Women on the Mic

In this episode, Kaavya has the chance to talk with Golden State Warriors courtside reporter Kerith Burke. They talk about her reporting journey, her experience covering legendary teams, her take on why athletes are at the forefront of social change, and her favorite moments from the Warriors. This is a fun one filled with inspiring insights and amazing memories!

In this episode, Kaavya talks to Simone Charley who is a professional soccer player for the Portland Thorns of the NWSL. They talk about her journey with sports, times when she lacked confidence, and the importance of mental training in athletes. We also have a discussion on athletes being at the forefront of social change. Especially with respect to the Black Lives Matter movement, we see athlete...

In this episode, Kaavya talks with Kendall Coyne Schofield of the USA women’s national ice hockey team. They talk about her hockey journey—starting off being one of the only girls son her teams to becoming an Olympic gold medalist. Kendall is a board member of the Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association, so they talk about next steps in goring the game and how the PWHPA is fighting for prof...

In this episode, Kaavya talks to five amazing high school athletes from her school. From leadership, mental toughness, and embracing differences--these badass women share their experiences with sports and how athletics has shaped them.

In this episode, Kaavya chats with Coach Natalie Nakase—assistant coach of the LA Clippers. They talk about her journey to becoming a coach at the highest level, her mindset when making opportunities for herself, and her approach of staying true to herself throughout the process. She touches upon some of the inspiring players she gets to work with including Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul and their c...

In this episode, Kaavya talks with Paralympic Gold Medalist Bethany Zummo of the US Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team. They talk about her story, how she got involved in sports, the importance of teamwork in her life, and how she has learned to accept herself and be the most authentic version of herself. They also talk about the amazing thing she is doing for her community during this time—making ma...

In this episode, Kaavya has the chance to talk to Olympic swimmer Dana Vollmer, a 3x Olympian, 5x Gold Medalist, and 7x Medalist. She shares her inspiring stories on her path to the podium, advice for athletes lacking confidence, how she finds her motivation, and how she was able to switch her mindset to bounce back from obstacles.

In this episode, Kaavya is joined by the Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens. They reminisce on the magic of the WNBA draft, talk about the thought process behind her decision to leave UConn and pursue a pro career, how she’s filling up time during quarantine, and hopes for the growth of the WNBA. Listen to hear about her top TV show recommendations, a special project she is working on with her dad, her e...

In this episode, Kaavya has the chance to talk to WNBA Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas. They dive into how she fell in love with the game, some of her top moments while playing in the league, and times which have shaped her character. They also chat about the growth for the WNBA and setting the stage for the next generation of female athletes.

In this episode, Kaavya has the chance to talk with 3x Olympic medalist, world record holder, and fastest woman alive, Carmelita Jeter. They talk about her journey to the podium, inspirations, and her vision for young girls.

In this episode, Kaavya is joined by national champion and sensational goalie Katie Meyer. They talk about her inspirational journey to Stanford as well as her amazing post-season featuring clutch penalty kick and shootout saves. They also chat about paving the way to change the future for young girls and the importance of trusting the process.

In this episode, Kaavya chats with 3x National Champion and First Team All American Jenna Gray of the Stanford women’s volleyball team. Jenna shares her experiences on the Stanford Volleyball team, aspirations for the Olympics for Track, insights on the importance of confidence and leadership in athletes, advice for young women, and ways to increase female athlete visibility.