Episodes

  • We, the Game Changers S107 | Sue Rahr

    We, the Game Changers S107 | Sue Rahr
    Jun 30 2025
    Hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, We, The Game Changers series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features disruptor Sue Rahr, whose 40+ years in law enforcement significantly influenced modern policing methods both regionally and nationally. Sue has a storied history of leadership in modern policing, culture change, and recruitment. She helped introduce the "guardian" mindset to policing, and is a lifelong Pete Carroll fan for his leadership approach. Prior to her most recent role as Seattle's interim Chief of Police, Sue served as King County Sheriff, Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, and was a member of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. She also served as a member of the “Executive Session on Policing” at the Harvard Kennedy School, and serves as an advisor to many national police reform programs and organizations in addition to her work in the non-profit community. How she found herself in law enforcement may not have been by original design, but her positive disruption of that industry was no mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • We, the Game Changers S1E6 | Jackie Payne

    We, the Game Changers S1E6 | Jackie Payne
    May 22 2025
    Hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, We, The Game Changers series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features disruptor Jackie Payne, who is using behavioral psychology, data science, and strategic communication as founding blocks of her companies, Galvanize Action and Galvanize USA. Jackie has over two decades of experience leading organizations and working to advance gender, racial, and economic justice. She is the founder and executive director of Galvanize Action, where she is connecting with moderate women to promote civic engagement, combat disinformation, and advance progress on key issues. Last year alone, Galvanize Action reached over four million women with programming proven to defuse the culture wars and grievance-based narratives being used to divide us. Jackie also created Galvanize USA, a judgement-free community built by women, for women, "where we can engage in real talk about the things that matter to us." Jackie’s innovative leadership supports women to play a role in building a thriving, multiracial democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • WTGC S1E5 | Amy Scheer

    WTGC S1E5 | Amy Scheer
    Apr 24 2025
    Hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, We, The Game Changers series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features longtime and award-winning sports executive, Amy Scheer. From the launch of the six team names and brands to leading the league through a record-breaking inaugural season, Amy has been an instrumental figure in developing the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) as Executive Vice President of Business Operations. Prior to joining the PWHL, Scheer held leadership roles across a multitude of professional sports leagues including MLS, NFL, NBA, and the WNBA. In her decade+ with the WNBA, Amy helped execute the mammoth feat of building a regulation-size basketball court inside Radio City Music Hall for a six-game WNBA extravaganza that is among Amy's long list of accomplishments. Amy was recently named to Sports Business Journal's Game Changers: Women in Sports Business, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • WTGC S1E4 - Jen Barnes

    WTGC S1E4 - Jen Barnes
    Mar 27 2025
    Hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, We, The Game Changers series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features sports equity advocate and entrepreneur Jen Barnes. As the founder and CEO of Rough & Tumble, the world’s first company purpose-built to promote gender equity in sports viewing and fandom, Jen has positioned Rough & Tumble as a leader in the women’s sports sector and is celebrating that sports fandom is for everyone. Jen’s passion for gender equity in sports and business is grounded in over 25 years of building vibrant, award-winning companies — and in her own experience as an athlete and avid sports fan. In addition to founding Rough & Tumble, Jen has partnered with NWSL players and WNBA owners to launch Salmon Bay FC, a pre-professional women’s soccer team in the United Soccer League, expanding opportunities for Washingtonian women athletes and fans alike. Jen was recently named one of Seattle’s 25 Most Influential People and honored by Seattle Reign FC as a Legend for her lasting contributions to the women’s sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • WTGC S1E3 - Ann Davison

    WTGC S1E3 - Ann Davison
    Dec 21 2024
    Hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, We, The Game Changers series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison. A mom, teacher, volunteer, and ever-evolving leader, Ann Davison came to Seattle to join the Seattle SuperSonics front office in 1996. She attained a law degree in 2004 and had her own private practice until entering the public service realm, being sworn in as Seattle City Attorney in 2022. As City Attorney, Davison is the lead prosecuting attorney for Seattle and provides legal counsel and representation to the City of Seattle, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. City Attorney Davison shares how sports influenced her leadership voice, how she navigates disruption, and what keeps her motivated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • WTGC S1E1 - Amy Griffin and Mary Harvey

    WTGC S1E1 - Amy Griffin and Mary Harvey
    Oct 17 2024
    Welcome to We, the Game Changers hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission. This series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features Amy Griffin and Mary Harvey, two icons in women’s sports. As members of the US Women’s National soccer team, they won the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup back in 1991. Today, their leadership journeys have steered them into human rights advocacy. They’re looking to change the game of soccer by reducing risks to athletes and increasing the positive impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • WTGC S1E2 - Maya Mendoza-Exstrom

    WTGC S1E2 - Maya Mendoza-Exstrom
    Oct 17 2024
    Welcome to We, the Game Changers hosted by Beth Knox, president and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission. This series amplifies the unique leadership journeys of people disrupting the status quo and offers insights, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership skills. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this series will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference. This episode features Maya Mendoza-Exstrom, Chief Business Officer of Reign FC and one of the leading ladies of soccer in the Pacific Northwest. She’s helped bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Seattle, and as a mom, a daughter and a lawyer, she’s focused on building bridges to leadership for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins