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The Sports Career Podcast403: 7 Tips for a Thriving Sports CareerIn this new sports career podcast masterclass you will learn from seven renowned professionals in the sports industry. Each expert brings a wealth of experience and distinctive guidance to help you navigate and succeed in your sports career journey. Highlights of the Masterclass: Cath Bishop OLY: Discover the importance of having a clear purpose in your sports career. Tatjana Haenni: Learn how harnessing your passion can propel your career development. Oliver Finlay PhD: Understand how identifying your strengths and weaknesses enhances emotional intelligence in sports. Ivi Casagrande: Explore the advantages of establishing a strategic sys...2025-03-0417 min
The Sports Career Podcast394: Liseli Sitali-How to thrive in Partnerships in the Sports & Entertainment Industry?Welcome to Season 10 of The Sports Career Podcast! In this week's episode, we're thrilled to have Liseli Sitali, Director of Football & Music Partnerships at Expedia Group and Founder of In Her Corner Tune in as we explore: Essential skills for thriving in Sports Partnerships. The power of data and storytelling in enhancing a sports partnership. Liseli's inspiring journey from university graduate to a career in sports. Real advancements in diversity and inclusion within the sports industry. Liseli how the 1995 Men's Rugby World Cup can influence positive change globally If you're passionate about building...2025-01-141h 04
The Spread: Where Sports and Creativity Meet Bottom LineLeading with Purpose: Liseli Sitali's Vision for Sport and EmpowermentLiseli Sitali is a visionary leader in both sports marketing and social impact - advocating for women, especially Black women in sport. She has held a series of impressive leadership roles at top sports companies from DAZN to Sky Sports, and now as Director of Football and Music Partnerships at Expedia Group.Join us as we delve into Liseli's remarkable story, where every chapter is underlined by her commitment to helping underrepresented voices succeed within sports. In this insightful conversation, Liseli reveals the intricacies of fostering partnerships that bridge the realms of sports and music and enlightens...2023-10-0151 min
Leaders Sport Business PodcastLeaders Live: The big interview with Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor | The real reason sponsorship worksPremiership Rugby’s CEO and Pepsi’s Director of Sports Marketing (North America) and Expedia Group’s Director of Football and Music Partnerships.Leaders Live, produced in partnership with IMG, is our studio talk show on hot button issues in the industry, featuring conversations with leaders from across sport.As a tumultuous Premiership Rugby season rumbles on, the league’s CEO, Simon Massie-Taylor, joins the show to discuss the challenges of running a major domestic league, the future direction of the sport and his gameplan for raising rugby union’s profile...2023-03-1059 minLeaders Sport Business PodcastLeaders in EDI: Sky Sports’ Liseli Sitali & Team GB’s Nethaneel Mitchell-BlakeLive at our Black History Month pop-up event, we spoke to two trailblazers in the Black British community.Leaders in EDI is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.In this episode, recorded live at our Black History Month event in October (which we deemed ‘Black Futures’), Leaders' Cameron Macdonald was joined by Liseli Sitali, Sky Sports’ Head of Marketing (and Founder and Host of th...2022-11-2453 minLeaders Sport Business PodcastLeaders in EDI: Sky Sports’ Liseli Sitali & Team GB’s Nethaneel Mitchell-BlakeLive at our Black History Month pop-up event, we spoke to two trailblazers in the Black British community.Leaders in EDI is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.In this episode, recorded live at our Black History Month event in October (which we deemed ‘Black Futures’), Leaders' Cameron Macdonald was joined by Liseli Sitali, Sky Sports’ Head of Marketing (and Founder and Host of th...2022-11-2453 min
In Her CornerMichelle Moore: Leading – Episode 38After a much-needed break, we’re back with the impressive and inspiring Michelle Moore who is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker, and educator voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Michelle about developing your own personal leadership style, why organisations need to treat diversity, equity, and inclusion as an integral part of what they do and stand for as well as the powerful role that athletes and sport play in shaping and challenging society.
To learn more about Michelle’s journey tune into In Her C...2022-10-081h 16In Her CornerMichelle Moore: Leading – Episode 38 TrailerAfter a much-needed break, we’re back with the impressive and inspiring Michelle Moore who is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker, and educator voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Michelle about developing your own personal leadership style, why organisations need to treat diversity, equity, and inclusion as an integral part of what they do and stand for as well as the powerful role that athletes and sport play in shaping and challenging society.
To learn more about Michelle’s journey tune into In Her Co...2022-10-0801 min
In Her CornerHayzia Bellem: The Good Fight – Episode 37 TrailerThis week’s episode features the incredible Hayzia Bellem, Chairwoman of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) who are the global governing body for amateur MMA, sponsored by the UFC. As the first in her position, Hayzia has been leading the team at the IMMAF on an international project to promote female participation and gender equality in MMA.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Hayzia about how Tom Hardy inspired her to start working in MMA, why the challenges she’s faced in her career and personal life have set her up for success and...2022-01-1201 minIn Her CornerHayzia Bellem: The Good Fight – Episode 37This week’s episode features the incredible Hayzia Bellem, Chairwoman of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) who are the global governing body for amateur MMA, sponsored by the UFC. As the first in her position, Hayzia has been leading the team at the IMMAF on an international project to promote female participation and gender equality in MMA.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Hayzia about how Tom Hardy inspired her to start working in MMA, why the challenges she’s faced in her career and personal life have set her up for success and...2022-01-1236 min
In Her CornerMie Øestergaard: A Better Tomorrow – Episode 36 TrailerThis week’s episode features the amazing Mie Øestergaard an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and Consultant, who specialises in working with organisations across sports, media, and health to create more inclusive working cultures. Mie began her career working in charitable foundations for well-renowned footballers like Rio Ferdinand and Jason Roberts before making the transition to becoming a freelance consultant for companies such as Sky Sports, Women in Football, Aspire Charity, Football Blacklist among many other others.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Mie about her life and career journey, the sobering highs, and lows of w...2022-01-1001 minIn Her CornerMie Øestergaard: A Better Tomorrow – Episode 36This week’s episode features the amazing Mie Øestergaard an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and Consultant, who specialises in working with organisations across sports, media, and health to create more inclusive working cultures. Mie began her career working in charitable foundations for well-renowned footballers like Rio Ferdinand and Jason Roberts before making the transition to becoming a freelance consultant for companies such as Sky Sports, Women in Football, Aspire Charity, Football Blacklist among many other others.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Mie about her life and career journey, the sobering highs, and lows of w...2021-12-1658 min
In Her CornerAnjali Shah: A Catalyst for Change – Episode 35As we get ready to close out the year, we’re back with an episode featuring the remarkable Anjali Shah, who is the Director of the Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) and Founder of the Indian Women’s Football Alliance (IWFA) who are transforming the lives of millions of girls and women in India through the power of the beautiful game.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anjali about her lifelong love affair with football, how she got into working in the women’s game and how her life and career-defining lessons have led her on a mi...2021-12-0855 minIn Her CornerAnjali Shah: A Catalyst for Change – Episode 35 TrailerAs we get ready to close out the year, we’re back with an episode featuring the remarkable Anjali Shah, who is the Director of the Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) and Founder of the Indian Women’s Football Alliance (IWFA) who are transforming the lives of millions of girls and women in India through the power of the beautiful game.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anjali about her lifelong love affair with football, how she got into working in the women’s game and how her life and career-defining lessons have led her on a mi...2021-12-0801 min
Your Potential For EverythingSeries 10, Episode 11: Sports Marketing, Sports Broadcasting & Allyship in Sports with Liseli Sitali In this episode of Your Potential for Everything, Alex brings on Liseli Sitali, the Founder and Host of In Her Corner. Liseli talks with Alex about Sports Marketing, Sports Broadcasting & Allyship in Sports along with how she has paved the way for other women in sports to earn positions of power within the sports industry. Liseli mainly works in the United Kingdom, but has experience in sport all over the world. She was born in Zambia and went to school in South Africa in the aftermath of apartheid. Her love for sport was a form...2021-11-1655 min
In Her CornerCatherine Becker: New Wave – Episode 34 TrailerAfter a much-needed break, we’re back with an episode featuring the impressive and inspiring Catherine Becker, Head of Media at Electronic Arts where she leads on media communications for Europe across all sport and games titles such as the world-famous FIFA and Madden.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about creating more inclusive policies to enable women to progress and thrive in the workplace, why diversity, equity and inclusion is good for business and her three career-defining lessons.
To learn more about Catherine’s journey tune into In Her Corner. In Her Corne...2021-08-2801 minIn Her CornerCatherine Becker: New Wave – Episode 34After a much-needed break, we’re back with an episode featuring the impressive and inspiring Catherine Becker, Head of Media at Electronic Arts where she leads on media communications for Europe across all sport and games titles such as the world-famous FIFA and Madden.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about creating more inclusive policies to enable women to progress and thrive in the workplace, why diversity, equity and inclusion is good for business and her three career-defining lessons.
To learn more about Catherine’s journey tune into In Her Corner. In Her Corne...2021-08-2833 min
In Her CornerHayley Bennett: The Playmaker – Episode 33In this episode, we meet inspirational Hayley Bennett, a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant who works with some of the world’s most famous brands to help them improve gender equality, race equality, and employee wellbeing. Hayley’s career began in the world of football where her work involved empowering football’s future leaders and educating stakeholders in the game on diversity and inclusion.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Hayley about being intentional about creating inclusive cultures on and off the pitch to enable people to be their full selves, the challenges facing sport and society in addre...2021-05-261h 09In Her CornerHayley Bennett: The Playmaker – Episode 33 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet the inspirational Hayley Bennett, a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant who works with some of the world’s most famous brands to help them improve gender equality, race equality, and employee wellbeing. Hayley’s career began in the world of football where her work involved empowering football’s future leaders and educating stakeholders in the game on diversity and inclusion.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Hayley about being intentional about creating inclusive cultures on and off the pitch to enable people to be their full selves, the challenges facing sport and soci...2021-05-2501 min
In Her CornerJane Purdon: Striving Forward – Episode 32In this episode, we meet the impressive Jane Purdon, CEO of Women in Football, an organisation that aims to improve women's representation at all levels of the game by challenging discrimination and lobbying for change in the sports industry.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Jane about learning to lead, white privilege and why there’s cause to be optimistic about the future of the women’s game.
To learn more about Jane’s journey tune into In Her Corner. In Her Corner is available to listen to, subscribe and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other maj...2021-05-121h 18In Her CornerJane Purdon: Striving Forward – Episode 32 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet the impressive Jane Purdon, CEO of Women in Football, an organisation that aims to improve women's representation at all levels of the game by challenging discrimination and lobbying for change in the sport industry.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Jane about learning to lead, white privilege and why there’s cause to be optimistic about the future of the women’s game.
