Courtside with Laura Correnti

Meg Linehan didn’t follow a path into women’s sports journalism—she carved it. Now Senior Writer atThe Athletic, she joinsCourtsideto talk about breaking in before there was even a beat, the evolution of media access, and where today's brands and storytellers have an opportunity to grow.From locker rooms to leadership, this one’s a blueprint. 00:00 Meet Meg Linehan 03:07 Freelancing and the Path to The Athletic 10:05 The Future of Women's Sports Reporting 13:48 Bridging the

The Sports Bra–a bar in Portland dedicated exclusively to women’s sports, and the first of its kind in the world–was never just about sports. In this episode, founder Jenny Nguyen shares the origin story of “the Bra” including building a business rooted in community, the fanbase beyond sports lovers, and why giving people a space to feel seen is part of her ultimate strategy for growth. 00:53 Meet Jenny Nguyen: Founder of The Sports Bra 03:01 Jenny's Journey: From

What does it take to grow women’s sports into a billion-dollar plus business? Kate Johnson, VP at Google and Olympic Medalist, explains how she’s leveraging everything from technology to media accountability to build the industry from the inside out. She shares Google’s investment strategy, approach to supporting creators, and how she’s building the infrastructure women’s sports needs to scale. 00:29 Meet Kate Johnson: Olympian and Executive 01:56 Kate's Journey to

Ilana Kloss, CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises, has spent decades making sure women’s sports isn’t treated as charity—it’s an investment. She joins Courtside to break down the business case for equity, why sustained investment is key, and how brands are finally waking up to the value of women’s sports. 02:27 Introing Ilana 10:35 The Founding of World Team Tennis 24:16 Building Billie Jean King Enterprises 30:43 The Evolution of Women's Tennis 31:17 Navigating the

Women’s sports aren’t just having a moment—they’re building a movement. Courtside is the podcast where sports, business, and investment collide to uncover insights and ideas shaping the future of this billion-dollar industry. Hosted by Laura Correnti—founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, and a leading driver in commercial growth in women’s sports—this show goes beyond the scores to highlight the power players, game-changing deals, and the