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On Her Mark

by NBC Sports Boston · 151 episodes

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Host Hannah Donnelly sits down with athletes, fitness professionals, and women in and around sports blazing new trails in their fields for the next generation. You will learn what drives them on and off the field, key moments in their lives that changed their direction, their outside passions and more. Prepare to be inspired.

Latest episodes

  1. Chris Ernst on the 1976 Yale Rowing Protest and the Evolution of Women’s Rowing

    Whether she likes the title or not, Chris Ernst is a trailblazer in women's sports. As captain of the 1976 Yale women's rowing team, she led her teammates in protesting the unequal…

    22 min
  2. Olympic Rower Meghan O'Leary on an Unlikely Journey, Life After Competition & Building Women's Sports

    Before 2x Olympian, 5x World Cup medalist, and 2x World Championships medalist Meghan O'Leary picked up an oar, she was an accomplished 2-sport collegiate athlete (softball and vol…

    29 min
  3. Olympic Skater Isabeau Levito on Her New Program, Training & Life Off the Ice

    Fresh off her first Olympic appearance in Milan and a 4th place finish at World Championships in March, figure skater Isabeau Levito is ready to get back to work. A 2024 World silv…

    21 min
  4. The Gritty & Unglamorous Climb: Emily Harrington Talks Record-Breaking El Cap Free Climb, Risk & Motherhood

    Emily Harrington has done what very few people who ever dream to do: free climb "Golden Gate" on El Capitan in under 24 hours. When she reached the summit in 2020, she became the f…

    26 min
  5. Breakout Ice Dance Star Emilea Zingas on Successful Season, Working with a Sports Pscyh & Taking Risks

    There's only one way to describe the success of Emilea Zingas and Zadym Kolesnik's 2026 season: METEORIC. Four years ago, they started skating together and immediately clicked. Now…

    27 min
  6. From Boston College to Boston Guard: Shea Dolce on Pressure, the WLL & Winning a World Championship

    2026 has been a huge year for Shea Dolce. First, the Connecticut native wrapped up a stellar lacrosse career at Boston College. Then, she was selected second overall in the Women's…

    22 min
  7. A World Champion’s Perspective: Courtney Taylor Talks WLL, Box Lacrosse, Boston Pride & Future of the Game

    After 4 years at Temple University, and a final year of eligibility at Boston College, defender Courtney Taylor wasn't ready to say goodbye to lacrosse, so, she found ways to keep…

    26 min
  8. US National Team Rower Sera Moon Busse Talks Beach Sprints, Goal Setting & Training

    There's new rowing discipline debuting at the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games: beach sprints! It's completely different than traditional rowing (think Head of the Charles Regatta!) bu…

    27 min
  9. MLB Reporter Lauren Shehadi on Field of Dreams Game on Netflix, Baseball Fandom & More

    Lauren Shehadi is one of the most recognizable voices covering Major League Baseball. The host and reporter has loved the sport since her Little League days, and now she gets to be…

    15 min
  10. Peloton's Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on Finding Yoga/Meditation, Inner Literacy, Being Present & Community

    Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts is the woman you want on your team when you're looking to find peace in our world's chaos. Chelsea is a highly sought-after yoga, meditation, and breath…

    31 min
  11. Power in Purpose: Ednaija 'Nay' Lassiter talks Hoops, Mental Health, Coaching & Founding Heavy Hearted Convos

    It’s not often that you find your passion and purpose at the same time. So, when Ednaija 'Nay' Lassiter did, she stepped into her power. Nay grew up playing basketball in Boston an…

    28 min
  12. Redesigning the Sports Bra: Robyn Founder Sara Falkson Dishes on Design Developments, Body Confidence Workshop…

    Imagine a sports bra that doesn’t chafe, doesn’t dig into your shoulders or torso, or require a second one to provide adequate support. Basically, imagine a sports bra that fits! T…

    30 min
  13. Boston Legacy Goalkeeper Casey Murphy Talks Move to Boston, USWNT & Giving Back to the Next Generation

    It didn't take long for goalkeeper Casey Murphy to become a fan favorite in Boston. The USWNT and NWSL veteran signed with the Boston Legacy FC last year after 5 years with the Nor…

    28 min
  14. Competitive Snowboarder Kelsey Boyer on Surviving & Thriving in Life After a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

    In 2016, competitive snowboarder Kelsey Boyer was on a mission in to qualify for the Olympic, competing as often as she could. She started the season with a knockout but kept at it…

    29 min
  15. From Standout at the US Coast Guard Academy to WER: Kate Boggs on How She Found Rugby & Incredible Comeback(s)…

    If there’s anyone who embodies the saying, “a minor setback for a major comeback,” it’s Kate Boggs. The recent US Coast Guard Academy graduate first found the sport in college afte…

    28 min
  16. Sports Dietician Dishes on Proper Fueling, REDs & Women's Sports Research

    We talk a lot about sport-specific training, recovery, and mindset work, but not often about proper fueling. It’s a HUGE part of performance. And Laura Reece knows this from person…

    28 min
  17. 2x Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit is on a Mission to Turn Trauma Into Triumph & Have F…

    Ali Truwit ran her first marathon in 2023, graduated from Yale University, and went on a celebratory trip with friends — that’s when her life came crashing down. While snorkeling i…

    25 min
  18. How Sport Can Change the World: CEO Mary Connor on Common Goal's Mission

    Sports can change lives; they teach resilience, grow leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and challenge us in all the right ways. It is these gifts and power that drive th…

    41 min
  19. Building a New NWSL Legacy in Boston: Bianca St-Georges Talks Growth, Identity, Culture & More!

    7-year NWSL veteran Bianca St-Georges was excited to come to Boston to help build a new era of professional women's soccer with the Boston Legacy FC. Not only has she brought her s…

    32 min
  20. Broken Records, Broken Bones & a Full Heart: 80-Year-Old Patty Hung Prepares for Her 40th Boston Marathon

    When Patty Hung first ran the Boston Marathon 40 years ago, she didn't set out to break any records or run the iconic course at 80 years young. But, in 2023, when Patty crossed her…

    29 min
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