To learn more about Jane’s journey tune into In Her Corner. In Her Corner is available to listen to, subscribe and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other...2021-05-1201 min
In Her CornerCharlie Copsey: Learning to Soar – Episode 31In this episode, we meet the vivacious Charlie Copsey, an award-winning Producer and Owner of CopC Productions that is home to the Underground Fan Club, an experiential events company that brings fans up close and personal with talent from the world of sport, fitness, entertainment and culture.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Charlie about the importance of having a positive mindset in the sports and entertainment industry, why building and maintaining relationships matter and the career and life-defining lessons that have set her up for success.
To learn more about Charlie’s journey tune...2021-04-281h 07In Her CornerCharlie Copsey: Learning to Soar – Episode 31 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet the vivacious Charlie Copsey, an award-winning Producer and Owner of CopC Productions that is home to the Underground Fan Club, an experiential events company that brings fans up close and personal with talent from the world of sport, fitness, entertainment and culture.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Charlie about the importance of having a positive mindset in the sports and entertainment industry, why building and maintaining relationships matter and the career and life-defining lessons that have set her up for success.
To learn more about Charlie’s journey tune into...2021-04-2701 min
In Her CornerCari Sekendur: The Creator – Episode 30Our latest episode sees us meet the incredibly talented, Cari Sekendur, Principal and Creative Director of Butter Studio, who are a creative studio that shapes the way people see, feel, and make decisions about brands, with a particular focus on reimagining how women’s sports and brands position female athletes and women working in sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Cari about the importance of having women in leadership roles in the creative industry, overcoming gender stereotypes in business and how Cari and her team use their lived experiences to create fresh perspectives and brand iden...2021-04-1436 minIn Her CornerCari Sekendur: The Creator – Episode 30 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet the incredibly talented, Cari Sekendur, Principal and Creative Director of Butter Studio, who are a creative studio that shapes the way people see, feel, and make decisions about brands, with a particular focus on reimagining how women’s sports and brands position female athletes and women working in sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Cari about the importance of having women in leadership roles in the creative industry, overcoming gender stereotypes in business and how Cari and her team use their lived experiences to create fresh perspectives and brand iden...2021-04-1401 min
In Her CornerSonia Randev: Renaissance – Episode 29To round off our Women’s History Month celebrations we meet Sonia Randev a brilliant Sports Agent and award-winning journalist who has had a remarkable personal and professional career journey that has seen her overcome an addiction to alcohol to have an illustrious career growing women’s boxing.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sonia about the invaluable life and professional lessons that she gained from overcoming addiction, the exciting growth of women’s boxing and the importance of creating more opportunities for athletes and women from underrepresented backgrounds to succeed in the sports industr...2021-03-3145 minIn Her CornerSonia Randev: Renaissance – Episode 29 TrailerTo round off our Women’s History Month celebrations we meet Sonia Randev a brilliant Sports Agent and award-winning journalist who has had a remarkable personal and professional career journey that has seen her overcome an addiction to alcohol to have an illustrious career growing women’s boxing.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sonia about the invaluable life and professional lessons that she gained from overcoming addiction, the exciting growth of women’s sport and in particular women’s boxing and the importance of creating more opportunities for athletes and women from underrepresented backgrounds to succeed in...2021-03-3001 min
In Her CornerAnna Chanduvi: Perseverance – Episode 28Our latest episode sees us meet the incredibly impressive Anna Chanduvi, Lead for Sports Media Partnerships EMEA at Facebook where her team works with traditional and new-age sports broadcasters to better use their content and sports rights to reach millennial, Gen-Z and non-traditional sports fans. Prior to joining Facebook Anna enjoyed illustrious success in global roles at beIN Sports and the NBA.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anna about the pivotal role that unrelenting perseverance played in her breaking into the sports industry, the positive influence that her mixed heritage and upbringing have had on h...2021-03-241h 17In Her CornerAnna Chanduvi: Perseverance – Episode 28 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet the incredibly impressive Anna Chanduvi, Lead for Sports Media Partnerships EMEA at Facebook, where her teamwork with traditional and new-age sports broadcasters to better use their content and sports rights to reach millennial, Gen-Z and non-traditional sports fans. Prior to joining Facebook Anna enjoyed illustrious success in global roles at beIN Sports and the NBA.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anna about the pivotal role that unrelenting perseverance played in breaking into the sports industry, the positive influence that her mixed heritage and upbringing have had on her professional s...2021-03-2401 min
In Her CornerElisabet Spina: Passion & Purpose – Episode 27Our latest episode sees us meet a woman who is at the summit of world football, Elisabet Spina, Sporting Director at A.C. Milan where she has established the iconic football club’s first elite women’s team and is leading them to become a true force in Italian and European football.
Prior to becoming Sporting Director at A.C. Milan, Elisabet enjoyed an illustrious playing and coaching career.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the career and life lessons that have contributed to Elisabet’s success and her experience of working with football legend Paolo Maldini to furth...2021-03-1740 minIn Her CornerElisabet Spina: Passion & Purpose – Episode 27 TrailerOur latest trailer sees us meet a woman who is at the summit of world football, Elisabet Spina, Sporting Director at A.C. Milan where she has established the iconic football club’s first elite women’s team and is leading them to become a true force in Italian and European football.
Prior to becoming Sporting Director at A.C. Milan, Elisabet enjoyed an illustrious playing and coaching career.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the career and life lessons that have contributed to Elisabet’s success and her experience of working with football legend Paolo Maldini to furth...2021-03-1701 min
In Her CornerCatherine Bond Muir: Driving Ambition – Episode 26To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting the life and career journey of a woman who is a true pioneer in sport, Catherine Bond Muir, the CEO and Founder of W Series – the world’s first all-female single-seater motor racing championship.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about the realities of challenging the status quo to set up the W Series, her relentless pursuit of success and the career and life lessons that have shaped Catherine’s journey. To learn more tune into In Her Corner.
