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New Look, New Site, Big Changes

By WISE National posted 11-23-2020
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When it comes to professional success, you always have to be maintaining your relevance and increasing your value. It’s something women in the business of sports understand and relentlessly pursue. To match that drive and live up to our mission of empowering women, WISE is evolving, too. We’re excited to announce some big changes, starting with a refresh of the WISE brand. WISE women are multidimensional. They’re strong leaders displaying professionalism and integrity while reflecting the industry in which they work — spirited, fun and dynamic. When they come together, they channel an energy that is nothing short of magic. Thanks to the dedication and storytelling ...
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NFL Draft Recap by Nuts & Bolts Sports

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog by Ashmere Prasad, Recruiting Coordinator + Sports Blogger, Gilead Sciences + nutsandboltssports.com The first-ever virtual draft took place last weekend, starting Thursday, April 23. The draft was originally scheduled to take place for the first time at Viva Las Vegas, which would’ve been a wild ride and an expensive trip for the media, because who doesn’t love to throw the dice once in a while. All in all, this virtual draft was a success, and quicker than the draft would’ve been live. Although there was plenty of dead time between each pick, the final five rounds flew by compared to day one. Also, it was fun and interesting to be inside ...
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Get to Know WISE

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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During this time of uncertainty, we want to let you know that the WISE SF Bay Area Chapter is committed to staying connected with Bay Area professionals. Now more than ever it's important to support each other and stay united, even if we have to do it virtually. We launched the #GetToKnowWISE campaign with the goal to connect our WISE community, virtually. Our hope is that we continue to get to know each other, and use each other as a resource. You may have seen some of our featured members at events. Continue to follow us on all our social channel to interact and continue to stay abreast on news, resources and more featured WISE members. Below learn more ...
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National Girls & Women in Sports Day

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog by Sandra Regalado, Marketing & PR + WISE Website Chair, sandraregalado.com Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day! WISE SF Bay Area would like to recognize and celebrate the importance of equal opportunity for all girls and women in sports. It is a celebration that inspires girls and women to play and be active and realize their full power. We are seeing first hand the women who are breaking stereotypes, holding occupations that for as long as we can remember have been male-only. From Becky Hammon as an assistant coach in the NBA, to Katie Sowers becoming the first female and openly gay female to coach in a Super Bowl. In ...
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Take Care of Your Finances

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog by Sandra Regalado, Marketing & PR + WISE Website Chair, sandraregalado.com As we kick off the new year, I thought it would be important to make sure my finances are in order to start the year off on the right foot. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to attend the WISE “Financial Fitne$$” workshop at the end of 2019 to help make sure I was headed in the right direction. The event was held at the beautiful Oakland A’s HQ office, where we heard from financial planner, Leslie Pettinelli at Girls Just Gotta Have Funds . No matter where you are financially, it's important to have a financial plan. As Leslie mentioned, “It’s never too early, ...
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Recap: 'Own Your Story' with Olivia Christian

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog by Ashmere Prasad, Recruiting Coordinator + Sports Blogger, Gilead Sciences + sportswithshmere.com On September 19, approximately 30 WISE guests attended Olivia Christian’s ‘Own Your Story’ workshop at the Google Community Center in San Francisco. Olivia has worked as a brand strategist since 2005 and has helped a variety of people across the country craft content to tell their stories. “I was helping companies and people build their brands with their stories and after a while, I realized I wanted to do that for myself.” Olivia’s goal was to encourage people to put their story on paper and create a storyline for their audience to follow ...
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WISE/R Symposium 2019: A Personal Perspective

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog Post by Nicole Carter, WISE Within Mentee 2018 + Coordinator, Distribution and Partner Marketing for Pac-12 Networks June 2019 -- The WISE/R Symposium is an annual, one-of-a-kind conference that offers the invaluable opportunity to learn from top sports industry leaders, to connect with peers, and to participate in interactive sessions focused on personal and professional development. Starting off the WISE/R Symposium was Jean Chatzky who took the stage to speak about, “Real Power: Women with Money.” She challenged the audience to reflect on what financial satisfaction means to each of us and how we can spark confidence in ourselves to use ...
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Women Inspiring Women: The Summer of Soccer with the USWNT

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog Post by Courtney Ksiazek, WISE Member + Director, Partnership Marketing for San Jose Earthquakes I had an opportunity about a month ago to attend the Women’s World Cup in France. Being at Parc Olympique Lyonnais alongside 58,000 other soccer fanatics, many of which were America, was a truly once in a life time experience. Not only were the games themselves exciting but being able to meet and share the peak of the world’s game with other fans was incredible. There is something different about seeing fellow fans of the U.S. team in a foreign country united by a common bond. We met people from all over the United States that shared a unique story ...
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WISE Works: A Personal Perspective of WISE Within

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest Blog Post by Nicole Carter, WISE Within Mentee 2018 + Coordinator, Distribution and Partner Marketing for Pac-12 Networks As a relatively new member to the Bay Area chapter and eager to meet incredible women in the industry, I decided to apply to become a WISE Within mentee for the 2018 program. WISE Within is the national signature mentoring program of WISE. Hosted by every chapter across the country, this integrated, guided mentoring program encourages professional development and fosters relationships amongst women across the sports and event industries. The goal of the program is to provide early-career women the opportunity to learn from senior-level ...
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The College Football Playoff National Championship: One Region, One Goal, One Champion

