GALvanize Podcast

Throwing Shades is the newest podcast launch for the GALvanize Podcast Network. In the first episode, Alyssia, Emily & Gabi introduce themselves and talk about their mission to disrupt normalcy in the sports industry through the honesty and vulnerability that makes GALvanize so unique. Alyssia breaks down the importance of Black Women GALvanize and what GALvanizers should expect from the Sensational Six in the future.

Recently the Premier Lacrosse League finished their reduced season and were one of the first sports to successfully get it done during the pandemic.  Lisa talks to us about how they successfully and safely had a season in a bubble.  Lisa was at NBC Sports Washington when she realized she wanted to make the move out west which is when the PLL job came up.  She talks about the journey to be a host and her transition to California.

Ian goes in depth about how he grew up with parents that were in show business.  He also talks about where he gets work ethic from.  Ian emphasizes the importance of family and having that balance.  With the world so connected, Ian tells us why he's not on social media but some fun he had with his son over quarantine.  I admired how open he was with me and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

GALvanize Superstar and Social Media Coordinator Gabby Dunham joins Gabrielle to talk about the "Who Not Do" series, while Emily is out in the woods.  Gabi talks about her "who" and what is coming up for the GALvanize platform.  She also talks about some of her favorite parts of the series and her takeaways from it.

On today’s episode, Emily and Gab talk to Kaya Jones, a Philadelphia Fellow for IGNITE, an organization dedicated to empower young women to be more civically engaged, and provides them the tools and resources to step into their political power. Kaya is passionate about the advancement of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion for women and minorities in leadership positions, and shared how women in the media industry can support women running for office through storytelling. To sign up for the IGNITE the vote initiative and receive text from Sophia the Bot you text "IGNITE" to 33777.