In Her Corner is available...2021-03-101h 00In Her CornerCatherine Bond Muir: Driving Ambition – Episode 26 TrailerTo celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting the life and career journey of a woman who is a true pioneer in sport, Catherine Bond Muir, the CEO and Founder of W Series – the world’s first all-female single-seater motor racing championship.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Catherine about the realities of challenging the status quo to set up the W Series, her relentless pursuit of success and the career and life lessons that have shaped Catherine’s journey. To learn more tune into In Her Corner.
In Her Corner is available...2021-03-0901 min
In Her CornerVictoire Cogevina: Glorious Pursuit – Episode 25In this episode, we meet the incredibly impressive Victoire Cogevina, who is the creator, CEO, and Co-founder of GLORIA, an emerging social media platform created to enrich football players and fans’ experience of the beautiful game. Prior to founding GLORIA, Victoire was a football agent and CMO of the first-ever female-owned football agency in South America.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Victoire about how she secured investment for GLORIA from one of the world’s most renowned tech investors, Alexis Ohanian, and the three career-defining lessons that led her overcoming sexism to become a successful footba...2021-02-0357 minIn Her CornerVictoire Cogevina: Glorious Pursuit – Episode 25 TrailerMeet the incredibly impressive Victoire Cogevina, who is the creator, CEO, and Co-founder of GLORIA, an emerging social media platform created to enrich football players and fans’ experience of the beautiful game. Prior to founding GLORIA, Victoire was a football agent and CMO of the first-ever female-owned football agency in South America.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Victoire about how she secured investment for GLORIA from one of the world’s most renowned tech investors, Alexis Ohanian, and the three career-defining lessons that led her to overcome sexism to become a successful football agent and triump...2021-02-0201 min
In Her CornerKatee Hui: Firestarter – Episode 24Our first episode of 2021 will see us meet Katee Hui, a woman who’s galvanising spirit and love for the beautiful game has seen her establish Hackney Laces into a successful community football club with a single powerful mission – to provide as many opportunities as possible for girls and women to play football.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Katee about what it takes to thrive when breaking the mould in being the first, why the world of sports and social media need to come together to defend women working in sport against sexist attacks for simply...2021-01-201h 16In Her CornerKatee Hui: Firestarter – Episode 24 TrailerOur first trailer of 2021 will see us meet Katee Hui, a woman who’s galvanising spirit and love for the beautiful game has seen her establish Hackney Laces into a successful community football club with a single powerful mission – to provide as many opportunities as possible for girls and women to play football.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Katee about what it takes to thrive when breaking the mould in being the first, why the world of sports and social media need to come together to defend women working in sport against sexist attacks for simply...2021-01-1901 min
In Her CornerSue Anstiss: Fearless Hope – Episode 23Episode 23 see us meet Sue Anstiss MBE, who hosts an award-winning women’s sports podcast called The Game Changers and is currently the CEO of Fearless Women, a company with a powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Sue about starting over after a career setback, her journey in setting up her hugely successful women in sports podcast, The Game Changers, and the importance of creating spaces that truly reflect women’s diverse identities and experiences in order to achieve a more inclusive sports industry for al...2020-12-2348 minIn Her CornerSue Anstiss: Fearless Hope – Episode 23 TrailerEpisode 23’s trailer sees us meet the wonderful Sue Anstiss MBE, who hosts award-winning women’s sport podcast, The Game Changers, and also currently the CEO of Fearless Women, a company with a powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner we talk to Sue about starting over after a career setback, her journey in setting up her hugely successful women in sport podcast, The Game Changers, and the importance of creating spaces that truly reflect women’s diverse identities and experiences in order to achieve a more inclusive sports i...2020-12-2201 min
In Her CornerAnouk Mertens: Playing Big – Episode 22Episode 22 sees us meet a woman who has a truly impressive career spanning both the worlds of live sports broadcasting and original content and filming making, Anouk Mertens who is the Managing Director of NEO Studios & COO of ELEVEN SPORTS.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anouk about the demands of juggling two high powered roles in fast-growing businesses, setting big stretch goals that push you out of your comfort zone and her experience of working with lifelong Leeds United fan and Hollywood star Russell Crowe on the Amazon original series Take us Home.
To learn abo...2020-12-1046 minIn Her CornerAnouk Mertens: Playing Big – Episode 22 TrailerEpisode 22’s trailer sees us meet a woman who has a truly impressive career spanning both the worlds of live sports broadcasting and original content and filming making, Anouk Mertens who is the Managing Director of NEO Studios & COO of ELEVEN SPORTS.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Anouk about the demands of juggling two high powered roles in fast-growing businesses, setting big stretch goals that push you out of your comfort zone and her experience of working with lifelong Leeds United fan and Hollywood star Russell Crowe on the Amazon original series Take us Home.
