The Power of Ascension

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Abby Drexler: When women enter into workplace that is dominated by men, it's this like this subconscious thought that, Oh, I have to fit in here somehow. And so there's going to be things that I'm going to need to take like a man, she says. "I don't care if people think I'm not one of the guys and I'm not cool," ESPN anchor adds. 'There are just a lot of sports bros who really want me to just be a cute girl'

Pioneering sports journalist – the brilliant, hilarious, badass Sarah Spain – joins us to reflect on:

1. One of our most popular episodes – Episode 147: The Episode That Wasn’t – when we ended an interview after the guest was disrespectful to our team member;

2. The constant indignities and inequities in male-dominated fields;

3. To report or not to report harassment – and what actually happens when you do report?; and

4. How to help ourselves – and come together to help each other – secure safer and more just work spaces.

CW: sexual harassment

About Sarah:

Sarah Spain is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist. In her 12+ years at ESPN she has worked as a radio and podcast host, writer and TV analyst. She's a minority owner of the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL, a co-founder of “Hear The Cheers,” which provides hearing aids and equipment to kids so they can continue participating in sports, and is on the board of Embarc, a program that provides community-driven experiences and learning opportunities to low-income Chicago high school students.

TW: @SarahSpain

IG:@spain2323

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