Podcasts about most powerful women in sports

President and Chairwoman of the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation join co-hosts Hanaa and Lucien for an exclusive interview, shedding light on her journey from being the first Saudi woman certified as a boxing coach to holding prominent positions in international sports organizations and her new role as head of the Saudi MMA Federation. Rasha talks with The TWENTY30 about the significant investments and strategies driving the growth in the sport, with ambitious plans under Vision 2030. The 4-time Guinness Book of World Records-holder was also recently named one of ADWEEK's Most Powerful Women in Sports 2025. Before the conversation, the hosts catch up on feedback on Episode 54, with viewers and listeners chiming in on US-Saudi relations. After the conversation with Rasha, the hosts catch up on some of the latest news, including "reports" that alcohol is coming to the Kingdom.

What does it take to get to the C-suite? In the case of Erika Ayers Badan, the road to the CEO's chair was filled with risk and had plenty of bumps along the way. Earlier in 2024, Erika was appointed CEO of Food52. She's the former CEO of Barstool Sports, where she saw Barstool's rocket ship ascent in the competitive sports media environment. She is also the author of the book “Nobody Cares About Your Career.” In this interview with Erika, she discusses her willingness to take risks, how she thinks about career development, the roles of mentors in assisting her success, her approach to getting over the need to be perfect, and she discusses the CEO's role in cultivating the company culture that will help an organization succeed. Erika Ayers Badan is the CEO of Food52 and the former CEO of Barstool Sports. During her tenure at Barstool from 2016 to 2024, Erika transformed the organization from a regional blog to a national powerhouse operation leading to a 5,000% increase in overall revenue, making it one of the most innovative and successful internet media brands. Before joining Barstool, Erika held several leadership positions in media and technology at Microsoft, AOL, Demand Media, and Yahoo. She has been extensively recognized for her innovation in the industry, including being named one of Forbes' Most Powerful Women in Sports amongst other achievements. Erika currently serves on the boards of the Premier Lacrosse League, Axon Enterprise (AXON), and Malaria No More. She is the author of the book “Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt and Other Hard Truths.”

Sarah Burke interviews Erika Ayers Badan about her new book, Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt and Other Hard Truths. They discuss the timing of writing the book, the challenges of transitioning between creative and corporate chapters, and the importance of vulnerability. They also touch on the experiences of being a woman in the media spotlight and the lessons learned from failure. Erica shares her thoughts on mentorship and the value of learning from both experienced professionals and the next generation. More about Erika: Erika Ayers Badan is a digital innovator, disruptor, and seasoned executive on the cutting edge of content creation, distribution, and monetization of premier and culturally relevant content. As an early adopter of internet culture, Ayers has always been interested in what's next, driving digital entrepreneurship and large-scale revenue growth within companies. Ayers Badan was recently named CEO of Food52 after serving as a board member and advisor since 2019. Ayers Badan currently serves on the boards of the Premier Lacrosse League, and global public safety technology leader Axon Enterprise (AXON). As the first-ever CEO of media magnate Barstool Sports, Ayers Badan led the company through explosive growth (+5000% in revenue and significantly more in audience), expanding the company from a regional blog to a national powerhouse brand and media company. During her 9 years steering the company, Barstool became a top ten podcasting publisher in the US, with the world's #1 sports, hockey, golf, and music podcasts, and a top 6 brand globally on TikTok. Ayers Badan has launched over 35 brands, including breakout franchises like Pat McAfee and Call Her Daddy. Following Barstool's exponential growth, Fast Company named Ayers Badan as one of its "Most Creative People in Business" in 2018, citing Barstool Sports' expansion into multimedia and merchandising during her tenure. That same year, Forbes ranked her 25th on its "Most Powerful Women in U.S. Sports.” In 2019, she was ranked #19 on The Big Lead's list of "The 75 Most Powerful People in the Sports Media Business." That year, she was