In this episode, Tayler sits down with Amanda Ekabutr, who currently serves as Team Member Experience Manager with the Phoenix Suns. Amanda shares how her start in higher education eventually led her to a role with the Phoenix Suns. She and Tayler discuss corporate leadership development - both in and outside of sports organizations. Amanda also shares some of the key differences between college athletics and pro sports environments and emphasizes the importance of people, culture, and adaptability in sports and corporate spaces.

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Beks, whose viral TikTok video led to their dad being named 'Official Dad of the Winter Olympics’ by The Gist. They discuss the journey that led Beks' dad to Milan, how social media helped amplify Official Dad Richard’s experience, and the importance of advocating for women's sports. Beks also shared how family support shaped their passion for women’s sports, some behind the scenes information on Official Dad’s experiences in Milan, and their future plans to engage with the community around women's sports.

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Jamie Sackman, the VP of Human Resources and Chief People Officer for the St. Louis Blues. Jamie discusses how she got started working in HR, her experiences transforming the HR landscape within the Blues organization, and the evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition in professional sports. She discusses the rewarding aspects of working in sports, as well as the challenges, and how she sees the role of HR in a multi-entity organization. Jamie and Tayler highlight the significance of women in leadership roles, the need for training middle managers, and the future of women in sports. The conversation concludes with insights on embracing artificial intelligence in HR and the importance of supporting young people aspiring to work in sports.

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Laura Gentile, founder of espnW and co-founder of Storied Sports. Laura reflects on her 20-year career at ESPN and the moments that led her to launch espnW, sharing how her own experience as a college athlete shaped her belief that women’s sports deserved greater visibility and more intentional storytelling. Together, they explore the “whitespace” that has long existed in women’s sports media — and why filling that gap matters. The conversation also dives into Laura’s current work with Storied Sports, including the powerful series The 85ers, and how they’re building a platform to spotlight the untold stories of women’s sports.

In this episode, Tayler is joined by professional sailor Sara Stone, the first female navigator to win a TP52 World Championship. They discuss Sara's journey into sailing, the intricacies of her role as a navigator, the challenges of training and preparation, and the state of women's participation in sailing. Sara shares her insights on the pressure of competition, the importance of teamwork, and the opportunities available for young girls in sports. The conversation highlights the growth of women's sports and the need for more representation in sailing.

 In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jen Flynn Oldenburg, the head women's volleyball coach at The Ohio State University and current president of the American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA). Jen joined Tayler at The Dub KC, Kansas City's first women's sports bar, during the weekend of the NCAA Volleyball National Championship, hosted in KC at the T Mobile center. The two discussed Jen's journey from player to coach, the challenges of balancing family life with coaching, and the impact that COVID/NIL/transfer portal have had on the sport. Jen shares insights on the growth of volleyball, the importance of supportive staff, and her thoughts on the future of the game.

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Holly Sheilley, Executive Director of Athletics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The two discussed how the evolution of women’s sports in the United States has led to increased visibility and more opportunities for women in sports. Dr. Sheilley shared insights from her experiences working in each of the NCAA’s three divisions and the national office, as well as what has been her focus since she arrived at UMSL, an NCAA Division II institution.

In this episode, Tayler looks back on some of the best moments from Hang Time episodes in 2025. The episode features clips from each of our 21 episodes with guests like Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande (NCAA), Camber Clemence (writer of TOGETHXR’s Play It Forward book), Tori Niemann Lukens (Clemson), Malik Fair (Parity), Dr. Elizabeth Taylor (Temple), Kristina Minor (Husch Blackwell), Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson (Toronto Raptors), Dr. Jen Fry (JenFryTalks), Holly Stalcup (College Football Playoff), Sandy Cross (formerly PGA of America, now PWHL), Dr. Janelle Wells (University of South Florida, WellsQuest), Jessica Poole (Jessica Poole Communications Collective, Women’s Elite Rugby), Katy Benson (St. Louis CITY SC), Denise-Schilte-Brown (Tampa Bay Sun FC), Dr. Kyra Kendrick (Pro Sports Assembly), Jennifer Tussey & Jada Humphrey (St. Louis Slam), Jessica Bogia (Upshot League, Jacksonville Wave), Ashima Chopra (FanVerse), Edwardsville HS Girls Flag Football Coaches, Dr. Risa Isard (Parity), and Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn (The Dub KC).

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn, co-owners and founders of The Dub KC. Monica and Rachel discussed what prompted them to open Kansas City’s first women’s sports bar, as well as some of the challenges they faced along the way. They also discussed some of the best feedback they’ve gotten from patrons so far, as well as the type of community they’re hoping to build at The Dub.

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Risa Isard, the Director of Research and Insights for Parity. Dr. Isard shared how her passion for women’s sports combined with her background and professional experiences ultimately led her to the role she’s in now with Parity. She and Tayler discuss some of Parity’s latest research on Gen Z and women’s sports marketing. Dr. Isard shares her thoughts on what companies are getting right (and wrong) when it comes to marketing and partnerships in women’s sports.