The EmpowHER'd Athlete

Being a student-athlete is tough. You're constantly balancing friends, extracurriculars, family time, schoolwork, training, and, on top of all that, the pressure to perform—and not just any performance, an excellent performance. Do you ever wish there was someone who could offer you honest, relatable advice without making you feel a sense of insecurity for simply asking a question? A place where you can find the guidance you're looking for, not from distant professionals or social media influencers, but from athletes like you—who are right in the thick of it? Athletes who share your challenges and your questions? That's what we're here for at the EmpowHER Athlete Collective. We’re a community of female athletes navigating the transition from high school to college, supported by those who’ve already made that journey and who are here to help you find your way. It may seem like a lonely place sometimes, being an athlete, but there are thousands of athletes just like you who have the same questions, face the same challenges, and are pursuing the same dreams. This is why we’re excited to bring you our podcast, The EmpowHER’d Athlete. You'll hear stories that resonate with you—about body image, recruiting experiences, celebrations, setbacks, struggles, and comebacks. Stories of wanting to quit, dealing with thoughts of failure, finding balance, and ultimately, pushing through when it gets tough. Each episode dives deep with current and former student-athletes, as well as professionals who’ve been through it, sharing their most valuable insights, best strategies, lessons learned, and advice for embracing the bigger picture. We’re here to make your athletic journey a little less overwhelming and a lot more joyful.