Changing The Game

#10: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with one of her best friends, Jaelyn Arndt, Associate Director of Communications for Social Media at the NCAA, and a former collegiate volleyball player and coach. From covering the Olympics in Paris to some of the biggest events in collegiate sports, Jaelyn opens up about the highs and lows of life in and out of sports. We talk about bui...

#9: From Boston sports to anchoring SportsCenter at ESPN and now hosting on SiriusXM, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Jade McCarthy has built a career on telling powerful stories that connect and inspire. In this episode of Changing the Game , Jade opens up about her journey through the ever-evolving world of sports media, navigating career transitions, and finding resilience in the face of change....

#8: As GM of Jordan Sport, Rebecca Cohn’s career is anything but linear. From finance to strategy, operations, and now leading Jordan Brand across Asia Pacific and Latin America.  A former college basketball player turned global GM, Rebecca shares how curiosity, versatility, and staying present have been the keys to navigating change and building a career that truly fills her cup.

#7: Ashlan Ramsey knows what it takes to perform under pressure. As a former LPGA Tour pro, she spent years competing at the highest level until she realized it was time to pivot. Now, as Head of Member Experience at The Post, she’s helping build a one-of-a-kind community for leaders shaped by sport. In this episode, Ashlan shares her journey from professional athlete to community builder, the les...

#6: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Stephanie Joyce, AVP of SaaS Sales for North America at Commvault. From breaking into sales with grit to leading high-performing teams across the U.S. and Canada, Stephanie shares what it takes to succeed in a competitive industry. Whether you’re leading a team, chasing a quota, or striving to level up in your career, this conversatio...

#5: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Sam Tierney, a former police officer turned advocate for veteran and first responder career transitions. Now a Shift Group partner, Sam brings her firsthand experience and passion to helping others find purpose after service. In this episode, Sam shares her journey out of law enforcement, her time working at Black Rifle Coffee, and ho...

#4: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports, current CEO of Food52, and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career. Erika opens up about her non-linear path from receptionist to CEO, how she’s embraced failure as fuel, and why tuning out the noise and trusting your gut matters more than any resume or job title.  She also shares can...

#3: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Ashley Ferguson, a former U.S. Naval Aviator, Top Gun graduate, Naval Academy basketball player, MIT Sloan alum, and now the COO of Guardian Agriculture. Ashley shares her incredible journey from military aviation to leading innovation in agtech. She opens up about what it takes to lead in high-stakes environments, how she has embrace...

#2: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Briana Gilmartin, a former college soccer player at Iona College. Now a leader in athlete career development, Briana shares how she helps players transition beyond sport through authentic mentorship and meaningful connections. In this episode, Briana dives into the power of networking and how the NWSL’s Beyond the Field program aligns...

#1: This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Olympic silver medalist and sales leader Jazz Carlin to talk about her transition from elite swimmer to elite sales professional. In this episode, Jazz shares powerful insights on building resilience, navigating identity after sport, and how athletes can find their purpose outside the pool. If you're navigating a career transition or...

Changing the Game is a podcast that highlights bold, inspiring women who are redefining leadership and carving their own paths across different industries, backgrounds, and life chapters. Hosted by Jordan Duren, each episode dives deep into the stories of female leaders who have navigated transitions, taken risks, and challenged the status quo. From corporate trailblazers to creative entrepreneurs...