The Ignition podcast is about cars and following your passion; it asks questions of CEOs, racing drivers, engineers, content creators, and everyone in between. Join Host Harry Phypers as he finds out from his guests what they've done to get to where they are today, the lessons learnt, how they navigated their careers and what it is they enjoy most about the life they live.
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The Ignition podcast is about cars and following your passion; it asks questions of CEOs, racing drivers, engineers, content creators, and everyone in between. Join Host Harry Phypers as he finds out from his guests what they've done to get to where they are today, the lessons learnt, how they navigated their careers and what it is they enjoy most about the life they live.
I hope you enjoy the episodes, and thank you for listening! If you love all things cars, this podcast is for you.
Please rate and review the podcast on this platform. I would love to know your thoughts!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Erika Hoffmann shares her journey into motorsport, the importance of racing, and her future goals. She discusses the challenges she faced as a female athlete in male-dominated sports and how she overcame setbacks and pressure. Erika also talks about her involvement with Slate Racing, an organization that aims to promote diversity and accessibility in motorsport.
We explored the role of visibility in inspiring women to pursue careers in motorsport and the need for more funding and opportunities for female athletes. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of diversity in problem-solving and how different perspectives can lead to better solutions. Finally, Erika shares her love for racing and the unique experiences and community that come with it.
Slate racing: https://www.slateracing.ca/
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-hoffmann/
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HOST: Harry Phypers
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Love for Racing
03:05 - Why Motorsport is Important to Erika
06:13 - Erika's Journey into Motorsport
09:17 - Playing Male-Dominated Sports
11:31 - Dealing with Setbacks and Pressure
19:24 - Erika's Racing Career and Future Goals
30:31 - Slate Racing and Promoting Diversity in Motorsport
33:44 - Erika's Ideal Future and Slate Racing's Mission
37:51 - Promoting Diversity in Motorsport
40:09 - Increasing Diversity in Motorsport
41:04 - The Importance of Diversity in Problem Solving
42:33 - The Impact of Visibility on Women in Motorsport
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