Londoner Anita Asante has travelled the world as a professional football player. She's a Champions League winner who has picked up trophies in England, Sweden, and the USA - even meeting Barack Obama. The 2012 Olympian is an engaged supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is currently playing for Aston Villa in the WSL.
She spoke about her all-conquering Arsenal side, the recent incident with San Diego Loyal coach Landon Donovan, and more.
If you like this week then try our other episode with Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger
For most inspirational stories from the Olympics, head to the OlympicChannel.com/Podcast
Beijing 2022: Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries - two women from the two-woman bobsleigh
Beijing 2022: China's big star Eileen Gu / Slovenian ski jumper Ursa Bogataj on surprise win
Beijing 2022: Dave Ryding and Lucas Braathan preview the men's alpine skiing slalom
Beijing 2022: Birk Ruud gets inspirational / Anna Gasser talks nightmares
Beijing 2022: Meryl Davis on romantic performances / how two Olympians fell in love on ice
Beijing 2022: Kaillie Humphries // Shaun White on last run // Paula Moltzan
Beijing 2022: Why FEAR may be no bad thing with USA Mixed Team Aerials // Kamil Stoch on pressure
Beijing 2022: Shaun White - the last Olympic run
Beijing 2022: Chloe Kim on her comeback plus Jaelin Kauf on going plastic free
Beijing 2022: Tess Coady and Jenise Spiteri on highs and lows of snowboarding
Beijing 2022: Nathan Chen on mental health and Jakara Anthony after winning gold
Beijing 2022: Maame Biney and Red Gerard on dealing with pressure
Beijing 2022: Jamie Anderson talks slopestyle and tips to feel good
Beijing 2022: Liu brothers - the short track speed skating Hungarians who speak Mandarin
Beijing 2022: Anna Shcherbakova - behind the dazzling figure skater
Beijing 2022: Magic mogul skiing with Mikael Kingsbury
Beijing 2022: Celebrate curling's Olympic return with GB's Bruce Mouat and Australia
Mikael Kingsbury on perfecting mogul, spinal injury, and Beijing 2022
Red Gerard on growing up, snowboarding, and Beijing 2022
Maame Biney on emotions, short track speed skating, and Beijing 2022
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