Ep 48. Adwoa speaks to football phenomenon Ada Hegerberg about what she learnt while recovering from an injury, the power of confidence, and how she advocates for gender equity in sport.

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4.8 • 583 Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2020

⏱️ 48 minutes

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On this week’s episode, I was lucky enough to speak to Ada Hegerberg, the first woman in history to win Football’s most coveted individual prize, the Ballon d’Or. Ada’s positivity and sense of perspective is infectious. While discussing her recent ACL injury, she explains how she viewed the healing process as an opportunity for gratitude and mental strength, as well as a chance to understand her body in new, enlightening ways. As a passionate advocate for gender representation and equ...

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0:00.0	Girls Talk.
0:06.8	You're listening to the Girls Talk podcast, hosted by me, Adjoa-Boha and powered by our friends at Nike.
0:13.9	This is where girls come together to talk, share, listen and take control.
0:19.0	So listen to us every week for your source of fierce chat.
0:22.7	And don't forget to subscribe.
0:31.6	Hi everyone.
0:33.1	Welcome to another episode of Girls Talk.
0:35.5	I am honoured to introduce this week's guest, the
0:38.9	football phenomenon that is Ada Hagerberg. As the first woman in history to win football's
0:45.7	most coveted individual prize, the Ballandeau in 2018, it's fair to say that Ada has established
0:53.8	herself as a sporting force to be reckoned with.
0:57.3	She's helped her team, Olompeake Leon, on the road to victory in the Champions League time and
1:03.0	time again, scoring more than 50 Champions League goals throughout her career. Perhaps the most
1:09.4	impressive thing about that is the fact that she is just 25 years
1:13.6	old. Recently on Girls' Talk, we've been speaking about how and where we can fight for justice
1:19.6	in all areas of our lives. It's a cause other is no stranger to. She has been vocal about her
1:26.8	support for gender equity in women's football.
1:29.8	On today's show, we'll be talking more about advocating for change and how communities around
1:35.8	sports, from fans to teammates, to others football-obsessed family play, their part, demand equality.
1:47.7	Girls, family play, their part, demand equality. Girls Talk.
1:49.7	Oh, thank you so much for, like, taking the time to speak to me
1:54.4	and for blessing us with your presence on the Girls Talk podcast.
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