INTRO 1: Morgan Stanley & Parametric just created a new way to invest in women’s sports - literally.

In episode #136 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Sandra Richards, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, and Gwen Le Berre, Head of Responsible Investing at Parametric.

Morgan Stanley and Parametric are revolutionizing how we think about investing in sports with the newly launched “Parametric Custom Core Sports League Strategy,” which is a groundbreaking solution that allows their clients to invest in companies supporting sports leagues—including women’s leagues—through public equities.🏀✨

In this episode, Sandra and Gwen share how this innovative strategy is providing new opportunities for investors, elevating women’s sports, and proving once again why it’s good business to invest in women’s sports.

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In episode #135 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews WNBA and Unrivaled star, Kate Martin, about her new partnership with Athleta’s Power Of She Collective.

Kate is not only making an impact on the court—she’s helping shape the future of women’s sports off of it. 

Through her new partnership with Athleta, she’s working to inspire young athletes, improve performance apparel for women, and advocate for more brand investment in women’s sports.

In this episode, Kate shares:

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🏀 What it means to be part of Athleta’s mission to empower women
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👕 How she’s influencing Athleta’s women’s performance apparel design
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📈 Why brands should invest now in women’s sports before they get left behind

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In episode #134 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Fiona Morgan, the Chief Purpose Officer at SailGP.

SailGP is redefining sailing as a purpose-driven global sport, combining high-speed racing with initiatives that champion gender equity and environmental sustainability. 🌍⛵

SailGP has male and female athletes racing alongside each other on the same cutting-edge boats, with the Women’s Performance Programme driving the development of female talent at the highest level.

In this episode, hear Fiona share how SailGP is leveraging ✨purpose✨ as a business strategy, driving innovation in gender equity, and creating a fast-growing sport that’s attracting fans and investors worldwide. 🌟

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In episode #133 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Sherri Privitera & Avi Greene from the global design firm, Populous.

Populous is redefining how women’s sports facilities are designed, with a focus on equitable design that supports elite female athletes. 

From stadiums to training facilities - like the newly announced complex for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever - Populous is leading the charge when it comes to designing facilities that allow girls and women to meet their full potential on & off the field of play.

In this episode, hear Sherri and Avi share insights on their innovative design principles, the importance of investing in facilities for women athletes, and why creating intentional spaces is essential for the growth of women’s sports.💡

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Athletes Unlimited is popping up in the Music City! 🎶🏀✨

In episode #132 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Megan Perry, the Vice President of Basketball at Athletes Unlimited.

Since its launch in 2022, AU Pro Basketball has created a player-led, player-driven league that fills the gap in the WNBA offseason, giving elite athletes a platform to shine.

For its 2025 season, AU Basketball is playing in Nashville, TN, bringing high-energy, professional women’s basketball to a city with deep roots in the game.

In this episode, hear Megan share insights into the innovative approach of Athletes Unlimited, the power of women’s sports as a business, and what fans can expect from AU Pro Basketball’s 2025 season in the Music City. 🎶🏀

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In episode #131 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with the legendary Kelley O’Hara.⚽✨

Fresh off her retirement from professional soccer, Kelley reflects on her incredible career, and everything she was able to accomplish both on & off the pitch. 

Now, Kelley is stepping into a new role in media, as the host of a new weekly show called Sports Are Fun! with Just Women’s Sports.

Sports Are Fun! Aims to bring casual and hardcore fans together to talk about the biggest headlines and hottest debates in women’s sports.

In this episode, hear Kelley’s thoughts on the future of women’s sports, the importance of brand investment, and why she’s staying in the game to keep pushing for progress.💪

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In episode #130 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Andrea Yoch, a co-founder and the Chair of Investor Relations at the Minnesota Aurora Football Club. 

The Minnesota Aurora is a women-led, community-owned, pre-professional soccer club playing in the USL W League.✨

Back in 2021, the club made waves by launching a new model of community ownership in women’s sports that allows individuals to become a community owner of the team by investing $100 or above.💰

Since launching, over 3,080 people have invested to become community owners of the team, and now the Aurora are looking towards continued expansion and growth. 👀

In this episode, hear Andrea tell the founding story behind the Minnesota Aurora, and talk about how the club has innovated to create a new way for people to invest in women’s sports.👏

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In episode #129 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Philippa Portnoy & Teresa Saputo-Crerend, the co-founders of LaunchBreak, which is a new networking platform for women athletes who play or played sports.🏆

Philippa & Teresa created LaunchBreak to leverage sports as a powerful way to advance women in society & in professional settings.

The platform offers mentor meetings, resume and job interview prep, and a robust community of over 1500 women ready to support & connect.

In this episode, hear Philippa & Teresa tell the founding story behind LaunchBreak, and talk about why they believe that women are unstoppable together.💪

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In episode #128 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Trisha Goyal, the CEO & Founder of Break Sports. 

Since launching in 2020, Break Sports has become one of the largest online social sports booking platforms for casual players in the U.S.

Best known for their “Break The Love” platform for those who play racquet sports, Break Sports offers social sport experiences across 35 states where casual athletes can book, show up, play, and meet new people.🏆

To date, Break Sports has served over 360K users in the U.S. - primarily in racquet sports & golf - and in 2025, the team is setting out to innovate across more sports, including soccer & basketball. 

In this episode, hear Trisha talk more about founding an innovative new company in sports, why it’s been good business to create a platform founded in making sports more accessible & inclusive for all who want to play. 🎾

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In episode #127 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with WNBA star and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Napheesa Collier, and Leila Bahbah, who is the U.S. Women’s Health Brand Lead at Perrigo, maker of Opill.

Opill, which is the first and only daily birth control pill available without a prescription in the U.S., just announced Collier as a new member of “Team Opill.” 

The partnership between Collier & Opill builds on the birth control brand’s multi-year partnership with the WNBA which began back in April of 2024.🏀

In this episode, hear Leila talk about why Opill believes it’s good business to sponsor women’s sports, and hear Napheesa talk about why it’s important for her to use her platform to advocate for reproductive health.💪

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