The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

Today’s episode is Women in Power – It’s Not a Moment, It’s a Movement, featuring an extraordinary leader who has redefined the game for women in sport — Brenda Andress. Brenda is a trailblazer — the inaugural Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, and the visionary behind SheIS, the first cross-sport initiative uniting professional leagues to elevate women in sport through storytelling and collective action.

In this episode, we go beyond the highlight reel to talk about:

•  The gut feeling Brenda had as a young girl that she was meant to change the game for girls everywhere.
•  What it felt like being the only woman in the room — and how she turned discomfort into courage and change.
•  How SheIS is inspiring a movement to unite women in sport with a platform to tell the stories of women in sport.
•   Engaging our SupportHERs to be part of the conversation
•  And the legacy Brenda wants to leave for the next generation of girls who dream of stepping onto the world stage.

Brenda’s story reminds us that it’s not a moment — it’s a movement. It’s about creating space, breaking barriers, and championing every woman who dares to lead. Have a listen, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Together, we can help amplify the voices of women in sport and leadership — and inspire others to become part of the movement.

Get ready to be inspired!

Connect with Brenda: https://sheissportsapp.com/ 

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