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On Her Mark

NBC Sports Boston

Host Hannah Donnelly sits down with athletes, fitness professionals, and women in and around sports blazing new trails in their fields for the next generation. You will learn what drives them on and off the field, key moments in their lives that changed their direction, their outside passions and more. Prepare to be inspired.

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#109
Tuesday · 26 min
A World Champion’s Perspective: Courtney Taylor Talks WLL, Box Lacrosse, Boston Pride & Future of the Game
After 4 years at Temple University, and a final year of eligibility at Boston College, defender Courtney Taylor was not ready to say goodbye lacrosse, so, she found ways to keep playing. She played three years with Athletes Unlimited, went on to bring home a gold medal for Team USA at the World Lacrosse Box Championships in 2024, and just wrapped up her second year with the Boston Guard in the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL). After winning the title in the WLL's first season, season 2 wasn't exact
#107
August 18 · 26 min
US National Team Rower Sera Moon Busse Talks Beach Sprints, Goal Setting & Training
There's new rowing discipline debuting at the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games: beach sprints! It's completely different than traditional rowing (think Head of the Charles Regatta!) but exactly what Sera Moon Busse had always hoped for in the sport. Sera won silver at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprints and won back-to-back Canadian Henleys. She's started rowing her sophomore year at Tufts University and was hooked. As a speed and power athlete she was thrilled when beach sprints were introduced. Y
August 12 · 14 min
MLB Reporter Lauren Shehadi on Field of Dreams Game on Netflix, Baseball Fandom & More
Lauren Shehadi is one of the most recognizable voices covering Major League Baseball. The host and reporter has loved the sport since her Little League days, and now she gets to be a part of it at the professional level. Lauren is a co-host of 'MLB Central' on the MLB Network among other sports assignments (think: on-field during MLB post-season, March Madness, etc!) Earlier this year she was hired for Netflix's MLB coverage as their in-game reporter, giving her the opportunity to cover the MLB
#108
August 11 · 31 min
Peloton's Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on Finding Yoga/Meditation, Inner Literacy, Being Present & Community
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts is the woman you want on your team when you're looking to find peace in our world's chaos. Chelsea is a highly sought-after yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher (you probably know her from Peloton!) She found yoga first as a workout and quickly realized that it could (and would!) bring so much to her life. She is a graduate of Spellman College and went on to get her phD in educational studies from Emory. It was there she coined the concept of "inner literacy," whi
#106
August 4 · 28 min
Power in Purpose: Ednaija 'Nay' Lassiter talks Hoops, Mental Health, Coaching & Founding Heavy Hearted Convos
It’s not often that you find your passion and purpose at the same time. So, when Ednaija 'Nay' Lassiter did, she stepped into her power. Nay grew up playing basketball in Boston and went on to play through high school and college. It was during college when she started to struggle with her mental health, where she found help, and where she found her purpose. So, Nay founded "Heavy Hearted Convos" to ensure that youth today have easy access to the mental health resources, workshops, and mentorshi
#105
July 14 · 29 min
Redesigning the Sports Bra: Robyn Founder Sara Falkson Dishes on Design Developments, Body Confidence Workshops & Power of Teammates
Imagine a sports bra that doesn’t chafe, doesn’t dig into your shoulders or torso, or require a second one to provide adequate support. Basically, imagine a sports bra that fits! That’s exactly what Harvard engineer and Robyn Athletic founder Sara Falkson is after! You probably know her from her viral videos on social (or her first episode here on the podcast!) Now, Sara is taking all she worked on at Harvard and is developing the first Robyn sports bra set to release in Spring 2027. Of course,
#104
July 7 · 27 min
Boston Legacy Goalkeeper Casey Murphy Talks Move to Boston, USWNT & Giving Back to the Next Generation
It didn't take long for goalkeeper Casey Murphy to become a fan favorite in Boston. The USWNT and NWSL veteran signed with the Boston Legacy FC last year after 5 years with the North Carolina Courage last summer. She quickly embraced a leadership role, helping lay the foundation for a championship culture in Title Town. Murphy knows what it means to be successful. In her first start for the USWNT she recorded a clean sheet, becoming just the seventh goalkeeper to accomplish the feat. She's also
#103
June 16 · 29 min
Competitive Snowboarder Kelsey Boyer on Surviving & Thriving in Life After a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
In 2016, competitive snowboarder Kelsey Boyer was on a mission in to qualify for the Olympic, competing as often as she could. She started the season with a knockout but kept at it. Eventually, she was rushed to the hospital by her friends and admitted for emergency brain surgery. This set her on a path of re-learning, recovery and self-discovery. Four years into her recovery, she founded Save A Brain, a non-profit with the mission to provide education, encourage prevention, and spread awarenes
#102
June 9 · 28 min
From Standout at the US Coast Guard Academy to WER: Kate Boggs on How She Found Rugby & Incredible Comeback(s)!
If there’s anyone who embodies the saying, “a minor setback for a major comeback,” it’s Kate Boggs. The recent US Coast Guard Academy graduate first found the sport in college after never playing a ball sport before. It also happened to be the "thing" that kept her at USCGA after a rocky first year. She bounced back to find her footing in the classroom and on the field. Then, in the final 20 seconds of the 2025 Collegiate Rugby Championship, she broke her leg. After a tough recovery, she was bac
#101
June 2 · 27 min
Sports Dietician Dishes on Proper Fueling, REDs & Women's Sports Research
