From Matildas Dream to Changing Women’s Sport | Monica Beazley | Becky Felstead | The Resource

Send us Fan MailHer dream was to play for the Matildas.But when that didn’t happen… she didn’t walk away from the game.She changed it.In this episode of The Resource Podcast, we sit down with Monica Beazley — founder of Monarch Management and a driving force behind leadership and progress in women’s sport.This is a conversation about what happens when your biggest dream doesn’t unfold the way you planned… and how that moment can become the beginning of something far more impactful.Monica opens up about the identity shift that comes with missing out on elite sport, the pressure female athletes carry behind the scenes, and the work required to create real change in women’s sport.This episode is for anyone navigating setbacks, redefining success, or feeling called to something bigger than their original plan.In this episode, we cover:• Growing up with the dream of playing for the Matildas • The reality of not being selected and what that does to your identity • The emotional and mental toll of elite sport • The invisible work behind women’s sport • Why female athletes carry a different kind of pressure • Building a career and purpose beyond playing • Creating impact through leadership and representation • Redefining success on your own termsTimestamps:00:00 Intro 01:35 Monica’s dream of the Matildas 04:50 The moment that dream didn’t happen 09:10 Identity loss after elite sport 13:45 The pressure female athletes carry 18:30 What people don’t see in women’s sport 24:10 Turning setbacks into direction 30:20 Founding Monarch Management 36:40 Creating change in women’s sport 43:15 Leadership, representation, and impact 48:20 Redefining success 52:05 Advice for athletes and high performers🎧 Listen now and share this with someone navigating their own pivot.Connect with Monica Beazley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchleadership/ Website: https://www.monarchmanagement.com.au/👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast hostBecky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour.Now she’s back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you.Subscribe🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: [email protected]🔗 Links & Resources //Instagram: ...