In this episode of the Women Lead podcast, host Nadia Koski speaks with Mya Doelling, Senior Partnership Manager, Purpose Partnerships Lead at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Maya shares her inspiring journey from a young athlete diagnosed with leukemia to her current role at the IOC, where she leads purpose-driven partnerships. The conversation explores the power of sports, the importance of mentorship, and how Maya aligns her personal and professional passions. They discuss the challenges of navigating leadership as a woman in the sports industry and the significant initiatives being implemented at the IOC, including gender parity and support for refugee athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.In this conversation, Mya and Nadia discuss the evolving landscape of sports, focusing on inclusivity, empowerment, and the challenges faced by women, particularly women of color, in leadership roles. They explore the importance of allyship, the balance between personal and professional life, and the vision for a purpose-driven future in sports. The dialogue emphasizes the need for mental health discussions, representation, and the impact of supportive partnerships in achieving gender parity and diversity in sports.Links and recs:Connect with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/myatdoelling/'>Mya on LinkedIn</a>Podcast recs:Esther Perel’s podcast “<a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/3fKOTwtnX5oZLaiNntKWAV?si=9407f9264c7c4481'>Where Should We Begin</a>”“<a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR?si=58248605cbdd4bde'>Pivot</a>” with Scott Galloway and Kara SwisherFollow the<a href='https://olympics.com/ioc/overview'> International Olympic Committee</a> across social media:Twitter –<a href='https://x.com/iocmedia'> @iocmedia</a>LinkedIn –<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-olympic-committee/'> @International Olympic Committee – IOC</a>Instagram –<a href='https://www.instagram.com/iocmedia/'>@iocmedia</a>YouTube –<a href='https://olympics.com/ioc/overview'> @IOC Media</a> Produced and Hosted by Nadia Koski Engineered by Phil McDowell Project Lead Dennis Kirschner You can contact the show at <a href='mailto:womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.com'>womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.com</a> or go to the <a href='https://the-digital-distillery.com/women-lead/'>website</a>. Find us on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-digital-distillery-conference/'>LinkedIn</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thedigitaldistilleryconference'>Facebook</a> & <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_distillery/'>Instagram</a>

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