Ever wondered about the driving forces behind the booming sports scene in the UAE, especially for women? This special bonus episode, published on April 7th, 2023, shines a light on […]
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From Football to The Fittest: Emirati CrossFitter Shahad Budebs Takes on the World
Shahad Budebs is a four-time ‘Fittest in the UAE; CrossFitter who, at the time of recording, was preparing to take on the 2023 CrossFit Games semi-finals. This powerhouse athlete is […]
Conquer the Godzone: Ivana Kolaric’s Epic Expedition Race
Adventure is calling. Join us as we reconnect with the incredible Ivana Kolaric, who’s back to share her breathtaking experience at Godzone, the world’s largest expedition race, set in the […]
The Ultra Women of Race Around Rwanda – Part 2
Following up on the incredible stories from part one of this two part episode, host Dawn brings you the final chapter featuring four more extraordinary women who took on the […]
The Ultra Women of Race Around Rwanda – Part 1
Join host Dawn as she delves into the incredible experiences of five phenomenal women who took on the 2023 edition of the epic Race Around Rwanda, a 1000km self-supported cycling […]
From Olympic Glory to Guiding Light: Sarah Mercer’s Full Circle in Gymnastics
Ever wondered what happens after the roar of the Olympic crowd fades? Join us for an inspiring conversation with former Olympic gymnast Sarah Mercer. From representing Great Britain at the […]
She Rides: Iranian Mountain Biker Faranak Partoazar Breaks Barriers
Imagine having to give up your passion at just nine years old because of societal norms. That was the reality for Faranak Partoazar, a determined woman from Iran whose love […]
Drive: Saudi Motorsport Athlete Dania Akeel on the ‘in the moment’ mindset and racing in the Dakar Rally
Meet Dania Akeel, the first motorsport athlete on The Mettleset Podcast, published on November 28th, 2022. No stranger to making history, in just over three years of racing at the […]
Savage Mountain, Unbreakable Spirit – Nelly Attar’s Historic K2 Summit
July 22, 2022: Mark the date. Nelly Attar etched her name in history, becoming the first Arab woman to conquer K2, the world’s second-highest and notoriously dangerous “Savage Mountain.” This […]
From Pool to Platform: Paralympian Jessica Smith OAM PLY on Advocacy, Identity, and Real Inclusion
What does true inclusion and diversity really look like in the world of sports? Paralympian swimmer Jessica Smith OAM, who represented Australia at the Athens 2004 Games, brings a raw […]
