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/--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersThank you to our sponsors:Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewideHUEL - get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirtCHAPTERS00:00 - The Love for Racing03:05 - Why Motorsport is Important to Erika06:13 - Erika's Journey into Motorsport09:17 - Playing Male-Dominated Sports11:31 - Dealing with Setbacks and Pressure19:24 - Erika's Racing Career and Future Goals30:31 - Slate Racing and Promoting Diversity in Motorsport33:44 - Erika's Ideal Future and Slate Racing's Mission37:51 - Promoting Diversity in Motorsport40:09 - Increasing Diversity in Motorsport41:04 - The Importance of Diversity in Problem Solving42:33 - The Impact of Visibility on Women in MotorsportFollow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: [email protected] a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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