The It Girls

Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer
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After winning a national championship at Kentucky, teammates Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer realize that a true It Girl holds untold stories of challenges and triumphs. Get ready for candid conversations, laughter, and a celebration of the unstoppable spirit of winning women.

  1. 05/28/2024

    EP. #27: Azhani on Life Outside of Volleyball, Singleness, & the Reality of Personal Growth

    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 the adult-ish wisdom on her solo episode today. FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) azhani is back & solo! (01:47) sports world updates (03:00) z’s life updates, gratefulness, & moving! (05:30) the reality of growth (08:53) figuring out life outside of volleyball (11:39) go fish? (13:35) maturing = realizing that going to bed early is the best (16:40) relationships with parents as you get older (19:10) singleness (21:26) you have to plant seeds for things to grow (22:40) what’s coming up on It Girls? ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

  2. 05/14/2024

    EP. #26: What It Take to Raise National Champions with LaTosha & Barb

    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 so hard - let us introduce to you, LaTosha and Barb. FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Happy Mother’s Day!!! (01:14) Moms, Tell Us About Yourself (01:20) Meet Barb Berezowitz (Maddie’s Mom) (03:30) How Barb Met Steve (Maddie’s Dad) (04:16) Meet LaTosha Tealer (Azhani’s Mom) (07:10) LaTosha, the Marketing Queen (9:10) Barb, the TikTok Queen (10:10) The Lowdown on Being a Teacher (12:55) Choosing a Career Path (14:56) What It Took to Raise Championship Athletes (LaTosha’s Answer) (18:57) Azhani vs. Her Brother (Chance) (22:16) What It Took to Raise Championship Athletes (Barb’s Answer) (26:27) Sacrifices as a Mother (LaTosha’s Answer) (30:11) Sacrifices as a Mother (Barb’s Answer) (33:02) How Do You Think Your Kids Describe You? (Barb’s Answer) (35:23) How Do You Think Your Kids Describe You? (LaTosha’s Answer) (38:57) LaTosha vs. Barb Parenting Styles (39:56) Advice for Winning Women from the Moms (42:19) The Reality of Having Teachers as Parents (AKA homework at home) (44:46) THANK YOU MOMS! ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen #mothersday #momsday

  3. 05/07/2024

    EP. #25: PVF CEO Jen Spicher on Building the PVF & Her Extraordinary Career in Business

    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 expanding over the next 10 years (More teams? You bet!), keeping more incredible volleyball player in the States. You do not want to miss this episode highlighting the rapidly growing sport of Pro Volleyball. FIND JEN & THE PVF HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | Find Jen On Instagram → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find The PVF On Instagram⁠ https://provolleyball.com FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Welcome Jen Spicher! (02:25) Strength Across the PVF (03:52) Jen Spicher’s Beginnings (where are our 4H girls at?!) (06:00) How Jen Met the PVF Founder (06:45) Jen Spicher’s Family & Coaching Her Daughter (08:35) Getting the PVF Phone Call (10:00) Jen’s Business Career Pre-PVF (hint: she’s an epic team builder) (14:09) Building the PVF (17:05) Jen Knows Every Single Player in the PVF (18:00) Expose Yourself to All Experiences (21:59) The PVF Structure (it’s owner-funded) (23:55) Why Pro-Vball Leagues in America Have Failed (25:15) The First Move to Start the PVF (29:30) PVF Streaming in the Future & Making It Grow (36:31) The 2-Year and 10-Year Trajectory of the PVF (41:16) How Will the PVF Draft Process Change (44:23) Will Younger Players Be In the League? (pre-college players) (46:30) Check Out the PVF Website! (stats & more) (49:12) What Does Success Look Like For PVF Year 1? (53:45) Jen’s Advice for Winning Women ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

  4. 04/30/2024

    EP. #24: The Duo on the WNBA Draft, Personal Life Updates, the Double Contact Rule, & Coach Cal Leaving UK

    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 Caitlin Clark, and Coach Calipari leaving UK Basketball. Are you wanting to hear about news in women's sports, the contrast between a pro-volleyball player's life and a corporate girly's life, and everything Season 2 for It Girls, then this episode is for you! FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS:  (01:20) Why is Maddie in Orlando? (02:05) Z's Routine as a Pro Volleyball Player (03:25) It Girls Season 1 Recap (06:24) It Girls Season 2 Outlook (08:53) What We're Excited For in 2024 (10:00) Z's Life Updates (12:00) Welcome to Vanderbilt, Z! (12:49) Maddie's Life Updates (16:00) Maddie's TikTok Grind (16:30) What's New in Sports? (16:50) WNBA Draft Fit Checks (19:20) HOT TAKE: Diana Taurasi's Controversial Comment (22:40) HOT TAKE: New NCAA Volleyball Double Contact Rule (25:12) Coach Calipari Leaving UK Basketball (22:49) Let's Wrap It Up, See You Next Time! ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

  5. 04/23/2024

    EP. #23: Erin Matson on How She Won a D1 National Championship as a 23-Year-Old Head Coach

    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. Tune in to learn about how Erin got the job as head coach, the vision of the UNC field hockey program under her guidance, and the many obstacles Erin is bound to cross along the way. FIND ERIN HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | Find Erin On Instagram FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen #lacrosse #UNC #championship #NCAA #collegesports

  6. 04/17/2024

    EP. #22: Maddie on Surviving the Post-College Transition, from Student Athlete to Investment Banking

    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 recent graduate or your time is coming soon, get a glimpse into the realities of adult life as a former college athlete: both the struggles and the wins. FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

  7. 04/17/2024

    EP. #21: Elizabeth Eddy on What It Takes to Play Two D1 Sports in College (& How to Do It)

    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 may be tougher than all she has accomplished combined… Tune in for another great episode of The It Girls! FIND ELIZABETH HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | Find Liz On Instagram FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

  8. 04/17/2024

    EP. #20: The Duo on New Year's Resolutions and a Q&A

    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 episode of The It Girls! FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ The It Girls podcast is co-hosted by Kentucky Volleyball Players, Maddie Berezowitz & Azhani Tealer For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: the.itgirlspod@gmail.com ----------- #sports #women #podcast #athlete #entertainment #female #femaleathlete #womeninsports #podcastforwomen #podcasting #femalepodcast #motivation #inspirational #people #stories #inspirationforwomen

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After winning a national championship at Kentucky, teammates Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer realize that a true It Girl holds untold stories of challenges and triumphs. Get ready for candid conversations, laughter, and a celebration of the unstoppable spirit of winning women.

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  • Creator
    Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maddie Berezowitz and Azhani Tealer
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