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Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova

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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 of Pretty Tough, Sharapova sits down with high-achieving women across industries for candid, wide-ranging conversations about their pursuit of excellence without apology. Inspir... more

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Renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel joins Maria Sharapova on Pretty Tough to explore why modern dating feels so exhausting and what makes long-term relationships lose their spark. Esther explains why dating has become more l... more

Film Exec Donna Langley joins Maria Sharapova on Pretty Tough to discuss what it's like making consequential decisions at a critical time for the industry.

Donna shares stories about bringing Christopher Nolan to Universal, acquiring the hit horror ... more

Are you feeling stuck? Maria Sharapova sits down with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and life coach Marie Forleo to discuss building a successful life and career on your own terms. Together they unpack what it takes to overcome self... more

Maria Sharapova sits down with celebrity designer Vera Wang. Before becoming one of the most recognized names in fashion, Vera trained as a competitive figure skater with dreams of making the Olympic team. When that dream fell short, she pivoted to f... more

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Recent Guests

Donna Langley
Chair of Universal Pictures and the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio
Universal Pictures
Episode: Universal Exec Donna Langley on Being a Woman in Hollywood and Making Tough Decisions
Marie Forleo
New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and life coach
Episode: NYT Bestselling Author Marie Forleo on Burnout, Taking a Break & Starting Over
Vera Wang
Designer and founder of Vera Wang
Vera Wang fashion brand
Episode: Vera Wang: Inside Her Journey From Olympic Dreamer to Fashion Icon
Alex Eala
Professional tennis player from the Philippines
Professional tennis player, Rafa Nadal Academy alumnus
Episode: Alex Eala Was Raised to Be a Champion
Christina Tosi
Founder of Milk Bar, creator of Compost Cookie and cereal milk treats
Milk Bar
Episode: Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Building, Burnout and Resetting
Carolyn Murphy
Bonafide supermodel with Estee Lauder partnership
Modeling / Fashion Industry
Episode: Supermodel Carolyn Murphy: 73 Vogue Covers, Walking Away from Fame, and Finding Yourself at 53
Emmy Rossum
Actress; star of Shameless and Furious
Production and acting career
Episode: Emmy Rossum on making Furious and Surviving an FBI Boot Camp
Jenna Lyons
Former president and executive creative director of J.Crew; fashion designer and entrepreneur
J.Crew (former); Lyons brand / consulting
Episode: Jenna Lyons on Leaving J.Crew and The Real Housewives to Reinvent Herself
Hannah Berner
Comedian, podcast host, and lifelong tennis enthusiast
Giggly Squad; Netflix projects
Episode: Hannah Berner: Leaving Reality TV, Starting Giggly Squad & Finding Her Confidence

Host

Maria Sharapova
Five-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1 tennis player, entrepreneur and bestselling author

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Insightful

    Rare mix of entertaining, inspiring and informative. Draws on someone else’s experience to help you find your path forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKP$
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiring and insightful

    Maria Sharapova brings something very special to the art of interviewing. She is curious without being intrusive, sharp without being performative, and ambitious without losing her warmth. Her questions feel informed by her own extraordinary journey, yet she creates the space for each woman to reveal something that is uniquely her own.

    What makes the podcast so compelling is not only the caliber and diversity of her guests, but Maria’s personal approach to discovering the human stories behind t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanine Linning
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Aspirational

    One of the best I’ve ever heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria’s podcast is the best
    United States3 months ago
  • Great guests!

    Love the variety of guests. The episode with Misty Copeland is my favourite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bringonthenextepisode
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Highly inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Madison18
    India5 months ago

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One reviewer was sharply critical, saying the branding was the only positive.
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Reviews value the mix of entertaining, inspiring and practical perspectives on career choices, resilience and ambition.
Listeners praise Sharapova's curious, warm interviewing style and her ability to bring out personal stories behind guests' success.
Listeners appreciate the variety of accomplished women and the range of fields represented.

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Talking Points

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Universal Exec Donna Langley on Being a Woman in Hollywood and Making Tough Decisions
Q: What is your advice for getting over big disappointments?
Langley recommends being honest about why something failed and one's role in the outcome, accepting accountability, allowing time to feel uncomfortable, and then finding a way to move forward.
Universal Exec Donna Langley on Being a Woman in Hollywood and Making Tough Decisions
Q: What was your instinct telling you about why bringing Christopher Nolan to Universal was so pivotal and important to the studio?
Langley saw Nolan as one of the world's best filmmakers and a powerful advocate for theatrical cinema. After the pandemic, Universal wanted to bring audiences back to theaters with films designed for the big screen, and she was determined to win Oppenheimer.
NYT Bestselling Author Marie Forleo on Burnout, Taking a Break & Starting Over
Q: So at what point do you suggest that these young entrepreneurs let go of these other revenue streams that they've held on to?
Forleo says the decision depends on personal risk tolerance, financial obligations, and how someone works best. She notes that keeping a day job or other income can provide stability, and says entrepreneurs should define success for themselves rather than follow a single prescribed path.
NYT Bestselling Author Marie Forleo on Burnout, Taking a Break & Starting Over
Q: Why do you think that motivation aspect of going after that potential goal or a dream is so difficult for many people?
Forleo says people may fear failure, its practical consequences, or the changes and responsibilities that could come with success. Uncertainty itself can also feel uncomfortable.
Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Building, Burnout and Resetting
Q: How do you manage burnout while maintaining a high level of creativity and execution?
By recognizing that hard is part of the joy equation, setting boundaries, building a trusted team, and choosing what to delegate while keeping the core mission and joy of baking at the center.

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Weekly, candid conversations with high-achieving women about ambition, performance and the choices behind long careers. Maria Sharapova draws on her experience as an elite athlete and entrepreneur to ask guests how they build, lead, adapt and recover from setbacks, while also making room for questions of family, identity, health and personal priorities.

Guests range from athletes and entertainers to founders, designers, executives and activists. Interviews combine career stories with practical perspectives on leadership, business growth, creative work and reinvention. The distinctive focus is on the work and trade-offs beneath visible success, with a warm but direct style that treats drive and vulnerability as compatible.

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Recent guests on Pretty Tough include:

1. Donna Langley
2. Marie Forleo
3. Vera Wang
4. Alex Eala
5. Christina Tosi
6. Carolyn Murphy
7. Emmy Rossum
8. Jenna Lyons

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