Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on the Booming Business of Women's Sports | Pivot
Episode Description
Legendary athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird discuss their new podcast "A Touch More," and weigh in on the increased popularity of women's sports, and why investors are finally seeing it as a business opportunity. They also chat with Kara and Scott about the impact of social media on athletes, and the dynamics of mixing business with the personal.
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Brief Summary
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird discuss their podcast, women's sports growth, social media's impact, and their partnership in business and life.
Key points
- Megan Rapino and Sue Bird Join the Podcast. Olympic champions Megan Rapino and Sue Bird discuss their journey into podcasting.
- The Rise of Women's Sports. Megan and Sue explore the increasing visibility and investment in women's sports.
- Social Media's Impact on Athletes. Megan and Sue discuss the pros and cons of social media for athletes.
Ask about Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway
Episode highlights
- Megan Rapino and Sue Bird Join the PodcastOlympic champions Megan Rapino and Sue Bird discuss their journey into podcasting.“Welcome to the family Megan and Sue!”0:16Sep 10, 2024
- The Rise of Women's SportsMegan and Sue explore the increasing visibility and investment in women's sports.“We've crossed this imaginary line of celebrity.”3:07Sep 10, 2024
- Social Media's Impact on AthletesMegan and Sue discuss the pros and cons of social media for athletes.“The negativity shouldn't be the default, but it is.”7:36Sep 10, 2024
Tension
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