Maegha Ramanathan on Empowering Girls Through Sports and Youth-Led Change
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Maegha Ramanathan on Empowering Girls Through Sports and Youth-Led Change
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About this listen
In this episode of Project Unlaced, we sit down with Maegha Ramanathan, founder of Girls for Sports, a youth-led nonprofit working to combat gender inequality in sports. Founded when Maegha was just 13 years old, Girls for Sports has since grown to over 25 chapters, mobilized 1,500+ youth volunteers, and donated 10,500+ pieces of sports equipment worldwide.
Maegha shares her journey as a multi-sport athlete and the moment she noticed girls dropping out of sports due to sexism and discouragement. From cold-emailing Olympians to hosting advocacy conferences, free sports camps, and international equipment drives, she walks us through how Girls for Sports grew from a local idea into a global movement.
We also talk about:
- Why girls are more likely to drop out of sports around age 14
- The power of community and mentorship in youth leadership
- Balancing academics, athletics, and running a nonprofit
- How small actions can grow into meaningful change
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about sports equity, youth activism, or turning personal experiences into impact-driven movements.