The It Girls

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 [https://www.instagram.com/theitgirlspodcast_/] → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itgirlspodcast] → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-it-girls-podcast/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BgH27etF9TI6EezWwvtPvPw%3D%3D] →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5pM4RiDgdbXvOWQVUq6bUg?si=304c4c3977f9457a] → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-it-girls/id1672412518] 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 [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

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 [https://www.instagram.com/theitgirlspodcast_/] → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itgirlspodcast] → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-it-girls-podcast/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BgH27etF9TI6EezWwvtPvPw%3D%3D] →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5pM4RiDgdbXvOWQVUq6bUg?si=304c4c3977f9457a] → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-it-girls/id1672412518] 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

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 [https://www.instagram.com/jen_spicher/] → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find The PVF On Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realprovb/] https://provolleyball.com [https://provolleyball.com] FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theitgirlspodcast_/] → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itgirlspodcast] → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-it-girls-podcast/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BgH27etF9TI6EezWwvtPvPw%3D%3D] →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5pM4RiDgdbXvOWQVUq6bUg?si=304c4c3977f9457a] → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-it-girls/id1672412518] 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

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 [https://www.instagram.com/theitgirlspodcast_/] → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itgirlspodcast] → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-it-girls-podcast/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BgH27etF9TI6EezWwvtPvPw%3D%3D] →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5pM4RiDgdbXvOWQVUq6bUg?si=304c4c3977f9457a] → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-it-girls/id1672412518] 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

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 [https://www.instagram.com/erin_matson/] FOLLOW US HERE:  → INSTAGRAM | ⁠Find Us On Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theitgirlspodcast_/] → FACEBOOK | ⁠Find Us On Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/itgirlspodcast] → LINKEDIN | ⁠Find Us On LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-it-girls-podcast/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BgH27etF9TI6EezWwvtPvPw%3D%3D] →  SPOTIFY | ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5pM4RiDgdbXvOWQVUq6bUg?si=304c4c3977f9457a] → APPLE PODCASTS | ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-it-girls/id1672412518] 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