We talk a lot about sport-specific training, recovery, and mindset work, but not often about proper fueling. It’s a HUGE part of performance. And Laura Reece knows this from personal experience as an athlete and as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Laura is now the Director of Sports Nutrition at Women’s Health and Sports Performance (WHSP) in Boston. She focuses on performance-based nutrition and the treatment of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), disordered eating, and eatin
#100
May 26 · 25 min
2x Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit is on a Mission to Turn Trauma Into Triumph & Have Fun Doing It!
Ali Truwit ran her first marathon in 2023, graduated from Yale University, and went on a celebratory trip with friends — that’s when her life came crashing down. While snorkeling in Turks and Caicos, she was attacked by a shark and ultimately suffered and suffered the loss of her foot and lower leg. Since then, Ali has been on a mission to turn her trauma into triumph. A year after the attack, Ali raced in the Paris Paralympics where she earned TWO silver medal. She also ran the 2025 NYC Maratho
#99
May 5 · 40 min
How Sport Can Change the World: CEO Mary Connor on Common Goal's Mission
Sports can change lives; they teach resilience, grow leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and challenge us in all the right ways. It is these gifts and power that drive the work at Common Goal every day. Common Goal uses soccer to bring people together and drive society-wide change across the globe. This is something their new CEO Mary Connor believes to her core. She calls the sport her the "best friend" that's been through many chapters with her -- starting as a kid, playing professio
#98
April 28 · 32 min
Building a New NWSL Legacy in Boston: Bianca St-Georges Talks Growth, Identity, Culture & More!
7-year NWSL veteran Bianca St-Georges was excited to come to Boston to help build a new era of professional women's soccer with the Boston Legacy FC. Not only has she brought her strength, skill, and ambition to the team, but her leadership. She is helping younger teammates build their confidence while also learning from them. Today we dive in to why the Legacy culture is one she thrives in, how the team has learned to trust the growth process, why developing a growth mindset has been imperative
#97
April 19 · 29 min
Broken Records, Broken Bones & a Full Heart: 80-Year-Old Patty Hung Prepares for Her 40th Boston Marathon
When Patty Hung first ran the Boston Marathon 40 years ago, she didn't set out to break any records or run the iconic course at 80 years young. But, in 2023, when Patty crossed her 37th Boston Marathon finish line, she broke the record for longest female streak...and she hasn't stopped. Whenever someone hears Patty's story they are shocked and inspired. Then, they meet her and it all makes sense. She has the energy of a golden retriever puppy, a heart of gold and gratitude, a genuine passion for
#96
April 7 · 25 min
Volleyball Powerhouse Juliann Faucette on LOVB, Perspective Shifts, Motherhood & More
When Juliann Faucette isn't blocking and hitting on the volleyball court, she is in full-on mom mode to her three little ones at home. After a standout career at Texas, Juliann pursued a professional career overseas. She stepped away in 2018 to start a family and was pulled back in for a season in 2020. Then, she thought her playing career was wrapped up and she was committed to coaching and staying around the sport to help guide younger generations. She added twins to her family and her hands w
#95
March 31 · 31 min
Shifting Obstacles Into Opportunities: Paralympian Amy Purdy Dishes on Her New Book "Bounce Forward"
Amy Purdy simply doesn't quit. She has taken every obstacle life has thrown her way and turned it into an opportunity. At just 19 a sudden case of bacterial meningitis resulted in the loss of both legs below the knee, her kidney function, and spleen. After fighting for her life, she became a trailblazer in snowboarding, even making history as a 3-time Paralympic medalist. After, she continued to inspire millions by competing on "Dancing With the Stars," touring with Oprah, and authoring a New Yo
March 30 · 14 min
CT Sun Are Headed to Houston in 2027: Team President Jen Rizzotti Dishes on the Sale
Mohegan has OFFICIALLY announced that the Connecticut Sun franchise has been sold to the Tilman J. Fertitta family, pending WNBA approval. The team will play its final season at Mohegan Sun Arena through the 2026 season and move to Houston in 2027. CT Sun President Jen Rizzotti sat down with us to share more about the impact of the sale on the team, the franchise, fans, and continued growth of the league and women's basketball overall.
#94
March 24 · 24 min
Pro Snowboarder Brantley Mullins Talks Starting in the Sport, Dolly Parton & Embracing Fear
Not many people would describe themselves as "a southern girl looking for colder weather," but Brantley Mullins does. The professional snowboarder grew up riding in North Carolina but has since gone pro and moved out to Salt Lake City. She competes in street style snowboarding or urban snowboarding (think: sliding on rails, jumping off things, etc). She competes in different cities in Red Bull Heavy Metal competitions (she did say Boston was unlike anywhere else!) Today she talks about how she g
March 20 · 10 min
UCONN WBB Greatness Continues: Diana Taurasi Surprises Olivia Vukosa!
Not only did standout high school hooper (and future UCONN Husky) Olivia Vukosa earn the 2025-26 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year Award, she was surprised with the news by UCONN legend Diana Taurasi. DT shocked Olivia at school Thursday morning surrounded by her teammates, family, and friends. Later, they sat down to dive into the significance of this award, DT offers advice to Olivia for UCONN, Olivia's hoop dreams & more!
March 19 · 27 min
[BONUS] Morgan's Message: Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma
Morgan's Message Co-founder Meaghan Birnie and Student Ambassador Michaela O'Connor are back to chat more about why starting conversations around mental health is so important and how the non-profit is supporting students athletes across the globe. We talk more about how more male athletes are getting involved, strategies for grounding yourself daily & more. **Content Warning: This conversation does include conversations around mental health. If you, or someone you know, is struggling there ar

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