Why Malala is Betting Big on Women's Sports

Maria Sharapova sits down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author, and activist Malala Yousafzai to discuss breaking out of public expectations, prioritizing mental health, and why she wants more women in ownership roles in women's sports.Hear how Malala and her husband Asser are investing in women's sports through Recess Capital. They dive into how ‘the Caitlin Clark effect’ is changing the narrative, and why women's sports are the next profitable powerhouses.

Come see Maria live in New York. Tickets Here https://prettytoughlive.splashthat.com/SUBSCRIBE►Subscribe to Pretty Tough: https://www.youtube.com/@mariasharapova?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN:►Listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform⁠:  https://pod.link/1893437254CHAPTERS00:00 | Introduction: Finding More Women in the Boardroom & Owner's Box00:30 | Malala Yousafzai: Activist and Investor02:15 | Surviving the Hedge Maze of Life03:40 | Waking Up in Birmingham: The First Moments After the Attack06:00 | Losing Control of Your Own Narrative at 15 Years Old08:50 | The Reality of Activism: A Lifetime Commitment11:15 | Surviving and Thriving as a Student at Oxford14:50 | Shifting Perspectives on Marriage, Love, and Patriarchal Institutions16:30 | The Philosophy of Activism: Drawing Inspiration from Family19:40 | Why Sports? Malala’s Mental Health Journey and Running21:40 | Competitive Gym Sessions: Weightlifting with Her Husband25:00 | The Contrast of Winning a Nobel Prize vs. Losing Student Council28:10 | Fighting for the Afghan Women’s Soccer Team in Exile31:15 | Launching Recess Capital: Changing Women's Sports Ownership36:00 | The Caitlin Clark Effect and Shifting Public Narrative38:50 | Balancing Nonprofits and For-Profit Venture Funds for Financial Independence42:15 | Redesigning Sports for Women: Maternity Care, Apparel, and Equal Pay45:30 | Preparing for High-Stakes Meetings with Global Leaders49:00 | Owning Mistakes and Evolving Public Image54:30 | Prioritizing Mental Health, Therapy, and Self-Care00:59:00 | Lightning Round: Unlearning, Routines, and MisconceptionsFOLLOW THE SHOW►Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/►Maria on X: https://x.com/MariaSharapova►Pretty Tough on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettytough/?hl=enAbout Pretty ToughPretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investo