More Than A Game: From HER Perspective
Sept. 21-23, 2020
A three-day virtual event filled with conversations that help uplift, elevate and empower black women that are working fearlessly in every aspect of the sports industry.
The event is divided into three sessions per day with each day focused on the main topics of Business, Beauty and Bounty. From making crucial decisions for your career (business) to walking in the door as your authentic self (beauty), or getting to that bag (bounty), we have it covered with voices and the stories you need to know that will inspire you and reaffirm that you are where you belong. #morethanagameforher
Monday, September 21// BUSINESS BREAKDOWN
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times ET)
5:30 pm - Misleading MENtors
Don’t let the nice man or the sweet names like “lil sis” fool you, there are some men out here that are misidentifying their roles in your work life. How often do these women experience sexual harassment, innuendos, and lewd comments in the sports workplace? How do you deal with issues in the office when it comes to these men? How can we combat sexual harassment in the workplace?
Panelists include:
Tamantha Gunn, Revolt TV
Rhiannon Walker, The Athletic
Roxanne Jones, The Push Marketing Group
LaChina Robinson, ESPN
Register here: https://bit.ly/34XEm8W
6:30 pm - We Can Cover it ALL
From the NBA, WNBA, NFL or gaming, we can cover it ALL. Our knowledge, passion and love for sports is overarching and isn’t limited. Hear from ladies from every spectrum of sports because just like men, they know their stuff and can cover it ALL.
Panelists include:
Erin Simon, VENN
Monique Jones, The Undefeated
Meghan McPeak, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Elle Duncan, ESPN
Register here: https://bit.ly/2QSrLeB
7:30 pm - Kicking Down the Doors of the Boys Club
She’s worked hard for the title: blood, sweat, tears and (sometimes) wading through toxicity and microaggressions to be known for her work but to also pave a way for those behind her. Let’s hear from and give roses to those that are at the top of this game.
Panelists include:
Pam Oliver, Fox Sports
Tara August, Turner Sports
Cari Champion, Stick to Sports
Register here: https://bit.ly/3i9DaD6
Tuesday, September 22// BEAUTY by HER STANDARDS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times ET)
5:00 pm - WWC: Women with Confidence
Tone down for what? How we wear our hair, what makeup we wear, or what heels or sneakers we wear, it differs for all of us. Let’s have a conversation about what makes you feel good and what looks good when you walk in the room and how it never interferes with how you do your job.
Panelists include:
Angel Gray, Fox Sports Ohio/Cleveland Cavaliers
Arielle Chambers, Bleacher Report, HighlightHER
Brittany Hervey, Bellanoel Artistry
Christina Tapper, ZORA
Register here: https://bit.ly/3jYBwV8
6:00 pm - Market by Market
Based on what area of the country you are covering the news, you have to look a certain way. Too many curves or too many coils can be a bad thing instead of being able to bring your entire self to the screen. This panel will discuss how to deal with those issues and then some.
Panelists include:
Ashley Holder, WGRZ
Tenitra Batiste, WZGC - Atlanta
Meghan Triplett, Memphis Grizzlies
Autumn Johnson, Turner Sports and NBA 2K League
Register here: https://bit.ly/3jD9Dlk
7:00 pm - Hi, It’s Me___ Bringing My Whole Self to Work
No need to code-switch, I’m bringing my authentic self into this space, so allow me to introduce myself. How important is being in a space where you can do that? How did you reach this level of comfort? Hear from those that have been successful in doing just this.
Panelists include:
Monica McNutt, Hustle Gang
Isis Haywood
Nia Symone, Overtime
Sarafina Hamer, Rydholm Projects
Register here: https://bit.ly/3m553yj
Wednesday, September 23// BOUNTY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times ET)
5:00 pm - Why Does He Make More but Do Less? Let’s Talk: Pay Equity, Equality
In these roles, we come in wanting to prove that we belong and sometimes don’t think about the bottom line. How do we ask for what we are worth and how do we make sure we continue to get that as we excel in our careers? What does that look like outside of just a paycheck? Hear from a few voices that will break down these topics and more.
Panelists include:
AJ Ross, CBS Sports
Jasmine Ellis, Rydholm Projects
Nyerr Parham, Bleacher Report
Shaneika Dabney-Henderson, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans
Register here: https://bit.ly/3bBAM5o
6:00 pm - Social Currency: Tap In
What’s the equivalent of 140 characters, a 30 second Tik-Tok video or a 60-minute IG Live? Let’s ask the experts how they command an audience via social, turn their creative ideas for themselves, a team, league or a player into currency and what it is like working in this environment as a woman of color.
Panelists include:
Astasia Williams, Washington Football Team
Kwani Lunis, NBC Sports
Morgann Mitchell, Turner Sports
Kelsey Taylor, Twitter
Register here: https://bit.ly/2R5Y3mD
7:00 pm - Congrats on Getting the New Gig! Now What?
You’ve graduated and gotten the new gig, congrats girl! But now what happens? Whether in front of the camera with your first live show, behind the scenes in production or on the desk with your first byline, how do you handle certain business issues? Who can you talk to about important issues? Hear from voices that are currently going through this phase or can provide some insight on what it’s like when first starting in their career.
Panelists include:
Renee Washington, ESPN/Fox Sports
Chelsea Sherrod, WKTV News Channel 2
Nicole Hutchison, KALB-TV News Channel 5
Analis Bailey, USA Today
Register here: https://bit.ly/3bPpZVD