also included on Crain's New York's "Notable Women in the Business of Sports.” Adweek named Ayers Badan as one of its "Most Powerful Women in Sports" in 2017 and 2020. Ayers Badan has also held several senior roles at influential media and technology organizations, including President of BKSTG, CMO for AOL, VP of Branding at Yahoo! and Senior Director of MSN Branded Experiences for Microsoft. Get Erika's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Nobody-Cares-About-Your-Career/dp/1250320585 https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/nobody-cares-about-your-career-why-failure-is-good-the-great-ones-play-hurt-and-other-hard-truths/9781250320582.html https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250320582/nobodycaresaboutyourcareer Follow Erika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika Follow Erika on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erika_ Connect with Erika on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanardini/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, Cynthia and Jeandra attended the Sports Power Brunch, founded by LaTonya Story. The Sports Power Brunch Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports recognizes leading women who have impacted the sports industry. Created in 2019 by LPS Consulting PR's CEO and Founder, LaTonya Story, this veteran sports professional has curated a memorable experience that encourages and empowers women to continue to thrive and excel in the sports industry and beyond. Named as one of the top 10 events to attend by The Atlantan Magazine, this annual event takes place during Super Bowl week in each host city. Attendees enjoy a day filled with empowerment, inspired conversations, and networking with today's sports, entertainment, and business industry leaders. Enjoy our interviews with Las Vegas Raiders President. Sandra Douglas Morgan, Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas, and more! "Best Women's Boxing Show PERIOD" is a Las Vegas-based podcast hosted by Cynthia Conte and Jeandra LeBeauf in partnership with Blue Wire Network. Cynthia and Jeandra welcome guests weekly and discuss the boxing industry, particularly women in the sport. Bonus "After Dark" Episodes will begin airing in addition to the podcast in the coming weeks. New episodes post EVERY Tuesday at 12PM PT Instagram: @BestWomensBoxingShow Twitter: @BestWomensBSP TikTok: @BestWomensBoxingShow Cynthia Conte on Twitter: @Cynthia_Conte Jeandra LeBeauf on Twitter: @JeandraLeBeauf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken interviews Jeanne Jackson for this Flight of The Retail Pilot.Jeanne P. Jackson is CEO of a private equity and consulting firm that she founded in 2002, MSP Capital. In 2018, she retired from Nike, Inc. after 16 years, serving first as a Board member for 7 years, then stepping into successive roles inside the Company as President, then Senior Advisor to the CEO. She recently retired from the Board of Directors of McDonalds, Inc., where she served since 1999, holding positions as Chair of the Compensation Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, and member of the Governance Committee. She also recently retired from the Board of Kraft-Heinz, Inc., having served with Kraft Inc., since 2012, through the sale to a Warren Buffett/3G led Heinz, and staying with the combined Kraft Heinz entity until her retirement in May. She served on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. She serves currently as Director for Monster Beverages, Inc., and Delta Airlines,Inc., on both Finance and the People and Compensation Committees. In the past, Ms. Jackson has also served on the Boards of Nordstrom, Inc., Nike, Inc., Harrah's Inc., Motorola Mobility Inc. (through its sale to Google), Williams-Sonoma, Inc., CRS Inc., and West Marine, Inc. Ms. Jackson has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC , President and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Republic, a Division of Gap, Inc., while simultaneously as President and Chief Executive Officer for Gap Inc.'s Direct division. Prior to Gap, Inc., Ms. Jackson held various retail and consumer Brand management positions with Victoria's Secret, The Walt Disney Company, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Federated Department Stores.Ms. Jackson has served on the Board of Advisors of the Harvard Graduate School of Business, and University of California, Irvine Merage School of Business. She is the Past President of the United States Ski and Snowboard Foundation Board of Trustees, and served on numerous Community Boards. She is currently a member of the International Women's Forum of Las Vegas, and has, in the past, been recognized by Business Week as “One of the Year's 25 Best Managers,” by Fortune as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Business,” and by Ad Age as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Sports.” Ms. Jackson holds a BS from the University of Colorado, and an MBA from Harvard's Graduate School of Business Administration.Key takeaways from the podcast highlight Jeanne Jackson's impactful career in retail, showcasing her leadership skills, strategic thinking, and contributions to transforming and growing iconic brands.1.    