TELL THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD!

Ep. 38 - Interview with Amy Trask, Part 1


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We couldn't be more honored to welcome Amy Trask -- the "Princess of Darkness" and first woman to ever be named CEO of an NFL franchise -- to the show. You’re going to love hearing her stories about her time at Cal, what she really feels about the other schools that blew up the Pac-12, Marshawn Lynch, how another famous Cal grad gave her the "Princess of Darkness" nickname, and her thoughts on how to be successful in whatever career path you choose to follow.


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Summary

In this engaging conversation, Amy Trask, the first female CEO of an NFL franchise, shares her journey from UC Berkeley to the Oakland Raiders. She discusses her love for football, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of hard work and integrity. Trask emphasizes the need for civil discourse in today's society and expresses her hopes for the future of Cal football amidst conference realignment. The episode concludes with her endorsement of Marshawn Lynch for governor and a reflection on her experiences at Cal.


Takeaways

Amy Trask is a trailblazer in the NFL as the first female CEO.

Her journey began at UC Berkeley, where she developed a love for football.

Trask emphasizes the importance of hard work and integrity in any career.

She had Al Davis' support.

Civil discourse is crucial in today's society, and we can disagree without being mean.

Trask encourages young professionals to get their foot in the door and work hard.

She hopes for Cal and Stanford to remain united amidst conference realignment.

Marshawn Lynch would make a great governor of California.

Trask's experiences at Cal shaped her views on diversity and inclusion.

The importance of being true to oneself is a lesson she learned from her mother.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a Trailblazer

06:13 Amy's Journey to Cal and Early Influences

09:10 The Impact of Cal on Amy's Life

12:07 Becoming a Football Fan and Raider Enthusiast

15:04 Memorable Stories from the Raiders

17:24 Leadership Lessons from Al Davis

20:23 Navigating Challenges as a Female Executive

22:53 Advice for Aspiring Professionals

26:05 The Significance of Hard Work

28:58 The Legacy of the Raiders and Amy's Role

32:22 Embracing the Princess of Darkness

33:34 Leadership Beyond Gender

35:40 Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

38:05 Thoughts on Cal Football

42:23 Marshawn Lynch for Governor

44:41 Bear Territory Moments


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