Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.
Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.
Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across industries—leaders, founders, creatives, and changemakers. Whether they were born bold or had to grow into it, these are people living with intention, taking risks, and showing up fully in their lives.
With Alisa’s polished edge and Marnie’s infectious energy, Bench to Bold is equal parts motivational and relatable. Grounded in their personal love of sports (Alisa is a competitive tennis player; Marnie is the granddaughter of former Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose), the show uses a sports metaphor as a powerful lens for personal growth. Because life isn’t about watching from the sidelines—it’s about becoming the main character and making bold moves, whatever that looks like for you.
From the sidelines to center court—this is Bench to Bold.
Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Ep 16 - Christy Martin: From Trauma to Triumph — Choosing Bold Every Time
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This week on Bench to Bold, we sit down with legendary boxer Christy Martin — a woman whose story is bigger, harder, and braver than most of us can imagine.
Christy survived a near-fatal domestic violence attack, years of emotional abuse, addiction, and the pressure of navigating her sexuality in a world that wasn’t ready to accept her. From her hospital bed, she made a deal with God:
If she lived, she’d spend the rest of her life helping others.
And she’s doing exactly that.
In this episode, Christy opens up about:
• surviving being shot and stabbed by her husband
• the shame and silence so many DV victims face
• rebuilding her identity after years of emotional destruction
• sexuality, acceptance, and the longing for a mother’s love
• addiction and recovery
• grit, work ethic, and why her father taught her to "dream big, baby"
• seeing her life portrayed by Sydney Sweeney in The Good Daughter
• what real support looks like — and what you should NEVER ignore in a friend’s relationship
• why she keeps telling her story over and over again
Christy’s message is simple and powerful:
If I can get up off my floor, so can you.
This conversation is real. It’s raw. And it just might give someone the courage to take their next step.