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3 Questions with Corey KareemLower the Rim? Hell No! - Why Ainka Jess is Building a Media Empire to Break the RulesIn this episode, I chat with Ainka Jess - a trailblazer, changemaker, and powerhouse in sports media. As the founder of Shes4Sports Media, an award-winning entrepreneur, and a seasoned communications leader, Ainka has spent nearly two decades amplifying voices and challenging the status quo across organizations like CBC, PwC, BMO, and the University of Toronto.During our conversation we dive deep into her journey, unpacking pivotal moments of adversity, her evolving mindset on failure, and the persistent barriers women face in sports. Ainka also shares her candid take on the WNBAs visibility, the gender pay gap...2025-05-2748 min
The Conversation SeriesEp. 143: Ainka Jess - Amplifying Women in Sports: She’s4Sports, Media Representation, Gender Equity, and moreAinka Jess, the founder and CEO of She’s4Sports Media, an award-winning entrepreneur, media leader, and advocate for gender equity in sports, is joining the show!We are diving right into the transformative journey of She's4Sports Media. Celebrating nine years since its inception, Ainka reflects on her motivations rooted in the need for visible women's representation in sports and the community's push against mansplaining and gender biases in sports environments. We uncover the evolutionary changes in women’s sports from 2016 to the projected future in 2025, underscoring increasing representation and success in leagues like the...2025-03-2640 min
The Real Deal with Courtney HardenEP 185 with Returning Guest Shes4Sports Ainka JessAinka Jess, the founder and CEO of Shes4SportsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden--3678816/support.2025-02-241h 00The Real Deal with Courtney HardenBONUS EP - Ainka Jess of She's4SportsGiving women a larger voice in sports.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden--3678816/support.2024-11-2234 min
Beyond BoldBuilding a Sports Media Company While Navigating a Corporate Career with Ainka JessIn this episode of Beyond Bold, Kyla Bolden sits down with Ainka Jess, the founder of She’s4Sports, a groundbreaking sports media company dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in sports. Ainka shares her journey of building a successful sports media company, She's4Sports, while simultaneously navigating a full-time corporate career. From the challenges of balancing two demanding worlds to the strategies that have fueled her success, Ainka offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and professionals alike. Whether you’re juggling multiple roles or looking to break into the sports media industry, this episode is packed with inspiration and...2024-08-2151 min
Run it Like a GirlRun it like a girl with Ainka Jess, founder of She's4Sports, Season 3, Episode 6Ainka Jess is one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada according to Women’s Executive Network. WXN, a powerful network of professional women in Canada, awarded Ainka the prestigious title in their Arts, Sports, and Entertainment category.Ainka, who was a season #1 guest here on Run It Like a Girl, formed an organization called She’s4Sports after hearing about the negative experiences of some female sports fans, and seeing a lack of diversity in sport media coverage. She’s4Sports works to address gender equity and inclusion in sport, and in society in general.On...2021-03-0844 min
What She Said!Women One Year In, Wide Open Spaces, Sports Equality, and the Anti-BudgetJennifer Reynolds, President & CEO of Toronto Finance International joins me to discuss where women are at as we approach the one year mark of Covid 19 and what we can expect to see as we progress through 2021.
If you’re going stir crazy then you’ll be pleased to know that you’re not as from an escape as you might think. 80% of Canadians live within 30 minutes of The Great Canadian Trail, and Eleanor McMahon President &CEO of the Trans Canada Trail joins me to share details about their Blaahs to Aaaahs Campaign running right now, and ways you can enjoy the tr...2021-03-0757 min
What She Said!Women One Year In, Wide Open Spaces, Sports Equality, and the Anti-BudgetJennifer Reynolds, President & CEO of Toronto Finance International joins me to discuss where women are at as we approach the one year mark of Covid 19 and what we can expect to see as we progress through 2021.
