Women Blazers

Hosted by Dionna Widder

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100

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Jan 2025

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Women Blazers is a podcast that features interviews with women in the sports industry who are either breaking barriers or on a journey to blaze trails in the front office. Through the experiences of others, insights can be gained, new opportunities can be created, and many can be inspired.

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January 6, 2025Episode 1001 hr 5 min

The One Where We Celebrate 100 Episodes

In this special episode, we welcome back Lisa Feigenbaum, Revenue & Strategy Sports Executive and Michelle Kajiwara, Sr. Vice President of Premium Business & Events for Crypto.com Arena for an engaging and reflective conversation. What started as a passion project became an impact platform over the course of 5 seasons and 100 conversations with women in the sports industry who are either breaking barriers or on a journey to blaze trails. I believed that insights could be gained, new opportunities could be created, and many could be inspired through the amplification and representation of diverse voices, and thanks to this podcast my belief has be strengthened and I hope yours has too. I want to thank the 99 incredible women leaders who joined me for an episode and for sharing their personal journeys, experiences, and insights. You created a light that others could follow and are an inspiration to many. I also want to thank the many listeners, supporters, and our friends at the Pro Sports Assembly for supporting Women Blazers from the beginning. This podcast was for you, and I am grateful for the motivation you provided to accomplish this milestone.

December 30, 2024Episode 9959 min

The One with Haley Carter

In this special 99th episode, we welcome Haley Carter, Vice President of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director for the 2024 NWSL Champion, Orlando Pride. Haley is a former professional soccer player, business executive, coach, licensed attorney, and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Rooted by her core values of service and reliability, Haley is truly a force to be reckoned with. By staying true to herself and what she believes in combined with her education, and experiences, Haley has become not just a leader but a role model for others looking to make a difference. Her authenticity and perseverance will empower you to pursue your true calling, as she shares her incredible journey and unwavering commitment to living out her purpose

December 16, 2024Episode 9835 min

The One with Jennifer Young

In this episode, we welcome Jennifer Young, Vice President of Revenue Strategy for the Atlanta Hawks. From Chef to Radio Sales to Sports Revenue Leader, Jennifer has truly had an impressive and diverse career journey. Starting in the culinary world, she honed her skills with the original goal of becoming a chef before transitioning into Media Sales where she demonstrated her knack for building partnerships and driving revenue. But it was her move into the sports industry that has truly showcased her talent and determination. Jennifer’s career trajectory is nothing short of inspiring and serves as a reminder that with dedication and drive, you can lead your journey to where you are meant to be.

December 9, 2024Episode 9749 min

The One with Michelle Marshall

In this episode, we welcome Michelle Marshall, Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for PUMA. Ever since she was young, Michelle felt a calling to be a leader of impact and ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to have a seat at the table. Her commitment to focus on the human side of the business and creating inclusive environments, where everyone feels valued and respected, shines through in her dedication to being a champion of diversity throughout her career journey and life.

November 18, 2024Episode 9649 min

The One with Brittanie Boyd

In this episode, we welcome Brittanie Boyd, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Dallas Mavericks. Brittanie shares her remarkable career journey built on intention and taking initiative. She launched her career with the Dallas Cowboys while obtaining her MBA and pursued opportunities from there that aligned with her defined goals. Her career moves put her in the position to learn from some of the industry’s best at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and now the Dallas Mavericks. Her trajectory uniquely created experiences to lead across many verticals, where she gained a remarkable lens and developed her to be a strong and impactful leader.

November 4, 2024Episode 9555 min

The One with Ryan Hilgers

In this episode, we welcome Ryan Hilgers, Sr. Vice President of Global Partnership Development for BSE Global, which includes the Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, and the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty. Ryan shares her incredible journey with us, she grew up oversees in Germany for 18 years in a military family where her parents served as teachers. She didn’t have a personal passion to become an educator, she felt a natural connection to business and had a strong interest in sports. With much determination she broke into the industry after college, invested in taking opportunities that would challenge her, and it has resulted in a winning career and many championship rings working for the San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, and now BSE Global.

October 21, 2024Episode 9449 min

The One with Victoria Isley

In this episode, we welcome Victoria Isley, Vice President of Partnership Solutions for the Philadelphia 76ers. Victoria has built a remarkable career in the industry by being open to new opportunities and creating growth by pursuing roles and responsibilities outside of her comfort zone. Her journey has included working for some of the biggest franchises in sports: the New York Giants, New Jersey Devils, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and now the Philadelphia 76ers - where she is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive and customized partnership programs that drive revenue and foster partner loyalty for the team.

September 30, 2024Episode 9343 min

The One with Morgan Cato

In this episode, we welcome Morgan Cato, Former Assistant General Manager and VP of Basketball Operations for the Phoenix Suns, making her the first women of color to hold the title in the NBA. Morgan is a sports influencer, business executive, and change agent. Born and raised in New York, she grew up loving the game of basketball and thanks to the game developed a strong competitive nature, and a love for making an impact with and for people. Her journey and accomplishments are a proven testament that all goals can be obtained if you just work hard enough to achieve them.

September 3, 2024Episode 9232 min

The One with Aneisha Johnson

In this episode, we welcome Aneisha Johnson, Director of Member Experience & Retention for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Aneisha shares her incredible career journey, starting out in Inside Sales for the Minnesota T-Wolves where she developed a love for relationship selling and service. That foundation launched her career forward to Florida where she has blazed a remarkable path into leadership giving her the opportunity to invest in the growth and development of others and provide extraordinary experiences for many clients and members.

August 19, 202447 min

The One with Amanda Dennis

In this episode, we welcome Amanda Dennis, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Detroit Red Wings. Amanda shares her incredible career journey; she was a collegiate athlete that loved being in a competitive atmosphere, which led her to an opportunity to be an inside sales rep for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Hesitate at first, she encouraged herself to try it which led to her thriving in it. Since that foundation, Amanda has blazed an incredible career, motivated by crushing goals, driving business forward, and making an impact as a leader.