The Game Changers Podcast
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere.
Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond.
We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award.
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Emma Hayes: Leading the way for female coaches
Hugely successful football Manager at Chelsea Women, who also coached in the US. Led her team to the FA WSL title again this year.
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity to FIFA
One of the most influential women in global sport. Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia and Asian football's governing body, before she became one of the first women to join the FIFA Council.
Emma Hayes: Opening the door for female coaches in men’s football
Hugely successful football Manager at Chelsea Women, who also coached in the US. Led her team to the FA WSL title again this year.
Heather Rabbatts: On the future of sponsorship for women’s sport
A businesswoman whose career has covered law, government, sport and media, including high profile positions at the Football Association, Millwall Football Club, the BBC and Channel 4.
Rimla Akhtar: On overturning FIFA's hijab ban
Former Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation and the first Muslim woman to sit on the FA Council. Awarded an MBE for "her contribution to equality and diversity in sport.”
Rose Reilly: How a Scottish footballer won the World Cup with Italy
One of Scotland’s greatest ever footballers. Eight league titles, World Player of the Year award, four golden boots, a professional career in France and Italy a World Cup medal.
Ebru Koksal: Finding the confidence to be an authentic female leader
Former CEO at Galatasaray, the first woman to be elected to the Executive Board of the European Club Association and the first, and only, female General Secretary of the Turkish Football Federation. Ebru is now Chair of Women in Football.
Stacey Copeland: How boxing challenges society’s view of femininity
Former England football career turned professional boxer. European silver medallist and three-time national champion and the first British woman to win the Commonwealth title.
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity of thought & gender reform to FIFA
One of the most influential women in global sport. Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia and Asian football's governing body, before she became one of the first women to join the FIFA Council.
Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country
Captain of the Lionesses and Man City with over 100 appearances for England. Steph led Man City to two Women's FA Cups, three Continental Cup successes and the FA Women's Super League title, as well as landing the PFA’s Merit Award in 2019.
Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future
Former England Women’s Football manager and the first woman to be awarded a UEFA Pro License. The second woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of the legendary Lily Parr.
The Game Changers was shortlisted for the ‘Best Podcast’ SJA Sports Journalism Awards 2023.
The Game Changers received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Sports Podcast’ category of the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
