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Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
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Join Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, a privately funded nonprofit transforming the landscape of leadership in sports. Each episode features bold and inspiring women leading in sports as they share stories, lessons, and insights to empower you to advance and excel in your own career.
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Episode 177: Julie Roe Lach
Jun 400:46:34Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by Julie Roe Lach, E-V-P of External Relations and Community Engagement at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Julie is a practicing attorney, an entrepreneur, and has held executive leadership roles at the NCAA, Indy Sports Corp and most recently at the Horizon League where she was commissioner for the last 14 years. She recently made the pivot to professional sports, and in our conversation, Julie shares why career pivots don't always come from a master plan, how volunteering and relationship-building opened unexpected doors, and why strong leadership starts with alignment, communication, and authenticity. She also offers powerful insight into navigating change, building trust across teams, and the people skills today's leaders need most. Let's get started - and remember, We Are Women Leaders.
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Episode 176: Pam Kramer
May 700:36:00Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. As Kansas City prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pam Kramer, CEO of KC-2026, is leading the charge. With six matches and hundreds of thousands of visitors expected, she shares what it takes to lead at this scale – offering us a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy, coordination, and vision required. Pam brings deep experience in sports, sponsorship, and major event execution to this massive role. From global execution to authentic leadership, this conversation is packed with insight you won't want to miss. We also dive into the power of relationships and what it takes to lead under pressure. Keep listening for more takeaways from Pam - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 175: Sherri Privitera
Apr 200:44:34Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by an incredible leader and innovator - Sherri Privitera, Senior Principal at Populous and a driving force behind the future of women's sports design. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Sherri is one of the few women to reach the senior principal level - and recently made a bold pivot from leading collegiate projects to helping shape the growth of women's professional sports. In our conversation, you can feel her passion for women's facility design, and how she's creating real change – designing facilities without compromise. She is prioritizing athlete performance, women's health, women's privacy, and the evolving women's sports fan. She also reminds us that their work goes far beyond architecture - as collaborators, storytellers, and listeners shaping the full experience. Let's get started - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 174: Nina King
Mar 500:34:41Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by an extraordinary leader - Nina King, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University and the incoming Board President of Women Leaders in Sports. As the first female AD in Duke history, Nina has expanded what leadership looks like at one of the most storied programs in college athletics. After 13 years at Duke - including serving as Chief of Staff to the former AD Kevin White - her performance and preparation positioned her to step into the role when he retired. In this episode, we frame her journey through our five leadership pillars: Mindset, Presence, Performance, Influence, and Career Strategy. You'll hear how she's honored tradition while building her own vision for Duke's future - navigating major coaching transitions and leading with steadiness in an industry where, as she says, "uncertainty isn't a season - it's the way of life." Let's get started - and remember, We Are Women Leaders.
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Episode 173: A Walk in Her Shoes - Women of Color Conversation Presented by adidas
Feb 500:59:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Women Leaders Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Have we got a special treat for you! This episode takes us back to our 2025 National Convention - which is the ULTIMATE convening of people working and leading in sports. If you couldn't join us in person or want to relive the inspiration, all convention session recordings are now available inside the Leadership Hub on our members-only virtual platform – ENGAGE. Before we dive in, make sure to subscribe and review the Women Leaders Podcast wherever you listen. Your support helps us share more stories of women leaders making an impact on the sports industry!
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Episode 172: Own It - Leading Boldly in the Business of Sports
Dec 400:46:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Women Leaders Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Have we got a special treat for you! This episode takes us back to our 2025 National Convention - which is the ULTIMATE convening of people working and leading in sports. If you couldn't join us in person or want to relive the inspiration, all convention session recordings are now available inside the Leadership Hub on our members-only virtual platform – ENGAGE. Before we dive in, make sure to subscribe and review the Women Leaders Podcast wherever you listen. Your support helps us share more stories of women leaders making an impact on the sports industry! Keep listening for more insights - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 171: A Conversation with President Baker at our 2025 National Convention
Nov 600:45:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Women Leaders Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Have we got a special treat for you! This episode takes us back to our 2025 National Convention - which is the ULTIMATE convening of people working and leading in sports. If you couldn't join us in person or want to relive the inspiration, all convention session recordings are now available inside the Leadership Hub on our members-only virtual platform – ENGAGE. Before we dive in, make sure to subscribe and review the Women Leaders Podcast wherever you listen. Your support helps us share more stories of women leaders making an impact on the sports industry! Keep listening for more insights - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 170: Allison Howard
Oct 200:44:47Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders. Today, I'm joined by Allison Howard, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Rock Entertainment Group and the Cleveland Cavaliers and the recently named President of Business Operations for the new Cleveland WNBA team. Allison's career journey...from the Lakers to the KC Current to Cleveland...has been marked by persistence, confidence, and a willingness to pause and self-check when life demands it. She opens up about those moments of personal honesty that have guided her growth. From learning to listen as a leader to championing new opportunities for women, Allison shares the wisdom and resilience that continue to guide her career. Keep listening for more insights from Allison - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 169: Erika Wallace
Sep 400:35:11Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders. Today, I'm joined by Erika Wallace, Director of Athletics at Wayne State University. In just three years, Erika has grown from an interim role to leading her department with impact across athletics, academics, and the community. Her success stems from showing up with intention and seizing opportunities without waiting for perfect conditions. In this episode, Erika shares how she's owned her role, made bold decisions, and built confidence as a leader, which she says, was shaped by her experience as a student-athlete and involvement with Women Leaders. Keep listening for more takeaways from Erika and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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Episode 168: Stacey Allaster
Aug 700:36:28Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders. As we gear up for the 2025 US Open this month, we're celebrating a historic moment - it will be the final tournament under the leadership of today's guest, Stacey Allaster. Stacey, Chief Executive of Professional Tennis at the USTA, made history in 2020 as the first woman to serve as U.S. Open Tournament Director in its 140-year history. Her legacy of leadership, innovation, and excellence will carry on through the exceptional team she's built. Since joining the USTA in 2016, and as former WTA Chairman and CEO, Stacey has championed equal pay, fan engagement, and the global growth of women's tennis, working alongside legends like Billie Jean King. As Stacey's career evolves with new priorities and horizons, she stays grounded in her vision statement: a life of fun, freedom, and impact. Keep listening for more takeaways from Stacey - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
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