Redefining the Playbook with Duke AD Nina King

Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.In this episode, hosts Tory and Jamie sit down with a true powerhouse in college athletics: Nina King, Duke University’s Vice President and Director of Athletics. The conversation kicks off with a behind-the-scenes look at Duke’s groundbreaking media deal with Amazon Prime, set to debut during Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas when the men's basketball team takes on UConn. Nina opens up about the unique challenges and profound rewards of being a mom to her two teenage sons. Reframing her position as a historic female leader into an opportunity rather than a pressure cooker, Nina highlights the power of empathy, the value of meeting one-on-one with her student-athletes, and why she always keeps a "mom hug" on standby.Best of all, Nina leaves empowering advice for sports mamas: abandon the myth of perfection, embrace the messy reality of parenting, and always reserve the right to get smarter as you go.Just another week with your mom friends… but make it sports.Follow the conversation on instagram @babesnsportspodcast