In episode #146 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with women’s sports powerhouse Karina LeBlanc.

Karina — a two-time Olympian and longtime leader in women’s soccer — is now the Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development at RAJ Sports, the ownership group behind the Portland Thorns and the new WNBA Portland expansion team.

In this episode, Karina shares:

• 🏟 How RAJ Sports is building a $150M dual-sport women's performance center to set a new global standard.
• 🏀 Why Portland is becoming the global epicenter of women’s sports.
• 🚀 Why investing in women's sports is no longer a charitable cause — it’s a smart, strategic business move.

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In episode #145 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Raquel Braun & Lagen Nash – two longtime sports industry leaders and the co-founders of the new boutique sports consultancy, Mulier Fortis.

Raquel & Lagen are combining their experience working at the intersection of sports, media and tech to help organizations unlock growth – especially in women’s sports.

In this episode, hear Raquel & Lagen discuss:

• 📈 Why Mulier Fortis is positioned to solve key human resources challenges in women’s sports.
• 🎯 What success looks like for Mulier Fortis (which by the way, translates to “a strong woman” in English).
• 📰 How media coverage can change the direction of the women’s sports movement.

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In episode #144 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews RaShauna Hamilton, the VP of Fan Growth & Community at the Washington Spirit.

After beginning her career as an intern with the Washington Mystics, RaShauna has worked across both men’s & women’s sports—and is now leading initiatives to grow fandom, strengthen community ties, and expand access to the NWSL.

In this episode, RaShauna shares how the Washington Spirit is:

• ⚽ Expanding access to women’s soccer in D.C.
• 📈 Why investing in community is key to sustainable growth.
• 📣 Her strategy for reaching new and untapped fan segments.

RaShauna’s message is clear: community drives fandom, and fandom drives the future of women’s sports.

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Women’s sports is predicted to be the next multi-billion dollar industry.💰

In episode #143 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Pete Giorgio, the Global Sports Practice Leader at Deloitte, and Jenny Haskel, the Knowledge & Insights Lead for Deloitte’s Sports Business Group.

New data from Deloitte forecasts that women’s sports is on pace to cross the $2 billion revenue threshold for the first time in 2025.

Deloitte’s new report - "Beyond the Billion-dollar Barrier: Charting the Next Phase of Growth"- highlights a 240% revenue increase in pro women’s sports over the past 4 years, and forecasts that women’s sports will reach $2.35 billion in global revenue in 2025.

This projection follows a groundbreaking year in 2024, where women’s sports surpassed expectations, generating $1.88 billion in revenue – a significant jump from Deloitte's original $1.3 billion prediction.

In this episode, hear Jenny & Pete share:

• 📊 Why women’s sports are growing at an unprecedented rate.
• 🏀Which sports & markets are driving the revenue boom.
• 💼 Why the business case for women’s sports has never been stronger.

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In episode #142 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry.

One of the original 99ers, Briana helped cement the USWNT as one of the greatest American sports teams of all time — winning the 1999 World Cup and earning two Olympic gold medals with the team.

Off the field, Briana’s story is just as powerful — from facing a career-ending injury and financial hardship to becoming an outspoken advocate for mental health, concussion awareness, and financial empowerment for women athletes.

Now, she’s joining Caitlin Clark, Billie Jean King, and Annika Sörenstam as a Gainbridge ambassador to help financially empower the current and next generation of female athletes.

In this episode, Briana shares:

• 🧠 How the end of her soccer career nearly cost her everything — including her gold medals.
• 💵 Why she’s on a mission to teach athletes about financial wellness.
• ⚽️ What her new partnership with Gainbridge means for the future of women’s sports.
• 📢 Why investing in women’s sports is a business opportunity and a responsibility.

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In episode #141 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Jen Spicher, the CEO of Pro Volleyball Federation, which is a new U.S.-based pro volleyball league that’s making waves in women’s sports.

With sell-out crowds, major media deals, and a fast-growing fan base, PVF is proving that the demand for women’s volleyball is real – and here to stay.

In this episode, Jen shares:

🏐 The founding story behind PVF and how it’s growing fast in season two.

📺 How broadcast deals & local ownership are fueling fan engagement.

💸 Why now is the time for brands & investors to get into women’s volleyball.

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In episode #140 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Alex Sanchez, Managing Director of FIBA 3x3.

FIBA 3x3 Women’s Basketball is breaking new ground as it becomes a marquee feature on Whoopi Goldberg’s new All Women’s Sports Network. 🏀✨

As a dynamic, fast-paced format of basketball, FIBA 3x3 has been a game-changer for global basketball since its Olympic debut in 2021.

With a dedicated women’s circuit, it’s paving the way for increased visibility and growth in women’s sports.

In this episode, Alex shares insights on the partnership with Whoopi Goldberg and the impact of FIBA 3x3 on the global women’s basketball landscape. 🌍

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In episode #139 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Amanda Calabrese & Greta Meyer, the co-founders of Sequel, a revolutionary tampon brand designed for comfort and reliability by female athletes and engineers.

Amanda & Greta are not just disrupting the period care industry—they’re changing the game for women athletes everywhere.

With their innovative spiral tampon, Sequel is re-engineering the tampon for the first time in 80 years, creating a product that addresses the unique needs of athletes who menstruate.

In this episode, Amanda and Greta share:

• 💡 How their experiences as athletes and engineers led to Sequel’s creation.
• 👑 How Sequel is changing the game for athletes who menstruate.
• 🏆 Why investing in women’s sports means supporting innovative products designed for women athletes.

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