To le...2020-12-0901 min
In Her CornerAndrea Ekblad: Breaking the Mould – Episode 21Episode 21 sees us meet a woman who epitomises the spirit of Breaking the Mould, Andrea Ekblad. Andrea leads partnerships within beIN Media Group's Acquisitions & Content Strategy team, overseeing rights-partnerships with their top 20 rightsholders as well as leading on all women’s sports and beINSPIRED projects which aim to showcase the best women’s sports competitions in order to grow viewership and commercial opportunities for women’s sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner we talk to Andrea about growing audiences and fans of women’s sport, dealing the social and professional challenges of being a single mother working in the spor...2020-11-261h 06In Her CornerAndrea Ekblad: Breaking the Mould – Episode 21 TrailerEpisode 21’s trailer sees us meet a woman who epitomises the spirit of Breaking the Mould, Andrea Ekblad. Andrea leads partnerships within beIN Media Acquisitions & Content Strategy team, overseeing rights-partnerships with their top 20 rightsholders as well as leading on all women’s sports and beINSPIRED projects which aim to showcase the best women’s sports competitions in order to grow viewership and commercial opportunities for women’s sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner we talk to Andrea about growing audiences and fans of women’s sport, dealing the social and professional challenges of being a single mother working in the spor...2020-11-2601 min
In Her CornerStephanie Corker: Striving for Equity – Episode 20Episode 20 sees us meet the magnificent Stephanie Corker, an Account Director at Wasserman, a global sports, entertainment and culture marketing agency and Co-Founder of Lived Equity a Diversity & Inclusion Community, that aims to provide a safe and inclusive platform for diverse professionals and allies to connect, support and learn from each other.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Stephanie about her journey to becoming an ally, how we can all create more equitable experiences for underrepresented groups in sport and beyond as well as the importance of business leaders taking visible ownership and accountability for e...2020-11-181h 01In Her CornerStephanie Corker: Striving for Equity – Episode 20 TrailerEpisode 20’s trailer sees us meet the magnificent Stephanie Corker, an Account Director at Wasserman, a global sports, entertainment and culture marketing agency and Co-Founder of Lived Equity a Diversity & Inclusion Community, that aims to provide a safe and inclusive platform for diverse professionals and allies to connect, support and learn from each other.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Stephanie about her journey to becoming an ally, how we can all create more equitable experiences for underrepresented groups in sport and beyond as well as the importance of business leaders taking visible ownership and accountability for...2020-11-1701 min
In Her CornerIn Her Corner Trailblazers: Reflections – Episode 19This week's episode is focussed on sharing In Her Corner Host, Liseli Sitali's "Reflections" on the lessons learned from the incredible women, we have had the honour of celebrating through sharing the story of their journey. Having an episode to reflect on the insights shared so far feels apt in a week when we’re commemorating those who lost their lives to defend our civil liberties. Without the selfless sacrifices of the countless men and women, we would not have the opportunity to create this platform. It also feels apt to take a moment to celebrate the significant strides that wo...2020-11-1211 min
In Her CornerCourtney Carroll Levinsohn: Living in the Solution – Episode 18Episode 18 sees us meet the hope-inspiring Courtney Carroll Levinsohn, Founder of Women in Soccer, a growing community of women and allies
united by the inclusive spirit of football.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Courtney about Women in Soccer’s mission to connect women from around the world through the beautiful game, the importance of media and brands investing in women’s sport in order to help achieve gender equity and the career-defining lessons that have made Courtney razor focussed on Living in the Solution as a response to today’s present-day challenges.2020-11-051h 05In Her CornerCourtney Carroll Levinsohn: Living in the Solution – Episode 18 TrailerEpisode 18's trailer sees us meet the hope-inspiring Courtney Carroll Levinsohn, Founder of Women in Soccer, a growing community of women and allies united by the inclusive spirit of football.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Courtney about Women in Soccer’s mission to connect women from around the world through the beautiful game, the importance of media and brands investing in women’s sport in order to help achieve gender equity and the career-defining lessons that have made Courtney razor focussed on Living in the Solution as a response to today’s present-day challe2020-11-0401 min
In Her CornerDanusia Francis: Going for Gold – Episode 17Episode 17 sees us meet the phenomenally athletic Danusia Francis, an artistic gymnast who competes for team Jamaica who she’ll be representing at next year’s Summer Olympics. Danusia formerly competed for Great Britain before making the switch to Jamaica in their ambition to grow the sport of gymnastics in a nation famed for world-renowned track stars. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Danusia about the role that national governing bodies have on athletes’ career prospects and welfare, the gender pay gap between male and female athletes and Danusia’s ambitions to win gold at the Tokyo Ol...2020-10-2858 minIn Her CornerDanusia Francis: Going for Gold – Episode 17 TrailerEpisode 17’s trailer sees us meet the phenomenally athletic Danusia Francis, an artistic gymnast who competes for team Jamaica who she’ll be representing at next year’s Summer Olympics. Danusia formerly competed for Great Britain before making the switch to Jamaica in their ambition to grow the sport of gymnastics in a nation famed for world-renowned track stars. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Danusia about the role that national governing bodies have on athletes’ career prospects and welfare, the gender pay gap between male and female athletes and Danusia’s ambitions to win gold at the Tok...2020-10-2701 min
In Her CornerMelita Emanuel-Carr: More than an Athlete – Episode 16Episode 16 sees us sees us meet Melita Emanuel-Carr, an inspirational and impressive professional basketball player who is making waves on and off the court. Melita has represented Team England and Team GB in all age groups and made history with team England by winning a silver medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Melita about balancing athlete welfare and the pressures of winning, the role of the modern-day athlete as an activist and why the sports industry needs to be more proactive in taking ownership of tackling gender and socioeconomic...2020-10-2256 minIn Her CornerMelita Emanuel-Carr: More than an Athlete – Episode 16 TrailerEpisode 16’s trailer sees us meet Melita Emanuel-Carr, an inspirational and impressive professional basketball player who is making waves on and off the court. Melita has represented Team England and Team GB in all age groups and made history with team England by winning a silver medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Melita about balancing athlete welfare and the pressures of winning, the role of the modern-day athlete as an activist and why the sports industry needs to be more proactive in taking ownership of tackling gender and socioeconomic in...2020-10-2256 min
In Her CornerArianna Criscione: The Last Dance – Episode 15 TrailerEpisode 15’s trailer sees us meet the incredibly charismatic Arianna Criscione, Goalkeeper and Sponsorships Manager for Paris Saint Germain – a European football powerhouse that embodies the ultimate in cool swagger. In this fifteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Arianna about the realities of being a professional female footballer, why the sports industry needs to step up and truly invest in the growth and professionalisation of women’s game as well as reflecting on Arianna’s career highlights to show you why some fairy tales do in fact come true.
