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- Today35 min
WNBA's Portland Fire Alumni: Legacy Reignited
For Epicenter's first-ever live taping, recorded on the concourse at Moda Center before a Portland Fire home game, Karina sits down with four of the women who built the original Portland Fire. The night's theme was Legacy Reignited. Twenty-three years after the original Fire played its last game, Jackie Stiles, Sophia Witherspoon, Sylvia Crawley, and head coach Linda Hargrove came back to talk about what it took to play in the WNBA before the league had investment, attention, or resources, and what it means to see this franchise come back to life. A handful of former Fire players join the stage to speak to the moment. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- 6 days ago27 min
Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson: Setting the Standard
The conversation continues. After sitting down with Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson and Karlie Samuelson for a Mother's Day special, host Karina LeBlanc returns with the second half of the conversation — this time about who they are as athletes, the journeys that brought them here, and what it means to play in the epicenter of women's sports. The trio reflects on what they're learning and unlearning at this stage of their careers, from comebacks and overseas chapters to growing into vet roles on new teams. They open up about the rivalry with Seattle, the first-ever dual-sport performance center built for women, and the responsibility of setting a new standard — one they hope cities across the country will follow. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Reilyn Turner, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson: Moms and Mother Figures Who Shaped Us
What shapes the women behind the athletes? In this special Mother's Day episode, host Karina LeBlanc sits down with three of Portland's professional athletes — Portland Thorns forward Reilyn Turner and Portland Fire's Karlie Samuelson and Megan Gustafson — for a conversation about the moms and mother figures who raised them, the belief they instilled, and the values that carried them to the highest levels of their sport. From small-town beginnings to single-parent households, the players reflect on the work ethic, sacrifice, and unwavering support that shaped who they are on and off the field. They open up about being taught to bet on themselves, to know their worth, and to keep going — and the defining moments that turned that belief into reality. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Diana Taurasi: The GOAT, Off the Clock
Diana Taurasi rarely does podcasts. Widely considered the greatest of all time, she’s the only basketball player ever to win six Olympic gold medals, three WNBA championships, and two Finals MVPs. In this episode, she joins Karina in Portland for a rare, reflective conversation as she steps back from the game and discusses what's next. They get into what made her great, the uncomfortable moments being a child of immigrants, how an early love of soccer shaped her game, and what lights her up now. And for Portland, with the WNBA’s Fire returning, she tells Karina what we have to get right. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- Apr 16, 202655 min
Sylvia Fowles, Ashley Battle, Helen Darling: WNBA Legends
In this episode, WNBA legends come together for a conversation that goes beyond the game and into what it actually takes to build, lead, and evolve it. From defining moments, to life after sport, this conversation explores the realities behind sustained success. The discipline, the mindset, and the leadership required not just to reach the highest level, but to continue growing beyond it. It also gets personal. From confidence and body image to the transition out of playing, they share the parts of being an athlete that aren’t often said out loud, even at the highest level. As the WNBA continues to grow, the conversation turns to how the experience of the athlete is evolving. The talent is there, the visibility is rising, and through their experiences as players and now as leaders, they offer a clear look at what it takes to sustain greatness. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- Apr 2, 202653 min
Sarah Spain: The Media Shift Powering Women’s Sports
Award-winning journalist Sarah Spain joins Karina LeBlanc for a conversation on the evolution of women’s sports and the systems that have shaped it. From covering the Olympics to helping redefine how women’s sports stories are told, Sarah shares why the industry is at an inflection point. Investment is rising. Fan demand is accelerating. And the narratives that once held women’s sports back are starting to shift. This episode explores the opportunities ahead, the role of media in shaping the narrative, and why storytelling, consistency, and cultural relevance will define the next era of growth. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- Mar 16, 202630 min
Robert Vilahamn: Bravery, Leadership and a New Era for the Portland Thorns
Less than 24 hours after landing in Portland, new Portland Thorns head coach Robert Vilahamn sits down with Karina LeBlanc for his first in-depth conversation about leading one of the most iconic clubs in women’s soccer. Following the Thorns’ win in his first match on the NWSL sideline, Robert shares the philosophy that will shape this next chapter for the club. In this episode, Robert talks about the four values guiding his leadership, how he plans to build a team identity that connects with Portland’s passionate fan base, and why this moment for the club feels bigger than the game itself. The conversation also goes beyond the pitch. Robert reflects on becoming a father of twins, the life lessons he learned through football projects in Uganda, and the belief that has shaped his leadership on and off the field: be kind. This is the beginning of a new era for the Thorns, led by a coach determined to build something lasting. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
- Nov 26, 202559 min
Jenny Nguyen: Belonging, Identity, and the Cultural Impact of The Sports Bra
In this Season 1 finale, few people have shaped the culture of women’s sports more powerfully than Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The Sports Bra, the Portland bar that became a worldwide sensation and helped redefine how women’s sports are watched and valued.Her story has reached millions, and her work has helped cement Portland’s role in the global rise of women’s sports.In this conversation with Karina, Jenny opens up about the origins of The Sports Bra, the defining moment that pushed her to create the space she never had growing up, and the vulnerability of building something bigger than herself. She talks about identity, representation, belonging, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people when leadership requires courage and clarity. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
About Epicenter of Women’s Sports with Karina LeBlanc
Hosted by Olympic medalist and sports executive Karina LeBlanc, Epicenter of Women’s Sports is a bi-weekly podcast delivering conversations and insights at the intersection of women’s sports, business insights, and leadership.This podcast is your all-access pass to the rise of women's sports. Karina takes you behind the scenes with championship-winning athletes, front-office trailblazers, cultural changemakers, and bold investors who are driving the fastest-growing space in sports.Created in Portland—a city doing things differently and leading boldly without waiting for permission—each episode is designed to inspire action and deliver tangible leadership insights, showing how everyone has a role to play in building the future of women’s sports.
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