Five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova brings her trademark intensity and drive to a weekly podcast that challenges how female ambition is defined and discussed. In each episode of Pretty Tough, Sharapova sits down with high-achieving women across industries for candid, wide-ranging conversations about their pursuit of excellence without apology. Inspired by Sharapova’s own journey as a world-class athlete and entrepreneur, the show serves as a space where discussions about peak performance, career strategy, wellness, and leadership aren't diluted by gender-specific expectations and where being gritty and being female aren't seen as contradictory states of being.
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Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Building, Burnout and Resetting
mercredi 30 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:09:47
Maria Sharapova sits down with Milk Bar founder, chef, and entrepreneur Christina Tosi. From getting her start writing food safety plans for David Chang to breaking the internet with Compost Cookies and cereal milk soft serve, Christina shares the raw, unfiltered reality of building a massive dessert empire.
They dive deep into the power of her "cannonball" mindset, embracing failure out loud, navigating extreme burnout, the pressures of being a CEO and why she ultimately decided to step back and move to Nashville to reset.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creator, or just trying to figure out your next chapter, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humility, and inspiration.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 — Introduction: The "Cannonball" Personality and Welcoming Christina Tosi
00:54 — Trading Business Stories: Maria Sharapova and Christina Tosi on Bootstrapping
04:46 — The Cannonball Mindset: Jumping In Without Knowing the Details
07:33 — Entering the Food Scene: Working with David Chang at Momofuku
09:59 — Finding Your "Why": Transitioning from Fine Dining to Heartfelt Baking
12:20 — The Power of Bad Bosses, Self-Worth, and Playing the Long Game
14:02 — It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Shared Lessons from Sports and Business
17:42 — The Birth of Milk Bar: Opening Next Door to Momofuku
21:55 — Midnight Crowds, Late-Night Culture, and Anonymity in New York
24:32 — Turning Passion Into Business: Finding Pockets of Joy and Just Starting
28:31 — Culinary Training, Cereal Milk, and Protecting Childhood Nostalgia
31:13 — Mental Grit, Doubts, and Trusting the Process
35:05 — Mastering the Business Side: One Day at a Time and Trick Yourself to Win
39:35 — Empowering Women in Leadership: Proving Your Worth
41:35 — The Dangers of Scale: Protecting Creativity from Corporate Pressure
44:00 — Failing Out Loud: The Story Behind the Failed Milk Bar Life Juice Launch
49:33 — Stepping Down as CEO: Burnout, Motherhood, and Empty Tanks
53:02 — Moving to Nashville: Trading Old Rules for a Blank Canvas
56:32 — Rapid Fire: Top Global Desserts Worth Traveling For
01:00:07 — Final Insights: Unlearning Introversion, Perfectionism, and Feeling "Pretty Tough"
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Supermodel Carolyn Murphy: 73 Vogue Covers, Walking Away from Fame, and Finding Yourself at 53
mercredi 23 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:05:13
Supermodel icon Carolyn Murphy sits down with Maria Sharapova to reflect on three decades in fashion, shooting 73 Vogue covers (and counting), and the pivotal moment she walked away from fame to live quietly in Costa Rica with her daughter. Carolyn opens up about the power of intuition, breaking up with perfectionism, navigating single motherhood, and why dedication always beats discipline.
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00:00 – Introduction: Aging, Longevity, and Supermodel Realities
00:59 – Escaping the Spotlight: Why Carolyn Walked Away to Costa Rica
02:00 – The Chaotic Moncler Aspen Runway & 30 Years of Experience
03:43 – Nana's Wisdom: "Beauty is as Beauty Does" & Trading Discipline for Dedication
05:32 – The 1995 Prada Pixie Cut & Finding Her Footing in the Grunge Era
08:34 – Maintaining Individuality Amidst Endless Industry Opinions & Working with Legends
11:00 – Christy Turlington’s Mentorship & Turning to Yoga and Breathwork
13:28 – 73 Vogue Covers: Surreal Moments and the Microscope of Fashion
20:00 – Legendary Photographers: Steven Meisel, Peter Lindbergh, and Irving Penn
25:12 – The Work Ethic Learned in Japan and Loving Japanese Culture
31:00 – Becoming a Single Mother and Choosing Family Over Hollywood Stardom
37:25 – A Historic 26-Year Partnership with Estée Lauder
41:41 – Visualization, Manifestation, and Wellness in the 1990s
48:00 – The "Invisible Supermodel," Boundaries, and Escaping Social Media Exhaustion
52:50 – Aging Gracefully, Injectables, and Redefining Beauty Standards
57:08 – Rapid Fire: Unlearning People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Finding Strength
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Emmy Rossum on making Furious and Surviving an FBI Boot Camp
mercredi 16 septembre 2026 • Durée 53:46
Acclaimed actress, director, and producer Emmy Rossum joins Maria Sharapova for a candid conversation on building a 30-year career on her own terms.
