Jacki and Lauren return to their corporate roots—Nike, where their story began—to cover the Nike Sole City Showcase, an event celebrating the best employee basketball players across the company. What started as a local tournament has evolved into a multi-city competition featuring hoopers from Beaverton, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York, Orlando, and Toronto, all battling for a coveted spot in the Memphis Championship.In this special episode, Jacki and Lauren sit down with inspiring Nike leaders and former athletes, including Ashley Houts, former WNBA player turned Nike leader, and Karrie Conners, Nike’s Head of Global Basketball. 

These powerhouse women share how they transformed their love for sports into careers of leadership and impact—on and off the court.As Jacki and Lauren reflect on their journey, they uncover the power of purpose, passion, and community in women’s sports. This episode celebrates their past, present, and future—and the inspiring intersection of women’s sports, leadership, and empowermentat Nike and beyond.

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Chapter Timestamps

• (00:00) Nike Sole City Showcase Interview
• (03:50) Transitioning From Athlete to Career
• (08:08) Navigating Life After Athletics
• (20:40) Resilience and Transition in Athletics
• (23:40) More Than Basketball
• (27:48) Evolving Gender Dynamics in Global Basketball
• (39:42) Empowering Girls in Sports Mentality
• (42:31) Connecting Passions Through Sports
• (46:02) Empowering Women in Sports Conversations