In this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell welcomes back Michele Della Penna — founder of the Della Penna Foundation — to talk about her powerful mission to expose young girls to the world of motorsports. Michele shares how her upbringing in a racing family led her to launch a nonprofit that offers hands-on opportunities in racing, engineering, marketing, and more.
From karting scholarships and immersive track weekends to one-of-a-kind fellowships with top teams and engineers, Michele is helping girls see that there’s a place for them in motorsports — not just behind the wheel, but throughout the industry.
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