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Courtside with Laura Correnti

Courtside with Laura Correnti

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Women’s sports aren’t just growing—they’re booming. And Courtside is where you’ll get the inside track on the deals, disruptors, and dollars driving the industry forward. Hosted by Laura Correnti, award-winning media executive and founder of Deep Blue Sports & Entertainment, this podcast goes beyond the scores to spotlight the power players, trends, and investments shaping the future of this billion-dollar business. From groundbreaking sponsorships to media rights battles and the investors betting big, Courtside delivers the play-by-play on how women’s sports are changing the game. Whether you’re an industry insider, investor, athlete, or a fan ready to see women’s sports thrive, this is your front-row seat to the action: Courtside.

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Episodes
  • Courtside Goes Slopeside: Inside U.S. Ski & Snowboard with Sophie Goldschmidt

    Courtside Goes Slopeside: Inside U.S. Ski & Snowboard with Sophie Goldschmidt
    Jun 4 2025

    Sophie Goldschmidt didn’t grow up in snow sports—but now she’s leading them into a new era. As CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, she’s shaking up a traditionally insular space with entrepreneurial thinking, global strategy, and a clear mission: to turn Olympic-level athletes into household names. She talks to Laura about breaking through the four-year awareness cycle, creating premium brand partnerships, and how a chairlift ride might just be the best meeting in marketing.

    02:28 Sophie's Journey in Sports

    04:14 Leading US Ski and Snowboard

    14:47 Expanding into Travel and Hospitality

    23:48 Creative Content and Athlete Inspiration

    26:43 Strategic Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

    31:48 Challenges and Resilience of Athletes

    34:38 Global Audience and Fan Engagement

    37:55 Sponsorship and Financial Support

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    40 mins
  • Building the Opportunity League: Donna Orender on The Upshot

    Building the Opportunity League: Donna Orender on The Upshot
    May 28 2025

    Former WNBA President and Upshot League founder Donna Orender joins Laura to talk about why she’s launching a new pro league—and why the moment demands it. She shares lessons from her time leading the W, the structural gaps she’s aiming to fill, and what it takes to create community-rooted franchises that are more than just teams—they’re assets.

    00:29 Meet Donna Orender

    02:05 Donna's Early Love for Basketball

    06:51 Building Belief and Overcoming Obstacles

    10:40 The Hardest Job: Transforming the WNBA

    17:00 Reflecting on Success and Future Endeavors

    21:29 Introducing the Upshot League

    24:18 Opportunities for Athletes and Coaches

    27:45 Fundraising and Selling the Vision

    34:45 Naming the Upshot League

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    39 mins
  • The Bubble Isn't Bursting: David Levy on the Business Boom in Women’s Sports

    The Bubble Isn't Bursting: David Levy on the Business Boom in Women’s Sports
    May 22 2025

    As Co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences, David Levy is helping usher in the next era of sports media—just like he did at Turner. He joins Laura to talk about why sports still command top dollar in a fragmented media landscape, Unrivaled's innovative approach to sponsorship, and where he sees opportunity in the rapidly growing women's sports business.

    00:39 Meet David Levy: Co-Founder of Horizon Sports and Experiences

    02:18 The Evolution of Sports Media

    06:39 The Business Case for Women's Sports

    10:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Sports Broadcasting

    20:01 The Rise of Unrivaled: A New Era in Women's Sports

    20:37 Innovative Sponsorship Strategies

    26:30 Expanding the League: Future Plans

    33:57 The Business of Women's Sports: Insights and Predictions

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    37 mins

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