RAISE Women's Sport

In Episode 3 of the 2024 RAISE Conference series, Carla Ward, an inspiring football manager and trailblazer in women’s sports, joins host June Sarpong to share her journey. From her challenging upbringing to breaking barriers in football leadership, Carla reveals how resilience, authenticity, and determination shaped her career. She discusses her transformative work at Birmingham City and Aston Villa, the obstacles women face in football, and her vision for empowering the next generation of female leaders.About Carla WardCarla Ward is a football coach and former midfielder who has established herself as one of the most dynamic leaders in women’s football. Known for her transformative managerial style, Carla has managed prominent clubs like Birmingham City and Aston Villa in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL).About June SarpongJune Sarpong is a celebrated broadcaster, author, and diversity advocate. With her extensive career in media, she has become a leading voice on diversity, inclusion, and equality.More about RAISERAISE is a series of inspiring high-level business events and meetings to collectively advance women’s sport. We bring together sport business leaders of all genders, inspiring real talk and real change for girls and women’s sport.Interested in partnering?Contact sally@raisewomensport.com for more information.Stay connected with us and be part of the change! Website: raisewomensport.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/raisewomensportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/101897367/X: https://x.com/raisewomensport

In episode 2 of the RAISE Conference podcast series, host June Sarpong sits with Sophie Power, GB 24hr Ultrarunner and Founder of SheRACES.Known for her powerful story and viral image of breastfeeding mid-race (a 106 mile ultramarathon!!), Sophie opens up about her unique path from a self-described “unsporty” child to a global advocate for inclusivity in sports. This conversation explores the barriers women face in sports, from the lack of supportive policies for motherhood to gender disparities in leadership. Through SheRaces, Sophie is championing real change by pushing events and brands to make sports more inclusive for women at every stage of life.About Sophie PowerSophie Power is a GB 24-hour ultrarunner and founder of SheRACES, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for women in mass participation sports. She rose to global attention when she was photographed breastfeeding during a 106-mile ultramarathon.About June SarpongJune Sarpong is a celebrated broadcaster, author, and diversity advocate. With her extensive career in media, she has become a leading voice on diversity, inclusion, and equality.More about RAISERAISE is a series of inspiring high-level business events and meetings to collectively advance women’s sport. We bring together sport business leaders of all genders, inspiring real talk and real change for girls and women’s sport.Interested in partnering?Contact sally@raisewomensport.com for more information.Stay connected with us and be part of the change! Website: raisewomensport.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/raisewomensportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/101897367/X: https://x.com/raisewomensport

In this exclusive series from the 2024 RAISE Conference, guest host June Sarpong sits down with Helen Soulsby, Managing Director of Elevate Talent, to discuss the challenges surrounding leadership and diversity in the sports industry.Helen shares insights into her own fascinating career journey, from working at global brands like Adidas to leading leadership development across Asia-Pacific. She highlights the challenges women face in leadership roles and how as an industry, we can actively break down these barriers. About Helen SoulsbyHelen leads Elevate Talent’s consulting services and is a Senior Partner for Europe. Previously, while based in Singapore, she led the company’s growth across the APAC region focused on the sports, media, and entertainment industries.About June SarpongJune Sarpong is a celebrated broadcaster, author, and diversity advocate. With her extensive career in media, she has become a leading voice on diversity, inclusion, and equality.More about RAISERAISE is a series of inspiring high-level business events and meetings to collectively advance women’s sport. We bring together sport business leaders of all genders, inspiring real talk and real change for girls and women’s sport.Interested in partnering?Contact sally@raisewomensport.com for more information.Stay connected with us and be part of the change! Website: raisewomensport.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/raisewomensportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/101897367/X: https://x.com/raisewomensport