Mitlin Money Mindset®
Empowering Women in Sports with Meghan O’Donnell #202
Key Takeaways
- Meghan’s career path from ESPN to co-founding empowHERed.
- The challenges she faced as a woman in the sports industry.
- The role of mental health in workplace satisfaction and longevity.
- empowHERed’s mission and future goals to support women in sports.
Meet the Guest
Meghan O'Donnell
Meghan is a sports analytics and communications professional with experience working for ESPN's Statistics and Information Group, College GameDay, and the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2022, she launched Character Plus Consulting, a draft analytics company working with professional teams and athletes.
After experiencing sexism and harassment in the industry, Meghan has become an advocate for women in sport and contributed to multiple studies on the topic, including, "A vicious cycle: Women's experiences with hostile work environments in the professional sports industry" and "Scarcity and queen bee syndrome: Women's role in creating and maintaining toxic work environments in sport organizations".
In an effort to change the narrative, she and Samantha launched empowHERed as a way to provide much-needed guidance and mentorship to young women in sports.
Show Notes
It’s a common belief that sports careers for women are limited to sidelining or journalism.
However, the reality is far more promising, diverse, and inclusive—with the right support.
This week Larry Sprung sits down with Meghan O’Donnell, co-founder of empowHERed, to explore her unexpected entrepreneurial journey from working at ESPN to launching a movement that’s transforming opportunities for women in sports. Meghan shares her personal experiences with workplace challenges and how they fueled her mission to create a supportive community for women. Gain valuable insights into the power of mentorship, the importance of mental health, and strategies for navigating a career in sports!
Resources
Learn more about Larry Sprung's book, "Financial Planning Made Personal."
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️