EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 1H 20M
Ngoc Nguyen: The Strategist Shaping Pickleball in Entertainment & Philanthropy
from 99% Pickleball · host Empower Pickleball
What does it take for pickleball to become a truly mainstream sport?This week, Mari Humberg and Nikki Maldonado are joined by entertainment publicist, producer, and strategist Ngoc Nguyen, whose work spans Hollywood, philanthropy, and the Global Pickleball Federation. Together, they discuss how media, celebrity involvement, grassroots community, and international growth are shaping the future of the sport.Ngoc also shares a behind-the-scenes look at The Dink, the new pickleball comedy premiering on Apple TV on July 24, and why seeing the sport represented in mainstream entertainment could introduce it to audiences far beyond the existing pickleball community.From global expansion to celebrity fundraisers and community initiatives, Ngoc explains what it will take to turn pickleball's current momentum into lasting worldwide growth.🍿 Watch The Dink on Apple TV beginning July 24: https://tinyurl.com/2rkhv948
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What does it take for pickleball to become a truly mainstream sport? This week, Mari Humberg and Nikki Maldonado are joined by entertainment publicist, producer, and strategist Ngoc Nguyen, whose work spans Hollywood, philanthropy, and the Global Pickleball Federation. Together, they discuss how media, celebrity involvement, grassroots community, and international growth are shaping the future of the sport. Ngoc also shares a behind-the-scenes look at The Dink, the new pickleball comedy premi...
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