If you’re going stir crazy then you’ll be pleased to know that you’re not as from an escape as you might think. 80% of Canadians live within 30 minutes of The Great Canadian Trail, and Eleanor McMahon President &CEO of the Trans Canada Trail joins me to share details about their Blaahs to Aaaahs Campaign running right now, and ways you can enjoy the tr...2021-03-0656 min
Biz Story ScoopShe's4Sports Scores MoreWith any good effort or initiative, first you need to build it and then you have to get it out there: Boost it far and wide. It sends a message that we need more of this, and we need positive messages more than ever, coming out of 2020 and as we continue to navigate the pandemic.I'm dropping this new podcast series to boost the efforts of people and businesses working toward a better, more inclusive, and connected society. Whether entrepreneurs, kids, or small or large companies, we can all learn from efforts to pivot to...2021-02-0522 min
OFFSIDE - Challenges Faced By Women In HockeyOffside#21_Ainka Jess2020-10-2635 min
Run it Like a GirlEpisode 16: Run it like a girl with Ainka Jess, Founder of She's4SportsAinka Jess is an avid sports fan and became concerned with the decreased involvement of girls in sports when they reached their early teens. On top of that Ainka was hearing from women who reported being shut-out of any sports-related discussion where men were involved. In response, Ainka formed She’s4sports, an organization that advocates for more equitable representation of women in sports, by, among other things, profiling women involved in a wide variety of sport related careers. In this episode Ainka talks about speaking out when you see an issue, and not feeling like you h...2018-11-2621 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - Episode 76. "In a League of Their Own."(0:00-2:55) Shapiro's Monologue(2:56-25:15) Women At Bat (Ainka Jess/Dana Bookman/April Whitzman/Alexis Brudnicki)(25:16-45:07) Tony Ambrogio(45:08-1:20:13) Round Table (Bryan Hatt/April Whitzman/Marshall Auerback)Don't forget to subscribe to www.arishapiro.ca to receive all the latest episodes of the Jays Journal podcasts.2018-08-171h 20
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - 2017 Year in Review.Jays Journal Podcast - December 26. "Christmas Special & 2017 Year in Review."Featuring exclusive appearances and audio contributions from:Leadership & Executives: Roger Lajoie (Mark Shapiro/3:20). Marshall Auerback (Ross Atkins/4:40). Arden Zwelling (John Gibbons/6:45).Starting Pitchers: Diamyn Hall (Marcus Stroman/8:20). Brent Cardy (Aaron Sanchez/10:15). Shawn W. Smith (Marco Estrada/11:12). Chris Henderson (J.A. Happ/12:25). Tao of Stieb (Joe Biagini/13:28).Relief Pitchers: Nick Raponi (Roberto Osuna/15:15). Brendan Panikkar (Ryan Tepera/16:51). Geoff Falbo (Danny Barnes/18:10). Aaron Loup (Kirsten McKernan/19:50), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (Tim Mayza/21:37).Jason Lee (Dominic Leone/22:58), Craig Borden (Matt Dermody/23:57).Infielders: Alexis Brudnicki (Russell Martin...2017-12-2756 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - December 6. "Perception is Reality."Jays Journal Podcast - December 6. "Perception is Reality." As we approach the dead of winter mired in what has been an off-season of general confusion, growing uncertainty, and profound sadness, it's comforting to know that with the winter meetings only days away, we'll finally get a chance to see what this Toronto Blue Jays front office is prepared to do next. With the future of the club's ownership ambitions now up in the air, one wonders what 2018 holds in store for a much maligned leadership group desperate to instill confidence in their increasingly embittered and largely cynical fanbase.2017-12-0653 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - September 8. "In Youth We Trust."Jays Journal Podcast - September 8. "In Youth We Trust."After bitterly disappointing battles against the Orioles and Red Sox which featured three extra-inning games lasting over 44 gut-wrenching total innings, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves returning home to face an even more unfathomably disappointing Detroit team in the time-honored role of September spoilers.We're thrilled to be back after a week off to bring you a magnificent round table featuring three baseball minds that will leave you breathless and wanting more: Ainka Jess (@Shes4Sports), Chris Henderson (@Baseball4Brains), and Tao of Stieb (@TaoofStieb). Together with h...2017-09-0853 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - August 15. "The Price of Loyalty."Jays Journal Podcast - August 15. "The Price of Loyalty."In a game seemingly ripe for the plundering, the Toronto Blue Jays failed to capitalize on their homestand momentum and found themselves outplayed and outclassed by the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-4. With time running out on a season that's made the prospect of reaching .500 the equivalent of a heralded accomplishment, the onus falls on an embattled front office that presumably understands the importance of staying competitive, even while knowing the real narrative has changed from the disappointing present to the promising, yet uncertain future. On tonight's show we're t...2017-08-1637 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - July 31. "The More Things Change."Jays Journal Podcast - July 31. "The More Things Change."It took a special breed of fan to appreciate the greatest ninth inning comeback in Blue Jays history, as the team clawed back from a daunting six-run deficit to defeat the LA Angels by a score of 11-10. The memories of the previous two games were obliterated as the faithful erupted in the joyous rapture of an improbable comeback.We're excited to bring you a compelling interview on tonight's show along with a lively round table to help you through the inevitable bitterness of trade deadline 2017. So buc...2017-08-0146 min