You Don’t Belong - Until You Do with Akilia O'Grady

You Don’t Belong - Until You Do with Akilia O'Grady

In this powerful episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we sit down with an incredible guest who shares her experience as a Black woman in sport - navigating spaces where she was often the only one in the room, the start pen, or on the podium.

Told at times that she “couldn’t,” “shouldn’t,” or “didn’t belong,” she chose to lace up anyway.

We talk about representation, resilience, and the weight of carrying more than just race day nerves to the start line. She opens up about the barriers she’s faced, the quiet doubts that creep in, and the strength it takes to keep showing up when the odds — and opinions — aren’t in your favour.

But this is also a story of triumph.

From being underestimated to crossing some truly epic finish lines, she proves that sometimes the toughest finish line isn’t the one with the medal - it’s the one where you redefine what’s possible.

This episode is honest, empowering, and a reminder that belonging isn’t something you wait for - it’s something you claim.

🎙️ Listen now and be inspired by a story that goes far beyond sport.

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