Episode 168: Stacey Allaster
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders. As we gear up for the 2025 US Open this month, we’re celebrating a historic moment - it will be the final tournament under the leadership of today’s guest, Stacey Allaster. Stacey, Chief Executive of Professional Tennis at the USTA, made history in 2020 as the first woman to serve as U.S. Open Tournament Director in its 140-year history. Her legacy of leadership, innovation, and excellence will carry on through the exceptional team she’s built. Since joining the USTA in 2016,...
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Episode 167: Keia Cole, Chief Digital Officer at BSE Global
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Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today I’m joined by Keia Cole, Chief Digital Officer at BSE Global — the force behind the Barclays Center, the New York Liberty, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Long Island Nets. From launching groundbreaking fan loyalty programs to reimagining the role of a mascot as a cultural influencer, Keia is transforming how fans connect with iconic brands through data, technology, and a culture of innovation. Keia’s path is far from traditional — spanning...
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Episode 166: Jill Ellis, FIFA's First-Ever Chief Football Officer
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a true trailblazer—Jill Ellis. Jill is the former President of the San Diego Wave and the legendary coach who led the U.S. Women’s National Team to back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles. And now, she’s breaking even more ground as FIFA’s first-ever Chief Football Officer! Jill’s leadership spans from guiding championship teams on the field to shaping global strategy at the highest levels in Zurich—bringing a strong blend of...
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Episode 165: Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President of the NHL
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President at the NHL. Throughout her journey across industries, Kim has brought with her a powerful toolkit of transferable leadership skills and a strategic mindset. In addition, she has developed a framework—what she calls the 7 Dimensions of Excellence and Growth that help drive real, measurable impact everywhere she’s been. Be sure to listen to hear what those are! We...
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Episode 164: One Year in as NCAA Senior VP of Championships with Lynda Tealer
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast...I am your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I’m joined by Lynda Tealer, Senior Vice President of Championships at the NCAA. With nearly 29 years in collegiate athletics, Lynda has a wealth of experience making an impact in every room. We dive into the importance of working with the right people, practicing agility throughout your career, and the value of clear communication and setting expectations as a leader. Plus, Lynda reveals her thoughts on leading in today’s rapidly changing landscape of college...
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Episode 163: Change Management with Novus Global's Shauna Barnes & Kristin Frade
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast...I am your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by Shauna Barnes and Kristin Frade, Elite Executive Coaches and Partners at Novus Global, Together, they’re passionate about helping leaders and organizations go BEYOND high performance to reach their full potential. Shauna and Kristin emphasize a powerful belief: though change can be uncomfortable, it is inevitable. The key to harnessing potential through change is to work on shifting our mindset: —change isn’t happening to us; it’s happening for...
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Episode 162: Lara Krug
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast...I am your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today I’m joined by Lara Krug, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Executive Vice President and Chief Media & Marketing Officer. Yes, THOSE Chiefs, on their way to the Super Bowl, in pursuit of a historic three-peat! Lara made history herself in 2021, as the Chief’s first-ever CMO. Her career spans from the beauty industry to beer to sports, giving her a unique perspective on leading one of the NFL's most iconic brands. In this episode, we dive into Lara’s approach of...
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Episode 161: Jessica Gelman
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast...I am your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today I am joined by Jessica Gelman, Co-Founder and CEO of Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), a leading sports and entertainment analytics firm. Jessica is an influential leader and innovator who is driving the sports analytics movement. She co-founded the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and continues to create new avenues for women to succeed in data science careers. She believes and its true – data is the great equalizer! Jessica explains that KAGR uses...
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Episode 160: Women of Color Conversation with Nitra Rucker
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Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m Dr. Angel Mason, Director of Athletics at Berry College. This episode, we take you back to the 2024 Women Leaders National Convention, where the Women of Color Virtual Circle Community comes to LIFE with the Women of Color Conversation. I had the privilege of sitting down with Nitra Rucker, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Talent at the USOPC, in front of a packed audience of Women Leaders. With over 20 years of experience in the DEI space, Nitra shared valuable insights on what diversity truly means and how...
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Episode 159: In Every Room Keynote Panel
Women Leaders in Sports Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. We are taking you back to Baltimore and the Women Leaders in Sports National Convention, for our powerful “In Every Room” Keynote Panel with Allison Barber, former President and COO of the Indiana Fever, Jill Ellis, President of the San Diego Wave FC and former USWNT Coach and Gloria Nevarez, Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference AND your new Women Leaders in Sports Board President! In this impactful discussion, these visionaries and...
info_outlineHello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast...I am your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today I am joined by Sherika Montgomery, Commissioner of the Big South Conference.
Sherika’s path to the commissioner chair at the Big South started as a student athlete in that conference, and as her career progressed includes leadership at just about every level of the NCAA.
We discuss the importance of being informed of industry changes and headlines, showing up prepared so you can show up with confidence, & how intentionally raising her hand for opportunities led her to the role she is in today.
Keep listening for more inspiration from Sherika and remember, We are Women Leaders!