As we embark into 2023, we’re using soccer to find our superpowers!
Listen in as we chat with best-selling author and photographer Kate T. Parker. Her books “Strong is the New Pretty – A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves” and “Play Like a Girl – Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” are changing the narratives of how young girls see themselves through sport.
We also hear from the newest member of NJ/NY Gotham FC and USWNT forward Lynn Williams. What does she think of the ‘surprise’ trade. We also check in on Portland Thorns FC GM Karina LeBlanc and new head coach Mike Norris.
Episode Links
Check out Kate T. Parker’s website – https://www.katetparker.com/
Strong is the New Pretty on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Strong-New-Pretty-Celebration-Themselves/dp/0761189130/ref=sr_1_1
Play Like a Girl on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Play-Like-Girl-Lessons-Soccer/dp/1523511362/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_3_3/147-1978736-6681951
Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans – https://www.heineken.com/us/en/campaigns/cheers-to-all-fans
Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans Video on YouTube –
Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/
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Original Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2023
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
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