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By: Jeremy Godwin

On today’s Up To Speed, Tami Erwin hosts a panel discussion with female sports executives on overcoming obstacles on and off the field.

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Today’s Up To Speed featured the latest in our Women in Business series. The live discussion featured Verizon Business Group CEO, Tami Erwin leading a panel of female executives in professional sports that included:

  • Renie Anderson, Chief Revenue Officer, National Football League
  • Lisa Baird, Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League
  • Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, National Hockey League

The women discussed what’s happening in their individual sports, how they have pivoted their leagues due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social and racial justice issues, and how their own careers and leadership styles have evolved.

The Women in Business program is a Verizon initiative aimed at supporting small business owners in the wake of COVID-19. The program includes one-to-one mentorship, industry-specific panels, and content celebrating the achievements and lessons from female small business owners.

Thanks to our partners Circle Around and the National Association of Women Business Owners.

If you have any questions, email them to live@verizon.com.

Click here for a transcript of the webcast.

Get the latest information on our Coronavirus Resource Page (Inside Verizon, The Street).

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About the author(s):

Jeremy Godwin is a member of the Verizon Corporate Communications team and a regular host of Up to Speed. He's the team's resident tech geek and media junkie.

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