#182: Simone Biles, Fashion Forecasting, This Way Up

It’s the final week of the Olympics, and Myf and Zan are blown away by the strength, vulnerability, and power of Simone Biles.Her decision to step back from competing in several events is the latest in a time where athletes are speaking out about the importance of protecting their mental health. Meanwhile a piece on how to forecast fashion in a pandemic confirms that this and every other industry is being turned on it’s head. And we’re banging on about a hopeful new TV show, and a riveting podcast.Show notes:Simone Biles: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/03/the-guardian-view-on-simone-biles-a-beam-of-lightMindset coach Ben Crowe: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/ash-barty-sports-mentor-ben-crowe/13418314Fashion forecasting: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/18/business/fashion-forecasting.htmlThis Way Up: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/this-way-upI’m Not A Monster: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/podcast/im-not-a-monster/Email us: [email protected] On is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.