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Mandy N Murphy

I'm an expert in the power of sports to drive social impact, passionate about building community in this space. I've started a new monthly newsletter for a community called Women in Sports for Social Change that grew out of an in-person monthly meet-up.

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 27

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi ladies, Happy International Women’s Month, and a belated Happy International Women’s Day, where several witty women on social media acknowledged that we on-brand received only 23 hours given Daylight Savings Time happening over the weekend. Classic. Although I will give it to the PWHL for leveraging that fact for their clever 23 Hour Play campaign.Included in this month’s issue is a long list of upcoming...
WISSC Feb 2026 issue 26

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 26

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi ladies, On this 2nd Wednesday of the month, hope you all were able to participate in some form of celebration of the annual NGWSD (National Girls & Women in Sports Day) last week and also able to spend some time over the weekend immersed in the Olympics' Gold Zone (my new happy place). My sincere thanks to those of you in Washington D.C. who joined us at our first happy hour of 2026 last month (stay tuned...

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 25

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi Ladies, As we get into 2026 on this first 2nd Wednesday of the month, if you're in Washington D.C., hope to see you this evening for our first happy hour of 2026 at Hotel Zena. If you plan to stop by and haven't yet, please RSVP here. That said, there's also plenty on the radar across the world to check out below in issue number 25 (!!!), including insights from our latest WISSC Woman of Wisdom. If you are...

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 24

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi Ladies! Happy holidays to all. Hard to believe this issue marks two years of newsletters to this community of nearly 300 women here and in our private WISSC LinkedIn group. As I started this exercise initially back in issue no. 1 to "be helpful to you, to maybe bring a smile to your face and ultimately to be a community builder" it's been heartwarming to hear from so many that you appreciate this resource...

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 22 + 23

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi Ladies! Passing along several opportunities and a long list of salary-transparent roles in this double issue. We're now a community of nearly 300 women worldwide, so please don't hesitate to share your own updates and seek input via our private WISSC LinkedIn group as we continue to support each other through the power of sports. Thanks,Mandy P.S. If you're in D.C., hope to see you at the sold out...
Soulful Women in Sport Retreat Oct 16-19

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 21

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi ladies, As the fall gets underway, on this second Wednesday, here's our September issue. Please take a moment and check out the opportunities below, in particular a fantastic 'Soulful Women in Sport' retreat upcoming next month, co-hosted by this month's W.I.S.S.C. Woman of Wisdom - the amazing Dr. Ashleigh Huffman. Keep sharing via our private LinkedIn group and supporting each other through the power of...

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 19 + 20

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi ladies, I hope everyone is hanging in there this summer. I’m writing to you all from Washington D.C., more specifically from the floor of the main reading room in the Library of Congress - pretty sure this place epitomizes just how beautiful a city this is, but anyway… There’s still plenty of important work to be done through the unifying power of sports and I’m honored to be in the arena with all of you. I...
WISSC Spring 2025 happy hour group photo

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 17 + 18

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi ladies, Welcome to another double issue of WISSC on this Wednesday night - combining May/June issues because, well life. I'm a one-woman show and this is a free newsletter, so you're welcome:) Below is packed with stories and resources that I hope you find helpful, and appreciate so many of you sharing things going on at the intersection of sports and social change. It was great to see so many of you at our...
BJK at SheBelieves Summit

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 16

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi Ladies! Bringing you 3 things on this second Wednesday of the month, including a chance to be inspired by some amazing women and also to nominate some of the ones you know to get the recognition they deserve. Also keep posting in the WISSC LinkedIn group and inviting others so we can keep building the WISSC community together, as we need each other in community during these crazy times now more than ever....
WISSC Issue 15 - Good Game Wins Social Impact Award

Women in Sports for Social Change - issue 15

W.I.S.S.C. Monthly Minute 3 things this month for Women in Sports for Social Change Hi Ladies! Welcome to the second Wednesday of the month and your more concise WISSC newsletter, streamlined from five things to three things in each issue. We've got some amazing women of wisdom to feature in upcoming issues and wanted to give you all a chance to be featured as well, so scroll down and submit away! Also keep posting in the WISSC LinkedIn group and inviting others so we can keep building the...