10: More Than a "WAG": Identity, Professional Stability, and Life After Loss with April McCallum

What happens when the hockey "dream" is suddenly interrupted by a life-altering tragedy? How do you find the strength to heal when your world is moving cities every few months? My special guest today is the firecracker that is April McCallum, and her story is a masterclass in resilience.

From the heartbreaking moment her partner Jordan Cownie signed with her late father's favorite team to honor his legacy, to the "ringleader" energy she brings to every locker room, April isn't just along for the ride - she's driving the fun!

We're diving into the reality of pivoting from a thankless career to finding professional stability, the secret "sisterhood" of the UK hockey scene, and why she's making sure the women behind the players get their own trophies too. We even scheme about the ultimate post-season escape: an overdue girls' night in Budapest…

If you've ever felt lost in the shuffle of a partner's career or just need a reminder of the power of a supportive community, what are you waiting for? Hit play because this one with April is just what you've been waiting for!

Did something in this conversation I had with April resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!

Just some of the highlights you'll hear:

• April shares the surreal story of meeting Jordan online and discovering their bizarrely intertwined roots between Glasgow and Milton Keynes

• A look into the unique structure of the EIHL and NIHL through her partner's career path and the distinction between "import" and "local" player dynamics

• How the Guildford Flames organization and April's "hockey sisters" provided a vital support system during her healing journey after the sudden loss of her father

• The way April and Jordan honored her father by returning to the Glasgow Clan arena and sitting in his season ticket seat

• April's 10-year journey in property management and her strategic shift into the software industry to build professional stability, all while living the hockey lifestyle

• Why she took on the role of the team organizer in Milton Keynes and some of the cool things she did to foster inclusivity

• A humorous breakdown of the common misconceptions about the lifestyle and why most wives are actually social butterflies who rarely know the final score of the game

• The logistical (and expensive!) challenges of moving dogs across Europe and the UK
  
  

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Jordan's Hockey Profile