In Her Corner is available to listen to, subsc...2020-10-1501 minIn Her CornerArianna Criscione: The Last Dance – Episode 15Episode 15 sees us sees us meet the incredibly charismatic Arianna Criscione, Goalkeeper and Sponsorships Manager for Paris Saint Germain – a European football powerhouse that embodies the ultimate in cool swagger. In this fifteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Arianna about the realities of being a professional female footballer, why the sports industry needs to step up and truly invest in the growth and professionalisation of women’s game as well as reflecting on Arianna’s career highlights to show you why some fairy tales do in fact come true.
To learn about Arianna’s journey tune into In Her Co...2020-10-151h 04
In Her CornerAndrea Corbett: The Art of Resilience – Episode 14Episode 14 sees us meet the mesmerising Andrea Corbett, a British Champion Bodybuilder and Performance & Mindset Coach, with a particular focus on supporting women to build their resilience using her unique BOUNCE Forward method. In this episode we talk to Andrea about black female identity, how she deals with the stigma of being a female bodybuilder and how fitness and exercise have helped Andrea overcome challenges with her mental health.2020-10-0753 minIn Her CornerAndrea Corbett: The Art of Resilience – Episode 14 TrailerEpisode 14’s trailer sees us meet the mesmerising Andrea Corbett a British Champion Bodybuilder and Performance & Mindset Coach, with a particular focus on supporting women to build their resilience using her unique B.O.U.N.C.C.E™️ Forward method. In this fourteenth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Andrea about black female identity, how she deals with the stigma of being a female bodybuilder and how fitness and exercise have helped Andrea overcome challenges with her mental health.
To learn about Andrea’s journey tune into In Her Corner this Wednesday. In Her Corner is avail...2020-10-0601 min
In Her CornerLaura McQueen: Leading by Example – Episode 13Episode 13 sees us meet the admirable Laura McQueen, Managing Director of Leaders, a premium content and conference platform for leaders working on and off the field in professional sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Laura about the growing pains of becoming a leader, using your position and influence as a leader in business to better promote diversity, equity and inclusion and how Laura and her team have evolved Leaders’ proposition to attract a more diverse audience. As well as Laura’s three career-defining lessons.2020-10-011h 07In Her CornerLaura McQueen: Leading by Example – Episode 13 TrailerEpisode 13's trailer sees us meet the admirable Laura McQueen, Managing Director of Leaders, a premium content and conference platform for leaders working on and off the field in professional sport.
In this episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Laura about the growing pains of becoming a leader, using your position and influence as a leader in business to better promote diversity, equity and inclusion and how Laura and her team have evolved Leaders’ proposition to attract a more diverse audience. As well as Laura’s three career-defining lessons.2020-09-3001 min
In Her CornerAmie Sheridan: The Thought Leader – Episode 12Episode 12 sees us meet the amazing Amie Sheridan, a writer and executive strategist who specialises in elevating the visibility of leaders in sports and entertainment via owned, earned and paid media channels.
In this twelfth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Amie about what being a leader in the sports and entertainment industry means in a post-pandemic era, the importance of elevating the visibility of women working in sports and entertainment and how Amie has dealt with transitioning from being a working mother of three to a successful business owner.2020-09-2354 minIn Her CornerAmie Sheridan: The Thought Leader – Episode 12 TrailerEpisode 12's trailer sees us meet the amazing Amie Sheridan, a writer and executive strategist who specialises in elevating the visibility of leaders in sports and entertainment through owned, earned and paid media channels. In this twelfth episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Amie about what being a leader in the sports and entertainment industry means in a post-pandemic era, the importance of elevating the visibility of women working in sports and entertainment and how Amie has dealt with transitioning from being a working mother of three to a successful business owner.
To learn about Amie’s jo...2020-09-2201 min
In Her CornerMary McVeigh Connor: Bridging Borders – Episode 11Episode 11 sees us meet the inspirational Mary McVeigh Connor, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Without Borders, an award-winning non-profit that is building a more inclusive world through football. An Ivy League graduate and former professional football player, Mary has used her experience of playing and coaching to work in overseeing program development across Central America, East and Northern Africa, the United States, and Europe.
In this eleventh episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Mary about football’s powerful ability to transcend borders, sport’s integral role in addressing gender inequity and the importance of building an inclusive peop...2020-09-091h 18In Her CornerMary McVeigh Connor: Bridging Borders – Episode 11 TrailerEpisode 11's trailer sees us meet the inspirational Mary McVeigh Connor, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Without Borders, an award-winning non-profit that is building a more inclusive world through football. An Ivy League graduate and former professional football player, Mary has used her experience of playing and coaching to work in overseeing program development across Central America, East and Northern Africa, the United States, and Europe.
