{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Making It with Jess Ekstrom","title":" Making it to the Most Decorated Track & Field Athlete in the World with Allyson Felix","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6a28967c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3021,"description":"In this special live episode of Making It with Jess Ekstrom, recorded in front of a live audience at Mic Drop Live, Jess sits down with Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. While her medal count is legendary, her true legacy lies in her resilience off the track. Allyson opens up about her bold decision to train for the LA 2028 Olympics at age 40, defying societal expectations for women in their 40s. She shares the raw details of navigating a traumatic pregnancy, being dropped by a major sponsor, and turning that adversity into a powerful crusade for maternal health protections for female athletes. Plus, Allyson pulls back the curtain on the world of entrepreneurship, explaining why she and her brother co-founded Saysh—a footwear brand explicitly designed to fit the unique anatomy of the female foot.Episode HighlightsDefying Age Narratives: Allyson discusses her decision to train for the LA 2028 Olympic team at 40, challenging the traditional limits placed on women as they age.Finding Your Voice as an Introvert: How a self-described quiet people-pleaser evolved into one of the world's most outspoken advocates for working mothers.The Turning Point with Nike: The painful reality of being offered a 70% pay cut after becoming pregnant, and how it sparked a New York Times op-ed that forced corporate policy changes across the industry.Overcoming a Traumatic Birth: Allyson reflects on her severe preeclampsia diagnosis, her daughter's month-long NICU stay, and how the experience amplified her passion for addressing maternal health disparities for women of color.The Reality of Being a Founder: Why being a female founder is harder than running the 200 meters, overcoming imposter syndrome, and facing the harsh statistics of venture capital funding.The Gender Bias in Footwear: Uncovering the industry secret that most major brands design women's athletic shoes using molds of men's feet, and how Saysh is changing the game.Redefining \"Making...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UeJn2_qX0SbHd9je8M1i3xYiHk_fwyHMoyDCBRs8oF8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNTBk/MGE4MGJlZWNlNDM5/ZjAxOTM5MzA2ODI3/MzUwMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}