Transformation of Banana Republic: Jeanne Jackson reflects on her leadership at Banana Republic, where she took the brand from being perceived as a stepchild to becoming a formidable brand within the Gap portfolio. This transformation involved assembling a high-quality team and pushing against opposition to lead the brand into the e-commerce space.2.    Transition to Retail Career: Jeanne's journey into retail wasn't initially planned. She had intended to enter the consumer packaged goods industry but was convinced by someone in the retail sector, Frank Arnone, to explore a career in retail. This encounter shifted her trajectory, leading her to successful roles at various retail companies.3.    Learning and Leadership Development: Jeanne attributes her leadership skills to lifelong learning and accumulating experiences. From her early exposure to extemporaneous speaking in high school to her experiences in business school, including the Harvard Business School method's case study approach, she developed the ability to assimilate data quickly and make decisions convincingly.4.    Selecting Board Positions: Jeanne shares her approach to selecting board positions, emphasizing a deep understanding and passion for the brand. She believes in contributing meaningfully to the boards she joins, bringing strategic thinking, leadership, and a clear path to impact. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in the boardroom.5.    Career Highlights at Banana Republic and Nike: Jeanne expresses pride in her work at Banana Republic and Nike. At Banana Republic, she played a crucial role in turning the brand into a significant player within the Gap portfolio and was an early advocate for embracing e-commerce. Her time at Nike involved joining the company's board and later leading the direct-to-consumer business, significantly impacting the company's trajectoryin that space.6.    Consumer Focus from Disney: Jeanne Jackson highlights the importance of consumer focus, a core competency she developed during her time at Disney. The strategic work at Disney emphasized understanding how consumers felt about the brand, their interactions, and motivations. This consumer-centric approach became foundational in her subsequent roles at companies like Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, and Nike.7.    E-commerce Motivation: Jeanne Jackson explains the motivation behind embracing e-commerce during her time at Nike. She observed the high consumer demand in San Francisco, attributed to the availability of broadband. Recognizing that consumers would want to buy products online, the decision was made to meet consumers where they were and be ready for a broader audience as broadband adoption increased nationwide.8.    Technology as a Base Level: According to Jackson, technology is a crucial aspect of any business strategy, especially in the realm of e-commerce. She emphasizes that technology is a baseline requirement for running a successful e-commerce business, covering aspects like quick checkout, easy navigation, and efficient inventory management.9.    AI in Retail: Jeanne Jackson acknowledges the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail. She anticipates that AI will bring another level of capability to the retail industry, and those who neglect its integration may miss out on valuable opportunities. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of AI on job roles, with Jackson suggesting that while some roles may be replaced, there could be opportunities for higher efficiency and smarter use of human resources.10. Evolution of Retail: The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of retail, with a focus on digitally native brands. Jackson expresses excitement about these brands that have captured consumer attention, especially those that emerged or gained momentum during the pandemic. The discussion highlights the changing strategies of brands, including considerations of omni-channel approaches and the exploration of various channels to reach customers, even mentioning the challenges and uncertainties associated with selling on platforms like Amazon.

