# Empowering Women in Padel: Pep Stonor’s Journey and Vision for Inclusion (JOPS04E03)

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Podcast: [The Joy of Padel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459)
Published: 2026-02-25T00:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.minterdial.com/2026/02/pep-stonor/
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Duration seconds: 2091

## Resource

In this episode, host Minter sits down with the inspiring Pep Stonor, a passionate padel player and founder of Empower Padel. Pep shares her journey from discovering padel on a holiday in Portugal to becoming an early adopter in the UK during the COVID lockdowns, and eventually representing Australia at the international level. Together, they explore the unique social spirit of padel, the transition challenges for tennis converts, and the empowering potential of the sport—especially for women and girls. Listen in as Pep Stonor recounts the joys and challenges of building a global community through Empower Padel, dedicated to helping more women start, return to, and stay in sport by embracing padel. From practical tips for beginners to the importance of making clubs welcoming for women, this conversation is jam-packed with insight, honest reflections, and the infectious enthusiasm that defines the JOY OF PADEL. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a casual fan, or totally new to the sport, this episode will leave you inspired to pick up a racket and join the community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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