DiscoverThe Business Case For Women's SportsEp. #155 How GameChanger Is Empowering Women To Play, Connect & Thrive Through Sports, ft. Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Leigh Irwin
Ep. #155 How GameChanger Is Empowering Women To Play, Connect & Thrive Through Sports, ft. Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Leigh Irwin

Ep. #155 How GameChanger Is Empowering Women To Play, Connect & Thrive Through Sports, ft. Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Leigh Irwin

Update: 2025-06-25
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In episode #155 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss and Leigh Irwin, the co-founders of GameChanger, which is a movement dedicated to keeping women involved in sports throughout their lives.

Rebecca & Leigh created GameChanger to help women connect, continue to play basketball, and make a lasting impact on their communities. 

Through their flagship initiative, Holding Court, they provide spaces for women to play basketball in a supportive & inclusive environment, welcoming women of all ages & skill levels to connect and play.

In this episode, hear Rebecca & Leigh share the inspiring founding story behind GameChanger, and why they are on a mission to keep adult women in the game.

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Ep. #155 How GameChanger Is Empowering Women To Play, Connect & Thrive Through Sports, ft. Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Leigh Irwin

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