Playing Full Out in Life and Sport | Erin Machan | Co-Founder of Project Bike Love

Erin Machan believes in showing up for life at full speed. As the co-founder of Project Bike Love, she’s on a mission to bring bicycles - and freedom - to women in developing countries. Erin shares her journey from competitive athlete to global advocate, and how cycling became a tool for empowerment, connection, and joy. She talks about the leap from personal passion to nonprofit leadership, the lessons she’s learned from women around the world, and the power of doing hard things on and off the bike. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Erin Machan 04:10 From athlete to advocate 10:22 The origins of Project Bike Love 17:45 Why bikes are a game-changer for women 25:30 Lessons learned from global travel 32:15 Building a nonprofit from the ground up 40:50 The mental side of endurance sports 48:33 Finding community through cycling 55:20 Advice for living life at full speed The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices