Leveling the Field

Episode 5 - International Women’s Day

In this episode, I recognize International Women’s Day, talking about its purpose and how effective and ineffective this recognition has been in intercollegiate sports. I include its history, where it started, how far it’s come, its effect on women’s sports, and how it’s progressing today. I give examples of how the media has failed to improve the perception of women and ask listeners to think about International Women's Day, through a gender-equitable lens.

Episode 4 - The importance of Intersectionality and Interdisciplinarity Studies with Kristyna Reedon

In this episode investigate the intersection of arts and athletics with Kristyna Reedon, a fellow SASAH student, a long-time ringette player, and 4th year of Kinesiology student. She discusses her research focused on intersectionality, sustainability, and mental health through an art’s and humanities perspective. The interview uncovers the collision of arts and sports and supports how these elements can work together to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive sports industry. 

Episode 3 - The student Expirence with Jessie Chan

In this episode, my friend Jessie Hahn, shares the student perceptive of sports participation. Jessie is in her 3rd year of Kinesiology with a minor in Dance at Western University. Jessie shares the reasons students stop competing, including mental health, injuries, the covid pandemic, and the lack of opportunities. Jessie shares her journey and provides an inside view into the sports club participation experience, discussing the limitations that institutions put on athletics.

Episode 2 - Sports Leadership and Media Dr. Karen Danylchuk

In this episode sit down with Dr. Karen Danylchuk, a professor in Sport Management at the School of Kinesiology at Western University. In this episode, Dr. Danylchuk shared her expertise in intercollegiate athletics, what she has learned from publishing various academic journals investigating sports participation, and what women’s representation in sports leadership looks like today in the intercollegiate world. 

Episode 1 - Introducing Leveling the Field

Athletics are always evolving but how successful have initiatives been? Are initiatives in post-secondary institutions doing enough? What can we do to bring inclusivity to our communities? In this episode I introduce my background in sports and why I decided to create this podcast.