1. One of the best things I saw and listened to:

It was great to see another annual list of brands using the power of sport for good published this week with the fourth edition of the Laureus sport for good index. More of this please. Here's the announcement and if you want to geek out on this info (like me), you can download the 27-page report or check out this playbook of other articles and case studies on brands using the power of sport for social change.

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Listening-wise, if you haven’t checked out Jemele Hill’s new Spolitics podcast, you’re missing out. Four episodes in and can only imagine what’s coming next given last week’s election. Even if you don’t have time for a full episode, her opening ‘filibuster’ segments are packed full of helpful, historical facts on the intersection of sports and politics.

2. What to watch for:

Great to see so many of you at yesterday’s Beyond Sport Summit (please help spread the word about this newsletter and our private LinkedIn group to any new ladies you met while networking!). There’s an inaugural Sports, Entertainment and Impact Summit at Harvard later this week and next week is the 2024 PYSC Summit: Sports and Mental Health at Lincoln Financial Field (ahem, Go Birds) and for any international ladies, SIGA Sports Integrity Week continues in Brazil through Sunday.

3. Opportunity to consider:

Here’s an opportunity to help contribute and shape the future of youth sports by taking this survey. The Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program, in partnership with Utah State University and Louisiana Tech University, is surveying youth sports parents and will publish results in 2025 and explore the findings at the Project Play Summit in March where leaders will consider solutions to challenges identified through this research.

4. Jobs to share:

​MLS is seeking a VP of Inclusion, ($200,000 - $230,000)
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​Good Sports Inc. seeking a community program manager, Braintree, MA-based position, ($65k-75K)
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LA Sparks are looking for a Manager, Community Relations and Youth Basketball ($70K starting salary)

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Also Women's Elite Rugby is hiring for a number of GM-level positions in their inaugural six markets: Boston, Chicago, Denver, NYC, San Fran and Twin Cities (salary range $40-60K)

5. Woman of Wisdom:

Our latest W.I.S.S.C. Woman of Wisdom - meet Nichol Whiteman who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF). For more than a decade, she has guided an amazing team in harnessing the power of sports and baseball to create opportunities for Angelenos who need support the most. By mobilizing the Dodgers’ platform to address the city’s most pressing social and economic challenges, they focus on health care access, education, and social justice to create a lasting impact for Los Angeles.

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Her advice: Women in this sector must lead with purpose and authenticity. Embrace your unique perspective and remember that your voice is powerful. Be brave enough to advocate not only for the communities you serve but also for yourself. Navigating the sports industry as a woman often comes with challenges. Nonetheless, remember that your presence is valuable. Stay true to your mission and values and you will create impact on the field and beyond.

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Her ask: Follow the work of LADF Dodgers.com/LADF
(Also on IG: @dodgersfoundation on FB: /LosAngelesDodgersFoundation and on X: @DodgersFDN ) You can also follow Nichol on IG: @CEOnichol

Help make a lasting impact for Los Angeles - donate - Dodgers.com/Give

And last but certainly not least, find ways to use your access for good. If you encounter someone in the workplace who could use an advocate, remember the impact that you can have on other lives.