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title: Ep 8 - Joining a New League
description: Elite athletes from around the world share their inspiring journeys to Calgary Wild FC, highlighting diversity and community in this episode of The Wild Journey podcast. Follow their stories now.
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 September 24, 2025

# Ep 8 - Joining a New League

[Calgary Wild FC](https://yycwildfc.com/calgary-wild-fc-blog/author/calgary-wild-fc)

In this episode of The Wild Journey, we delve into what it’s like to take on a brand new opportunity.

Host Farkhunda Muhtaj is joined by teammates Meggie Dougherty Howard, Jorian Baucom, Stephanie Bukovec, and Danielle Steer.

Learn all about how the opportunity to create a legacy in a brand new league drives these amazing athletes.

Follow Calgary Wild FC & Our Guests:

Calgary Wild FC Instagram: @calgarywildfc

Host: @farkhundamuhtaj

Meggie Dougherty Howard: @meggiedh

Jorian Baucom: @jorianbaucom

Stephanie Bukovec: @scbukovec

Danielle Steer: @danielle\_steer

The Wild Journey is proudly brought to you by: The 51

A venture platform and financial ecosystem created by women for women, investing in bold ideas and bold leaders.

 

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