Velocity Femme

Rachel Thornhill
Velocity Femme

Velocity Femme is hosted by women in motorsports marketing strategist Rachel Thornhill. Every week she shares stories of women in motorsports and motorsports marketing strategies to help them take center stage and secure their sponsorship bag!

  1. 9 JUL

    Wicked Motorsports Fan: Sports content creator Lauren Ipock replay

    To keep going with Rachel's favorite podcast episodes for the month of July, this episode features Lauren Ipock, creator of Wicked Cool Sports Fan, who talks about her family being a part of the Richard Petty Enterprise and how racing is in her blood. We also cover many aspects of racing including: • Josef Newgarden’s win at the Indy 500 • North Wilkesboro’s reopening and All-star Race • Resources for women that want to get into racing including: Women in motorsport North America (Lyn St. James & Beth Paretta), NASCAR Drive for Diversity, Girls on Track, IMSA Development program, Formula Woman • We discuss how more teams are starting to work with women content creators in motorsports: Lissie Mackintosh, Ash Vandelay, Alanis King, Taylor Kitchen, etc. • Racetrack closure issues • Politics and social justice issues within racing organizations 💎 Resources Velocity Femme VIP Section Newsletter: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/vip Sis, Secure that Sponsorship Bag ebook: Sis, Secure that Sponsorship Bag! ebook 💖 Brands We Love: Racingjunk.com: Official classifieds of Velocity Femme 📱 Connect with Lauren: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedcoolsportsfan 📱 Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityfemme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityfemme Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-thornhill/ Website: https://www.velocityfemme.org Email: rachel@velocityfemme.org

    2 h y 30 min
  2. 2 JUL

    An Afternoon at the Monaco GP: Author Samantha Ann replay

    It’s officially the off season for Velocity Femme until August. Until then, we are doing Rachel’s fave podcast episodes for the month of July. Fave #1 is the interview with the Samantha Ann: She is currently featured in Forbes. Impressive right?! She is also the creator of the site Korean From Context and an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. She has written the following works: Seoul Searching, Matching Set, and my favorite short story right now, An Afternoon in Monaco, which mixes two of my favorite things: racing and k-dramas. Through this episode you will be able to: learn about Sammie’s experience with F1 through being a fan of Drive to Survive which inspired her to write An Afternoon in Monaco How racing has become such a big part of her life now. how the power of social media has changed the publishing industry so she decided to take a chance on herself to self-publish. How Forbes changed her life and helped her take the leap of faith to pursue her dreams. 💎 Resources An Afternoon in Monaco Short Story: An Afternoon in Monaco (Hae So & Sul Bin short story) Velocity Femme VIP Section Newsletter: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/vip Sis, Secure that Sponsorship Bag ebook: Sis, Secure that Sponsorship Bag! ebook 💖 Brands We Love: Racingjunk.com: Official classifieds of Velocity Femme 📱 Connect with Sammie: • Website: https://www.koreanfromcontext.com/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanfromcontext • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koreanfromcontext/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/koreanfrmcntxt 📱 Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityfemme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityfemme Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-thornhill/ Website: https://www.velocityfemme.org Email: rachel@velocityfemme.org

    2 h y 4 min
  3. 25 JUN

    AccelerateHer: Kimberley "Kimmy" Rivet on Empowering Women in Motorsports

    Kimmy Rivet, a racer with 27 years of experience in both dirt and asphalt, shares her journey in motorsports. She started racing go-karts at a young age and eventually transitioned to sprint cars and modifieds. She also talks about her participation in the Women in Motorsports North America AccelerateHer program and the importance of supporting women in the sport. Kimmy emphasizes the need for respect and recognition for women racers and the increasing opportunities for sponsorship. The conversation explores the progress and challenges faced by women in racing. It discusses the changes in race suits and gear options for women, the importance of representation in the sport, and the impact of gender dynamics on the track. We also touch on the camaraderie among racers and the competitive nature of racing for points and championships. 💎 Resources Velocity Femme VIP Section Newsletter: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/vip Sis, Secure that Sponsorship Bag ebook: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/products/sis-secure-that-sponsorship-bag-ebook   💖 Brands We Love: Racingjunk.com: Official classifieds of Velocity Femme 📱 Connect with Kimmy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimmyrivetracing   📱 Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityfemme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityfemme Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-thornhill/ Website: https://www.velocityfemme.org Email: rachel@velocityfemme.org   Velocity Femme is a Velocity Femme Foundation production.

    42 min
  4. 18 JUN

    The Crew Chief behind Red Lobo Racing: Drea Dalzell

    In this episode of Velocity Femme, I interview Drea Dalzell, the crew chief of Red Lobo Racing in the Moto America series. She is also the sister to their rider, Manny Segura. We discuss the challenges and experiences of being a woman in motorsports, the importance of representation, and the struggles of bootstrapping a small team. We also touch on the need for genuine partnerships, the gatekeeping in the motorsports community, and the significance of recognizing mid-pack racers. Drea emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the multiple roles she takes on as part of the team and discusses the challenges and underappreciation faced by racers in Moto America. She also highlights the financial struggles of racers and the lack of recognition and promotion for the series. There is so much dedication and discipline required to compete at this level and the sacrifices made by racers and their families. We also discuss the need for better marketing and exposure to attract new fans and ensure the longevity of the sport. Overall, encouraging people to attend a MotoAmerica race to experience the excitement and beauty of the sport. 💎 Resources Velocity Femme VIP Section Newsletter: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/vip 💖 Brands We Love: Racingjunk.com: Official classifieds of Velocity Femme 📱 Connect with Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livetrueactive Red Lobo Racing instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redloboracing222 📱 Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityfemme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityfemme Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-thornhill/

    53 min
  5. 4 JUN

    The Power of Mentorship and Advocacy in Motorsports with Miss Kay Therkelsen

    In today’s episode of Velocity Femme, we interview Ms. Kay Therkelsen, a motorsports promoter and industry mentor who has been in the industry for many years. She discusses the importance of preserving the memory and legacy of her parents, who introduced her to the world of motorsports. Ms. Kay also highlights her relationship with motorsports artist Kenny Youngblood and her involvement with Bonneville High School's automotive program. She emphasizes the joy of meeting new people in the industry, the impact of collaboration, and the importance of following one's passion and not letting others dictate their happiness. She discusses her role as a mentor and advocate for young students in the industry and highlights the support she has received from various individuals and organizations. Miss Kay encourages women to love themselves, surround themselves with like-minded individuals, and pursue their dreams. 💎 Resources VIP Section Newsletter: https://velocityfemme.ck.page/vip Some of the people Miss Kay works with: Kenny Youngblood, motorsports artist: https://www.kennyyoungblood.com Flyin’ Bryan Shafer: https://www.facebook.com/FlyinBryanShafer Jim Shue’s Hell Fire Corvette: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087681649145 Jimmy Jet: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551531594543 TraffikHeavy: https://www.facebook.com/TraffikHeavy 💖 Brands We Love: Racingjunk.com: Official classifieds of Velocity Femme 📱 Connect with Miss Kay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/islandgirlut/ Salt City Muscle: https://www.facebook.com/TeamSaltyRods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandgirlut/ Always an Answer Counseling: https://alwaysananswer.org/index.html Bonneville High School Garage: https://www.facebook.com/Bonnevilleautomotive Salty Rods Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/547108793739944 📱 Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityfemme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityfemme Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-thornhill/

    1 h y 3 min
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Velocity Femme is hosted by women in motorsports marketing strategist Rachel Thornhill. Every week she shares stories of women in motorsports and motorsports marketing strategies to help them take center stage and secure their sponsorship bag!

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