Join me as I welcome Renee Hess, founder of Black Girl Hockey Club, to Melanin MVP. We delve into Renee's journey from attending academic conferences to becoming a passionate hockey fan, the challenges of being a Black woman in hockey spaces, and how she founded the Black Girl Hockey Club to create a supportive community. We explore the influential role of Black women as fans, mothers, and leaders in hockey and discuss the importance of diversity and representation in sports. Don't miss Renee's inspiring stories and insights about creating a safe and inclusive environment for Black women and other marginalized groups in the world of hockey.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:34 Renee's Journey to Becoming a Hockey Fan

04:29 Founding of Black Girl Hockey Club

08:40 Experiences and Challenges in Hockey Spaces

12:35 Women's Hockey and Advocacy

18:43 Community and Support for Black Women in Hockey

31:15 Partnerships and Future Plans

34:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I welcome fellow podcaster and newly-minted half-marathoner DJ Tricey Trice (A Trice Rias-Thompson). She shares the spontaneous decision-making process that led her to take on a half marathon, her solo training regime, and the mental and physical challenges she overcame to complete it. The discussion also touches on the importance of nutrition, the benefits of running groups, and the unique experience of participating in the Nike After Dark Half Marathon event. Shifting gears, DJ Tricey Trice is also the host of LA Sparks Weekly, so I had to ask her about her thoughts on her favorite team this season. We dived into an in-depth analysis of the WNBA, discussing team dynamics, key players, and the current season’s surprises and challenges. Part race report, part WNBA season analysis, part comedy show. I hope you enjoy, and check out her show: https://www.instagram.com/djtriceytrice/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:23 The Decision to Run a Half Marathon

01:58 Training for the Half Marathon

06:58 Race Day Experiences and Challenges

12:44 Post-Race Reflections and Continued Running

20:40 Basketball and the LA Sparks

25:33 Coaching Changes and Player Movements

26:30 Jordan Canada's Impact and Future

26:46 Nneka Ogwumike: The Underrated MVP

28:34 Dallas Wings' Strategy and Player Dynamics

32:53 Phoenix Mercury's New Era

43:34 Sparks' Future Lineup and Strategy

46:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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