We Can Do Hard Things 72. Double Date with Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird!
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Feb 22, 2022 
Join two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird as they share the delightful awkwardness of their first meeting and the current challenges they face. They discuss their relationship dynamics, including navigating jealousy and setting boundaries. The duo dives into the powerful role of athlete activism, particularly within women's sports, and reflects on their journeys toward self-identity and resilience. Together, they emphasize the support they provide each other in championing social change while fostering strong connections.
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Disparities in Attention
- Women's soccer gets more attention than the WNBA due to societal biases.
- The WNBA, being predominantly Black and queer, faces implicit biases in a white, heteronormative society.
Subtle Beginnings
- At the Olympics after-party, Bird kept checking on Rapinoe and her fiancée.
- Bird's friend, Diana Taurasi, noticed the dynamic and told Bird to stay away, sensing a connection.
Zoom Call Conflicts
- Rapinoe and Bird's biggest fight revolves around Zoom calls and noise disruptions.
- Rapinoe admits to being hypocritical, getting annoyed with Bird while being loud herself.