BJJHOOD7 Dec 2023

#06 - Samanta Fonseca - BJJ Girls Mag founder - Creating a platform for women in jiu jitsu

Welcome back to BJJHOOD Podcast! 🥋 In this week's episode, we sit down with the incredible Samanta Fonseca, a brown belt in jiu jitsu and the visionary behind BJJ GIRLS MAG. 🌟 About Our Guest: Samanta is not just a formidable force on the mat; she's also the proud owner of BJJ GIRLS MAG, a platform dedicated to spotlighting women athletes in jiu jitsu and everything related to the female BJJ community. With the website's inception in 2015, Samanta has been on a mission to empower and inspire women in the martial arts world. 🔍 What to Expect: In this enlightening episode, Samanta opens up about the inspiration behind creating BJJ GIRLS MAG. Discover the "why" that fueled the birth of the website and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. From her personal struggles in the jiu jitsu journey to the monumental accomplishments that shaped her path, Samanta shares it all. 🎯 Goals for the Future: Find out about Samanta's vision for the future, both personally and for BJJ GIRLS MAG. Learn how she envisions contributing to the growth and recognition of women in the BJJ community and what exciting projects are on the horizon. 🗓️ Release Schedule: Don't forget, new episodes of BJJHOOD Podcast drop every Thursday! Stay tuned for engaging conversations with inspiring guests from the world of martial arts and beyond. Join us in this empowering and insightful conversation with Samanta Fonseca. Like, share, and subscribe toBJJHOOD Podcast to stay connected with our journey of exploration and inspiration in the world of martial arts!

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