In this episode of Unstoppable, we tell the groundbreaking story of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, breaking barriers in sports. Lori is joined by Chicago author William Bike to explore this historic moment, dive deeper into the impact of Title IX, and uncover the rich, evolving history of women’s sports.

Ok. And we do spend a few minutes talking about my Chicago Cubs. 😉

Join us for an inspiring conversation that shines a light on resilience, perseverance!

We meet Heather Winkeljohn, a trailblazer in the world of adaptive MMA. As the President of IncredAble and co-owner of JacksonWink MMA Academy, Heather shares her inspiring story of empowering youth and teens with environmental, physical, and cognitive challenges through the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts. Get ready to be moved by her passion and dedication to creating opportunities for all athletes to thrive. Tune in for an immersive storytelling experience that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired!

IncredAble Adaptive MMA (link)

Jackson Wink Gym (link)

Smart Girl Women's Self-defense (link)

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This episode is all about trailblazers! We'll dive into the incredible story of Billie Jean King and the impact of Title IX, with a dramatic opening story and a conversation with Coach Ray Scott, the 1974 NBA Coach of the Year - a trailblazer himself as the first African-American to win this prestigious award.

You'll gain insights into the intersection of sports and culture, and be inspired by the determination and resilience of these two remarkable individuals.

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Check out Coach Ray Scott's book on Amazon (here)

In our first episode, we're taking a fun and nostalgic trip back to my childhood dreams of playing baseball for the Chicago Cubs. You'll get to hear my conversation with Chicago writer Vince Francone and relive the magic of Wrigley Field. Lori will explain the motivation behind this podcast and sharing stories about inspiring women athletes.