{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Athlete Mindset","title":"Empowering Women in Soccer with Grace Ahrens","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2236,"description":"In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, shares space with Grace Ahrens, the executive director of Women in Soccer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting women and underrepresented individuals in soccer. Grace shares her multicultural background, her journey into social work, and how she found her way to Women in Soccer. The conversation explores the importance of mental health in sports and the growing soccer landscape in the United States.\nThis is the Athlete Mindset podcast. It is all about mental health in sports. It is presented and produced by SportsE Media as part of the podcast network.\nMemorable Quote: “Soccer transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, serving not just as a sport but as a powerful medium for social change and community building.” - Grace Ahrens\n\"Grace Ahrens | Empowering Women in Soccer\" Highlights:Grace's multicultural background and how it influences her work in soccerThe mission and growth of Women in Soccer, connecting over 4,600 members nationallyThe importance of social work principles in the sports industryMental health considerations for athletes and underrepresented individuals in the workforceThe rapidly evolving landscape of soccer in the United States, including the upcoming World CupsThe intersection of social work values and soccer in creating inclusive spacesThe significance of representation and belonging in the sports industryClick here to Contribute to the Athlete Mindset CommunityBy supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!About Grace Ahrens and Women in Soccer:\n\nGrace Ahrens recently joined Women in Soccer (WIS) as the Executive Director, bringing her passion for building inclusive communities and her background in social work to the organization. With her previous experience as the GM...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aRyzCH8w6ZPkPaTp7vgZHiF1GyqUT2DXSZcHuEJcD40/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDhj/N2ZhOTM4YTc0YjBk/MDQzMDhmOWMwNTk3/ZjE2MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}