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Archive for September, 2007

Women Who Win Host Amie Chilson Interviews Sally Edwards and Jennifer Azzi

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
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Women Who Win wraps up the month of September with the final two female athletes, Sally Edwards and Jennifer Azzi.  Each tell their success stories, give healthy lifestyle advice, and discuss their current endeavors. 

SallySixty-year-old Sally Edwards is an athlete who, for over thirty years, has been participating in extreme physical challenges.  Among her athletic achievements, she once held several endurance records including the Ironman Triathlon and a 100-mile snowshoe race.  She is the founder of Heart Zones, http://www.heartzones.com/, which creates a tailored exercise program that fits the individual’s training and fitness goals.

JenniferJennifer Azzi has made a name for herself in the basketball world. This gold medalist has played in the WNBA as well as on the US National Team.  Jennifer founded Azzi Training, http://www.azzitraining.com/, which teaches people of all ages to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. 

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Women Who Win Interviews Whitewater Kayaking Pioneer Beth Rypins

Friday, September 21st, 2007
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Beth RypinsAt a young age Beth Rypins experienced a debilitating medical condition and teenage drug use. The outdoor extreme sport of whitewater kayaking helped Beth overcome these struggles. After many successes riding rapids, Beth made a career out of the sport.  She has since traveled all over the world and has been the first to kayak many foreign waters. Taking from what she has learned during her expeditions and experience as the US Women’s Olympic Whitewater Team Captain, Beth now speaks to audiences and teaches her listeners to overcome (more…)

Women Who Win—–Amie Chilson Interviews Professional Triathlete Jessi Stensland

Friday, September 14th, 2007

In this second edition of Women Who Win, host Amie Chilson, Founder and CEO of Girl Powered, Inc., interviews professional triathlete Jessi Stensland. At just age 30, Jessi has been the champion in a dozen triathlons and has placed in the top three in many more. She is an inspiration to anyone who is thinking about adopting an active lifestyle and achieving personal goals. Revealed in the interview is how Jessi discovered the sport of triathlons, how she approaches her biggest challenges, the role her family has played in her success, and much more! (more…)

Women Who Win–Amie Chilson Interviews Brandi Chastain

Friday, September 7th, 2007

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In this premiere episode of “Women Who Win”, host Amie Chilson, the Founder and CEO of Girl Powered, Inc., welcomes soccer star Brandi Chastain. Brandi, you may remember, was immortalized by her game winning goal and sports-bra celebration during the 1999 Women’s World Cup Finals. In this first edition of Women Who Win, Brandi shares with Amie and listeners that famed moment, becoming a new mom, and how she overcame her toughest obstacles. (more…)