In this eleventh episode of In Her Corner, we talk to Mary about football’s powerful ability to transcend borders, sport’s integral role in addressing gender inequity and the importance of building an i...2020-09-0801 min
In Her CornerLouise Savage: Perfecting Balance – Episode 10Episode 10 sees us meet the remarkable Louise Savage, Group General Counsel at Sportfive, one of the world’s top sports agencies. Louise has been a sports lawyer for 12 years and provides commercial and strategic legal advice on a broad range of events and properties such as Wimbledon, Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games and domestic, African and Asian football.
In this tenth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Louise about balancing a high-powered career with motherhood, her three key career defining lessons and the importance of challenging negative stereotypes of successful women in the sports industry and beyond.2020-09-0258 minIn Her CornerLouise Savage: Perfecting Balance – Episode 10 TrailerEpisode 10's trailer sees us meet the remarkable Louise Savage, Group General Counsel at Sportfive, one of the world’s top sports agencies. Louise has been a sports lawyer for 12 years and provides commercial and strategic legal advice on a broad range of events and properties.
In this tenth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Louise about balancing a high-powered career with motherhood, her three key career defining lessons and challenging negative stereotypes of successful women in the sports industry and beyond.
To learn about Louise’s journey tune into In Her Corner from 1pm BST on...2020-09-0101 min
In Her CornerMelissa Schiller: The Philanthropist – Episode 9Episode 9 sees us meet the inspirational and impressive Melissa Schiller, Director of Community Relations at the NFL and a luminary of the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
In this ninth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Melissa about the power that American football has to change lives, the NFL’s renewed focus on advocating for players in their stand against social injustice as well as how Melissa has paved her way to becoming one of brightest young stars in the sports industry.2020-08-2650 min
In Her CornerMelissa Schiller: The Philanthropist – Episode 9 TrailerEpisode 9's trailer sees us meet the inspirational and impressive Melissa Schiller, Director of Community Relations at the NFL and a luminary of the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
In this ninth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Melissa about the power that American football has to change lives, the NFL’s renewed focus on advocating for players in their stand against social injustice as well as how Melissa has paved her way to becoming one of brightest young stars in the sports industry.
To learn about Melissa’s journey tune into In Her Corner from 1pm BST on...2020-08-2401 min
In Her CornerZarah Al-Kudcy: Driving Force – Episode 8Episode 8 sees us meet Zarah Al-Kudcy who is a true Driving Force and the Head of Commercial Partnership Development at Formula 1®. Zarah's role entails leading F1’s creative strategy and solutions for both future and current sponsorship partners as well as chairing F1’s Diversity & Inclusion steering group.
In this eighth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Zarah about the importance of making sacrifices to chase your dreams, driving change to better achieve gender and racial equality in sport and why luck is simply preparation waiting for an opportunity. 2020-08-1959 minIn Her CornerZarah Al-Kudcy: Driving Force – Episode 8 TrailerEpisode 8's trailer sees us meet Zarah Al-Kudcy who is a true Driving Force and the Head of Commercial Partnership Development at Formula 1®. Zarah's role entails leading F1’s creative strategy and solutions for both future and current sponsorship partners as well as chairing F1’s Diversity & Inclusion steering group.
In this eighth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Zarah about the importance of making sacrifices to chase your dreams, driving change to better achieve gender and racial parity in sport and why luck is simply preparation waiting for an opportunity.
To learn about Zarah’s journey tune into In...2020-08-1801 min
In Her CornerMaggie Murphy: Sporting Ambition – Episode 7Episode 7 sees us meet sees us the phenomenally talented Maggie Murphy. Maggie Murphy is the General Manager at Lewes FC, the world’s only club to distribute revenue equally between its male and female teams. Maggie has an exemplary background working in anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and human rights having worked for Amnesty International and Transparency International to name but a few.
In this seventh episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Maggie about why sport needs to be more ambitious in tackling gender and socioeconomic discrimination and how Lewes FC is levelling up the playing field between the men a...2020-08-121h 12In Her CornerMaggie Murphy: Sporting Ambition – Episode 7 TrailerEpisode 7's trailer sees us meet the phenomenally talented Maggie Murphy. Maggie Murphy is the General Manager at Lewes FC, the world’s only club to distribute revenue equally between its male and female teams. Maggie has an exemplary background working in anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and human rights having worked for Amnesty International and Transparency International to name but a few.
In the seventh episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Maggie about why sport needs to be more ambitious in tackling gender and socioeconomic discrimination and how Lewes FC is levelling up the playing field between the men a...2020-08-1101 min
In Her CornerBex Smith: Global Gamechanger – Episode 6Episode 6 sees us meet the irresistibly cool Bex Smith, who is Global Executive Director of Women’s Game for COPA90, the world’s largest independent football media business. Prior to becoming a top sports business executive, Bex enjoyed an illustrious career as a professional football player captaining New Zealand at two World Cups and the Olympics. At club level she won everything there was to play for winning a coveted treble with VfL Wolfsburg by winning the UEFA Champions League, German League, and German Cup.
In this sixth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Bex about why building...2020-08-051h 30In Her CornerBex Smith: Global Gamechanger – Episode 6 TrailerEpisode 6's trailer sees us meet the irresistibly cool Bex Smith, who is Global Executive Director of Women’s Game for COPA90, the world’s largest independent football media business. Prior to becoming a top sports business executive, Bex enjoyed an illustrious career as a professional football player captaining New Zealand at two World Cups and the Olympics. At club level she won everything there was to play for winning a coveted treble with VfL Wolfsburg by winning the UEFA Champions League, German League, and German Cup.