From getting her start in the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus to holding her own alongside legends like Sean Penn at age 16, to spending nine transformative years on the hit show Shameless where she famously advocated for equal pay, Emmy has continually pushed the boundaries of her craft. Now, she is taking on more creative control as an executive producer and star of the hit thriller Furious on Hulu.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro: The Athlete's Mindset in Acting
2:15 – Growing Up on Shameless: Navigating Nine Years and Developing a Front-Row Seat to Production
8:00 – The Ballsy Move: Fighting for Equal Pay and Overcoming the Stigma Around Asking for Your Worth
12:20 – Behind the Scenes of Furious: Finding Dark Catharsis and Developing a Character with Grit
16:30 – Wearing Two Hats: How Emmy Balances Executive Producing and Acting on Set
19:20 – Sticking to Your Lane? Why Emmy Ignored the Doubters and Launched Her Production Company
21:40 – Quantico Boot Camp: Physical Training, Weapons Handling, and Learning How to Be an FBI Agent
24:45 – The Arsenal of Coaches: Why Dialect, Movement, and Breath Work Matter to the Craft
28:00 – Working with Clint Eastwood on Mystic River and Discovering a Process
31:00 – Auditioning for Phantom of the Opera at 16 in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Living Room
36:30 – Singing with Dolly Parton and Learning Humility from Legends
39:35 – Managing Fame as a Currency and Keeping Life Grounded
41:15 – Creative Collaboration: Working Alongside Her Husband, Director Sam Esmail
46:35 – Pretty Tough Rapid-Fire: Unlearning Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Finding FluidityFOLLOW THE SHOW►Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/►Maria on X: https://x.com/MariaSharapova►Pretty Tough on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettytough/?hl=en
About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Jenna Lyons on Leaving J.Crew and The Real Housewives to Reinvent Herself
mercredi 9 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:05:04
It’s New York Fashion Week, and who better to speak with than fashion icon and entrepreneur Jenna Lyons?
Maria and Jenna discuss everything from her meteoric rise at J. Crew, from assistant designer to president and executive creative director to her advice on developing personal style, why she decided to walk away from the Housewives, to complete career reinvention.
0:00 – Intro: Stepping Into Your Power with Jenna Lyons
2:15 – The Early Grind: Starting Out as an Assistant at 21
7:30 – Learning the Business Side: Moving from Design to Executive Decision-Making
13:10 – The J.Crew Golden Era: Shaping a Cultural Force and American Style
19:45 – Mastering Creative Control: Protecting Your Vision in Corporate Boardrooms
26:00 – The Cost of Perfectionism: Overcoming Burnout and High-Stakes Pressure
33:20 – The Breaking Point: Stepping Down and Navigating a Public Identity Crisis
41:10 – Rebuilding from Scratch: Finding Your Voice Outside the Corporate Machine
47:50 – Style as a Language: Why Authenticity Outlasts Every Trend
54:30 – Stepping Back into the Spotlight: Navigating Reality TV and Modern Media
1:01:15 – Redefining Ambition and Setting Boundaries on Your Own Terms
1:08:00 – Closing Advice: The One Thing Every Ambitious Leader Needs to Hear
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Comedian and Giggly Squad host Hannah Berner joins Maria Sharapova for a special live episode of Pretty Tough in New York City! Hannah opens up about her lifelong obsession with tennis, playing on the junior circuit, and why her ultimate childhood dream was to win Wimbledon before pivoting to stand-up comedy.
