Ep. 6 Level Up: Clarissa Flores Builds a Home for Women’s Sports

In this powerful episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman sits down with Clarissa Flores — a Chicago-born hospitality executive, former professional basketball player, and community builder who is changing the game both on and off the court.A proud alum of Whitney Young High School and a former Northwestern University Division I basketball standout, Clarissa went on to compete professionally overseas and represent the Puerto Rican National Team. After her playing career, she transitioned into Chicago’s high-energy hospitality industry, rising to become Director of Operations at TAO Chicago, while previously leading major venues across the city with Lodge Management Group and managing the iconic V Live entertainment venue in Logan Square.Now, Clarissa is stepping into her most personal mission yet — launching Level Sporting Club, a women-owned sports bar opening in Wrigleyville designed to make women’s sports the default, not the afterthought.This episode dives into leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, representation, and what it truly means to build spaces where people feel seen, celebrated, and connected.🔥 From basketball to business… from culture to community… Clarissa Flores is redefining what legacy looks like in Chicago.🎙️ This is Duty Beyond Duty.