activist with a powerful ability to identify and activate the genius in others. She is a multiplier who has led hundreds of teams and thousands of individuals to dramatically increase their personal leadership and team-building abilitie...

Tune in for Berez and Z’s first duo episode on It Girls! From talking about your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriends to fake news in the sports world with Charissa Thompson to predictions for the upcoming NCAA volleyball tournament, this episode’s got more side dishes than your Thanksgiving dinner. FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find U...

As a standout athlete known for her exceptional performances in hurdles, Masai Russell takes us behind the scenes, sharing all about her life as a professional athlete and professional influencer. Discover the passion that fuels her training, the transition after college as a student athlete, and the lessons learned through every hurdle—both figurative and literal. FIND MASAI HERE:  → INSTAGRAM |...

Emily Ehman joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Emily Ehman talks about her volleyball career at Northwestern, her broadcasting journey, joining the Big Ten Network, and how she's helping destigmatize mental health in sports. Emily also opens up about her struggles with finding a work-life balance and adjusting to life after volleyball. Tune in...

Hall of fame softball player and coach, Sue Enquist, joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Sue Enquist recalls her years as a collegiate softball player, her wildly successful coaching tenure at UCLA, and discusses where she sees the future of women's sports. Sue also shares some wisdom for young athletes and women in sport. FIND SUE HERE:  → INS...

Olympic and World Champion hurdler, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gets personal about her rapid rise to fame, signing with New Balance, finding peace through faith, and her mindset for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Sydney also reveals that she might be switching events in her third Olympics.....

University of Kentucky gymnast, Isabella Magnelli, joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Isabella Magnelli opens up about her journey through youth gymnastics, the family culture at UK, how faith has impacted her life, and more. Tune in to hear Isabella's inspirational stories and the unconventional way she made it to where she is today. FIND ISA...

Chicago Red Stars Forward, Ally Schlegel, joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls. Ally Schlegel opens up about her time playing for Penn State, her decision to play professional soccer, how she's adjusting to the Chicago Red Stars, and more. Tune in to learn about Ally's journey and how she navigates life as a professional soccer player. FIND A...

Former Wisconsin Volleyball player, Lauren Barnes, joins Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer on today's new episode of The It Girls podcast. Lauren Barnes gets personal about the highs and lows of her college volleyball career and why the former No. 1 libero decided to not go pro. Lauren also explains why she transferred from Minnesota to Wisconsin, what it took to win the 2021 NCAA National C...

On this special episode of The It Girls, co-hosts Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer get personal about the origin story of The It Girls Podcast . Maddie and Z explain how their friendship began when the two were teammates on Kentucky's Volleyball Team , their mission to tell the stories of winning women, and more. The girls also talk about their upbringings, the concept of delusional confide...

Goldman Sachs MD and former Northwestern Basketball player Tracey Benford stars in this week's episode of The It Girls podcast. In this episode, Tracey talks about the challenges she faced throughout her career in finance, the lessons she learned from playing college basketball, why college athletes make the best hires, what it takes to be a winning woman in finance, and more. Tracey also reve...

Anna Wilson joins The It Girls for a conversation on women's sports, Stanford Basketball, her brother and NFL QB Russell Wilson, and the current state of women's college basketball. Anna also opens up about the highs and lows of her basketball career, what it was like growing up alongside Russell Wilson, mental health, playing for legendary Coach Tara VanDerveer, what she's doing in he...

Former pro volleyball star, Andrea Nucete-Elliott , joins The It Girls for a conversation covering her volleyball career, growing up in Venezuela, the challenges she's faced building her own business (TIY Hair Ties), the Texas Volleyball team, and more... Andrea also opens up about her battles with mental health, and how she overcame an eating disorder, sexual abuse, and low self-esteem. Andre...

LSU guard Kateri Poole reveals untold stories of the Tigers' 2023 national championship, what it's like playing alongside Angel Reese & Flau'jae Johnson, what actually happened with the Caitlin Clark drama, and more... Kater also opens up about the Tigers' path to the national championship, what it took to cut down the nets, how LSU put women's sport in the spotlight, and e...

Wisconsin Hockey is a powerhouse and they have the trophies, championships, and history to back it up. But the next great Wisconsin Hockey player? Cami Kronish. After winning 3 national championships and 1 Frozen Four MOP, Cami Kronish has etched her name in Wisconsin Hockey history. And now she is ready to talk about it all. From her meticulous pre-game rituals to navigating self-doubt, Cami gets...

Fresh off an impressive rookie campaign that landed her a bid to the all-star game and Rookie of the Year status, Rhyne Howard joins The It Girls to talk basketball, life, and everything in between. In 2022, Howard was selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft and has lived up to all the hype. On this week's episode, learn about Rhyne's journey to the WNBA, how she became close friends with...