Building A Community Around Your Passion...Larissa from Sooner Girl Sports Pod

In this engaging conversation, Amanda Younts, the Midlife Catalyst, and Larissa Holquin, of Sooner Girl Sports Pod, explore the themes of personal growth, passion projects, and the evolving landscape of sports media. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the challenges of navigating identity beyond traditional roles, and the impact of social media on community building. The conversation also touches on the significance of women's sports, coaching dynamics, and the personal connections that fans have with their teams. Throughout, they emphasize the need for women to support each other and create spaces where they can express their passions and interests freely. Encouraging people to align their passion and purpose and do what makes them happy. Both Amanda and Larissa are following their passions by launching podcasts and creating community on Substack. Key Takeaways Don't leave it to someone else to do your story. You have to start doing it to find your passion. It's important for us girls to stick together in sports. Social media can help build community around sports. You can create the space where women feel safe to express themselves. Authenticity is key in sports discussions. Finding identity beyond traditional roles is crucial. Women's sports are growing and deserve recognition. Coaching dynamics impact the success of college sports. You can find your community and support each other. Empowering Women in Sports Navigating Midlife with Passion "You have to start doing it." "You just own it and go on." "You have to make the space." Midlife Catalyst, podcasting, writing, sports media, women's sports, identity, social media, community, coaching, authenticity