Allyson Felix: Revolutionizing the Running World

Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated track and field athletes in the world, with 11 Olympic medals and many world championships under her belt. But her decision to start a family put her career on the line, particularly her sponsorship with Nike. That’s when Allyson took her riskiest move yet; she published an op-ed in The New York Times, publicly denouncing Nike’s treatment of their pregnant athletes. On this episode of She Pivots, Allyson shares what happened next with Nike, her decision to start her own shoe company, Saysh, and her retirement from running.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Allyson, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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She Pivots is a weekly podcast that is redefining the way women view their own success. The award-winning show spotlights the real-life experiences of remarkable women who have shown that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula.Host and creator Emily Tisch Sussman delivers deeply personal narrative interviews with renowned guests like Vice President Kamala Harris, Brooke Shields, Allyson Felix, Priyanka Chopra, and Bobbi Brown, all while interweaving never-before-heard stories from guests like trans Navy Veteran Paula M. Neira or fundamentalist cult survivor Susi Massey. She Pivots offers dynamic conversations with women, and occasionally non-women, that highlight their personal, pivotal moments. She Pivots creates a community for those striving to embrace themselves. Join the movement at www.shepivotsthepodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.