Mindsets and Athletes Leading Social Change ft. Portland Thorns’ Simone Charley

Women on the Mic

In this episode, Kaavya talks to Simone Charley who is a professional soccer player for the Portland Thorns of the NWSL. They talk about her journey with sports, times when she lacked confidence, and the importance of mental training in athletes. We also have a discussion on athletes being at the forefront of social change. Especially with respect to the Black Lives Matter movement, we see athletes leading the charge and using their voices beyond the scope of their sport to advocate and fight for justice. They investigate the nature of athletes which primes them to lead these movements and fight for change. A great conversation filled with insight, book recommendations, and a lot of inspiration!