The Business Case For Women's Sports

By Caroline Fitzgerald

Welcome to the GOALS podcast, The Business Case For Women's Sports, presented by Ally, where we explore every corner of the women’s sports industry from the field to the front office. Hosted by Caroli... more

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April 01, 2025 Ep. #141 Inside the Rise of Pro Volleyball Federation, ft. Jen Spicher
In episode #141 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Jen Spicher, the CEO of Pro Volleyball Federation, which is a new U.S.-based pro volleyball league that’s making waves in women’s sports.
With sell-out crowds, major media deals, and a fast-growing fan base, PVF is proving that the demand for women’s volleyball is real – and here to stay.
In this episode, Jen shares:
🏐 The founding story behind PVF and how it’s growing fast in season two.
📺 How broadcast deals & local ownership are fueling fan engagement.
💸 Why now is the time for brands & investors to get into women’s volleyball.
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March 28, 2025 Ep. #140 The Story Behind FIBA’s 3x3’s Partnership With Whoopi Goldberg’s All Women’s Sports Network, ft. Alex Sanchez
In episode #140 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Alex Sanchez, Managing Director of FIBA 3x3.
FIBA 3x3 Women’s Basketball is breaking new ground as it becomes a marquee feature on Whoopi Goldberg’s new All Women’s Sports Network. 🏀✨
As a dynamic, fast-paced format of basketball, FIBA 3x3 has been a game-changer for global basketball since its Olympic debut in 2021.
With a dedicated women’s circuit, it’s paving the way for increased visibility and growth in women’s sports.
In this episode, Alex shares insights on the partnership with Whoopi Goldberg and the impact of FIBA 3x3 on the global women’s basketball landscape. 🌍
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25min
March 25, 2025Ep. #139 How Sequel is Revolutionizing Period Products for Athletes, ft. Amanda Calabrese & Greta Meyer
In episode #139 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews Amanda Calabrese & Greta Meyer, the co-founders of Sequel, a revolutionary tampon brand designed for comfort and reliability by female athletes and engineers.
Amanda & Greta are not just disrupting the period care industry—they’re changing the game for women athletes everywhere.
With their innovative spiral tampon, Sequel is re-engineering the tampon for the first time in 80 years, creating a product that addresses the unique needs of athletes who menstruate.
In this episode, Amanda and Greta share:
💡 How their experiences as athletes and engineers led to Sequel’s creation.
👑 How Sequel is changing the game for athletes who menstruate.
🏆 Why investing in women’s sports means supporting innovative products designed for women athletes.
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March 21, 2025Ep. #138 Introducing “The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports” by Jane McManus
In episode #138 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews veteran sports journalist and author, Jane McManus, about her new book, The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports.
In “The Fast Track,” Jane dives deep into the rapid growth of women’s sports, exploring the wins, the challenges, and the untapped potential across the industry.
From game-changing moments to the systemic barriers that have held back the rise of women’s sports, Jane gives listeners an insider’s look into the forces shaping this space.
In this episode, Jane shares:
📚 The story behind “The Fast Track” and why she felt the timing was right.
🏆 The key wins in women’s sports that helped catalyze its popularity.
📈 What needs to happen next to keep the momentum going.
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March 18, 2025 Ep. #137 Ashlyn Harris on Hosting “Wide Open” and Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports, ft. Ashlyn Harris
In episode #137 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline interviews two-time World Cup champion, Ashlyn Harris, about her newest venture—hosting the Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris podcast on iHeart Women’s Sports.
In “Wide Open,” Ashlyn is stepping beyond the field to have raw, real conversations about the challenges of elite athletes, the realities of mental health, and the unspoken struggles of life after sport.
In this episode, Ashlyn shares why she’s using her platform to peel back the layers of identity, vulnerability, and healing, and why investing in women’s sports means investing in the full stories of the athletes who make it great.
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March 14, 2025 Ep. #136 How Morgan Stanley And Parametric Are Creating Opportunities To Invest In Women’s Sports, ft. Sandra Richards & Gwen Le Berre
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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March 11, 2025Ep. #135 Kate Martin on Elevating Women’s Basketball & Driving Change with Athleta, ft. Kate Martin
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:
 🏀 What it means to be part of Athleta’s mission to empower women
 👕 How she’s influencing Athleta’s women’s performance apparel design
 📈 Why brands should invest now in women’s sports before they get left behind
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March 05, 2025 Ep. #134 How SailGP Is Championing Gender Equity and Purpose-Driven Growth in Sports, ft. Fiona Morgan
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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February 25, 2025 Ep. #133 How Populous is Revolutionizing Women’s Sports Facilities and Designing Spaces Worthy Of Their Unique Needs, ft. Sherri Privitera & Avi Greene
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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28min
February 21, 2025 Ep. #132 How Athletes Unlimited is Bringing Player-Led, Innovative Pro Women’s Basketball to Nashville, Tennessee, ft. Megan Perry
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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