Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and I continue to add new episodes each week. Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at melinda@wmnnation.comMelinda Russell
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and new episodes are added each week.
Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at:
melinda@wmnnation.com.
Melinda Russell
Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Gina Schild-Knowles: Short Track Racing Survives When Communities Show Up
Send us Fan Mail Short tracks aren’t just where racing happens. They’re where careers start, families gather, and a whole town learns what a Saturday night feels like. I’m joined by Gina Schild Knowles, a lifelong motorsports pro whose path runs through Texas racing roots, sponsorship sales, and th…
May 22, 2026
SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PODCAST--RIDE SAFE FOUNDATION--What If The Most Dangerous Machine On The Farm Is The One That Feels Like A Toy
Send us Fan Mail A kid on an ATV can look like pure summer fun, right up until it becomes an emergency. We sit down with Kristen Almer of the Ride Safe Foundation to talk about the reality most families never see: the repeat patterns behind youth ATV and UTV crashes, the heartbreaking cost of “dumb…
May 21, 2026
A Mother And Daughter Build A Purpose-Driven Brand That Helps Fund Cancer Research
Send us Fan Mail Your phone is the one thing you can’t afford to lose at the track, on a trip, or in the middle of a packed day, so why do we keep stuffing it into pockets that don’t exist or burying it at the bottom of a bag? I’m joined by Tammy and Elizabeth, the mother-daughter team behind Save …
May 8, 2026
If Your Car Likes To Roll Maybe It Is Time To Move Up with Sophie Anderson
Send us Fan Mail A dirt track career can start with a dream, then immediately test you with fire, rollovers, and a rulebook you didn’t know you broke. That’s why our conversation with young Midwest Modified racer Sophie Anderson hits so hard: she’s honest about the messy parts of racing and the min…
May 5, 2026
Stefy Bau: She Lost Her Racing Career And Built A New Path For Women In Motorsport
Send us Fan Mail A championship career can disappear in a split second. What happens next is the part nobody trains you for. We sit down with Stefy, an Italian-born motocross world champion who wins three world titles, races against men on some of the biggest stages, and then faces a devastating in…
May 1, 2026
Kelly Coss: What If Confidence Is The Real Finish Line
Send us Fan Mail You can love racing your whole life and still believe you “missed your chance” to drive. That’s why our conversation with 20-year-old A-class micro sprint driver Kelly Coss hits so hard. Kelly grew up around speed, spent years as a Friday-night fan at Red Cedar Speedway, then made …
Recent Blog Posts
May 24, 2026
Kelly Barr-Anderson Is Proving It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
Kelly Barr-Anderson Is Proving It’s Never Too Late to Change Your LifeFor Kelly Barr-Anderson, motorsports didn’t start in childhood.It started at age 51.In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podca…
May 24, 2026
Jernigan Racing Is Proving That Women Belong in Motorsports
Jernigan Racing Is Proving That Women Belong in MotorsportsFor the women of Jernigan Racing, racing isn’t just a hobby.It’s family.In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russel…
May 24, 2026
Natalie Waters Is Racing for More Than Wins: Race To End Bullying Fou…
Natalie Waters Is Racing for More Than WinsFor sprint car driver Natalie Waters, racing is about much more than speed.In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, Natalie shares how she transformed her passion…
