Game Changers

#7 - Sophie Goldschmidt

Sophie Goldschmidt is the former CEO of the World Surf League and is now an advisory board member. As CEO, she led the WSL in becoming the first sports league to offer equal prize money to men and women. On this episode, we chatted about leadership, how small things can make the biggest difference and how an injury impacted her.

#6 - Sara Toussaint

Sara Toussaint is the Vice President of Sports Marketing at Wells Fargo where she oversees the soccer portfolio including Major League Soccer, the Mexican National Team and team sponsorships as well as ESPN's espnW Women+Sports Summit. She's also on the alumni board of the University of Chicago and the board of Play Like A Girl! On this episode, we chatted about how where we come from impacts us, success, comparison, her favorite sports moment, the idea of empowerment vs. power and mentorship.

#5 - Jessica Berman

Jessica Berman is the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Vice President, Business Affairs at the National Lacrosse League. This role makes her the highest ranking woman in men's professional sports. Previously, she was the Vice President, Community Development, Culture and Growth at the NHL. On this episode, we chatted about work/life integration, self awareness, imposter syndrome and building a personal board of advisors.

#4 - Kelli Masters

Kelli Masters is the Founder and President of KMM Sports, a full-service sports management company with offices in New York, Los Angeles and her hometown of Oklahoma City. In 2010, she made history as the first woman to represent a first round pick in the NFL Draft. She's represented more professional athletes than any woman in industry, serving as an agent/contract advisor since 2006. Kelli is also a former National and World Champion baton twirler and was Miss Oklahoma 1997. On this episode, we chat about where her passion for sports started, challenges she's faced as a woman in sports and how her definition of success has changed.

#3 - Stacey Allaster

Stacey Allaster is the Chief Executive Officer of the USTA. Previously, she was the Chairman and CEO of the Women's Tennis Association. In this role, she played an integral part in securing equal prize money for female players at all Grand Slams. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her husband John and their children, who were adopted from Siberia. On this episode, we chat about her career, her "rock bottom" moment and dealing with challenging times.