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Fantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality – a new series of The Game Changers will be released on Tuesday July 26, 2022. And for the first time, all seven new episodes in series 11 will be released immediately, ensuring there’s plenty of great, inspiring content to listen to this summer.

Once again, this season of the award-winning podcast is backed by Sport England through a National Lottery award.

The podcast sees Sue Anstiss MBE talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond.

This season’s line-up includes:

• Alice Dearing – The first black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games talks about what more can be done to break down barriers for African, Caribbean and Asian communities in aquatics
• Megan McLaren – Much respected professional golfer, Meg considers why the pay, coverage and opportunities for female golfers are still so far behind the men’s and what’s changing now.
• Ali Donnelly – An Executive Director at Sport England and author of ‘Scrum Queens’, Ali considers the current state of play for women’s rugby how we can all play a part in the drive for equality in sprot
• Radha Balani – the Managing Director of Think Beyond, Radha highlights how sport can change the lives of women and girls across the world
• Sophie Carrigill - British wheelchair basketball player shares how sport can challenge perceptions for all women with disabilities
• Fi Morgan – Sail GP’s director of purpose and impact, explores the power of sport to drive wellbeing and to ensure a better world for all.
• Jodie Cunningham - St Helens and England Rugby League star, named Woman of Steel in 2021, considers the future growth of the women’s game & the impact of this autumn’s home World Cup

The Game Changers is hosted by Sue Anstiss, author of ‘Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport’, CEO of Fearless Women and co-founder of the Women’s Sport Collective.

Game changing guests from the previous series including Jess Ennis-Hill, Judy Murray, Gabby Logan, Katherine Grainger, Lucy Bronze, Judy Murray, Sarah Storey, Denise Lewis, Clare Balding, Kate Richardson-Walsh and Tanni Grey-Thompson.

Phil Smith, Executive Director of Partnerships at Sport England explains why the organisation is supporting The Game Changers:

"Supporting the development of existing and aspiring leaders a focus of Uniting The Movement. We think it’s a catalyst for bigger change in the industry. The Game Changers podcast champions women from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. The amazing and inspiring stories they uncover, from women of all backgrounds, makes it a must-listen.”

Commenting on the launch of the 11th series, Sue says: “We are delighted to be partnering again with Sport England as there’s such synergy with the work they do to tackle the inequalities women face across all areas of sport.

“Sport England’s backing and collaboration enables us to broaden the reach of the podcasts, ensuring more people, fr

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Isa Guha was the first woman of South Asian origin to represent England in sport when she made her international cricket debut in 2002, aged 17.

Her career, which spanned a decade, included winning the 2009 Women's World Cup, Women's World T20 and three Ashes Series.

Isa is now firmly established in sports media, having broken many barriers along the way both presenting and commentating for global broadcasters. She’s currently an integral part of the Fox Cricket coverage in Australia and Test Match Special combined with heading up the BBC TV coverage in the UK.

It’s recently been announced that she will also be joining the BBC line up for Wimbledon this summer. 

As the first woman on the Professional Cricketers Association board, Isa has overseen an important time in the transition of the game as women strive for equity in cricket but also as the game aims to tackle racism.

Isa is incredibly open as we discuss what more cricket can do to make the sport inclusive for women of all backgrounds and she shares how she built her broadcasting career. Isa also reflects on Shane Warne’s legacy and the new foundation she is establishing in her mother’s name, Take her lead.

You can order Isa’s mum’s beautiful cookbook - Roma’s Recipes -  here.

Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Today's guest is recognised as one of the world’s greatest ever netballers. Serena Guthrie was part of the England team that secured that incredible gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games against Australia on the Gold Coast.  

Serena played in New Zealand and Australia, before returning home to Team Bath in 2019 where she captained the Roses to bronze in a home World Cup. In recognition for all she’s done for netball in 2019 she was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.

Serena been Captain of England Netball and Team Bath, with over 100 caps for her country, she’s played in 3 Netball World Cups and Birmingham 2022 this summer should have been her 3rd Commonwealth Games but things changed this month, when she announced she was having a baby and retiring from netball.

In this fascinating conversation Serena talks openly about the challenges she's faced in her long career and we explore the commercial potential and future strategy for Britain’s most popular female sport.

A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

The first South Asian woman to coach in men's professional football, it was her twin brother's mental health breakdown and her role as a young carer, that motivated Manisha Tailor to work in grassroots football. 

She progressed through the game and was appointed as an academy coach at QPR. In 2017 Manisha received an MBE for services to football and diversity in sport.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

An award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Jessica has worked in the sports industry for over a decade, for organisations including the BBC, BT Sport and TalkSPORT. Jessica now presents Sky Sports News and hosts the Women's Football Show on Sky. 

As a former football player, Jessica is committed to levelling the playing field and ensuring sport is accessible to marginalised communities.

Her chat show B is for: Black gave unique insight into the lives and experiences of black and mixed race women in sport. 

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Mary Harvey was a goalkeeper for the US Women's National Soccer team, winning both the World Cup and Olympic Gold. 

A former Director of Development at FIFA, Mary did much to drive gender reforms, and the work she did still has huge global impact for the women’s game.

