Valkyries, Say Less

Send us Fan MailThis Is — Season 2, Episode 3Bienvenue, Gabby Williams!Our first player profile of Season 2 is here, and we’re kicking it off with one of the most dynamic two-way players in the game: Gabby Williams.French-American, fierce on defense, and fresh off her move from the Seattle Storm, Gabby brings an impressive résumé to the Bay: WNBA success, championships and standout performances in EuroLeague, and major contributions to the France women's national basketball team. In this episode, we talk about so many different ways that make Gabby such a unique and important part of our violet team.We’re also inviting our Valks community to join us for our Season Opener Watch Party on May 8 at Rikki's! Come hang out and celebrate the start of the regular season together. Plus: a special clip from Vincent Yuen of Refuse Refuse about upcoming community cleanup parties on 5/10 and 5/25 around Chase Center before the games. Building community means showing up for the city, too :)Say less.Season 2 is just getting started.P.S. Thank you to our new sponsors: Kuli Kuli, SF Cocktail Club and Raina's orthodontist Dr Oviedo! They are providing us with product for our raffle and half-time giveaways during our Watch Party. Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailSeason 2, Episode 2 of Valkyries, Say Less is here, and we’re recapping the incredible preseason matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Seattle Storm on April 25, 2026.This game was especially meaningful for us because it marked our first-ever media credentials. Tune in as we share what it was like navigating the Chase Center with full media access and stepping into the world of pre- and post-game press conferences.We got the chance to hear from Gabby Williams, General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin, and Head Coach Natalie Nakase, and catch postgame reflections from Veronica Burton and Miela Sowah!What a nail-biter, and what a way to celebrate our first W!Special shoutouts to the Valkyries communications crew and Eric Apricot of Valkyrie Nation, Maya Goldberg-Safir of Rough Notes, and Kiki (Akilah Monifa) of Black History Everyday for being so welcoming and showing us the ropes of the media world.We could not be happier out here doing our best Murphy Brown impression.Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailHurrah, huzzah! It’s time. It’s now!Welcome to Season 2 of “Valkyries, Say Less.” We’re launching on the very same day that WNBA training camp begins, and you can feel it… the season is here.In this episode, we’re diving into it all. Training camp energy, roster moves, and the EuroLeague championship game featuring not one but two of our incredible Golden State Valkyries players. We’re also rewinding a bit, talking NCAA championships, the draft, the expansion draft, and everything that’s brought us to this moment.And of course, we’re closing with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, because that’s what this all hinges on. We love our players, they got paid, and the season is starting on time. That matters!Before we jump in, we just want to take a moment to say thank you. This community means everything to us.Special shoutout to Sarah Deragon, the incredibly talented photographer who brought our vision to life and inspired us to launch our website, ValkyriesSayLess.com.Shoutout as well to Vincent Yuen, founder of Refuse Refuse, who we’ve been lucky to collaborate with. We’ve got two city cleanups coming up at the Chase Center before the April 10 and April 25 games, so check out our events page and come join us, or register here.And a huge shoutout to our home away from home, Rikki’s, the women’s sports bar in the Castro that’s been holding it down for this community!Tune in. We’re just getting started.Next episode: our first player profile, featuring our newly beloved- Gabby Williams.Until then… SAY LESS.Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailAfter two months of pure hanging out without hitting record, we finally reunited in our glorious Bunkbed Studios for a mid post-season check-in. It felt so good to be back together. Way overdue! And...in a twist for sesason 2, we are introducing video soooo check out this episode on our new ValkyriesSayLess YouTube channel.We cover a lot in this episode, including the huge honor of the Valkyries naming Vanessa a "Keeper of the Realm", an award given to only five season ticket holders out of more than 11,000. We also talk about two incredible events we were lucky to be part of at Rikki’s, our beloved women’s sports bar in the Castro: the Chronicle Books reveal and an Unrivaled watch party hosted by the Valqueeries.And finally, we check in on how we’re actually doing as well as give an update about the Collective Bargaining Agreement, because those both super matter too.So tune in. Say less. Say more. We love our listeners, loved seeing so many familiar and new faces at Rikki’s, and we truly cannot wait for season two of the Valks to begin. 