Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated track and field athletes in the world, with 11 Olympic medals and many world championships under her belt. But her decision to start a family put her career on the line, particularly her sponsorship with Nike. That’s when Allyson took her riskiest move yet; she published an op-ed in The New York Times, publicly denouncing Nike’s treatment of their pregnant athletes. On this episode of She Pivots, Allyson shares what happened next with Nike, her decision to start her own shoe company, Saysh, and her retirement from running. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Allyson, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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