Leveling The Playing Field

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this week’s show, Bobbi-Sue talks about some of the things/people she’s grateful for and she geeks out about the new planner she ordered for 2019. This is our first multi-guest episode and for really good reason. The co-founders of Asiya, Fatimah Hussein and Jamie Glover, join Bobbi-Sue to talk about the company they started to provide women with sports hijabs. Both women have fascinating backgrounds and by chance came together to create a company that has an immediate impact on young girls and women who want to participate in sport but maintain their modest belief system. We learn a lot about the barriers to participation in sport for Muslim women and girls through their story. In addition, we learn how we can help open more opportunities for young Muslim girls to participate by sponsoring athletes through their company. Also, the women are sharing something special with all of you so listen all the way to the end.

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You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

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This week’s episode is a special one just in time for Thanksgiving. It’s so important to take time to be grateful for the good things in our lives and to be grateful for what sport can do. Katie Lentz was in a head-on collision with a drunk driver just before her sophomore year at Tulane. She was in school in a pre-dental program and had planned on being a dentist. On multiple levels, surviving the crash was a miracle. Her recovery, and the way that sport played a part, was another. Soon after getting out of the hospital and returning to Tulane, Katie changed her career trajectory and focused on sport. She is now the Administrator for Major League Baseball’s Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) which helps those in the baseball family that need support (whether financial, medical, psychological). She has centered her career on the power of sport to do good. We are very thankful to have her on the podcast and tell her story.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Interested in working in the business of sports? Gain hands on sports industry experience while studying the analytical MBA toolkit in America’s Finest City. With access to a premier alumni network and a MLB operations trip to the Dominican Republic, there are so many reasons why the SDSU Sports MBA program was recently ranked first in the world for student and alumni satisfaction by SportBusiness International. Missed the deadline but still interested in requesting info for the 2021 class? The SDSU Sports MBA would love to help. Visit SDSU.EDU/SPORTSMBA now!

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You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

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Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard’s guest this week is Janis Burke, CEO of the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority. She became the third chief executive and first woman to hold the position. In addition to overseeing the billion dollars of bond debt service for Houston’s professional sports stadiums, under her leadership, Houston has been awarded major sporting events to include: U.S. Olympic Trials, collegiate tournaments, numerous National and World Championships, AAU Junior Olympics, and the Transplant Games of America. She sits on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Sports Commissions, and has also been recognized locally by Conference USA and Rice University for her outstanding contributions and achievements as a woman in the Houston sports industry, identified by the Texas Executive Women’s Association as a “Woman on the Move,” and recently named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women.” Prior to her time at the Houston Sports, she worked in hospitality and events. An amazing story. She does not have a college degree and she proves that you don’t need one to succeed!

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Interested in working in the business of sports? Gain hands on sports industry experience while studying the analytical MBA toolkit in America’s Finest City. With access to a premier alumni network and a MLB operations trip to the Dominican Republic, there are so many reasons why the SDSU Sports MBA program was recently ranked first in the world for student and alumni satisfaction by SportBusiness International. LAST CALL! Applications are due RIGHT NOW. Visit SDSU.edu/sportsMBA now!

For years, the co-founders of Holly & Tanager searched for the perfect backpack tote to carry their items in an organized manner. Holly & Tanager handbags were born to keep up with your busy schedule while taking organization to the next level. Holly & Tanager designed The Professional backpack tote to live up to the needs of the on-the-go, in-the-know, jet-setting, trendsetting, all-around extraordinary woman: you. The Professional Backpack Tote effortlessly converts from a Backpack to a tote to a cross body bag. In addition to the Professional Backpack Tote, Holly & Tanager offers other extraordinary “everyday handbags you don’t see every day.” As a listener of Leveling The Playing Field, get 15% off your first order, visit HollyAndTanager.com/LTPF and use promo code LTPF at checkout.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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Quick “mini-sode” for LTPF listeners. You can now join the Leveling The Playing Field Group on Facebook. Bobbi-Sue also reminds y’all to go out and vote and, if you’re in Florida, vote “yes” on the voting rights amendment.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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Happy 50th episode!! Bobbi-Sue celebrates by making a few announcements. Keep your eyes open for a private group on Facebook, merchandise, and a new website. And, of course, lots of gratitude to you, our listeners, and Jerry and Jason at Radio Influence. This week’s episode is with Tracie Speca-Ventura, Founder & President of Sports and the Arts. Tracie’s path includes nannying for… wait for it… Pete Rose. She tells the story of the day he found out he was banned from baseball. She continued to nanny for various celebrities and athletes while building her business. It was a tough beginning but she used charity events as a way to get exposure and make connections. These connections led to massive art collection projects at Levi’s Stadium, Yankee Stadium, and many more.

