E63 — Nina King — Earned, Not Given: Rising in College Sports

How did a law graduate end up running one of the most elite athletic programs in the country?Nina King made history as Duke’s first female Vice President and Director of Athletics—and only the third Black woman ever to lead a Power Five athletic department. From law school to locker rooms, she’s risen to now overseeing 27 varsity teams, teaching at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and raising two boys. Nina is redefining what leadership looks like in a male-dominated arena. And she’s earned every accolade: Forty Under 40, Leaders Under 40, Adidas’ “Next Up”—just to name a few.In this episode (recorded in March, for Women's History Month), we unpack how Nina’s rewriting the playbook for women in sports—and what it takes to win at the highest level.Episode Producers: Sushma MaramreddyHost: Morgan LeesonEditor: Sushma Maramreddy Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.