Hannah and Maria dive into the pressure of competitive sports, meeting her heroes, surviving reality TV on Summer House, and treating comedy touring like an elite athlete. Plus, Hannah shares the truth behind "Smile Gate," unlearning self-criticism, and where she gets her confidence from.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction & Live Show Opening
00:20 – Welcoming Hannah Berner: From Junior Tennis Circuit to Comedy
02:15 – Childhood Dreams: Wanting to Win Wimbledon
03:50 – US Open Predictions & Fan Favorites
04:45 – The Crazy Story of Chelsea Handler in the Player's Box
08:30 – Playing Like the Boys & High School Tennis Memories
11:00 – The Mental Toll of Losing and Pressure in Pro Tennis
15:00 – Pivoting Away from Tennis & Overcoming Setbacks
20:00 – Finding Stand-Up Comedy & Re-Parenting Yourself
23:15 – Reality TV, Summer House, and Handling Public Narratives
26:15 – Where Confidence Comes From: Tennis vs. Comedy
30:00 – Hitting with Kim Clijsters & Racket String Tensions
34:00 – The "Smile Gate" TMJ Botox Story
38:50 – Marriage to a Fellow Comedian & Working with Amy Poehler
42:00 – Treating Comedy Touring Like an Athletic Event
44:45 – The Rapid-Fire Game: Tennis vs. Comedy
53:50 – Closing Segment: Unlearning, Perfection, and What Makes You Tough
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Lindsey Vonn Was #1 in the World When She Crashed. Will She Ever Race Again?
mercredi 26 août 2026 • Durée 01:03:28
Maria Sharapova sits down with Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn for a raw, deeply honest conversation about ambition, aging, pain, and the relentless drive to push boundaries.
At 41, after years of injuries and a major knee replacement, Lindsey returned to competitive racing with one goal: another shot at Olympic gold. But just days before the Olympic Games began, a devastating crash and a ruptured ACL changed everything—forcing her to make the hard choice to race anyway, only to crash again on the Olympic downhill.
Maria and Lindsey dive deep into the harrowing physical and mental aftermath of that crash, how she is navigating grueling surgeries and recovery, and how she’s weighing whether or not she will ever race again.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 | Introduction: The Comeback, the Crash, and What Comes Next
02:13 | "Too Old to Do Anything, Expected to Do Everything"
04:00 | Training in Your 40s: Physical Evolution and Body Changes
06:10 | A Glutton for Pain: Why Hard Work Is Therapeutic
07:05 | Put Your Phone Away: Avoiding Social Media Scrutiny
09:55 | The Fantasy of a Perfect Ending vs. Reality
12:20 | Letting Go of Control: Navigating Delays and Uncertainty
15:10 | Why Are People Threatened by Ambitious Women?
18:50 | The Hospital Recovery, Vulnerability, and Journaling Publicly
26:45 | Fear, Severe Injury, and the Reality of Near-Tragedy
31:10 | Redefining Pain: Why Ligaments Have Nothing on Broken Bones
32:20 | Trading Adrenaline: From 100 MPH Downhill to Tennis
35:45 | Processing the Online Negativity and Finding Perspective
38:50 | The Science of Peak Fitness: Diet, Recovery, and the Glucose Goddess
42:30 | Using Doubt as Fuel: Why Haters Make the Best Motivation
46:30 | The Power of Self-Belief: Lessons From Coach Eric
50:00 | The Next Generation: Why Kids Need to Experience Adversity
52:45 | Looking Forward: The Path to Next Spring and Potential Closure
56:15 | Pretty Tough Rapid Fire: Unlearning Control, Misconceptions, and Feeling Pretty
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Redefining Luxury: How Marie-Louise Sciò is Building A Resort Empire
mercredi 19 août 2026 • Durée 50:37
Maria Sharapova sits down with Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and creative director of the iconic Italian luxury hospitality company, the Pellicano Group.
Marie-Louise shares her remarkable journey from watching her mom’s hotel parties from behind the rosemary bushes to securing a $200 million investment and expanding across Italy.
Together, Maria and Marie-Louise laugh, drink Negronis, and ponder the true meaning of luxury. Tune in as they sip, share stories, and unpack what it really takes to build an unforgettable brand and customer experience.
