Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova

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Booking Overview

Maria Sharapova hosts candid, high-achieving women leaders across sports, finance, publishing, and the arts to talk about ambition, peak performance, and leadership without gendered dilution. For PR pros, the show is a strong fit for top-tier executives and cultural figures who can speak to excellence, strategy, and resilience in ways that align with female ambition and leadership.

Metrics

Episodes: 11

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

podcasting+prettytough@voxmedia.com

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Host

Maria Sharapova - Five-time Grand Slam champion, entrepreneur, and bestselling author who hosts a weekly podcast focused on challenging how female ambition is defined and discussed. The show centers on candid conver...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
High-achieving women leaders and recognized professionals (e.g., elite athletes, C-suite executives, editor-in-chief / media leaders) across sports, business, publishing, and creative industries.
Required Achievements:  
Top-level leadership roles (e.g., C-suite), Major professional recognition in their field (e.g., elite athletic status, executive/Editor-in-Chief leadership), Influence across culture and/or industry (e.g., brand-building and widespread public visibility)

Recent Guest Discussions

Misty Copeland - Pivotal Career Moments; Performing Through Injury; Resilience And Recovery; Partnerships And Brand Strategy.

Christine Dorfler - Leadership And High-stakes Financial Decision-making; Managing The Nfl’s Business; Expansion; Negotiation; Game Integrity.

Amy Astley - High-pressure Creative Leadership; Mentorship; Perfectionism And Self-doubt; Brand Building And Publishing Strategy; Working Alongside Anna Wintour.

Recent Topics

Leadership, Sports, Entrepreneurship, Wellness, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova
:

Misty Copeland Never Wanted to Stand Out. Then She Changed Ballet Forever

June 24, 2026

Legendary ballerina Misty Copeland pulls back the curtain on the most pivotal moments of her career. From performing on the Oscars stage alongside the cast of Sinners—and addressing Timothée Chalamet’s infamous comments—to the unique experience of collaborating with icons like Prince and Taylor Swift, Misty shares it all. Misty and Maria also dive into the reality of performing through injury: the physical toll, the mental resilience required to keep going, and what these challenges taught...

Christine Dorfler: From Army Captain to the NFL’s CFO

June 17, 2026

What does it take to manage the finances of the world’s most powerful sports league? In this episode, Maria sits down with Christine Dorfler, the CFO of the NFL, for an unfiltered look at the business behind the game. From her journey as an Army Captain to navigating the complex financial landscape of the NFL, Christine shares the leadership lessons and high-stakes decision-making that keep the league growing. We dive into the "Billion-Dollar" choices that impact everything from internationa...

Amy Astley on Working Alongside Anna Wintour and Building Brands

June 10, 2026

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 on what it truly means to be a “taste maker.” Together, Maria and Amy talk about perfectionism,...

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