Donna Orender learned early on that the games played on the courts and in the fields were a vital learning and proving ground for life's opportunities. Recognized as a leader of growth and innovation in several high-profile companies, her ability to pivot as a former professional basketball athlete has served her well. Her passionate pursuit of working on behalf of women and girls is a result of her journey as a professional athlete, a corporate executive, a leader of an iconic women's business, the WNBA, a board member and founder of Generation W. She has been recognized as one of the top 10 Most Powerful Women in sports and one of Newsweek`s100 most Influential people in the business of sports and is a best-selling author with her 2018 release of Wowsdom! the girl's guide to the Positive and the Possible. In 2011 Donna launched Generation W, www.genwnow.com, a dynamic platform of education, inspiration and connection for women and girls, in the service of building community. It has changed the trajectory of thousands of lives who have become part of this inclusive and energetic community. Leveraging intergenerational connectivity and mentorship, Generation W and Generation WOW have positively impacted skills and opportunities while broadening perspectives on women's equality and equity. Donna served 6 years as the President of the WNBA, during which time she solidified its base and led double digit growth in all key business metrics. Prior to the WNBA, Donna spent 17 years at the PGA TOUR serving in the Office of the Commissioner. She developed a global and domestic media business leading global production, programming, distribution and digital businesses for the TOUR.As the CEO of Orender Unlimited she works with companies on strategic and growth initiatives. She currently serves on the board of the SPAC Goal Acquisition Corporation as well as on the privately held World Surf League Board and Cre8tor, an Israeli based health and wellness manufacturing company. Her community board work includes the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Co-Chair of the UJA Sports for Youth Initiative, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, the executive committee of the Jacksonville Chamber, Maccabi USA and a founding member of the board of Women in America. She has also been a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices, a Hall of Fame collegiate and professional athlete and a recipient of the March of Dimes Sports Leadership Award. She enjoys speaking on leadership, change and gender equity. She is a mom of twin sons and two step children.

In this episode, we sat down with Raven Jemison, EVP of Milwaukee Bucks. With nearly two decades of experience spanning across the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL, Raven oversees a multi-million dollar operation with the Bucks managing the organization's foundational & entrepreneurial business units. Recognized as Adweek's Most Powerful Women In Sports in 2021 and honoured as a 2022 Sports Business Journal Game Changer, she continues to make waves, earning a spot in the 2023 Outsports Power 100. Recently, Raven authored "More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes To Your Own Seat At The Table" - a must-read! Grab your copy on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Enjoy!

In this episode, we welcome Jill Gregory, EVP and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway. Jill is an acclaimed NASCAR executive and innovative sports marketer, who has blazed a career journey with a remarkable reputation. Twice named by Adweek as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Sports”, Jill was a key member of the leadership team, that shepherded the sport through COVID and made historic moves for social justice. A champion, for diversity, equity and inclusion, Jill is only the second women leader of a NASCAR sanctioned venue and is dedicated to continue to shape the sport for future generations.

Welcome to episode 83 of Sports Management Podcast where the topics are sports tech & entrepreneurship. Angelina Lawton is the founder & CEO of Sportsdigita. Sportsdigita is an industry-leading technology company helping brands drive sales revenue via Digideck, a revolutionary cloud-based presentation platform, or as Angelina puts it “PowerPoint on steroids”. Angelina has been named “FORBES 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports” and she has vast experience from the sports industry but also from the finance world. She has spent over a decade on Wall Street, before she transitioned into ice hockey where she worked for the Tampa Bay Lightnings, being in charge of “anything and everything with the Lightnings logo on it”. Finally, in 2011, she launched Sportsdigita, became an entrepreneur and she has spend the last 11 years building the company and they have worked with over 400+ of the biggest brands in sports and enterprise worldwide. Get ready to learn: - How it was like working for her father on Wall Street- Why she started Sportsdigita - The challenges of having her husband as the GM at the Tampa Bay Lightnings- How to thrive in a male dominated field- Angelina's 8 Tips To Becoming Your Best Self And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education  Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

In today's episode, senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane is joined by Camber Clemence, founder of non-profit Cut Down The Net, and Meredith Cash, senior sports reporter at Insider.The trio breaks down Adweek's 2022 Most Powerful Women in Sports list, featuring cover stars and WNBA legends Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird.Listen to their thoughts on the 2022 winners, the importance of brands and NIL, the future of the sports landscape, and whether or not they'll ever be allowed back on this podcast.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane is joined by Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman.Ackerman has been at the helm of the conference since 2013 and oversaw its relaunch. As one of the first female beneficiaries of an athletic scholarship thanks to Title IX, she played basketball at the University of Virginia and became the first president of the WNBA, and is a past president of USA Basketball.During the conversation, learn how Ackerman transitioned from a law career to the sports world, what it's like being a top executive in both men's and women's sports, her plan for the next round of media rights negotiations, and the Big East's place in an ever-shifting collegiate landscape.