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Molly Dickins on Fighting Bias and Supporting Athlete Mothers

Molly Dickins on Fighting Bias and Supporting Athlete Mothers

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 In this inspiring episode of Mum’s the Word Podcast, host [Host Name] sits down with Molly Dickins, co-founder of &Mother, the groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to dismantling the systemic bias and inequality that mothers face in sport, the workplace, and beyond. With a mission to ensure that no woman has to choose between her athletic career and motherhood, Molly has become a powerful advocate for policy change, visibility, and equity for mothers in elite sport. Molly opens up about the origins of &Mother, its partnership with athlete Alysia Montaño, and the urgent need to challenge the rampant bias, outdated policies, and structural barriers that continue to hold women back. From pay inequity to sponsorship discrimination, she explains how &Mother is creating pathways for mothers to thrive—on the field, at work, and at home. Listeners will learn about the organization’s groundbreaking initiatives, including research, advocacy, storytelling, and direct support programs for athlete-mothers. Molly also shares her personal experiences navigating motherhood while fighting for gender equity, and offers empowering insights for anyone seeking to create change within their own communities. This episode is a must-listen for parents, athletes, advocates for gender equality, and supporters of maternal health, women’s sports, and workplace equity.

Tune in for a deeply motivating conversation that shines a light on what’s possible when mothers are supported—not sidelined.

Keywords: Molly Dickins, & Mother, Alysia Montaño, maternal equity, gender bias, inequality in sports, athlete mothers, women’s sports advocacy, motherhood and career, equity in athletics, sports sponsorship, postpartum support, working mothers, Mum’s the Word Podcast.

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