SBJ I Factor presented by Allied Sports features an interview with Kate Johnson, a sports industry veteran who is Google’s director of global sports, media and entertainment marketing. Johnson is also experienced in brand marketing and the agency side of the industry. She was a member of the 2017 class of SBJ’s Forty Under 40. Johnson, an Olympic medalist in crew, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about what she learned from competing in sports both from a young age and at a high level; how her sports background influenced the way she approached her cancer diagnosis; and her most important advice for young people who want to advance in their career.

SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards, such as Forty Under 40, Game Changers and others.