Karen Carney on winning Strictly, overcoming sexism in football and loving planes (?!) | The Beth Mead Show EP04 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 46 MIN

Karen Carney on winning Strictly, overcoming sexism in football and loving planes (?!) | The Beth Mead Show EP04

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Beth sits down with her close friend, the former England international and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Karen Carney to reflect on her formidable career that helped shape women’s football today. From her upbringing in a football-obsessed family in Birmingham, breaking through barriers and facing sexism in the game to winning Strictly Come Dancing and Beth’s role as chief cheerleader, we get to see Karen open up about her incredible life. This episode contains a bunch of surprises about England’s most capped forward player ever and brings you the reality of what life as a Lioness is really like. Follow KarenInstagram: @kazcarneyTikTok: @kazcarneyofficialLinkedIn: Karen About the showRelaxed, honest, and occasionally unexpected, The Beth Mead Show is your chance to see national treasure* and current Lioness, Beth Mead sits down with people she’s always wanted to talk to - from sport, entertainment and beyond.Beth and her guests chat about their journeys. Because whether you win or lose, everyone has a story to tell.Alongside the conversations we’ll be putting our guests to the test in a quiz of their life, and there’s a kick-up challenge to see who can top the Mead-erboard.New full-length video episodes every Tuesday!Welcome to The Beth Mead Show.*Not our words — the words of Maisie AdamSeries Producer: Rachael DevineVideo Producer: Alfie ButlerSocial Manager: Dani MaxwellSocial Media Editor: Sam McCannExecutive Producer: Simon HunterShow Consultant: Dave MastermanFollow Beth Mead Instagram: ⁠@bethmead_⁠ TikTok: ⁠@bethmead⁠ X: ⁠@bmeado9⁠Follow The Beth Mead Show Instagram: ⁠@thebethmeadshow⁠ TikTok: ⁠@thebethmeadshow⁠ YouTube: ⁠@thebethmeadshow⁠ X: ⁠@thebethmeadshow⁠Produced by The Club Media Group Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠For partnerships, sponsorship, media enquiries or guest opportunities: ⁠[email protected]⁠Listen & SubscribeWatch full episodes here on YouTube.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

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Beth sits down with her close friend, the former England international and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Karen Carney to reflect on her formidable career that helped shape women’s football today. From her upbringing in a football-obsessed family in Birmingham, breaking through barriers and facing sexism in the game to winning Strictly Come Dancing and Beth’s role as chief cheerleader, we get to see Karen open up about her incredible life. This episode contains a bunch of surprises abou...

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