Kick It with Ken

Olympian and Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth joins the podcast to discuss athlete wellbeing, identity beyond performance, and the importance of creating safer sporting environments. Through her journey from elite alpine skier to leading voice for change, she shares powerful insights on resilience, leadership, and redefining success both in and out of sport.

Olympian and professional women’s hockey player Sophie Jaques joins the show to talk about navigating pressure, post-Olympic blues, mental health, and the journey from outdoor rinks in Toronto to the Olympic stage. From making history in women’s hockey to creating space for the next generation through Sophie’s Sisters, Sophie shares what it means to lead with resilience, confidence, and purpose.

Sam Adekugbe reflects on being part of the men’s national team that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986—the sacrifices, the challenges, and the journey it took to get there.

This debut episode of Kick It with Ken introduces Kennedy Faulknor’s journey from rising talent to professional athlete. She opens up about breaking into the national team, dealing with serious concussions, and coping with the loss of a close friend. The conversation moves through the pressure, impostor syndrome, and moments of isolation that have shaped her experience. It’s a grounded look at res...