Karen Murphy, Bears CFO and one of the highest ranking women in the NFL, talks about old school values of humility, respect, integrity, hard work and passion, and describes a pivotal moment in her life that spurred her to take a risk and go for what she loved. She also talks about the importance of having confidence in the male-dominated league, her thoughts on seeing a woman play in the NFL, and the benefits of balancing family and work.

July 24th marks the one-year countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where female athletes are expected to dominate headlines and spark conversation about everything from equal pay to how they should be interviewed. Kathryn leads a timely and provocative panel discussion with leading women from the world of sports, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Alex Johnson- exploring the ongoing fight for professional gender parity both on and off the field.

Fresh off their World Cup title win, USWNT powerhouse players Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger sit down in studio with Kathryn to talk about a wide range of topics including: what their lives have been like since their return from France; how they balance work and personal lives (2:56); overcoming adversity (7:40), bullying (11:56); their love of fashion (15:50); plans for their upcoming wedding (19:27); and their fight for equal pay (25:00).

17-year-old stockcar driver Hallie Deegan joins Kathryn Tappen to discuss where she draws her confidence from, growing up in a racing household, her goals moving forward, Kevin Harvick’s importance in her career, how she sees “frenemies” every day, keeps her priorities straight, and the one thing that scares her in a race car.

In this episode, we cover the powerhouse women of hockey. How do you get US National team players to sit down for an interview during their busiest time of year? Meet them in their training facility for a post-scrimmage locker room chat. Kendall Coyne Schofield, Hilary Knight and Lee Stecklein talked about their bond as a team, how winning an Olympic gold helped the growth of hockey, and what are their must-have travel items. Then Kathryn catches up with Heidi Browning, CMO of the NHL about how important the fans are to the game, how she manages her travel schedule and where she finds her balance.

Legendary jockey Donna Brothers and track handicapper and reporter Britney Eurton join this week as the Kentucky Derby approaches. They talk about their career paths in this male-dominated field; the influence of growing up in horse racing families; how they find balance in their lives; and what cues to pick up on from a horse as you are racing at 40 mph.

It’s a historic moment in women’s sports when, for the first time ever, women will play a competitive round on the famed Augusta National golf course. Paige Mackenzie, Judy Rankin and Nancy Lopez join Kathryn for a conversation about what this means for girls and women in golf, how do players manage nerves and expectations, and what changes have each of them seen in the sport throughout their famed careers.

The Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium is a unique agreement under which women at Barnard College and Columbia University compete together as members of university-wide athletic teams— it is the only one of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics. As part of the Consortium’s 35th anniversary celebration, NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer moderated a panel discussion that looked at how participation in sports impacts women’s lives beyond the playing field and discussed such questions as, do women athletes lead differently? And, how does professional competition impact success outside the sports arena? Panelists included dynamic leaders in the sports industry: 3-time Olympic ice hockey medalist Meghan Duggan, Michele Roberts, Exec Director of the NBA Players Association; two-time Olympian and current Columbia field hockey coach Caroline Nelson-Nichols; and Judie Lomax, former WNBA player and two-time Ivy League player of the year.

Hall of Famer Julie Foudy joins the On Her Turf podcast. Julie talks about growing the game of hockey for young women, the gift of sports, the importance of leadership, and more. Enjoy!

Award winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm joins the On Her Turf podcast. Hannah talks about what makes a marriage work after 25 years, conflicts she's face in her career, the values her father instilled in her, and more. Enjoy!!!