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00:00 | Introduction: Negronis at Noon and Perfecting Italian Luxury
01:17 | The Quote: Why Sex, Fun, and Joy Never Go Out of Style
04:00 | Growing Up Il Pellicano: Hiding Behind Rosemary Bushes and Lobster Rescues
06:55 | Taking the Leap: Designing Bathrooms and Rethinking the Hotel Brand
10:45 | The Power of Details: Stolen Ashtrays and the Iconic Pellicano Book
12:00 | Launching ISSIMO: Bringing Italy's Cabinet of Curiosities Digital
14:40 | Breaking the Rules: Cold-Writing Birkenstock and Embracing Bold Risks
17:15 | Respecting Heritage: Evolving a Legacy Hotel Without Destroying Its DNA
21:05 | Scaling Up: Raising €200 Million and Acquiring New Tuscan Gems
26:40 | The Ultimate Taste Test: Comparing Cocktails with Hotel Il Pellicano’s Legendary Barman
28:30 | Disconnecting in Luxury: Why Phones Are the Enemy of Relaxation
33:20 | The Ultimate Hotel Checklist: Mattresses, Lighting, and Bathrooms
34:40 | Marie-Louise’s Top 3 Hidden-Gem Hotels Outside of Her Group
38:50 | Constant Growth: Finding Lessons and Inspiration in Everything
40:00 | Pretty Tough Tips: Moving at the Speed of Opportunity
43:10 | Pretty Tough Rapid Fire: Unlearning Control, Misconceptions, and What Makes Her Feel Pretty
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About Pretty Tough
Pretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.
About Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.
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Why Malala is Betting Big on Women's Sports
mercredi 12 août 2026 • Durée 01:08:51
Maria Sharapova sits down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author, and activist Malala Yousafzai to discuss breaking out of public expectations, prioritizing mental health, and why she wants more women in ownership roles in women's sports.Hear how Malala and her husband Asser are investing in women's sports through Recess Capital. They dive into how ‘the Caitlin Clark effect’ is changing the narrative, and why women's sports are the next profitable powerhouses.
Come see Maria live in New York. Tickets Here https://prettytoughlive.splashthat.com/SUBSCRIBE►Subscribe to Pretty Tough: https://www.youtube.com/@mariasharapova?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN:►Listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1893437254CHAPTERS00:00 | Introduction: Finding More Women in the Boardroom & Owner's Box00:30 | Malala Yousafzai: Activist and Investor02:15 | Surviving the Hedge Maze of Life03:40 | Waking Up in Birmingham: The First Moments After the Attack06:00 | Losing Control of Your Own Narrative at 15 Years Old08:50 | The Reality of Activism: A Lifetime Commitment11:15 | Surviving and Thriving as a Student at Oxford14:50 | Shifting Perspectives on Marriage, Love, and Patriarchal Institutions16:30 | The Philosophy of Activism: Drawing Inspiration from Family19:40 | Why Sports? Malala’s Mental Health Journey and Running21:40 | Competitive Gym Sessions: Weightlifting with Her Husband25:00 | The Contrast of Winning a Nobel Prize vs. Losing Student Council28:10 | Fighting for the Afghan Women’s Soccer Team in Exile31:15 | Launching Recess Capital: Changing Women's Sports Ownership36:00 | The Caitlin Clark Effect and Shifting Public Narrative38:50 | Balancing Nonprofits and For-Profit Venture Funds for Financial Independence42:15 | Redesigning Sports for Women: Maternity Care, Apparel, and Equal Pay45:30 | Preparing for High-Stakes Meetings with Global Leaders49:00 | Owning Mistakes and Evolving Public Image54:30 | Prioritizing Mental Health, Therapy, and Self-Care00:59:00 | Lightning Round: Unlearning, Routines, and MisconceptionsFOLLOW THE SHOW►Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/►Maria on X: https://x.com/MariaSharapova►Pretty Tough on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettytough/?hl=enAbout Pretty ToughPretty Tough is the weekly interview podcast hosted by five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova. Each week, Maria sits down with founders, CEOs, athletes, creatives, investors, and other high achievers for candid conversations about leadership, ambition, decision-making, performance, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building exceptional careers.Drawing from her own experience at the highest levels of sport and business, Maria explores what it really takes to succeed—from navigating failure and reinvention to scaling companies, leading teams, and pursuing excellence over the long term.About Maria SharapovaMaria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has built businesses, invested in consumer, technology, and lifestyle companies, and become a respected voice on leadership, performance, and entrepreneurship.YouTubeMaria SharapovaFive-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova brings her trademark intensity and drive to a weekly podcast that challenges how female ambition is defined and discussed. In each episode of Pretty Tough, Sharapova sits down with high-achieving women across industries for candid, wide-ranging conversations about their pursuit of excellence without apology. Inspired by Sharapova’s own journey as a world-class athlete and entrepreneur, the show serves as a space where discussions about peak performance, career strategy, wellness, and leadership aren't diluted by gender-specific expectations and where being gritty and being female aren't seen as contradictory states of being.New episodes drop Wednesdays. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Delphine Bellini on Reviving A Sleeping Beauty Into Fashion's Hottest Brand
mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 44:27
How do you bring a legendary brand back from the dead?
