Five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova brings her trademark intensity and drive to a weekly podcast that challenges how female ambition is defined and discussed. In each episode of Pretty Tough, Sharapova sits down with high-achieving women across industries for candid, wide-ranging conversations about their pursuit of excellence without apology. Inspired by Sharapova’s own journey as a world-class athlete and entrepreneur, the show serves as a space where discussions about peak performance, career strategy, wellness, and leadership aren't diluted by gender-specific expectations and where being gritty and being female aren't seen as contradictory states of be...
Latest episodes
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55 min
NYT Bestselling Author Marie Forleo on Burnout, Taking a Break & Starting Over
Are you feeling stuck? Maria Sharapova sits down with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and life coach Marie Forleo to discuss building a successful life and career…
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58 min
Vera Wang: Inside Her Journey From Olympic Dreamer to Fashion Icon
Maria Sharapova sits down with celebrity designer Vera Wang. Before becoming one of the most recognized names in fashion, Vera trained as a competitive figure skater with dreams of…
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1 h 05
Alex Eala Was Raised to Be a Champion
In this episode of Pretty Tough, host Maria Sharapova sits down with tennis sensation Alex Eala. At just 21 years old, Alex has carved her name in history as the first Filipino to…
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1 h 09
Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Building, Burnout and Resetting
Maria Sharapova sits down with Milk Bar founder, chef, and entrepreneur Christina Tosi. From getting her start writing food safety plans for David Chang to breaking the internet wi…
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1 h 05
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy: 73 Vogue Covers, Walking Away from Fame, and Finding Yourself at 53
Supermodel icon Carolyn Murphy sits down with Maria Sharapova to reflect on three decades in fashion, shooting 73 Vogue covers (and counting), and the pivotal moment she walked awa…
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54 min
Emmy Rossum on making Furious and Surviving an FBI Boot Camp
Acclaimed actress, director, and producer Emmy Rossum joins Maria Sharapova for a candid conversation on building a 30-year career on her own terms. From getting her start in the M…
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1 h 05
Jenna Lyons on Leaving J.Crew and The Real Housewives to Reinvent Herself
It’s New York Fashion Week, and who better to speak with than fashion icon and entrepreneur Jenna Lyons? Maria and Jenna discuss everything from her meteoric rise at J. Crew, from…
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59 min
Hannah Berner: Leaving Reality TV, Starting Giggly Squad & Finding Her Confidence
Comedian and Giggly Squad host Hannah Berner joins Maria Sharapova for a special live episode of Pretty Tough in New York City! Hannah opens up about her lifelong obsession with te…
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1 h 03
Lindsey Vonn Was #1 in the World When She Crashed. Will She Ever Race Again?
Maria Sharapova sits down with Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn for a raw, deeply honest conversation about ambition, aging, pain, and the relentless drive to push boundaries. At…
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51 min
Redefining Luxury: How Marie-Louise Sciò is Building A Resort Empire
Maria Sharapova sits down with Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and creative director of the iconic Italian luxury hospitality company, the Pellicano Group. Marie-Louise shares her remarkabl…
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1 h 08
Why Malala is Betting Big on Women's Sports
Maria Sharapova sits down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author, and activist Malala Yousafzai to discuss breaking out of public expectations, prioritizing mental health, and why…
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44 min
Delphine Bellini on Reviving A Sleeping Beauty Into Fashion's Hottest Brand
How do you bring a legendary brand back from the dead? When Delphine Bellini joined Schiaparelli in 2014, the fashion house had been dormant for over 60 years. There were no custom…
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1 h 08
How Susie Wolff Took F1 Academy from Empty Tracks to Global Partnerships
As the Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff is helping reshape the future of motorsport. Susie joins Maria to discuss navigating the high-stakes negotiations, the pressure…
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1 h 23
Misty Copeland Never Wanted to Stand Out. Then She Changed Ballet Forever
Legendary ballerina Misty Copeland pulls back the curtain on the most pivotal moments of her career. From performing on the Oscars stage alongside the cast of Sinners—and addressin…
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50 min
Christine Dorfler: From Army Captain to the NFL’s CFO
What does it take to manage the finances of the world’s most powerful sports league? In this episode, Maria sits down with Christine Dorfler, the CFO of the NFL, for an unfiltered…
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1 h 15
Amy Astley on Working Alongside Anna Wintour and Building Brands
This week on the show, editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest Amy Astley reflects on her path from aspiring ballerina to journalist to leading some of the most influential publica…
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52 min
Ashley Graham: How AI, Plastic Surgery, and GLP-1s Are Changing Beauty Standards
This week on the show, model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham joins Maria for a conversation about confidence, body image, ambition, and self-worth. Ashley opens up about navigating…
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1 h 23
Dr. Becky: Raising Resilient Kids in an Overwhelming World
Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy — better known as Dr. Becky — joins Maria for a conversation about parenting, resilience, confidence, and emotional growth. Dr. Becky shares why…
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41 min
Chelsea Handler: Unfiltered, Independent, and Always Evolving
Comedian and best-selling author Chelsea Handler has built a career on saying exactly what she thinks, regardless of the consequences. From stand-up comedy and bestselling books to…
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46 min
Willow Bay: Reimagining the Future of Women’s Sports
Willow Bay has spent her career telling powerful stories. Now, she’s helping reshape who gets to be at the center of them. As a longtime journalist and now the dean of USC Annenber…