Unstoppable Podcast
Dramatic stories. Extraordinary women. The moments that changed everything. From record-breaking athletes to barrier-shattering coaches and visionary authors, Unstoppable celebrates women whose courage and resilience changed the game. Each episode begins with a cinematic, immersive story — brought to life with original sound design, music, and narration — then unfolds into inspiring conversations with the athletes, coaches, and creators redefining sports today. Hosted by Lori Lewis, Unstoppable goes beyond stats and scores to reveal the emotion, history, and unstoppable spirit that drive women in sports. (Episode 1 is a personal prologue that began the journey.) Listen at unstoppablepodcast.net
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In 1926, Trudy Ederle dove into the cold, churning water determined to do what many said no woman could — and she didn’t just finish, she made history. Trudy became the first woman to swim the English Channel, smashing the men’s record by nearly two hours.
When the wind howled and the waves rose, someone from her support boat shouted for her to quit, to get out of the water. Her response has echoed through history:
Coach LaTanya Sheffield — Head Women’s Track & Field Coach for the Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Team and Director of Track & Field at Long Beach State — opens up about what it takes to compete and coach at the highest level. From her behind-the-scenes insights on the Paris Games to her reflections on guiding young athletes, Sheffield’s wisdom is a masterclass in resilience, excellence, and the unstoppable spirit of sport.
Imagine it’s the fourth quarter of the 2023 state championship game. The Orange Coast College Pirates—once a team that could barely field a roster—are battling for the title. Their fearless young leader, Coach Sammy, has turned a ragtag group of overlooked players into believers. In those final moments, grit and heart carry them to victory, rewriting what was possible for women’s basketball at OCC.
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Toni Stone: The First Woman of the Negro Leagues (with Ruth Naomi Floyd)
Toni Stone wasn’t just breaking barriers—she was rewriting the story of baseball. As the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues, she faced skepticism, challenges, and even legends like Satchel Paige. And through it all, she never lost her love for the game.
This episode of Unstoppable opens with a powerful, dramatic retelling o...
In this episode of Unstoppable, we tell the groundbreaking story of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, breaking barriers in sports. Lori is joined by Chicago author William Bike to explore this historic moment, dive deeper into the impact of Title IX, and uncover the rich, evolving history of women’s sports.
Ok. And we do spend a few minutes talking about my Chicago Cubs. 😉
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We meet Heather Winkeljohn, a trailblazer in the world of adaptive MMA. As the President of IncredAble and co-owner of JacksonWink MMA Academy, Heather shares her inspiring story of empowering youth and teens with environmental, physical, and cognitive challenges through the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts. Get ready to be moved by her passion and dedication to creating opportunities for all athletes to thrive. Tune in for an immers...
This episode is all about trailblazers! We'll dive into the incredible story of Billie Jean King and the impact of Title IX, with a dramatic opening story and a conversation with Coach Ray Scott, the 1974 NBA Coach of the Year - a trailblazer himself as the first African-American to win this prestigious award.
You'll gain insights into the intersection of sports and culture, and be inspired by the determination and resilie...
In our first episode, we're taking a fun and nostalgic trip back to my childhood dreams of playing baseball for the Chicago Cubs. You'll get to hear my conversation with Chicago writer Vince Francone and relive the magic of Wrigley Field. Lori will explain the motivation behind this podcast and sharing stories about inspiring women athletes.
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