Mary also served on the board of US Soccer for 12 years and was CEO for the US Women’s Professional Soccer league.

Mary is now Chief Executive of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights.

Thank you to Barclays for sponsoring this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

As manager of the Scotland women's team, Shelley Kerr led them to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 2019. 

A former Scottish international, Shelley captained Scotland as well as clubs including Kilmarnock and Hibernian. During her playing career she won every domestic honour in Scotland and played in the UEFA Women's Cup. She won 59 caps for Scotland between 1989 and 2008.

As a manager, Shelley gained experience at Kilmarnock, Hibernian and Spartans before taking charge of the Scotland women's under-19 national team in 2009. She gained the UEFA Pro Licence in January 2013, shortly before moving to manage Arsenal Ladies who she led to an FA Women's Cup and Continental Cup double in 2013, and a second FA Cup in 2014.

Thank you to Barclays for sponsoring this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Gail Newsham has spent almost three decades telling the story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies - arguably the most important team in the history of women's football. Gail is the author of ‘In A League of The Own!’ the authoritative book about the famous team and the history of women’s football. 

Growing up near the factory in Preston where the team was originally formed, Gail was aware of their existence, but knew nothing much about them until she organised their first ever reunion in 1992. Her comprehensive research, which unearthed much information that would have been lost forever, included meeting some of the actual women who played before the FA Ban.

It was Gail’s work that that lead to Lily Parr becoming the first female player to be inducted in the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2017 the team received a Special Recognition Award from the FA and in 2018 the Dick, Kerr Ladies were recognised by the Royal British Legion for their contribution during the First World War.

As a former footballer herself, with a career spanning almost twenty years, Gail began playing in the early 1970s and eventually signed for Preston Rangers WFC, playing in two Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

In 2019, she was made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Central Lancashire in recognition of her extraordinary work.

Thank you to Barclays for sponsoring this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Gabby Logan is one of Britain's most influential women in sport. 

A former international gymnast Gabby is now a household name presenting many of our most popular sports TV programmes including the Olympics, London Marathon, Match of the Day, World Athletics Championships and Sports Personality of the Year.

 Gabby talks openly about her career path from Sky to the BBC, and why she's so passionate about improving the coverage for women's sport.  

Thank you to Barclays for sponsoring this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Ebony Rainford-Brent is a former England cricketer, World Cup Winner, sports broadcaster at the BBC and Sky, Director of Women’s Cricket at Surrey, motivational speaker and a podcast host. 

Is there no end to this woman’s talents?  

The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Sport

Thank you to Sport England for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Emma Hayes is Manager at Chelsea Women. Having twice led Chelsea to the FA Cup and Super League double, once again this year Emma’s team won the Barclays FA WSL. 

It’s a fascinating conversation where Emma talks very openly about her life, her career and shares lots of advice for others hoping to be high level coaches in the future. 

Just to flag, there’s a little bit of occasional background noise of this podcast as the house next door to Emma’s had some building work going on while we spoke. It’s not too disturbing but just to let you know.

Massive thanks to Barclays for once again supporting this series of The Game Changers which focuses on fearless women in football, reinforcing Barclay’s huge commitment to the beautiful game.  

The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Sport

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

This week's guest is Dame Heather Rabbatts, a businesswoman whose career has covered law, government, sport and media, including high profile positions at the Football Association, Millwall Football Club, the BBC and Channel 4. 

Heather now heads the Women’s Sports Group so, as well and discussing her career and advice for leadership, we also explore the future of commercial income for women’s sport from rights deals to sponsorships.

I’m incredibly grateful to Barclays for supporting this series of The Game Changers which will focus on fearless women in football, reinforcing Barclay’s huge commitment to the beautiful game.  

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Dr Rimla Akhtar is former Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation and the first Muslim woman to sit on the Football Association Council.

Ranked by Forbes and the Independent as one of the most powerful women in international sports, in 2015 Rimla was awarded an MBE for "her contribution to equality and diversity in sport” 

The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Sport

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Had Rose Reilly been born a boy, she would undoubtedly be celebrated as a national hero, one of Scotland’s greatest ever footballers. As it is, her amazing career and her story went untold for decades by those who should have be celebrating her incredible sporting achievements.

Eight league titles, World Player of the Year award, four golden boots, a professional career in France and Italy a World Cup medal. It’s a fascinating story and Rose is a delightful and entertaining guest on the podcast.

Once again, this series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes I’ll be talking to a trailblazing woman, reinforcing Barclays huge commitment to the beautiful game.
The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Football
Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

My guest today is Moya Dodd, one of the most influential women in global sport. 

Former vice-captain of the Australian women’s football team, Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia and Asian football's governing body, before she became one of the first women to join the FIFA Council, where she took a lead role on gender reforms.

Moya still sits on FIFA committees along with the IOC Athlete’s Entourage Commission. She is Honorary President of Women in Sports Law, Chair of Common Goal and serves on the board of Barefoot to Boots.

I’m so grateful to Barclays for once again choosing to sponsor this series of The Game Changers which will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes I’ll be talking to trailblazer, reinforcing Barclays huge commitment to the beautiful game.

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Four times Ironman World Champion, Chrissie is now Global Lead of Health and Wellbeing for Parkrun. 

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production