Skimm This The “Pregnancy Penalty”, Martha Stewart vs. Jalen Brunson, Gold Medal ASMR with Laila Edwards
Apr 1, 2026
Layla Edwards, Olympic gold medalist and the first Black woman on Team USA women's hockey, joins to discuss making history and handling the spotlight. They cover locker-room coverage and how the team steered the narrative. Short, fun rapid-fire moments and stories about support from NFL families and post-Olympic celebrations round out the conversation.
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Motherhood Is A Career Choice For Athletes
- Naomi Osaka framed motherhood as a legitimate career-choice tradeoff for elite athletes.
- She said she'd rather be a present mom than keep playing if competing costs time with her daughter.
How Layla Handled Being The First
- Layla Edwards described feeling pressure as the first Black woman on Team USA but chose to use visibility to inspire others.
- She leaned into interviews and outreach, despite discomfort with attention, to make an impact.
Celeb Reactions Boosted Visibility
- Layla recalled celebrity shoutouts and outreach after 2023 and the Olympics, including Jason and Travis Kelce and Kamala Harris.
- She described receiving messages and calls that widened her platform and recognition.