Welcome to Her Way! Co-hosts Caroline and Sophie are students in the Bay Area. We created this podcast to both learn from and share the stories of female trailblazers. Her Way celebrates fearless women who take on hard challenges and chart their own path to getting the job done. Enjoy listening!
Sports Journalism to Disability Rhetoric with Dr. Lindsey Felt, Former ESPN USWNT Columnist, Scholar, and Educator in Stanford’s Writing and Rhetoric Program
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Felt, a scholar and educator in Stanford’s Writing and Rhetoric program. A former player on the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team at the Melbourne Deaflympics, Dr. Felt also served as ESPN’s primary U.S. Women’s Soccer columnist during an era marked by Abby Wambach, the professionalization of players, and accelerating investment in the women’s game. She recalls the early stages of sports journalism, pitching articles as an undergraduate before being endowed ESPN’s USWNT columnist. She discusses her selection to the Deaflympics and unpacks pervasive disability myths she was subjected to as a player- particularly the perception of disability as a personal tragedy that elicits pity and charity. Observing how these portrayals distorted her language in interviews as an inspiration, she was motivated to pursue journalism and cover athletes in a different manner. Beyond disability rhetoric, Dr. Felt’s research encompasses disability innovation and technology, media culture, and accessible arts. She notes writing as a muscle she’s trained across genres, occupying dual modalities while writing game analyses, feature pieces, and literary essays. Identifying as a deaf person, Dr. Felt shares how writing is the most authentic mode of expression: “It allows me to have time to meditate how I want to articulate myself.” She sees communication and language as not merely transactional, but as a full-bodied experience and proposition that requires both parties. Dr. Felt concludes by discussing her current collaborative projects with disabled artists using cutting-edge technologies, embracing her role as a “perpetual student.”
0:00 Introduction and Early Life
3:28 Exposure in the Sports Realm
6:01 Covering the USWNT as the Primary ESPN Columnist
10:27 Transitioning from Sports Journalism to Academia
12:48 Writing as a Medium of Expression
15:09 Subtleties in Communication as a Deaf Person
16:20 Mainstream Disability Narratives
20:48 Selection to the Deaflympics
22:11 Conclusion
24 Nov 2025
Bridging Academia and Action with Iris Stewart-Frey, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Santa Clara University
Today we chatted with Professor Iris Stewart-Frey, a professor of hydrology and water resources at Santa Clara University's Environmental Studies Institute. Iris discusses her multifaceted role encompassing teaching, research, and service to both the university and the larger community. She elaborates on the unique mission and climate of Santa Clara, highlighting its Jesuit values. Iris also delves into her involvement with Santa Clara's Environmental Justice and the Common Good Initiative, a program focused on addressing environmental injustices through research and community action. We discuss water equity issues in Silicon Valley, the importance of translating scientific research into accessible information, and the university's role in promoting environmental justice. Iris advises to think beyond short-term gains and reflects on the significance of fostering meaningful debates and collaboration across boundaries.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Current Work at Santa Clara University
00:55 Climate and Culture at Santa Clara University
02:40 Environmental Justice and the Common Good Initiative
07:07 Water and Climate Justice Research
09:42 The Uneven Distribution of Environmental Burdens and Benefits
14:23 Balancing Science and Community Engagement
16:40 Advice for Climate Policy Makers
17:43 The Role of Universities in Environmental Justice
19:52 Hope for the Future and Final Thoughts
19 Nov 2025
Sustainable Energy Solutions with Rabab Haider, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Civil and Environmental Engineering
In this episode, we talk to Professor Rabab Haider, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Haider discusses her work on infrastructure systems, with a focus on the future of integrating renewable energy sources into the grid. She shares her passion for sustainability, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and her experiences transitioning from industry to academia. Professor Haider emphasizes the global challenges of decarbonization, the development of equitable energy frameworks, and the necessity of combining technical solutions with policy and human-centric applications. Reflecting on her career path, she highlights her dedication to impactful research and mentorship.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Professor Haider's Work and Motivation
02:02 University of Michigan's Interdisciplinary Environment
04:05 Industry Experience and Academic Path
06:47 Global Challenges in Renewable Energy
12:50 Equity in Power Systems
16:23 Bridging Science and Policy
22:34 Measuring Success and Final Thoughts
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