This episode brings a side of the sports world that we haven’t talked about – art – and it’s fascinating.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Interested in working in the business of sports? Each year, SDSU Sports MBA accepts a new class of students from around the globe to study the analytical MBA toolkit while learning the complexities of the sports business industry. The SDSU Sports MBA 18-month program offers hands-on sports industry experience combined with practical skills from expert faculty PLUS access to a premier alumni network. Thinking about it? Don’t wait! Applications are due November 1st. Visit SDSU.edu/sportsMBA now!

For years, the co-founders of Holly & Tanager searched for the perfect backpack tote to carry their items in an organized manner. Holly & Tanager handbags were born to keep up with your busy schedule while taking organization to the next level. Holly & Tanager designed The Professional backpack tote to live up to the needs of the on-the-go, in-the-know, jet-setting, trendsetting, all-around extraordinary woman: you. The Professional Backpack Tote effortlessly converts from a Backpack to a tote to a cross body bag. In addition to the Professional Backpack Tote, Holly & Tanager offers other extraordinary “everyday handbags you don’t see every day.” As a listener of Leveling The Playing Field, get 15% off your first order, visit HollyAndTanager.com/LTPF and use promo code LTPF at checkout.

Make sure to check out the newest sponsor of the podcast, Sustain Natural. Sustain is a one-stop-shop for “vagina-friendly” products including condoms, lube, tampons and more. What do they mean by vagina-friendly? They mean organic, vegan, fair-trade, sustainably-made, and, of course, free of synthetic ingredients commonly found in some other brands. Right now, listeners of Leveling The Playing Field can get 20% off your first one time order and free shipping when you sign-up at SustainNatural.com and use code LTPF at checkout.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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This week’s episode starts with Bobbi-Sue talking about her experience at the Women’s Sports Museum Gala where trailblazers Donna Orender, Justine Siegal, the IAWA, and Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling were honored. She is so proud that the first event that the LTPF sponsored was this event. In addition, Bobbi-Sue shares about speaking on a panel at a legal conference this week and how it made her feel. While at said conference, Bobbi-Sue was “recognized” by a listener which was a first.

The interview this week is with Anna Karefa-Johnson, the Vice President of Events & Programming for the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality, also known as RISE. Anna is a Community Engagement and Experiential Marketing Professional, passionate about the intersection of sport, community impact, and philanthropy. Her career path shows her commitment to utilizing sports for good. She has previously held positions at the NFLPA, Lakers, Ravens, a certain Tampa team, the Pac-12, and UMCA Sports. Anna is full of tidbits for people trying to figure out their place in the sports industry.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Interested in working in the business of sports? Each year, SDSU Sports MBA accepts a new class of students from around the globe to study the analytical MBA toolkit while learning the complexities of the sports business industry. The SDSU Sports MBA 18-month program offers hands-on sports industry experience combined with practical skills from expert faculty PLUS access to a premier alumni network. Thinking about it? Don’t wait! Applications are due November 1st. Visit SDSU.edu/sportsMBA now!

Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead of time, leaving you with zero decisions to be made at dinner. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with a Trio of Roasted Vegetables or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. The founder, Allison, is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. You can’t beat that. Check out prepdish.com/ltpf for this amazing deal! Again, that’s prepdish.com/ltpf for your first 2 weeks, FREE. This is a no-brainer!

The Blinkist app summarizes 2500+ bestselling nonfiction books into packs key insights that you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Playing to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Playing.

For years, the co-founders of Holly & Tanager searched for the perfect backpack tote to carry their items in an organized manner. Holly & Tanager handbags were born to keep up with your busy schedule while taking organization to the next level. Holly & Tanager designed The Professional backpack tote to live up to the needs of the on-the-go, in-the-know, jet-setting, trendsetting, all-around extraordinary woman: you. The Professional Backpack Tote effortlessly converts from a Backpack to a tote to a cross body bag. In addition to the Professional Backpack Tote, Holly & Tanager offers other extraordinary “everyday handbags you don’t see every day.” As a listener of Leveling The Playing Field, get 15% off your first order, visit HollyAndTanager.com/LTPF and use promo code LTPF at checkout.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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After a really tough couple of weeks for a lot of women in this country, this week’s guest brings a lot of hope because she’s helping to empower young girls to be go-getters, innovators, risk takers, and leaders. Jessica Muroff is the CEO of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. As a former Girl Scout herself, Jessica truly believes in the mission driving the Girl Scouts organization. Her career began in marketing, particularly in the financial sector, and then after some time serving on the board of a non-profit, she took the leap to be CEO. When she moved over to the role at the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, she says it was her dream job and she knew she had to try for it.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Every January, the school year kicks off with a behind-the-ropes volunteer experience at the Farmers Insurance Open, the local PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines. Every weekend after that, there’s a sports event going on nearby, and you can count on SDSU Sports MBA students working behind the scenes. In 2018, students worked events like NCAA March Madness, the Rugby Sevens World Cup, the CAA World Congress of Sports, the Major League Rugby Championship Game, the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, charity events, surf festivals, and more. Applications are now being accepted through November 1st. Apply today at SDSU.edu/sportsMBA!

Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead of time, leaving you with zero decisions to be made at dinner. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with a Trio of Roasted Vegetables or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. The founder, Allison, is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. You can’t beat that. Check out prepdish.com/ltpf for this amazing deal! Again, that’s prepdish.com/ltpf for your first 2 weeks, FREE. This is a no-brainer!

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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This week’s episode is with Christina Unkel, one of three American female FIFA referees. Christina began refereeing at the age of 10. She worked her way up the ranks (once she realized that there were ranks to climb) and now has a FIFA badge. You can find her traveling across the world to referee elite women’s soccer matches. Oh….and her day job is as an attorney. Not only that, but Christina has two other businesses that she has started and manages. Plus, she is on the board of directors for the Women’s Sports Museum. We talk about all of that! In addition, Bobbi-Sue mentions a few events she’ll be attending in the next few weeks. Keep sending us those ideas for our 50th episode!!

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Students arrive on campus every January for three consecutive semesters, taking classes in spring, summer and fall, followed by a six-month on-site consultancy with a sports organization for the final term. Each year, SDSU Sports MBA accepts only 20 to 25 students from around the globe for an intensive, rigorous year of building an analytical MBA toolkit while studying the complexities of the sports business industry. The program’s location in Southern California gives students access to a wide variety of opportunities from pro and college sports to apparel and lifestyle companies. Applications are now being accepted through November 1st for a January 2019 start. To start an application or learn

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

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This week’s episode starts with a bit of news! Our 50th episode is coming up! Tell us how we should celebrate. Help us get to 100 reviews on Apple Podcasts and 500 followers on Instagram! Also, we’re thinking of selling swag! Tell us what you want to see in the store. In addition, we’ve become “big time.” LTPF is a media sponsor for the 3rd annual Women’s Sports Museum gala being held in Sarasota on October 19, 2018. Check out womenssportsmuseum.org for info on how to get tickets, donate, become a sponsor, etc. Bobbi-Sue will be there and is excited to meet you!

Our guest this week is Dr. Caroline Silby, a sports psychologist. She is a nationally recognized expert on the development of young female athletes, author of “Games Girls Play: Understanding and Guiding Young Female Athletes” and Adjunct Faculty member at American University. Dr. Silby has worked on an individual basis with two Olympic Gold Medalists, ten Olympians, three World Champions, eleven National Champions and over fifty National Competitors.

We have a great conversation that ranges from her experience as an elite athlete, deciding to get into a field that was relatively unknown and had almost no women, writing a book, systemic changes that are needed to protect athletes, and the difference between what she does and what a therapist does.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. Students arrive on campus every January for three consecutive semesters, taking classes in spring, summer and fall, followed by a six-month on-site consultancy with a sports organization for the final term. From start to finish, the entire process takes only 18 months for a fully accredited MBA with a focus on sports business. Applications are now being accepted through November 1st for a January 2019 start. Apply today at SDSU.edu/sportsMBA!

Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead of time, leaving you with zero decisions to be made at dinner. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with a Trio of Roasted Vegetables or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. The founder, Allison, is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. You can’t beat that. Check out prepdish.com/ltpf for this amazing deal! Again, that’s prepdish.com/ltpf for your first 2 weeks, FREE. This is a no-brainer!

The Blinkist app summarizes 2500+ bestselling nonfiction books into packs key insights that you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Playing to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Playing.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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This episode of Leveling The Playing Field starts with Bobbi-Sue talking about the launch of the Tampa Bay chapter of WISE. There were no less than six former guests and at least one future guest in attendance. Make sure you join the chapter if you’re in Tampa. If not, check out where the closest chapter is and join! It is a great way to network with women in the industry.

Our guest this week is Jenna Byrnes. Jenna is the Senior Vice President of the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the triple-A affiliate for the Los Angeles Dodgers. She started off at the Frisco RoughRiders. In both organizations, she has worked her way up the ladder. When she moved over to the Dodgers, she had to create a new sales team from scratch. She had an entire team starting all on the same day. She is known for developing her staff and building a culture of growth, both personally and professionally for her team.

This episode is brought to you by the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. A unique feature of the program is its study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic. This hand-on course explores each step of a prospect’s path to the big leagues, from skinny kids on makeshift playing fields to the high-pressure world of scouts, agents, and contracts. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is only available through SDSU Sports MBA. Apply today at SDSU.edu/sportsMBA!

You can follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LTPFPod or check out the website at LTPFPod.com. Bobbi-Sue can be found on Twitter at @BobbiSue. Please send us your comments and thoughts. You can also email us at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play!

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