💜🖤🏀Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailExciting news!We’ve teamed up with Section 415, the brand-new Bay Area sports podcast from The San Francisco Standard, to share their latest episode featuring an interview with Golden State Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase.Section 415 is hosted by sports editor Kerry Crowley and offers insider interviews, sharp analysis, and fresh reporting on local teams — including the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and of course, the Valkyries. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday on all major podcast platforms.🎧 Listen to the episode with Coach Nakase here.Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode is our last episode of this year's historical inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries. We're gonna talk about so many things...where the players are going in the off season, the CBA negotiations, how to watch overseas games AND we're highlighting Kaitlyn Chen, our incredible rookie who was on the team, then off and then BACK ON! She sports jersey #2. Tune in to learn why she's the best.  We love you, KC! 🖤💜🏀Thank you to our inspiring WBB community, especially our fellow basketball nerds out there: Head to 30secondtimeout.com to get free daily women's basketball snippets of the most important news! Connect with basketball lover and natural researcher Brianna Mitchell Carter on Threads: breezym91 Check out Amanda Wegner’s amazing research on every W player:  spreadsheet and fandom wikiSign up for Eric Apricot’s smart substack column Valkyrie Nation Keep supporting the players! Read more about the WNBA’s Players Association (aka their union) and the collective bargaining agreement process: https://www.wnbpa.com/thecbaWould you like to support the work of Raina and Vanessa? Please contribute to “Valkyries, Say Less!” to help us out with the costs of running a podcast. Or check out our other projects: Vanessa’s mindfulness program  www.bigbellybreathing.com and Raina’s ceramics www.rainamast.comSupport the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Kaila Charles, our dynamic guard/forward, and former Maryland standout, wearing jersey #6. She joined us mid season and has definitely left a big mark on our hearts.Tune in to learn why she's the best.  We love you, Kaila Charles! 🖤💜🏀Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Iliana Rupert, our talented French center, rocking jersey #12, the same number her father wore. Not only has this player one a WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces, she also represented France at EuroBasket this past summer as well as in the Olympics in 2024 and 2020. Tune in to learn why she's the best.  On t'aime  Iliana Rupert! 🇫🇷🏀💜Allez Les Violettes! Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Cecilia Zandalasini, our incredible Italian player, sporting jersey #24. During this season she stepped away for a few games to return to Europe where she won a bronze medal in Eurobasket with her Italian team. Though she's fought some injuries this season, she was recently reactivated just in time for our last two regular season games. We love her 3 point shot and her plus/minus keeps going up! Tune in to learn why she's the best.  Ti vogliamo bene, Cecilia Zandalasini! 🇮🇹🏀💜FORZA LE VIOLETTE!!!!Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Janelle Salaün, one of the Valkyries’ French stars, sporting jersey #13. She has played on the French National Team and recently in Eurobasket. Though she is a rookie in the WNBA, she is making quite the name for herself because her game is tough!And....learn how to pronounce her last name correctly (because few are!).Tune in to learn why she's the best.  On aime Janelle Salaün! 🏀🇫🇷💜ALLEZ LES VIOLETTES! These are the headlines referenced in the episode during the “Cognate Extrapolate” game:Janelle Salaün et Carla Leite brillent avec les Golden State Valkyries en WNBA Il Famila Wuber annuncia la francese Janelle Salaün. Ha chiuso la passata stagione a 14,5 punti e 5,5 rimbalzi…3 choses à savoir sur Janelle Salaün, la Française qui cartonne à l'Eurobasket 2025 Lega Basket femminile:  Janelle Salaun si è aggiudicata ieri il premio di MVP delle Finali Scudetto 🏆 Il segreto? Lo spiega lei, con grandissima umiltà: PLAY SIMPLE✌️“Janelle Salaün (seize points) et les Valkyries tombent sur une immense A’Ja Wilson”“Janelle Salaün le da el pase perfecto a Kaila Charles para que termine la jugada… Es como si se hubiera activado un interruptor desde el último partido contra Dallas y eso ha hecho que todos jueguen mejor.”- Reddit, by JKCdueSupport the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Laeticia Amihere, the Valkyries’ dynamic forward known as The Black Queen, rocking jersey #3. A national champion with South Carolina under Dawn Staley, a 2023 WNBA first-round pick, and an Olympic medalist with Team Canada, Amihere is one of ESPN's 25 under 25 to watch this season!How about off the court? When the W is done, she’s an outspoken advocate, mentor, and role model, using her platform to empower others in Africa, Canada and the US.Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We love Laeticia Amihere!  🏀👑🖤💜Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ most experienced leaders: Tiffany Hayes, wearing jersey #15. A UConn champion turned WNBA All-Star, Hayes spent over a decade dominating in Atlanta, powered through Connecticut, powered Vegas off the bench, and now brings her scoring fire and veteran wisdom to the Bay.She’s a mentor in the locker room, who sets the tone with her relentless energy—on and off the court. Not only a major athlete but also a entrepreneur, have you seen her fashion line????Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We 💜 Tiffany Hayes! 🏀🔥🖤💜Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ finest players: Monique Billings, wearing jersey #25. From dominating at UCLA to making her mark in Atlanta, and now rocking black and violet in the Bay, Mo’s journey is all about playing excellent basketball and being a true renaissance woman! Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We 💜 Monique Billings!P.S. Huge thanks to KPIX and journalist Kelsi Thorud for the tv feature about our podcast—we’re feeling the love and so, so grateful! 🏀💜🔥🖤Check it out here if you haven’t seen it yet :)Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ real-deal anchors: Kayla Thornton, wearing jersey #5. She’s an incredible defender and an experienced vet. Best accomplishment this year is that she was voted to be on the 2025 All Star team!From going undrafted to grinding her way through Washington, Dallas and New York, we are thrilled that Kayla’s journey brought her to the Bay.Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We love Kayla Thornton! 🏀🔥🖤💜Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights the one and only, Kate Martin. She's the energetic spark plug and our glue now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #20. From her 6-year run at Iowa (remember that!) to stepping up big in her second WNBA season, Kate’s journey is one of infectious positivity and how she's quickly becoming a fan favorite of this Valkyries squad.Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We 💜 Kate Money Martin!⚡🏀 🏳️‍🌈Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Veronica Burton, the clutch playmaker now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #22. From Northwestern stardom to her seasons with Dallas and Connecticut, Veronica shows us how her strength (mental, physical and emotional)!  We talk about her sources of inspiration and how she's an incredible contribution to this team.Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We love Veronica Burton! 💜🔒🏀Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Temi Fagbenle—the seasoned vet, Olympic baller, and newest powerhouse joining the Golden State Valkyries wearing jersey #14. From London roots to Harvard halls to WNBA locker rooms (most recently with the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark), Temi’s story is so inspiring.Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We love Temi!  💜✌️🏀Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights Carla Leite—the fearless 19-year-old guard from France who’s now suiting up for the Golden State Valkyries wearing jersey #0. From dominating the court in Lyon to making her WNBA debut in the Bay, Carla a big Bay Area punch and we’re  obsessed with the Leite show. Tune in to learn why she's the best. On aime Carla Leite! 🏀⚡🇫🇷ALLEZ LES VIOLETTES!Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights the Coach Natalie Nakase—head coach for the Golden State Valkyries and our new personal hero. We get into her journey from playing ball at UCLA to coaching overseas to breaking barriers in the NBA and now helping launch the Valkyries into greatness.We are so impressed by how she and her staff have recruited these players, and the team culture they are building. No one in the history of the W has done what she's been able to do this year. Tune in to learn why she's the best. We love Natalie Nakase!Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 1: “Meet the Valkyries (and Us)”In our debut episode, we introduce ourselves—two former hoopers turned SF educators, moms, artists and entrepreneurs—and share why we’re all in on the new WNBA team in town: the Golden State Valkyries.We officially bleed lavender now.Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan, a curious newcomer, or just here for community vibes and solid recs, you belong in this space. We’ll break down who the Valkyries are, why they matter, and what this podcast is all about. Each episode profiles a different player so once you listen, you feel like you're watching your besties on the court. Put your V's Up!Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!