For nearly 20 years, Karina LeBlanc was known for defending Canada’s net. Now she’s defending the future of women’s sports as EVP of Strategic Growth at RAJ Sports, where she’s helping lead both the Portland Thorns and the new WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire—which also happens to be Portlands original WNBA team. She joins Laura to talk about playing the long game—creating generational impact, measuring success beyond wins, and why Portland might just be the global epicenter of women’s sports.

 

03:15 The Impact of Sports on Personal Growth
05:53 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Failure
12:09 Transitioning to Executive Roles
25:50 The Unique Appeal of Women's Sports
27:42 The Power of Representation and Role Models
31:10 Innovative Partnerships and Community Impact
34:52 The Epicenter of Women's Sports: Portland's Vision
42:09 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations

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