In this episode, Ishreen Bradley interviews Flo Williams, a Welsh international rugby player, about breaking the wheel of power and privilege in sport. Flo shares her journey from playing rugby as a young girl to representing Wales at the elite level. She discusses the challenges faced by women in rugby, including the lack of respect and recognition compared to the men's game. Flo emphasizes the need for equal promotion and support for women's rugby at all levels, and encourages listeners to challenge assumptions and become allies for women in sport. This insightful conversation sheds light on the barriers faced by female athletes and the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable sporting environment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Women's rugby faces challenges in terms of perception and respect, with the sport often being seen as an add-on to the men's game. Female athletes in rugby often have to balance multiple responsibilities, such as careers, family life, and the fight for equality in the sport. The women's game needs to be promoted and celebrated on an equal level to the men's game, with equal opportunities for sponsorship and recognition. Allies can support women in sport by challenging assumptions and biases, asking questions about gender equality in sports, and actively attending and supporting women's games. The growth of women's rugby relies on increasing fan support, which can lead to more opportunities, better quality teams, and increased financial investment in the sport. BEST MOMENTS"It's that unfortunate story that even when female athletes do reach the pinnacle of their sport, they're seen as women first." "The people who make it to the top of their game in rugby and football are not necessarily the best rugby players or footballers. It's the people who can jump the most hurdles and overcome the most barriers."  "It's really tough to see that cycle carry on and then not do anything about it."  "We need to carve our own space and stop trying to be men's rugby and just be unashamedly women's rugby." "Just keep asking those questions because the more we challenge it, it breaks down the idea that that's the norm and that's the default."  VALUABLE RESOURCESPrivilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0vWebsite: https://privilege-eruption.comEmail: [email protected] links: https://linktr.ee/BelongingPioneers ABOUT THE HOSTSIshreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminuttall-cultureguru-cultureauditor/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley/  Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com