EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 1H 3M
She Built Canada’s First Women’s Pro Basketball League… From Nothing | Keesa K | YODT EP THIRTY FOUR
from You Only Die Twice · host You Only Die Twice
In this episode, we sit down with Nakissa “Keesa K” Koomalsingh — founder and CEO of HOOPQUEENS and the visionary behind Canada’s first paid women’s basketball league.What started as frustration from lived experience quickly became a movement. After seeing the gaps, barriers, and lack of opportunity for women athletes, Keesa didn’t wait for change… she built it. HOOPQUEENS has grown into more than a league — it’s a full ecosystem supporting girls and women from youth development all the way to the pro level, on and off the court.We talk about the moment that forced her to pivot, the reality of women’s sports in Canada, building community, confidence, mentorship, and why creating your own space can be more powerful than fighting for a seat at someone else’s table.This is a conversation about sport, leadership, resilience, and redefining what opportunity looks like.Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, creators, and people building culture from the ground up.
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In this episode, we sit down with Nakissa “Keesa K” Koomalsingh — founder and CEO of HOOPQUEENS and the visionary behind Canada’s first paid women’s basketball league.What started as frustration from lived experience quickly became a movement. After seeing the gaps, barriers, and lack of opportunity for women athletes, Keesa didn’t wait for change… she built it. HOOPQUEENS has grown into more than a league — it’s a full ecosystem supporting girls and women from youth development all the way to the pro level, on and off the court.We talk about the moment that forced her to pivot, the reality of women’s sports in Canada, building community, confidence, mentorship, and why creating your own space can be more powerful than fighting for a seat at someone else’s table.This is a conversation about sport, leadership, resilience, and redefining what opportunity looks like.Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, creators, and people building culture from the ground up.
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