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane is joined by DraftKings chief marketing officer Stephanie Sherman. Sherman joined the sports betting company in 2013 as one of its first 15 employees, and rose through the ranks, becoming CMO in January 2022, just in time for Super Bowl 56.During the conversation, hear about the ever-changing sports betting landscape, major brand partnerships, marketing strategies, and new tech like Web3 and NFTs.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone joins Adweek's senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane.During this episode, we'll hear about Cone's path to becoming the first female president of U.S. Soccer, how she's combatted sexism and inequality in the game, equal pay and collective bargaining, and how she's leading the federation through turbulent times.Editor's note: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the Sally Yates-led investigation into abuse in the NWSL.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, South Carolina's Dawn Staley likely needs no introduction. The Olympic gold medalist and Gamecocks head coach joined Adweek's senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane to talk about inequity in the college game, Brittney Griner's wrongful detainment in Russia, her brand partnerships, and the future of women's basketball.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneFollow Dawn on Twitter: @dawnstaleySubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane is joined by Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng.Ng, the highest-ranking female baseball executive, joined the Marlins in 2020, and has more than 30 years of experience in Major League Baseball. She's also the first woman to hold the role of general manager of a team in the Big Four leagues in North America.During the conversation, hear how Ng climbed her way from an internship with the Chicago White Sox to the Marlins, diversity in baseball, how to build a franchise, and advice for women who want to break into the game.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Most Powerful Women in Sports, Adweek's senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane is joined by Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion Hilary Knight, who broke the all-time points record in the Women's World Hockey Championship this year.During this episode, we'll hear how Knight helped make hockey a viable career for women, equal pay for women in sports, how to advocate for the next generation, and so much more.Follow Mollie on Twitter: @MollieCahillaneFollow Hilary on Twitter: @HilaryKnightSubscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season finale of the Most Powerful Women in Sports podcast, Adweek's former chief content officer Lisa Granatstein sits down with Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).Engelbert joined the WNBA in 2019 as the league's first commissioner, after spending much of her career at Deloitte where she was its CEO. Engelbert is charged with bolstering visibility for the sport of women's basketball, empowering WNBA players, and enhancing fan engagement. She also was captain of the Lehigh University women's basketball and lacrosse teams. During the conversation, Engelbert shares the leadership lessons she has learned along the way, the rise of the WNBA, and its promising future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Most Powerful Women in Sports podcast, Adweek's former chief content officer Lisa Granatstein sits down with Jessi Miley-Dyer, Senior Vice President of Tours and Head of Competition of the World Surf League.Miley-Dyer grew up in New South Wales, Australia and began surfing when she was 8. She spent 15 years as a pro surfer, winning many prestigious competitions, before joining WSL in 2011. And in 2018, Miley-Dyer played a key role in bringing pay equity to pro surfing. WSL became the first U.S.-based sports group to offer equal pay globally for every competitor. We'll hear from Miley-Dyer about how she rode the wave from pro surfer to league leader and discuss what's next for women in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Most Powerful Women in Sports podcast, we sit down with Marvet Britto, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Britto Agency. Britto opened The Britto Agency in 1993 after having no luck searching for an internship or full-time position within the PR industry. The New York native's secret for superstardom is less about who she knows and is instead firmly rooted in how hard she's willing to work. During the conversation, Britto discusses career achievements, lessons learned along the way and the growing opportunities for women in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Mensah, Nike VP/GM for North America joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to reflect on the 50th Anniversary of Nike, her path to VP/GM for North America at Nike, DE&I at Nike and what the future of Nike could look like. Mensah has been recognized as a Women in Sports Business Game Changer by the Sports Business Journal and she was named by Adweek as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katrina Adams Ebony magazine's “Power 100” Author: Own the Arena. Retired Pro Tennis Player Over the years, many people have spoken about leadership being a game. As a result, leaders have often parked their ethics, morals and values in order to win. However, is winning a non-sum game, or can you both win and become a better human being? What's more, what might be the process to Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One? Let's find out together. Our guest is former professional tennis player ,Katrina Adams. Katrina holds 20 Doubles Titles, is a former CEO, Chairman and President of the more than 700K member USTA. She is an on-air commentator, global speaker and leader. Katrina Adams is dynamic, fearless, inspiring and thoughtful in her approach, providing twelve winning match points for thriving when you're the ‘only' one. She was also named on Adweek magazine's as Most Powerful Women in Sports list twice, 2016 and 2017, Forbes magazine's Most Powerful Women in Sports list in 2017, and Ebony magazine's Power 100 list. Katrina continues to use her platform to inspire aspiring business leaders to draw on their authentic selves to develop their craft while strengthening their weaknesses and understanding that they get nowhere alone. She inspires others to Own ‘Their' Arena. She is the Author of the bestselling book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One. Website: www.katrinamadams.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/katadams68. https://www.instagram.com/katadams68 https://www.facebook.com/katrina.adams.921 Part 1) Getting Ahead and Making a Difference Learning how to communicate under stress Getting In-Sync with Your Team Fighting for What You Want from Outside the Fence Tennis as an Inner-City Sport Reaching Back to Pull Forward.

