Women Are Players Too
Women Are Players Too
Podcast Description
Professional women's sports are having a groundbreaking moment in Canada, with history being made across hockey, basketball, and soccer. The launch of the PWHL has ushered in a new era for women’s hockey, while the WNBA’s expansion to Toronto signals the growing appetite for women’s basketball at the highest level. At the same time, the Northern Super League (NSL) is set to transform women’s soccer in the country. These milestones mark a seismic shift, breaking long-standing glass ceilings in the sports industry.
To capture this moment, we have created a podcast that dives deep into the stories behind these game-changing developments. Through bi-weekly conversations with the women on the ice, the court, and the field—as well as the executives, investors, and decision-makers behind the scenes—we will document the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that are shaping the future of professional women’s sports in Canada.
This podcast is presented by GoodLife Fitness.
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The podcast explores themes around professional women’s sports, highlighting major developments in hockey, basketball, and soccer. Episodes may include discussions on the launch of the PWHL, WNBA expansion to Toronto, and the transformative impact of the Northern Super League on women’s soccer, along with personal stories from figures like Jessica Campbell on breaking barriers in male-dominated sports.
Professional women’s sports are having a groundbreaking moment in Canada, with history being made across hockey, basketball, and soccer. The launch of the PWHL has ushered in a new era for women’s hockey, while the WNBA’s expansion to Toronto signals the growing appetite for women’s basketball at the highest level. At the same time, the Northern Super League (NSL) is set to transform women’s soccer in the country. These milestones mark a seismic shift, breaking long-standing glass ceilings in the sports industry.
To capture this moment, we have created a podcast that dives deep into the stories behind these game-changing developments. Through bi-weekly conversations with the women on the ice, the court, and the field—as well as the executives, investors, and decision-makers behind the scenes—we will document the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that are shaping the future of professional women’s sports in Canada.
This podcast is presented by GoodLife Fitness.
Welcome to the first episode of WOMEN ARE PLAYERS TOO, the podcast that’s all about the women who aren’t just playing the game in pro sports in Canada – they’re changing it.
In this inaugural episode, host Eva Hartling sits down with Jessica Campbell, a true history-maker in hockey. In July 2024, Jessica shattered one of the toughest glass ceilings in sports, becoming an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken and making history as the first woman to coach behind the bench in an NHL game by the fall.
From coaching internationally in Sweden to becoming the first woman to stand behind the bench at the men’s World Championships with Team Germany, Jessica’s journey is packed with groundbreaking moments. She’s not just coaching – she’s changing the game and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
In this episode, Jessica shares what it took to break through the barriers in professional men’s hockey, the mindset it takes to lead at the highest level, and why she’s just getting started.
Tune in for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is game-changing.
Highlights from this episode:
- How Jessica redefined what’s possible for women in hockey
- The lessons she’s learned from breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport
- The power of leadership, mentorship, and resilience
- Why she believes the game – and the world – needs more women like her
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