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  • How Sport Uniforms Impact Girls’ Confidence—Professor Clare Hanlon Explains

    How Sport Uniforms Impact Girls’ Confidence—Professor Clare Hanlon Explains
    Mar 31 2022


    Transcending Sport is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.In this episode of the Transcending Sport Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with Professor Clare Hanlon, Research Fellow at the Institute for Health and Sport at Victoria University in Melbourne, to explore groundbreaking research on sport uniforms for girls and how uniform design influences participation, performance, comfort, and confidence in youth sports. Professor Hanlon led a pioneering research team examining how girls’ sports uniforms impact engagement, body image, and long-term retention in sport. Their findings reveal powerful insights into why many girls disengage from physical activity—and how thoughtful uniform choices can create more inclusive, empowering, and equitable sporting environments. Listeners will learn:
    • Why uniform design plays a critical role in girls’ participation in sport
    • Key findings from Professor Hanlon’s national study on girls’ sports uniforms
    • How clothing impacts confidence, movement, performance, and self-expression
    • What sports organizations, coaches, and policymakers can do to support girls through inclusive uniform policies
    • The broader connection between uniform comfort and mental health, self-esteem, and identity
    • Practical steps for creating environments that encourage girls to stay active and engaged
    This conversation is essential listening for coaches, educators, parents, sport administrators, researchers, and anyone committed to increasing participation rates for girls in sport. With real-world recommendations backed by research, Professor Hanlon reveals how simple changes—like uniform choices—can have a transformative impact on girls’ sporting experiences.

    Keywords: girls in sport, sport uniforms for girls, inclusive sport environments, youth sport participation, Professor Clare Hanlon, Victoria University Melbourne, women in sport research, body confidence in sport, girls’ sport retention, sports uniform study, Transcending Sport Podcast, Chris Stafford, gender equity in sport.

    Transcending Sport is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    29 min
  • How Jenny Nguyen Created The Sports Bra and Sparked a Movement for Women’s Sports

    How Jenny Nguyen Created The Sports Bra and Sparked a Movement for Women’s Sports
    Mar 4 2022
    In this inspiring episode of Transcending Sport, host Chris Stafford sits down with Jenny Nguyen, the trailblazing entrepreneur who opened the nation’s first women’s sports bar. Jenny shares the remarkable story behind The Sports Bra—from a small idea born out of frustration with the lack of visibility for women’s sports, to building a nationally recognized cultural movement and community hub for fans, athletes, and advocates of women’s athletics. Listeners will hear how Jenny turned passion into purpose, championing equity in sports media coverage and creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where women’s sports take center stage. She discusses the challenges of launching a mission-driven business, the overwhelming public response, and her vision for the future of women’s sports representation. This episode is a must-listen for fans of sports entrepreneurship, women’s sports advocacy, small business innovation, and anyone curious about the power of sport to create social change. Tune in for a candid and uplifting conversation about leadership, representation, community, and the belief that if you build it—and broadcast it—they will come.

    Keywords: Jenny Nguyen, The Sports Bra, women’s sports bar, women’s sports media, women in sports, sports entrepreneurship, representation in sports, sports business, equity in sports, inclusive sports spaces, Transcending Sport podcast, Chris Stafford interview.

    Transcending Sport is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    32 min
  • How Lori Okimura Is Shaping Inclusive and Safe Sport Worldwide

    How Lori Okimura Is Shaping Inclusive and Safe Sport Worldwide
    Jan 14 2022
    In this inspiring episode of the Transcending Sport podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with global sport leader Lori Okimura to explore her mission to give everyone a sporting chance. As a former chair of USA Volleyball and a respected advocate for athlete safety, accessibility, and inclusion, Lori shares how her lifelong commitment to community engagement and equitable sport pathways is reshaping opportunities for athletes around the world. Listeners will hear Lori discuss the power of sport as a catalyst for social change, the challenges and breakthroughs in developing safe and supportive environments for youth and elite athletes, and why representation and diversity must be at the forefront of modern sport governance. From grassroots initiatives to international leadership roles, Lori’s perspective bridges the competitive arena and the human side of sport—highlighting stories, lessons, and actionable ideas that transcend the playing field. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, administrator, or sports enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, empowerment, and the future of inclusive sport development.

    Tune in to discover why Lori Okimura is one of the most influential voices championing fairness, opportunity, and integrity in the global sporting community.

    Keywords: Lori Okimura, Transcending Sport podcast, Chris Stafford, athlete advocacy, inclusive sport, sport leadership, athlete safety, diversity in sport, youth sport development, global sport governance, sports accessibility, women in sport, sports equity, Olympic sport, community sport programs, safe sport movement.

    Transcending Sport is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    52 min
  • Empowering Active Lives: Dee Dlugonski on Women’s Health & Wellness

    Empowering Active Lives: Dee Dlugonski on Women’s Health & Wellness
    Apr 7 2021
    In this inspiring episode of Transcending Sport, we sit down with Dee Dlugonski, the Executive Director of the Active Women’s Health Initiative (AWHI) at the University of Kentucky. With a mission to optimize health and promote physical activity and wellness for girls and women across the lifespan, Dee brings powerful insight into the barriers, opportunities, and evolving landscape of women’s health and physical activity. Dee shares how AWHI is transforming research into real-world impact—advocating for girls’ and women’s access to sport, movement, and holistic wellness. From early childhood activity to adult health behaviors, she breaks down why supporting active lives for women matters not only for individuals, but for families and communities. Listeners will learn about:
    • The importance of women’s physical activity and lifelong wellness
    • How community-based programs help girls build confidence and healthy habits
    • The role of research in improving access and equity in sport
    • Why movement is essential for women’s mental and physical health
    • How AWHI collaborates with partners to create sustainable, empowering initiatives
    Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, health professional, or advocate for women’s wellness, this conversation offers practical insights, uplifting stories, and a renewed understanding of what it means to live an active and healthy life. Tune in to discover how Dee Dlugonski and the Active Women’s Health Initiative are reshaping the future of women’s health, sport, and physical activity—one girl and one woman at a time.

    Keywords: women’s health, physical activity for women, Active Women’s Health Initiative, University of Kentucky, girls in sport, women’s wellness, sport equity, movement for life, women in athletics, health promotion, public health, Transcending Sport podcast.

    Transcending Sport is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    21 min