Athlete, Actually
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Podcast Overview
<p>Athlete, Actually is a women’s sports podcast hosted by 9x National Champion water skier and marketing strategist Elizabeth Montavon, featuring candid conversations with professional women athletes across dozens of sports.</p><p></p><p>In each episode, Elizabeth sits down with a professional woman athlete — from Olympians and Paralympians to national champions, record holders, and MVPs across more than 85 sports — for a conversation that goes beyond their highlight reel.<br /></p><p>On Athlete, Actually, we move past the press conference questions and into the ones athletes actually want to answer, about identity, ambition, money, motherhood, sponsorship, pressure, performance, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. These are layered stories about women in sport whose lives don’t fit into one mold.</p><p></p><p>Produced by Parity, a sports marketing consultancy representing over 1,500 professional women athletes, the podcast draws from one of the most diverse rosters in sports. Each episode offers a deeper understanding of who these athletes are, not just how they perform.</p><p></p><p>For sports fans, industry leaders, and brands who want to understand the real women behind the jersey, Athlete, Actually delivers conversations that are thoughtful, unscripted, and impossible to reduce to a headline.</p><p></p><p>There is no default woman athlete. This is Athlete, Actually.</p>
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4/15/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Ep. #8 Elana Meyers Taylor: Motherhood, Gold Medals, and What Matters Most
Host Elizabeth Montavon interviews Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor about her pursuit of personal excellence, motherhood, and advocacy.
June 2, 2026
Ep. #7 Marissa Papaconstantinou: The Pressure of Growing Up in Sport
Host Elizabeth Montavon interviews Paralympian Marissa Papaconstantinou about navigating the emotional challenges of growing up in elite sport and redefining identity beyond performance.
May 26, 2026
Ep. #6 Amber Balcaen: The $5 Million Reality of Motorsport
<p>Most people think racing is about speed. Amber Balcaen says it’s really about survival.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, the NASCAR driver opens up about the part of motorsports most fans never see: the constant pressure to fundraise, secure sponsorships, and financially earn your place on the track.</p><p></p><p>Amber has raised more than $5 million in sponsorships since she was 10 years old. Not because she wanted to build a business, but because without sponsorship, she doesn’t race.</p><p></p><p>As a Canadian competing in an American sport, her path has also meant navigating visas, immigration lawyers, and the pressure of proving herself on and off the track. At times, the stakes have felt bigger than racing itself.</p><p></p><p>She also reflects on the realities of being a woman in motorsports, learning to show up authentically in a hyper-male environment, and why confidence has become one of her greatest competitive advantages.</p><p></p><p>From terrifying crashes to building a personal brand beyond racing, Amber’s story reveals what it actually costs to chase a dream at 200 miles per hour.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually<br /> #womenssports<br /> #NASCAR<br /> #motorsports<br /> #womeninmotorsports<br /> #racing<br /> #sportsbusiness<br /> #athletestory<br /> #sportsmarketing<br /> #womeninsports<br /> #highperformance<br /> #sportsstories<br /> #femaleathlete<br /> #racecar driver<br /> #motorsportlife</p>
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Elana Meyers Taylor
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Marissa Papaconstantinou
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Nicole Heavirland
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Kate Brim
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Nicole Mendes
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Taylor Heise
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- What is Athlete, Actually?
<p>Athlete, Actually is a women’s sports podcast hosted by 9x National Champion water skier and marketing strategist Elizabeth Montavon, featuring candid conversations with professional women athletes across dozens of sports.</p><p></p><p>In each episode, Elizabeth sits down with a professional woman athlete — from Olympians and Paralympians to national champions, record holders, and MVPs across more than 85 sports — for a conversation that goes beyond their highlight reel.<br /></p><p>On Athlete, Actually, we move past the press conference questions and into the ones athletes actually want to answer, about identity, ambition, money, motherhood, sponsorship, pressure, performance, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. These are layered stories about women in sport whose lives don’t fit into one mold.</p><p></p><p>Produced by Parity, a sports marketing consultancy representing over 1,500 professional women athletes, the podcast draws from one of the most diverse rosters in sports. Each episode offers a deeper understanding of who these athletes are, not just how they perform.</p><p></p><p>For sports fans, industry leaders, and brands who want to understand the real women behind the jersey, Athlete, Actually delivers conversations that are thoughtful, unscripted, and impossible to reduce to a headline.</p><p></p><p>There is no default woman athlete. This is Athlete, Actually.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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