Episode 23: Leaning into Jackie Gutierrez, Founder of Women Kick Balls, on Sports, Media & Making Her Mark

Student host Raegan Moore chats with Vanguard University Alumna Jackie Gutierrez ('20), founder of Women Kick Balls—an independent soccer media and coffee brand dedicated to elevating how the women’s game is covered. With nearly a decade of experience covering the NWSL and USWNT, Jackie shares how she turned a passion for soccer into a purpose-driven platform offering accessible journalism, creative content and bold storytelling.With a master's in journalism, Jackie now blends media, marketing and the community in innovative ways, including launching Women Kick Balls Coffee Co. to bring soccer and storytelling to youth games and local fans. Tune in as she talks about building a brand from scratch, working in sports media as a woman of color and why communication remains her most powerful tool.