The Women’s Sports Champion They Didn’t Want to Keep

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The Women’s Sports Champion They Didn’t Want to Keep Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Carol Stiff, a renowned sports executive and former ESPN powerhouse. They discuss Stiff's extensive career, her contributions to the growth of women's sports, and her role in advancing Title IX awareness. Carol shares her experiences navigating a male-dominated industry, the challenges she faced at ESPN, and the eventual creation of the Women's Sports Network. The conversation also touches on important issues within diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports, as well as the ongoing battle for equal representation and funding. Listeners are encouraged to support the Women's Sports Network and continue advocating for equality in all forms.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction to Title IX and Guest Speaker00:41: Welcome to the Podcast01:18: Carol Stiff's Background and Achievements03:40: Carol's Family and Personal Life05:52: Motivation and Early Career in Sports08:41: Joining ESPN and Early Experiences21:15: Navigating Corporate America and Building Relationships28:21: Handling Workplace Challenges29:18: Experiences of Diversity and Inclusion33:37: Impact of Title IX37:42: Transitioning from ESPN43:06: Founding the Women's Sports Network47:11: Challenges and Future of Women's Sports52:23: Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .