Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer

Gracie & Jess on Fighting, Extreme Abuse, & Overcoming Hardship

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with professional fighter Jess Evans to talk about the adversity she’s faced throughout her life — surviving an abusive relationship, navigating unimaginable family loss, suffering a stroke, and somehow continuing to show up for life with the most beautiful energy and positive mindset. This conversation is raw, emotional, inspiring, and deeply human in every sense of the word. Jess opens up about resilience, healing, identity, and the choice to keep moving forward even when life gives you every reason not to. I can honestly say this episode changed the way I look at life, and I truly believe it will change something in you too. If you’ve ever needed a reminder of the strength human beings are capable of carrying, this episode is for you.  CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com * WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M * LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] * LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — * INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) * TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

Gracie & Her Mom on Raising an Athlete, Sacrifice, & Motherhood

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with the woman who gave me everything… my mom. This conversation is deeply emotional for me because somewhere along the way, the woman who raised me became my very best friend. We’re more connected now than we’ve ever been, and looking back on everything we’ve walked through together feels incredibly full circle. We talk about what it was really like raising an athlete, balancing motherhood while raising four kids, carrying the emotional weight of supporting someone else’s dream, and the sacrifices that so often go unseen. Behind every medal, every achievement, and every highlight moment was a mother quietly holding everything together behind the scenes, even during the moments when neither of us knew if I could keep going. As athletes, we spend so much time talking about our own pressure that we rarely stop to think about the pressure carried by the people who love us most. This episode struck such a deep nerve for me because it made me realize just how much of her life she gave away so that I could build mine. There were so many moments growing up where I thought I was chasing my dreams alone, only to realize now that she was carrying them with me every step of the way. I’m endlessly grateful to sit down with my best friend, my biggest supporter, and the woman who shaped me into who I am today. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com * WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M * LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] * LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — * INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) * TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

Gracie & Michael on Olympic Swimming, Redefining Success, & the Road to 2028

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Michael Andrew to talk all things swimming, identity, and what it really means to chase greatness at the highest level. We get into the heartbreak of missing the Olympics by a tenth of a second, the mental resilience it takes to come back from moments like that, and how he’s learned to separate who he is from what he does in the pool. Michael opens up about training with his family, expanding his brand, and navigating the pressure that comes with being one of the most talked-about athletes in the sport. We also dive into his mindset heading into the 2028 Olympics and what’s fueling this next chapter of his career. It was so powerful getting to know Michael beyond the headlines, connect on the highs and lows of elite sport, and just have a real, honest conversation about what this journey actually looks like. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday! Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com * WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M * LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] * LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — * INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) * TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

Gracie & Little T on Fitness, Hate Comments, & The Pressure to Be Perfect

In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Taylor Mei (Little T Fitness) to talk all things fitness influencing, social media, and bodybuilding. We get into what it actually takes to grow in the competitive industry that is fitness and the pressure that comes with it. Taylor shares her experience navigating toxic body image culture and how it’s impacted how she approaches fitness. We bond over building supportive and positive communities on social media that feel like a safe space for young women, and how we’re constantly working to combat the toxic beauty standards that todays society is constantly pushing on us. It was so much fun getting to know Taylor on a deeper level, bond through shared experiences, and just yap our little hearts out about issues we’re wildly passionate about. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday! Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4 [https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4]) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com * WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M * LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] * LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — * INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) * TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

Gracie & Ali on Pro Soccer, Captain Mentality, & New Identities

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Ali Riley for a conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We dive into the mindset that’s helped her compete at the highest level for over a decade, while leading with grace, resilience, and purpose. Ali opens up about identity beyond sport, the pressure that comes with representing your country, and what it takes to keep evolving through every season of life. We talk about confidence, leadership, setbacks, and how to stay grounded when the world only sees the highlight reel. She shares the highs of captaining on the world stage, along with the unseen challenges that come with longevity in elite sport. We also discuss using your platform for something bigger than yourself and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This episode is honest, empowering, and full of wisdom every athlete, and every person can learn from. If you’ve ever had to reinvent yourself or keep going when things got hard, this one’s for you. Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com * WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M * LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9] * LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066] FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — * INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]) * TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3]) * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631