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.
In this episode of WOMEN ARE PLAYERS TOO, host Eva Hartling shares a special conversation originally recorded for THE BRAND IS FEMALE podcast with hockey trailblazer Manon Rhéaume—the first and only woman to play in an NHL game, who now works for the LA Kings.
From breaking barriers with the Tampa Bay Lightning to taking part in the Olympics and mentoring the next generation of players, Manon has spent her entire career rewriting the rules of the game. She opens up about the pressure of being “the first,” the state of women’s hockey today, and what gives her hope as she watches the PWHL take shape.
Manon also reflects on her work with young athletes, the importance of visibility, and the power of creating space—not just for women to play, but to lead.
This is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the future of women’s sports.
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