Katrina Adams Ebony magazine's “Power 100” Author: Own the Arena. Retired Pro Tennis Player Over the years, many people have spoken about leadership being a game. As a result, leaders have often parked their ethics, morals and values in order to win. However, is winning a non-sum game, or can you both win and become a better human being? What's more, what might be the process to Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One? Let's find out together. Our guest is former professional tennis player ,Katrina Adams. Katrina holds 20 Doubles Titles, is a former CEO, Chairman and President of the more than 700K member USTA. She is an on-air commentator, global speaker and leader. Katrina Adams is dynamic, fearless, inspiring and thoughtful in her approach, providing twelve winning match points for thriving when you're the ‘only' one. She was also named on Adweek magazine's as Most Powerful Women in Sports list twice, 2016 and 2017, Forbes magazine's Most Powerful Women in Sports list in 2017, and Ebony magazine's Power 100 list. Katrina continues to use her platform to inspire aspiring business leaders to draw on their authentic selves to develop their craft while strengthening their weaknesses and understanding that they get nowhere alone. She inspires others to Own ‘Their' Arena. She is the Author of the bestselling book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One. Website: www.katrinamadams.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/katadams68. https://www.instagram.com/katadams68 https://www.facebook.com/katrina.adams.921 Part 2) The Mental Health Crisis in Sports Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka The Mental Health Crisis in Sports Politics and Athletics, Lessons in Leadership The Business of Sports When You Think You Are Alone, But You're Not The Context of Maturity and Empathy The 12 Match Points to Winning at Life!

Welcome to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports Podcast! Throughout this series, you'll hear from the world's greatest marketers, media pros, athletes and coaches who share their remarkable career journeys and how they achieved peak performance. For many years, Adweek has celebrated these extraordinary women, both on and off the field. Each year, we bestow 30 sports stars with a Most Powerful Women in Sports Award online and in print with many more sports pros featured at our events, including our Women Trailblazers and Brandweek Sports Marketing summits. We are excited to finally roll out our women's sports podcast, an extension of our biweekly video series hosted by Adweek's chief content officer, Lisa Granatstein. It's an especially pivotal moment for women in sports, even as their popularity and fan engagement grows, the struggle is real – challenges like pay equity, support from media and sponsors, and addressing workplace misconduct continue to persist. There's just so much to tackle and this podcast is where we'll address these topics head-on. We'll also talk about everything from motivation and personal growth to leadership and career strategies. Whether we're talking about sports or any other business, the same life rule applies– it's all about balancing head and heart. Be sure to subscribe to Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Thanks for listening, and we hope this Most Powerful Women in Sports series will leave you inspired and empowered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OWN THE ARENA Katrina Adams Ebony magazine's “Power 100” Author: Own the Arena. Retired Pro Tennis Player Over the years, many people have spoken about leadership being a game. As a result, leaders have often parked their ethics, morals and values in order to win. However, is winning a non-sum game, or can you both win and become a better human being? What's more, what might be the process to Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One?  Let's find out together. Our guest is former professional tennis player ,Katrina Adams. Katrina holds 20 Doubles Titles, is a former CEO, Chairman and President of the more than 700K member USTA. She is an on-air commentator, global speaker and leader. Katrina Adams is dynamic, fearless, inspiring and thoughtful in her approach, providing twelve winning match points for thriving when you're the ‘only' one. She was also named on Adweek magazine's as Most Powerful Women in Sports list twice, 2016 and 2017, Forbes magazine's Most Powerful Women in Sports list in 2017, and Ebony magazine's Power 100 list. Katrina continues to use her platform to inspire aspiring business leaders to draw on their authentic selves to develop their craft while strengthening their weaknesses and understanding that they get nowhere alone. She inspires others to Own ‘Their' Arena. She is the Author of the bestselling book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One.  