<p>Sarah Karlik joins me in this Advancing Women in Sport podcast episode. Sarah, a multi-talented figure in sports, shared her journey, spanning over 25 years, from a young athlete to a respected name in women's soccer.</p><br/><p>Our discussion was about Sarah's academic pursuits, particularly her PhD research focused on the experiences of international women's football players. This research coincides with the growing professionalisation and globalisation of women's football. It aims to influence future sports policies and practices.</p><p>A significant aspect of our talk was women athletes' challenges, especially concerning earning a living wage and the disparities between men's and women's earnings in sports. Sarah emphasised the importance of networks in supporting athletes' careers locally and globally.</p><p>We also explored practical steps for sporting organisations and individuals to support women in sports. This included the importance of gender-inclusive hiring practices and the role of mentorship in advancing women's careers in sports.</p><br/><p>Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkarlik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkarlik/</a> and follow her insights on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coaches_digest/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/coaches_digest/</a></p><br/><p>Follow me on Social Media</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AdvancingWomeninBizandSport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/michelleredfern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RedfernMichelle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/advancewithmichelle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><br/><hr><p style="color:grey; font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Truth Bomb Times with Michelle Redfern at <a href="https://michelleredferndotcom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">michelleredferndotcom.substack.com/subscribe</a>