Newsletter May 2025
Hello friends,
How are you? Hope you’re finding little pockets of joy this week.
If you’re in the mood for something new and super fun to plug into, I’ve got great news:
🎧 “Valkyries, Say Less” just dropped!
This is my brand-new podcast with my dear friend, Raina Mast, pictured below. We’re two San Francisco teachers, moms, entrepreneurs and former ballers who are so pumped for the WNBA to land in our city. 🏀🔥
What’s in “Valkyries, Say Less”?
1. Ep 1: Meet Us, and the Valks!
Why we made this show, how basketball shaped us, and what the Valkyries mean to us as Bay moms and grown women craving more hype for the women’s game.
2. Ep 2: Natalie Nakase Is Our North Star 💫
We’re officially obsessed with the Valkyries’ head coach—and we’ve got a whole episode explaining why. From her SoCal roots to her trailblazing career, Natalie is that girl.
3. Ep 3: Carla Leite Is a French Bucket 🇫🇷🔥
If you don’t know this French rookie yet, don’t worry—we got you. We’re already stanning her court vision, her swag, and her big-time potential. Vive la France!
Coming soon…
4. Temi Fegbenle Is a Whole Story
Up next, we’re talking about the veteran forward who most recently played alongside Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever. Temi brings brains, beauty, and baller energy—and we can’t wait to tell you all about her.
This pod is part hoops, part culture, and all about community.
Find “Valkyries, Say Less” wherever you listen to podcasts—and if you give it a listen, let us know what you think!
P.S. We just launched two weeks ago and already have surpassed 400 downloads!! OMGGGGGG :)
Oh hey…
In addition to the podcast, there’s also some fun merch to check out (my favorite hobby). 🏀💜✌️
From windbreakers and crewneck sweatshirts to hoodies and Ts, our Valkyries gear is made for game days, fancy airport lounges, brunches, and post-pickup-game smoothies.
Designed with serious fandom energy—because supporting women’s sports should look as good as it feels.👟✨
That’s it for now!
Thank you for your enthusiasm, in whatever form it has taken❤️
Explore the website, listen to the pods, grab the journals, spread the word, enjoy the merch and stay connected~
Here to boost joie and spread the word about meditation!
In joy and jerseys,
Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely 🏀💜✌️