To learn about Bexi’s journey to becoming a Global Gamechanger tune in...2020-08-0401 min
In Her CornerPreeti Shetty: The Changemaker – Episode 5Episode 5 sees us meet the inspirational, Preeti Shetty, Head of Upshot at The Football Foundation, the UK’s largest sports. A very well-respected figure who has worked in the sport for social change space for over 10 years, starting off at BBC Sport and working for various national and international NGOs and brands. Preeti’s remarkable work has seen her establish her position as a true Changemaker within the sports industry and beyond.
In this fifth episode of In Her Corner, we’ll talk to Preeti about why the sports industry needs to embrace failure and share learnings from the experience so that...2020-07-291h 05In Her CornerPreeti Shetty: The Changemaker – Episode 5 TrailerEpisode 5's trailer sees us meet the inspirational, Preeti Shetty, Head of Upshot at The Football Foundation, the UK’s largest sports. A very well-respected figure who has worked in the sport for social change space for over 10 years, starting off at BBC Sport and working for various national and international NGOs and brands. Preeti’s remarkable work has seen her establish her position as a true Changemaker within the sports industry and beyond.
To learn about Preeti’s journey to becoming The Changemaker tune into In Her Corner from 1pm BST on Wednesday 29 July.2020-07-2801 min
In Her CornerFlo Lloyd-Hughes: The Ultimate Go-Getter – Episode 4Episode 4 sees us meet the amazing, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, a sports journalist, broadcaster and consultant who works across a variety of projects in football and women's sport, with regular appearances on BBC Radio London, the BBC Women's Football Show and the Guardian Football Weekly podcast.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Flo about how her passion for sport and in particular women’s football led her to take on work that fuelled her drive to becoming The Ultimate Go-Getter.
2020-07-221h 01In Her CornerFlo Lloyd-Hughes: The Ultimate Go-Getter – Episode 4 TrailerEpisode 4's trailer sees us meet the amazing, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, a sports journalist, broadcaster and consultant who works across a variety of projects in football and women's sport, with regular appearances on BBC Radio London, the BBC Women's Football Show and the Guardian Football Weekly podcast.
To learn about Flo’s journey to becoming The Ultimate Go-Getter tune into In Her Corner from 1pm BST on Wednesday 22 July. 2020-07-2001 min
In Her CornerBenny Bonsu: The Oprah of Sports – Episode 3Episode 3 sees us meet the brilliant Benny Bonsu, Head of Women’s Sport at GiveMeSport, one of the world’s largest sports digital platforms. Benny’s also a renowned global sports broadcaster and producer who works for NBA, BBC World Service and Sky Sports.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Benny about her love for sport and how experiences in both her professional and personal life have led her to become The Oprah of Sports.2020-07-1558 minIn Her CornerBenny Bonsu: The Oprah of Sports – Episode 3 TrailerEpisode 3's trailer sees us meet the brilliant Benny Bonsu, Head of Women’s Sports at GiveMeSport, one of the world’s largest sports digital platforms. Benny is also a renowned global sports broadcaster and producer who works for NBA, BBC World service and Sky Sports.
To learn about Benny’s journey to becoming The Oprah of Sports tune into In Her Corner from 1pm BST on Wednesday 15 July.2020-07-1301 min
In Her CornerAbi Stephens: Queen of the Road – Episode 2Episode 2 sees us meet the vivacious Abi Stephens, a Global Sports Broadcaster and Performance Coach who works for major brands and channels including BT Sport, Eurosport and ITV. In this episode, we’ll talk to Abi about how experiences in both her professional and personal life have led her to becoming Queen of the Road.2020-07-0858 minIn Her CornerAbi Stephens: Queen of the Road – Episode 2 TrailerEpisode 2's trailer sees us meet the vivacious Abi Stephens, a Global Sports Broadcaster and Performance Coach who works for major brands and channels including BT Sport, Eurosport and ITV. 2020-07-0601 min
In Her CornerRowena Samarasinhe: Boardroom Powerhouse – Episode 1Our first ever episode sees us meet the remarkable Rowena Samarasinhe, a Sports Commercial lawyer who has worked on brokering rights deals for some of the largest sports events such as the Olympics and world-renowned athletes.
In this episode, we'll explore what aspects of Rowena’s personal and professional life have contributed to her becoming a Boardroom Powerhouse.2020-07-0150 minIn Her CornerRowena Samarasinhe: Boardroom Powerhouse – Episode 1 TrailerEpisode 1’s launch trailer introduces the remarkable Rowena Samarasinhe, a Sports lawyer who has worked on brokering rights deals for some of the largest sports events such as the Olympics and world-renowned athletes. 2020-06-3001 min
In Her CornerIntroducing In Her Corner – Launch Trailer
In Her Corner is a talk series aimed at celebrating and empowering women working at every level of sport on and off the field. Its mission is to make the sports industry more accessible and appealing by shining a spotlight on women making waves across all levels of sport.
This launch trailer introduces the podcast’s host Liseli Sitali and her motivations for setting up In Her Corner.2020-06-2305 min
My Travel Sista - On LockdownMy Travel Sista On Lockdown - Episode FourIt's been a month since we started this podcast and we're enjoying every minute of it. Time seems to be flying by (the only thing that's flying right now) but we're still reminiscing about the good old travel days and the ones yet to come. On today's episode we speak to our first female guest, Liseli Sitali, a frequent solo traveller and discuss dating apps and men abroad! Remember to share, like, subscribe and follow our instagram page @mytravelsista!2020-05-0331 min