When Delphine Bellini joined Schiaparelli in 2014, the fashion house had been dormant for over 60 years. There were no customers, no modern business, and no blueprint for success—just the legacy of one of fashion's most visionary founders. A decade later, Schiaparelli has become one of the most influential and talked-about brands in luxury fashion.
In this conversation, Delphine shares with Maria what it actually took to pull off that transformation: convincing people to believe in a vision before the results existed, partnering with creative director Daniel Roseberry to redefine the house for a new generation, and resisting the pressure for quick wins in favor of building something exceptional.
All that and more on this episode of Pretty Tough.
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00:00:00 Intro: The unexpected journey to leadership
00:01:48 Dressing superstars: The experience behind the Golden Globes
00:03:00 Balancing legacy and the future of Schiaparelli
00:05:13 Elsa Schiaparelli’s avant-garde history and influence
00:06:23 Defining the brand identity without traditional logos
00:08:08 The collaborative design process: Creating "selfish details"
00:10:35 Building a dormant brand: The conviction to take time
00:13:28 Applying lessons from luxury cruises to haute couture
00:15:20 Performance, struggle, and the athlete-creative connection
00:16:33 Leading young talent through passion
00:17:35 The leader as a facilitator: Navigating collective roles
00:19:10 Discovering Daniel Roseberry’s creative vision
00:20:45 Aligning creative magic with business needs
00:22:27 The psychology of the showroom experience
00:23:55 Why Schiaparelli shows are deeply emotional
00:25:00 The CEO's role behind the scenes of a runway show
00:26:27 Managing controversy: The lion head show and beyond
00:28:35 Future expansion: Ready-to-wear, fragrance, and exclusivity
00:32:38 Maintaining personal balance, discipline, and routines
00:35:10 Lightning Round: Unlearning, perfectionism, and confidence
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How Susie Wolff Took F1 Academy from Empty Tracks to Global Partnerships
mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:08:59
As the Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff is helping reshape the future of motorsport. Susie joins Maria to discuss navigating the high-stakes negotiations, the pressure of maximizing growth while F1 Racing is having its moment, and what its like holding her ground in rooms where she's often the only woman at the table.
Susie opens up about racing through injury, the power of saying no, and getting tough love from her husband, racing legend Toto Wolff.
All that and more on this episode of Pretty Tough.
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00:00 Introduction: Resilience in Business and Sports
02:00 Defining Calculated Risks
04:55 Childhood Influence: Equal Opportunity and Drive
06:50 The Reality of Racing: Noise, Gender, and Performance
10:07 Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable
12:20 Navigating Career Setbacks and Injury
18:15 The Intuition Behind Career Pivots
21:30 Ambition, Motherhood, and Identity
24:25 The Power of Saying "No"
27:00 Life After Retirement: Self-Discovery
32:00 Challenging Perceptions: Femininity and the "Pink Car"
35:30 The Future of Women in F1
38:30 Taking the Helm at F1 Academy
43:10 The Strength in Asking for Help
46:30 Breaking Barriers in the Workplace
49:25 Working with Toto: Directness, Honesty, and Partnership
54:30 Raising a Son in the Motorsport World
57:20 What’s Next for Susie Wolff
58:15 Pretty Tough Tips: Resilience
1:01:15 Rapid Fire: Unlearning Selfishness and Finding Confidence
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