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Tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova launched a new weekly interview podcast, 'Pretty Tough,' in partnership with Vox Media, aiming to challenge traditional definitions of female ambition and success through candid conversations with high-achieving women.
The show, which debuted its first episode featuring Academy Award winner Zoe Saldaña on April 22, expands Sharapova's formidable business portfolio and strengthens the Vox Media Podcast Network's diverse content offerings. Inspired by Sharapova’s journey as a world-class athlete and investor, 'Pretty Tough' provides a platform for discussions on peak performance, career strategy, wellness, and leadership, without diluting these topics with gender-specific expectations.
Vox Media oversees the production, sales, marketing, and distribution for the show, leveraging its position as one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, reaching tens of millions monthly. Additional season one guests include Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, comedian Chelsea Handler, and designer Gabriela Hearst, with Pure Leaf serving as a launch sponsor.
This venture underscores Sharapova's continued influence in business and wellness, while reinforcing Vox Media's commitment to influential talent and diverse programming.