Website: www.katrinamadams.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/katadams68. https://www.instagram.com/katadams68 https://www.facebook.com/katrina.adams.921   Part 2) The Mental Health Crisis in Sports Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka   The Mental Health Crisis in Sports Politics and Athletics, Lessons in Leadership The Business of Sports When You Think You Are Alone, But You're Not The Context of Maturity and Empathy The 12 Match Points to Winning at Life! . . Curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch? Take a look at DovBaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OWN THE ARENA Katrina Adams Ebony magazine's “Power 100” Author: Own the Arena. Retired Pro Tennis Player Over the years, many people have spoken about leadership being a game. As a result, leaders have often parked their ethics, morals and values in order to win. However, is winning a non-sum game, or can you both win and become a better human being? What's more, what might be the process to Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One?  Let's find out together. Our guest is former professional tennis player ,Katrina Adams. Katrina holds 20 Doubles Titles, is a former CEO, Chairman and President of the more than 700K member USTA. She is an on-air commentator, global speaker and leader. Katrina Adams is dynamic, fearless, inspiring and thoughtful in her approach, providing twelve winning match points for thriving when you're the ‘only' one. She was also named on Adweek magazine's as Most Powerful Women in Sports list twice, 2016 and 2017, Forbes magazine's Most Powerful Women in Sports list in 2017, and Ebony magazine's Power 100 list. Katrina continues to use her platform to inspire aspiring business leaders to draw on their authentic selves to develop their craft while strengthening their weaknesses and understanding that they get nowhere alone. She inspires others to Own ‘Their' Arena. She is the Author of the bestselling book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One.  Website: www.katrinamadams.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/katadams68. https://www.instagram.com/katadams68 https://www.facebook.com/katrina.adams.921   Part 1) Getting Ahead and Making a Difference Learning how to communicate under stress Getting In-Sync with Your Team Fighting for What You Want from Outside the Fence Tennis as an Inner-City Sport Reaching Back to Pull Forward. . . Curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch? Take a look at DovBaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Stay humble, stay grateful. Your position or work isn't what matters most. For me, it's my family and the opportunity to impact others and give back.” Marissa Solis is the National Football League's SVP of Global Brand & Consumer Marketing. Prior to joining the NFL, Marissa led marketing for Frito Lay North America and was at PepsiCo for almost two decades. She won several preeminent marketing awards for her work on Cheetos, Doritos and Tostitos brands and in 2021, was recognized by Adweek as one of the Most Powerful Women in Sports for elevating the football watching occasion with the NFL and Frito Lay partnership. Marissa joined PepsiCo after a stint in public sector and political consulting at Deloitte and began her career in brand management at Procter & Gamble Latin America where she led marketing for brands like Ariel, Downy, and Pampers in Central America and the Caribbean. She is a graduate of Georgetown University with a B.S. in International Economics & the University of Texas at Austin, with an M.A. in Public Policy and serves on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation and on the Board for The Melville Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of minority children in Dallas. Marisa has also found time to become a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do while raising her daughter, Gaby, together with her husband, Juan, in Texas. You'll enjoy hearing this candid conversation about being grateful for all we have, embracing our unique perspectives, and not being afraid to speak up when in the public eye.

