Any Given Runway

Phumelela Mbande is the goalkeeper for the South African national field hockey team. Phumelela chats about how she trains, and her memories from participating in the World Cup. www.anygivenrunway.com

Vicky Carter is an accomplished broadcast journalist from England. Vicky chats about growing up in the Middle East and how she stays creative. Vicky also talks about her detailed bucket list, and some of the amazing goals that she has planned. www.vickyecarter.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Beau Dure is the author is several sports books, including "Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win The World Cup." Beau chats about soccer's emergence in America, and what it has been like covering several Olympic games. www.duresport.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Lauren Regula is one of the most dominant Canadians to ever play softball. Lauren chats about her legendary career at Oklahoma State and how she uses the Strong Mom Method to motivate others. www.trakathletics.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Canadian skeleton athlete Grace Dafoe talks about competing in her exciting sport. Grace also chats about the emotional & mental challenges that come with preparing for the Olympics during a pandemic. www.gracedafoe.ca, www.anygivenrunway.com

Avital Andrews writes for a variety of outlets and was previously an editor at the Los Angeles Times. Avital chats about her career and the work that went into her book, Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day. www.anygivenrunway.com

Matteo Tagliarol represented Italy and won a gold medal in the men's épée at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Matteo chats about the mindset needed for his sport, and he reminisces about his emotions while standing on top of the podium. www.anygivenrunway.com

Lauren Fendrick competed in Beach Volleyball at the 2016 Olympics. Lauren is currently a coach for the Stanford University Beach Volleyball team. She chats about her volleyball career and how she has stayed active during the unusual time. www.laurenfendrick.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Ginny Hogan is an LA-based writer & stand up comic. She is a contributor for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times & is the author of Toxic Femininity in the Workplace: Office Gender Politics Are a Battlefield. www.ginnyhogancomedy.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Writer Emily Edwards is the host of the popular podcast, F*ck Bois of Lit (FBoL). The show analyzes the toxic characters, writers and tropes of literature & legend. www.fuckboisoflit.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Karl Mecklenburg is a 6-time Pro Bowler & member of the Denver Broncos ring of fame. Karl chats about life in the NFL, his charity work & the challenges that come with writing a book. www.karlmecklenburg.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Renee P Washington is a talented broadcast journalist who has covered a variety of sports. Renee chats about how being a former athlete has helped prepare her for her journalism career, and how she seeks out new goals to accomplish. www.reneepwashington.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Joel John is a political candidate for District 4 in the Arizona House of Representatives. Joel chats about his decision to embark on a political campaign, and the hurdles along the way. www.joeljohn.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Matthias Dolderer is the 2016 Red Bull Air Race Champion. The German pilot chats about his life spent in the clouds, and how he prepares for competitions. www.matthiasdolderer.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Alysha Newman represented Canada in pole vault at the 2016 Olympics. Alysha chats about her college years at The University of Miami, and her routine for the day of an event. www.anygivenrunway.com

Sam Smith is a long time columnist for the Chicago Tribune, and author of the famous book, The Jordan Rules. The book was heavily featured in the new documentary, The Last Dance. Sam chats about his writing career, and the turbulent times that followed the book's release. www.anygivenrunway.com

Alison Kervin OBE is an accomplished writer from the United Kingdom. Alison was the first female in the UK to become an editor for a national paper and has written over a dozen books. www.alisonkervin.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

James McGrath is a competitor on the American Ninja Warrior series. James is one of the most athletically fit individuals in the world, and he chats about how he focuses on functional strength, and what inspired him to compete. www.anygivenrunway.com

Stacey Copeland is a professional boxer & activist from England. On today's episode Stacey chats about switching from a promising football career to boxing, how she fought back from injuries and why her Pave The Way foundation is important to her life. www.stacey-copeland.co.uk, www.anygivenrunway.com

Dr. Jessica Koehler is a leader in the field of psychology and is the founder of the Koehler Academy. In addition to the academy, Dr. Koehler is a frequent contributor to Psychology Today. www.koehleracademy.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Zorana Arunovic has represented Serbia in air pistol shooting at two Olympics. Zorana chats about the challenges that come with competing in two different events and how she keeps her mind mentally sharp for competitions. zoranaarunovic.com, anygivenrunway.com

Nathassia Devine is a Dutch-born singer and songwriter. She chats about her newest single, "Change the World," and how travel has helped with creativity. www.nathassia.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

Emily Cook is a three time Olympian in freestyle skiing. Emily chats about her Olympic experiences and how she mentally came back from a severe injury. www.anygivenrunway.com

Lee Hudson is back! We catch up Lee as he continues his remote working experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Lee chats about the basic ideas behind remote work and how the quarantine has affected his time overseas. www.anygivenrunway.com

Shane Loux is a former MLB pitcher, and current minor league coach. Shane chats about being drafted, and walking into Yankee Stadium for the first time. Shane also chats about the unique challenges that come with being a coach during a pandemic. www.anygivenrunway.com