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A New Chapter: The Evolution of The Bloom Pod
If you’ve been following along, then you know that The Bloom Pod has taken quite a hiatus — almost two years to be exact.
During the last season we put out (season 4), the conversations naturally gravitated toward sports and leadership — and we talked with guests about all the blooming that happens at the intersection of those two things. What began as a broad mission to talk to “every day people” doing their damndest to chase big dreams began to zero in on a space that has always been important to me: sports.
Those more sport-related conversations combined with my doctoral research and the long-overdue arrival of investment in women’s sports has brought me some clarity as to what is next for The Bloom Pod. After 49 incredible episodes, it’s time for The Bloom Pod to evolve.
Game Changers: Conference Realignment and the Evolving Role of the Senior Woman Administrator
Conference realignment is one of the main topics of conversation in college athletics this year: With Texas and Oklahoma moving to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the Big 12 picking up four American Athletic Conference (AAC) schools, and the Pac-12 drama (featuring the Big Ten), there is so much to discuss.
More is Possible: Celebrating NGWSD & Looking Ahead
This year marks the 37th year of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). The day is intended to bring attention to women’s sports and recognize the achievements of women in sport.