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Epicenter of Women’s Sports with Karina LeBlanc

RAJ Sports, Karina LeBlanc
Women's Sports
Portland Thorns FC
Leadership
Portland
Portland Fire
WNBA
Portland Thorns
Keybank
Basketball
Investment
Athletes
National Women's Soccer League
Diana Taurasi
Business Of Sports
Mothers
Portland, Oregon
Legacy Reignited
Morgan Weaver
Lauren Cheney Holiday
Portland, Oregon, United States

Hosted by Olympic medalist and sports executive Karina LeBlanc, Epicenter of Women’s Sports is a podcast delivering conversations at the intersection of women’s sports, business insights, and leadership. This podcast is your all-access pass to the rise of women's sports. Karina takes you behind the scenes with championship-winning athletes, front-office trailblazers, cultural changemakers, and bol... more

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Reilyn Turner has wanted to play professional soccer since she was two years old. In January, the dream came true: a first USWNT cap and a goal to open the scoring, with family in the stands in Southern California. The road to that moment runs throug... more

Lauren Cheney Holiday and Jrue Holiday are college sweethearts who became two of the most decorated athletes of their generation — she as an NWSL founding player, World Cup scorer, and two-time Olympic gold medalist; he as a two-time NBA All-Star and... more

KeyBank Market President Josh Lyons has a north star for his eight-year-old daughter: whether she ends up in a boardroom, at a gala in a ballroom, or chasing a pro contract on the pitch, she should never doubt she earned her way there.

That's the th... more

For Epicenter's first-ever live taping, recorded on the concourse at Moda Center before a Portland Fire home game, Karina sits down with four of the women who built the original Portland Fire.

The night's theme was Legacy Reignited. Twenty-three yea... more

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Lauren Cheney Holiday
Founding NWSL player, world-class forward
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Episode: Lauren & Jrue Holiday: Before It Looked Like This
Jrue Holiday
Two-time NBA All-Star, investor and husband to Lauren
NBA player, investor
Episode: Lauren & Jrue Holiday: Before It Looked Like This
Morgan Weaver
Soccer player and ambassador for community initiatives
Portland Thorns FC
Episode: Josh Lyons & Morgan Weaver: Boardroom, Ballroom, or On the Pitch
Josh Lyons
President (and captain) of KeyBank
KeyBank
Episode: Josh Lyons & Morgan Weaver: Boardroom, Ballroom, or On the Pitch
Jackie Stiles
All-time Portland Fire standout; former WNBA Rookie of the Year
Portland Fire
Episode: WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited
Sophia Witherspoon
Leading scorer for Portland Fire during its era
Portland Fire
Episode: WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited
Sylvia Crawley
Former Portland Fire player and contributor to the team's legacy
Portland Fire
Episode: WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited
Linda (Coach Linda)
Coach and general manager for the Portland Fire
Portland Fire
Episode: WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited
Demiah Wheatfall
Former Portland Fire player
Portland Fire
Episode: WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited

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Karina LeBlanc
Host of Epicenter of Women's Sports

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Portland, Women’s Sports, and a Vision Bigger Than the Game

    Karina LeBlanc brings incredible energy, clarity, and insight to Epicenter of Women’s Sports. Her vision for women’s sports in Portland — and far beyond — is inspiring, ambitious, and deeply compelling. She doesn’t just talk about the future of the game; she shines a light on how it is already being built. High-energy, thoughtful, and absolutely worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrick T2
    United States2 months ago
  • Great interviews and content

    Enjoy Karina’s energy, bringing good energy to Portland, the global epicenter of Women’s sports. It’s not just a tagline. It’s very real here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy7137
    United States10 months ago

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Enjoy Karina's energy, bringing good energy to Portland, the global epicenter of Women's sports. It's not just a tagline. It's very real here.
Karina LeBlanc brings incredible energy, clarity, and insight to Epicenter of Women's Sports. Her vision for women's sports in Portland — and far beyond — is inspiring, ambitious, and deeply compelling. She doesn't just talk about the future of the game; she shines a light on how it is already being built. High-energy, thoughtful, and absolutely worth listening to.

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Lisa Bhathal Merage & Alex Bhathal: Building the Future of Women’s Sports in Portland
Q: Why Portland, why now for investing in women's sports?
Portland's passionate fan base, strong existing sports culture, and the unique opportunity to create a holistic, woman-centered training and competition ecosystem made it a compelling place to invest and lead.
Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson: Setting the Standard
Q: If you had to describe Portland so far in one word, what would it be and why?
Home is the word that captures it: beautiful surroundings, a supportive fan base, and a city that makes you feel valued and part of a growing movement for women's sports.
Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson: Setting the Standard
Q: What are you learning right now in your career and what are you unlearning as you focus on this new chapter in Portland?
We're unlearning past performances as a fixed measure of success and embracing every season as a new opportunity to reinvent ourselves, while appreciating the strong support for women's sports and the investment in dedicated facilities.
Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson: Setting the Standard
Q: Hey Megan, I'm going to start with you. You've played in many different environments, and this is a city that's rising with women's sports. What does this moment feel like for you as you step into the season in Portland?
It feels like a dream, especially seeing the evolution from early 2000s sizes of crowds to sold-out arenas now. The community's love and the responsibility of being a role model for kids is what keeps me inspired to play.
Elizabeth Lindsey: What the Data Reveals About Fandom and the Future of Women’s Sports.
Q: If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would they be?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dolly Parton, and Gloria Steinem, representing leadership, resilience, and advocacy.

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A forward-looking, business- and leadership-focused series centered on women's sports. Episodes feature elite athletes, front-office leaders, investors, and advocates, exploring ownership, sponsorship, community impact, and the evolution of women's sports from the grassroots to the pro level. Notable angles include funding and visibility challenges in early leagues, the role of corporate partners in accelerating opportunity, and personal journeys that illuminate resilience, leadership, and strategic philanthropy. The show often blends performance stories with practical guidance for brands and organizations seeking to engage with a rapidly expanding, culturally influential sector.

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1. Lauren Cheney Holiday
2. Jrue Holiday
3. Morgan Weaver
4. Josh Lyons
5. Jackie Stiles
6. Sophia Witherspoon
7. Sylvia Crawley
8. Linda (Coach Linda)

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