This week's conversation is with Katrina Adams, the first African American to lead the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the first two-term Chairman and President of said organization and the first former player to hold that honor. Under her guidance, the USTA achieved a number of major milestones, including the opening of the 100 court USTA National Campus in Orlando, the strategic transformation of the $600 million USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. and an unprecedented outreach effort into underserved communities in an effort to share the sport of tennis with more people. Prior to this role, Katrina competed for 12 years on the WTA Tour, winning 20 career doubles titles and reaching the quarterfinals or better in doubles at all four Grand Slam events. Katrina's hard work in tennis, leadership and philanthropy has earned her many accolades including: being named on Adweek magazine's “Most Powerful Women in Sports” list twice (2016 and 2017), Forbes magazine's “Most Powerful Women in Sports” list in 2017 and Ebony magazine's “Power 100” list. So, in short, Katrina is a flat-out trailblazer, and it's why I was so excited to have this conversation.We discuss her journey - the sacrifices she made to become head of the USTA, the obstacles she overcame while successfully leading an organization with 700,000+ members, and why athletes like Naomi Osaka are helping to evolve the narrative around mental wellbeing.----Please support our partners!We're able to keep growing and creating content for YOU because of their support. We believe in their mission and would appreciate you supporting them in return!!To take advantage of deals from our partners, head to http://www.findingmastery.net/partners where you'll find all discount links and codes mentioned in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Robb O'Hagan  - CEO at EXOS, The Human Performance Company. Named among Fast Company's “Most Creative People in Business” and Forbes' "Most Powerful Women in Sports,” she led the reinvention and turnaround of Gatorade as its global president and led major marketing initiatives at Nike and Virgin Atlantic. Fearless, frank, and funny in talking about learning from failures and inspiring greatness. Also: Multiple surveys indicate massive shifts in worker expectations about how they work

Player, coach, broadcaster and administrator, Katrina Adams has done it all. Adams is the former President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association—the first black woman, first former player and youngest person ever to hold the position. Adams served an unprecedented two consecutive terms as USTA Chairman and President, serving the board between 2005 and 2020.As a professional tennis player, Adams competed for 12 years on the WTA Tour, winning 20 career doubles titles and reaching a career high of World Number 8.She has been named on Adweek magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Sports” list twice (2016 and 2017), Forbes magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Sports” list in 2017 and Ebony magazine’s “Power 100” list. She is Vice President of the International Tennis Federation, Chair of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, Chair of the Gender Equality in Tennis Committee and the Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program. She has recently published her maiden novel “Own the Arena”, which is available and out now.

Confession: Cynt Marshall isn't neccesarily a women's basketball figure. BUT, she is a woman, and she is in basketball. The Dallas Mavericks CEO was recently named one of the 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports by Adweek ($). She was brought in last year by Mark Cuban to turn around a culture that had become extremly toxic for women. By all accounts, Marshall is well on her way to turning around the Mavericks. The vibrant soon-to-be 60 year old connects personally with anyone she comes in contact with. She loves life, she loves people, and she's making an impact. On Satuday, July 20, Marshall spoke at the Dallas Wings Inspiring Women Night. We got Cynt's permission to use her chat for our program, and we couldn't be more thankful. We know that you'll be inspired and moved by one of the most infectous personalities in sports leadership. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.  There's a new feature conversation every Monday, and in between you'll get some tremendous bonus content.  Please rate and review the broadcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: podcast@herhoopstats.com.

IHOb, we hardly knew ye. But alas, the supposed burger-centric rebranding of IHOP was a passing phase, and we're left to answer the only remaining question: Did it work? We also discuss Martin Sorrell's first big investment under his new company, and we look at Adweek's annual list of the Most Powerful Women in Sports. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Flipboard. In today's chaotic media landscape, it can feel impossible to reach people while they're actually paying attention. Flipboard solves that problem. Learn how at FlipboardForBrands.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.