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, 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. New episodes drop Wednesdays as part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
Amy Astley on Working Alongside Anna Wintour and Building Brands
This week on the show, editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest Amy Astley reflects on her path from aspiring ballerina to journalist to leading some of the most influential publications in fashion and design, including Architectural Digest and Teen Vogue. She opens up working alongside Anna Wintour, navigating high-pressure creative environments, learning to trust her instincts, and her thoughts o
Ashley Graham: How AI, Plastic Surgery, and GLP-1s Are Changing Beauty Standards
This week on the show, model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham joins Maria for a conversation about confidence, body image, ambition, and self-worth. Ashley opens up about navigating criticism in the fashion industry and impossible standards placed on women — especially in industries built around image.
Together, Maria and Ashley talk about perfectionism, motherhood, changing bodies, identity, re
Dr. Becky: Raising Resilient Kids in an Overwhelming World
Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy — better known as Dr. Becky — joins Maria for a conversation about parenting, resilience, confidence, and emotional growth.
Dr. Becky shares why she believes struggle is an essential part of development, how parents can stay grounded during emotional moments, and why perfectionism often starts much earlier than we think. Together, she and Maria talk about sel
Chelsea Handler: Unfiltered, Independent, and Always Evolving
Comedian and best-selling author Chelsea Handler has built a career on saying exactly what she thinks, regardless of the consequences. From stand-up comedy and bestselling books to hit television shows, she’s never played by anyone else’s rules.
Maria and Chelsea first connected at the 2012 Olympics and have been friends ever since.
Maria explores what drives Chelsea’s independence across e
Willow Bay: Reimagining the Future of Women’s Sports
Willow Bay has spent her career telling powerful stories. Now, she’s helping reshape who gets to be at the center of them.
As a longtime journalist and now the dean of USC Annenberg, Willow has worked across nearly every major television network, building a career at the intersection of media, leadership, and storytelling. Alongside her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger, she’s also the co-owner of Ang
Gabriela Hearst: Redefining Luxury Without the Hype
Gabriela Hearst is one of the most purpose-driven designers in fashion. She’s built her career slowly, intentionally, and entirely on her own terms. You may know her for dressing icons like Laura Dern, Jodie Foster, and Zoë Kravitz, or for redefining luxury through sustainability, from the first carbon-neutral runway show to creating a line made from 100% recycled cotton.
But her story begins o
Jeanie Buss: Inside the $10 billion Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss is the most powerful woman in the NBA. As Governor and longtime controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, she has protected one of the most valuable brands in sports through tragedy and transition. Now, she explains why, after all these years, her family decided to sell 85% of the team for $10 billion.
On this episode of Pretty Tough, Jeanie sits down with Maria for one of her most
Zoe Saldaña: How I Became the Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time
Welcome to the very first episode of Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova! For her debut interview, Maria sits down with Hollywood’s highest-grossing actor of all time, Academy Award winner Zoe Saldaña.
You probably know Zoe from starring in some of the most iconic movie franchises of our lifetimes — Avatar, Star Trek, and Guardians of the Galaxy. But she’s also taken on roles in indie films and di
Introducing Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova
Why can't unapologetic ambition coexist with elegance and femininity?
Maria Sharapova is ready to flip the script.
On her new podcast, Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova, the tennis champion and entrepreneur hosts conversations with high-achieving women like Zoe Saldana, Jeanie Buss, and Chelsea Handler about what it means to pursue excellence on their own terms.Pretty Tough drops Wednesday 4/22.
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