Persistence, Purpose, and Building Community with Jenny Nguyen

EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 28 MIN

Persistence, Purpose, and Building Community with Jenny Nguyen

from The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk · host Tricia Brouk | Jenny Nguyen

Today, I'm joined by Jenny Nguyen, Founder and Owner of The Sports Bra, the world's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Jenny's background as an Executive Chef equipped her with the leadership skills to build a successful hospitality business. The idea for The Sports Bra was born of her personal frustration at not being able to reliably find a place to watch major women's games. Fueled by a community-backed Kickstarter, she opened The Sports Bra in April 2022. It became an instant global phenomenon, proving the existence of a massive, underserved market. In its first eight months alone, the bar generated nearly $1 million in revenue. Jenny's vision transcends sports, focusing on equity by sourcing from women-owned businesses and creating an inclusive space. Her leadership and the bar's success have drawn extensive media coverage from outlets including The TODAY Show, ESPN, The New York Times, and Vogue. In this episode, we'll explore: The benefits of community-funded success over traditional funding Why persistence and taking the next step matter more than having all the answers The massive underserved market for women's sports How to use your business as a platform for social justice More from Jenny Nguyen Instagram: @thesportsbrapdx & @jennyfromthebra  Website: https://thesportsbrafranchise.com/ &  www.thesportsbraofficial.com/ More from Tricia  Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

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