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest post by Sheridan Spivey, Operations Manager, 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship After the success of our female leadership in college football panel in conjunction with WISE last month, we are calling on all WISE SF Bay Area members! Did you know that the College Football Playoff National Championship is coming to our own backyard for the first time EVER? We are in the final stretch - just 52 days until the Bay Area makes history. I bet you are wondering how you can get involved with all the excitement leading up to game day and we have the answer for you! Our volunteer application is NOW OPEN at bayarea2019.com/volunteer for ...
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The WISE President's Summit: Female Leaders in Sports

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Each year, Presidents from WISE chapters across the country gather in a chapter city to discuss organization best practices, events, membership, website, and hear from guest speakers. This year’s annual WISE President’s Summit was hosted by the Las Vegas chapter , and they did an excellent job in showing all of the attendees why this city is becoming one of the fast growing towns for sports business. Our summit this year had representation from 17 of 19 chapters, including Washington DC, Atlanta, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Minnesota, Boston, NYC, Utah, and Houston. This group definitely likes to take group pictures, so I have included a few! Vegas is ...
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A WISE Mixtape: Live Music, Event Venues, and Backstage Previews

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Post by Nicole Carter, Coordinator, Distribution and Partner Marketing at Pac-12 Networks and WISE Marketing Committee Member On August 15, sixty incredible women, hailing from all around the Bay Area, gathered at August Hall to network and learn more about the events and entertainment industry. August Hall, operated by Live Nation , is a historic venue reborn in downtown San Francisco and serves as a flexible event space for live music and entertainment. Below is a brief overview of the discussion, touching on the highlights of our four highly-accomplished panelists: Jodi Goodman, Ashley Graham, Tara Porter, and Cindi Wilson. All four women currently ...
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A Warm Welcome for Rugby in the United States

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest post by Nicole Carter, Coordinator, Distribution and Partner Marketing at Pac-12 Networks and WISE Marketing Committee Member Hello WISE Members of the Bay Area! In case you missed our WISE SF Bay Area Rugby World Cup Sevens event, we want to fill you in on a few of the highlights from the opening ceremony, some fun facts about the sport of rugby, and a debrief on how a company named Rosterfy helped the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens come to life. On July 19, throngs of people from across the globe gathered in San Francisco’s famed Embarcadero district. The iconic Ferry Building posed as a perfect backdrop to the incredible sunny weather and high-energy ...
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An Athlete on the Business Side of Sports

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Guest post by Allison Whitson, Partner Services Coordinator at Pac-12 Networks and former student athlete I knew from a young age that sports would always be a part of my life. Volleyball, basketball, soccer, swim team, attending countless Stanford games with my family; From playing sports to watching sports, I loved it all. Growing up as an athlete, I thrived on the challenge and working as hard as you can for your teammate next to you. As a fan, I loved the atmosphere and watching other athletes compete. After a successful career as a student-athlete on the UC Davis Volleyball team, I signed a contract to play professionally in France. It was in France ...
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Travel Reflections: A Sports Leadership Trip To Israel

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Meeting Ethiopian-Israeli students at the ENP SPACE Scholastic Assistance Program in Bat Yam Guest post by Ariel Feigenbaum, Principal, Strategic Partnerships at Sutter Health & WISE Board Member I’m going to be honest, I was pretty anxious as I slowly boarded a flight to Israel alongside 49 other sports professional who had been hand selected as “change makers” in our field. Not one for group trips, the idea of piling into a bus for eight days with my professional peers for a leadership trip seemed a bit daunting. The list was a who’s who of international athletes, agents, marketing execs, league/team execs, and a handful of non-profit professionals; ...
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Welcome to WISE Words!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Dear WISE Members and Supporters, As the Board of Directors for this amazing group, we continuously look for ways to leverage our network and share knowledge among the WISE community. With a limited number of WISE events each year, we are always searching for new avenues that allows members to learn from each other's experiences. Our membership is made up of women (and some men!) from a wide range of organizations including teams, leagues, agencies, media outlets, technology companies, and non-profits. These individuals are at different varying points within their career and have great viewpoints. With that being said, we are excited to launch our new blog, ...
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Hello WISE SF Bay Area Community!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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WISE SF Bay Area is thrilled to announce our new board, our new website, and new events for 2018. We're excited for the upcoming year, and look forward to providing the best experience for our members. Joining the WISE SF Bay Area Board of Directors in 2018 are Megan Herrity (Events Co-Chair), Rina Katchur (Events Co-Chair), Ariel Feigenbaum (Marketing Communications Co-Chair) and Jen Franklin (Website Chair). If you are new to WISE, or looking to connect with someone prior to an event, our board members can be reached at any time. Join us, and say hello! We hope that you continue to let WISE work for you, whether you're just starting off in your ...
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In Her Opinion... Jen Franklin

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Our final Women's History Month WISE Woman Wednesday features our local WISE website manager and all around amazing woman Jen Franklin , formerly of NBC Sports and founder of Jen Franklin Digital!
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In Her Opinion... Sarah Hebel

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Our special Women's History Month #WISEWomanWednesday feature continues with Sarah Hebel , Manager of Game Day Promotions in the Santa Clara Broncos Athletic Department. Sarah shares her thoughts on the changing landscape of women in the business of sports and events. #WISEWorks
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Mentoring Monday: Virginia Smith Foxton

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Mentoring Monday highlights Virginia Smith Foxton , Director at MKTG and one of our amazing WISE Within mentors in 2016 and 2017. Virginia also added, "You don’t need to be a senior exec to be a mentor - just willing to invest what you know into someone else. Everyone asks for promotions at work and 'more responsibilities' - here’s a great chance to do that & add it to your resume without needing your boss to give it the OK. Sign up to be a mentor today!"
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