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The Game Changers

In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss MBE talks to trailblazing women in sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with the toughest challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond. 

We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers with a National Lottery award. 

You can find out about all the guests at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
42 minutes
Episodes
237
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Emma Hayes: Opening the door for female coaches in men’s football

Emma Hayes: Opening the door for female coaches in men’s football

Emma Hayes is Manager at Chelsea Women. Having twice led Chelsea to the FA Cup and Super League double, once again this year Emma’s team won the Barclays FA WSL. 

It’s a fascinating conversation where…

00:48:40  |   Tue 25 Aug 2020
Heather Rabbatts: On the future of sponsorship for women’s sport

Heather Rabbatts: On the future of sponsorship for women’s sport

This week's guest is Dame Heather Rabbatts, a businesswoman whose career has covered law, government, sport and media, including high profile positions at the Football Association, Millwall Football …

00:34:07  |   Tue 18 Aug 2020
Rimla Akhtar: On overturning FIFA's hijab ban

Rimla Akhtar: On overturning FIFA's hijab ban

Dr Rimla Akhtar is former Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation and the first Muslim woman to sit on the Football Association Council.

Ranked by Forbes and the Independent as one of the most po…

00:48:01  |   Tue 11 Aug 2020
Rose Reilly: How a Scottish footballer won the World Cup with Italy

Rose Reilly: How a Scottish footballer won the World Cup with Italy

Had Rose Reilly been born a boy, she would undoubtedly be celebrated as a national hero, one of Scotland’s greatest ever footballers. As it is, her amazing career and her story went untold for decade…

00:43:56  |   Tue 04 Aug 2020
Ebru Koksal: Finding the confidence to be an authentic female leader

Ebru Koksal: Finding the confidence to be an authentic female leader

Our guest this week is Ebru Koksal.

Following a career in New York as a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley, Ebru became CEO at Galatasaray. She was the first woman to be elected to the Executive Boar…

00:48:33  |   Tue 28 Jul 2020
Stacey Copeland: How boxing challenges society’s view of femininity

Stacey Copeland: How boxing challenges society’s view of femininity

My guest this week is Stacey Copeland. Stacey has represented her country at an international level in two sports –  football and boxing. Following a successful football career, where she represented…

01:01:53  |   Tue 21 Jul 2020
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity of thought & gender reform to FIFA

Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity of thought & gender reform to FIFA

My guest today is Moya Dodd, one of the most influential women in global sport. 

Former vice-captain of the Australian women’s football team, Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia …

00:51:20  |   Tue 14 Jul 2020
Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country

Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country

My guest today is Steph Houghton MBE, captain of the Lionesses and Man City. Steph’s represented her country at every level, with over 100 appearances for England. 

Steph’s also led Man City to two Wo…

00:37:46  |   Tue 07 Jul 2020
Trailer: Series 4 of The Game Changers

Trailer: Series 4 of The Game Changers

Hello and welcome to series four of The Game Changers, the podcast where you’ll hear from extraordinary, women in sport. Once again, this series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will…

00:04:01  |   Tue 30 Jun 2020
Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future

Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future

My guest this week is Hope Powell CBE, the trailblazing former England Women’s Football manager and the first woman to be awarded a UEFA Pro License. 

Hope’s had so many incredible achievements and aw…

00:28:32  |   Tue 26 May 2020
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning

Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning

Casey Stoney MBE is Manager at Man Utd Women. Capped over 100 times for England Women.  Casey also captained the Lionesses and Team GB during the London 2012 Olympics. 

She talks to  us about how she …

00:48:47  |   Tue 19 May 2020
Kelly Simmons: On what sponsors are looking for in women’s sport

Kelly Simmons: On what sponsors are looking for in women’s sport

Today’s guest, Kelly Simmons MBE, is leading the transformation of professional women’s football in England as the Director of the Women’s Professional Game at the FA. Kelly oversees The FA Women’s S…

00:42:29  |   Tue 12 May 2020
Maggie Murphy: On the ethical funding of women’s sport

Maggie Murphy: On the ethical funding of women’s sport

My guest this week is Maggie Murphy, General Manager of Lewes FC. It’s an extraordinary football club with massive ambitions - the first club in the world to pay its male and female players equally. 

00:48:43  |   Tue 05 May 2020
Jo Tongue: Dealing with sexism in sports media

Jo Tongue: Dealing with sexism in sports media

My guest today is Jo Tongue, Football Agent, Director of the Women in Football network and an ardent campaigner for equality in sport and the media. 

Jo takes us back to the reality of her early days …

00:56:22  |   Tue 28 Apr 2020
Sue Campbell: On the power of football to inspire girls

Sue Campbell: On the power of football to inspire girls

Giving girls the same opportunities in football as boys is certainly close to the heart of my guest today. Dame Sue Campbell is Director of Women’s Football at The FA and regarded by many as one of t…

00:49:39  |   Mon 20 Apr 2020
Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion

Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion

My guest today is passionate about ensuring all women have equal access to working in sports media. Sports presenter Jacqui Oatley was awarded an MBE in 2016 for her services to broadcasting and dive…

00:49:28  |   Tue 14 Apr 2020
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important

Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important

In this episode you’ll hear from the football legend that is Kelly Smith MBE. Kelly is widely regarded as one of world’s greatest-ever female players. Kelly scored a record 46 goals for England in 11…

00:40:22  |   Tue 07 Apr 2020
Trailer: Series 3 of The Game Changers

Trailer: Series 3 of The Game Changers

Hello and welcome to Series 3 of The Game Changers, the podcast where you’ll hear from extraordinary women in sport. This series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearle…

00:04:08  |   Tue 31 Mar 2020
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth

Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth

Professional footballer, media personality, lawyer, philanthropist and now best selling author, Eni’s high profile racism case against the FA led to critical reforms within the sport.

Thank you to Spo…

00:42:55  |   Tue 26 Nov 2019
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions

Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions

Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Cha…

00:38:28  |   Tue 29 Oct 2019
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