In professional sports, we often hear athletes’ stories who credit their success to their loved ones. For NBA superstar Stephen Curry, that person is his mother, Sonya Curry. In a recent interview “The Shift Podcast: Finding Equity at Work”, Curry opened up about the influential women in his life.

From his mom’s role as an educator to his efforts in promoting gender equity, Curry’s life has the presence of strong female figures. 

The Women Who Shaped Curry’s Journey 

From an early age, Curry was surrounded by strong women who played pivotal roles in his life. His mother, Sonya Curry, founded a Montessori school in Charlotte, where Steph attended from first grade through sixth grade. Sonya was also the principal of the school. She instilled in Curry the values of education and hard work at a very early age. Her powerful presence in inculcating these led to a firm foundation for his basketball career. Sonya’s influence on him was constant, something he humorously admits.

As he says, he “could never really get away from her”. 

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Curry also acknowledges the influence of other women in his life, including his aunt, who was his elementary school teacher, and his grandmother. According to Curry, along with his wife and sister, these women have never shied away from sharing their opinions and perspectives. It provided him with insights and shaped his worldview.

Curry is now championing gender equality

Curry has increasingly become aware of the need for change and equality, particularly in terms of pay equity. He recognized the importance of leveraging his platform to address these issues. This is why he became intentional about using his resources and influence to raise awareness and effect meaningful change.

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One initiative Curry took was a basketball camp exclusively for girls. The camp was organized in collaboration with the Warriors Community Foundation. It provided an opportunity for over 200 girls from Oakland to receive the same access to coaching and skill development as male athletes.

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