Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova
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 be...
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NYT Bestselling Author Marie Forleo on Burnout, Taking a Break & Starting Over
<p>Are you feeling stuck? Maria Sharapova sits down with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and life coach Marie Forleo to discuss building a successful life and career on your own terms. Together they unpack what it takes to overcome self-doubt and how to navigate life's biggest transitions. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Maria and Marie explore the importance of trusting your intuition, managing distractions, and finding the courage to reinvent yourself at any stage of life. Marie also opens up about her nontraditional path to success and how personal challenges led to her taking a five-month sabbatical after 25 y...
Vera Wang: Inside Her Journey From Olympic Dreamer to Fashion Icon
<p>Maria Sharapova sits down with celebrity designer Vera Wang. Before becoming one of the most recognized names in fashion, Vera trained as a competitive figure skater with dreams of making the Olympic team. When that dream fell short, she pivoted to fashion. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Vera opens up about her years at Vogue and Ralph Lauren, and the search for her own wedding dress that inspired her bridal business at 40, selling the company she spent decades building and her mindset around reinventing yourself. </p> <p><br></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE►Subscribe to Pretty Tough: https://www.youtube.com/@mar...
Alex Eala Was Raised to Be a Champion
<p>In this episode of Pretty Tough, host Maria Sharapova sits down with tennis sensation Alex Eala. At just 21 years old, Alex has carved her name in history as the first Filipino to ever win a WTA tour title, rocketing into the world top 20 after unforgettable runs at Wimbledon and DC. Alex opens up about what it’s really like to be in the middle of a massive breakout moment under the global microscope. She discusses the brutal physical and mental demands of the sport, learning how to suffer on court, and dealing with the immense weight and pride of ca...
Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Building, Burnout and Resetting
<p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creator, or just trying to f...
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy: 73 Vogue Covers, Walking Away from Fame, and Finding Yourself at 53
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE►Subscribe to Pretty Tough: https://www.youtube.com/@mariasharapova?sub_confirmation=1</p> <p><br></p> <p>LISTEN:►Listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1893437254</p> <p>00:00 – Introduction: Aging, Longevity...
Emmy Rossum on making Furious and Surviving an FBI Boot Camp
<p>Acclaimed actress, director, and producer Emmy Rossum joins Maria Sharapova for a candid conversation on building a 30-year career on her own terms.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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.</p> <p><br><...
Jenna Lyons on Leaving J.Crew and The Real Housewives to Reinvent Herself
<p>It’s New York Fashion Week, and who better to speak with than fashion icon and entrepreneur Jenna Lyons?</p> <p><br></p> <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p>0:00 – Intro: Stepping Into Your Power with Jenna Lyons</p> <p>2:15 – The Early Grind: Starting Out as an Assistant at 21</p> <p>7:30 – Learning the Business Side: Moving from Design to Executiv...
Hannah Berner: Leaving Reality TV, Starting Giggly Squad & Finding Her Confidence
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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...
Lindsey Vonn Was #1 in the World When She Crashed. Will She Ever Race Again?
<p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Maria and Lindsey dive deep into the harrowing physical and men...
Redefining Luxury: How Marie-Louise Sciò is Building A Resort Empire
<p>Maria Sharapova sits down with Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and creative director of the iconic Italian luxury hospitality company, the Pellicano Group. </p> <p><br></p> <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE►Subscribe to Pret...
