Former NFL cheerleader Lacy Fields reveals what it was like to go up against the NFL

When a business owner decides to pay a worker for their time and effort, that business owner understands they will make money off that time and effort. It's part of doing business. But what happens when that business rakes in billions of dollars per year and uses some of their employees as welfare? I'm talking about the NFL exploiting its cheerleaders by paying them less than minimum wage for required gigs and practices. In this week's episode, I talk with Lacy Fields, a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader who exposed the exploitation of NFL cheerleaders nationwide that catapulted a national fight against wage theft as featured in the documentary "A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem." Lacy reveals what it was like to go up against the giant, what she sacrificed, and how she became a feminist. If you've been abused at work and would like to share your story anonymously, email [email protected]. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at http://www.dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy