Hang Time

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Erin Ryder, one of the co-founders of Playmakers Nashville, which is a membership-based community dedicated to igniting the power of women in sports on the field, behind the scenes, and at every level in between. Erin and her co-founder Emma May-Bradley have built a cohort model for women working in sports and young women aspiring to careers in sports in Nashvi...

  In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande and Gretchen Miron, who both work at the NCAA with its  Emerging Sports for Women Program . Dr. Ash and Gretchen shared their backgrounds as former student-athletes and how those experiences shaped their career paths and the work they do today. The conversation also shifted into some data on the impact of the Emerging Sports for Women Pr...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Shelly Clark, CEO and co-owner of the St. Louis Ambush, a professional indoor soccer team based in the Greater St. Louis area. Shelly shares her journey from a degree in education to becoming a co-owner of a professional sports team. She discusses the role sports organizations play in the community, as well as some of the challenges and rewards of being a woman...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jen Brooks, the Athletic Director of Usuline Academy in St. Louis and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports (GCWHSS). Jen shared how she got started working in sports, as well as some of the challenges faced by women working in high school sports. The two discuss the importance of community and mentorship for women in sports, and Je...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Emily Huston, the founder of HomeTeam, which is an organization dedicated to centralizing athlete-centered care and community. Emily discusses her student-athlete and professional playing careers and gaps she noticed in athlete mental health support. The two discuss what led Emily to launch HomeTeam, and why she believes community and provider collaboration is...

  This episode is the third of a three-part series with BSN SPORTS and their SURGE program. In this episode, Tayler is joined by four-time Olympian Allison Schmitt. Allison shares her athlete journey from swimming in college to the Olympics, including the differences in her four Olympic Games. The two also discuss the impact of the SURGE program and the importance of helping to build skills of res...

This episode is part two of a three-part series with BSN SPORTS and their SURGE program. In this episode, Tayler is joined by Tisha Hill, who serves as a National Account Manager for the SURGE Program , which is aimed at empowering girls in sports. Tisha shares her journey from student-athlete at Indiana University to coaching to her current role now with BSN SPORTS. She discusses the importance o...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Aaron Hart, Lecturer at SUNY Cortland and Vice President of Curriculum and Program Engagement at Varsity Brands. Through Varsity Brands and BSN SPORTS, Aaron oversees several programming initiatives aimed at physical education and empowerment for young athletes, including BSN SPORTS’ SURGE Program, which is aimed at empowering girls in sports. The two discussed...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Arielle Schmitt , a content creator passionate about obscure sports and women's sports. Arielle has amassed over 230k followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she shares updates on niche sports like ultra marathons and ocean rowing, as well as her insights on women’s sports. She talks with Tayler about how she got started creating this type of content,...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Patty Medina, a sports executive and the founder of The Hooper Mentality Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) focused on providing life and leadership skills for youth basketball athletes. Patty shared what led her to start the foundation in 2020, as well as some of the initiatives and partnerships they’ve had in the last six years and her vision for increasing div...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Heather Hill, one of the co-owners of The Sports Bra franchise coming to St. Louis this year. The two discuss the origins of The Sports Bra and the timeline for franchising, as well as some insights into what it takes to open and run a sports bar. Heather shares why this felt like the right business opportunity for her and what she’s most looking forward to whe...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Western Illinois University Women’s Basketball student-athletes, Addi Brownfield and Mia Nicastro. Fresh off of their victory in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Women’s Basketball Tournament, Brownfield and Nicastro have both had monster seasons for the Leathernecks in Macomb, IL. Brownfield was named the OVC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year, while Nicastro w...

This episode is a special re-release of the first full episode of Hang Time from March 12, 2025. Original description: In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande. Dr. Ash serves as a co-host for this episode, interviewing Tayler to help explain the "why" behind the rebrand.

In this episode, Tayler sits down with McKylin Rowe, who co-founded the  Joy+Us Foundation  alongside his mom, sports reporter  Holly Rowe . McKylin shared the story behind how Joy+Us came to be, as well as the foundation’s mission to spark joy in communities affected by hardship. Tayler and McKylin discussed the power of community and resilience in overcoming adversity and talked about some of th...

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Amanda Ekabutr, who currently serves as Team Member Experience Manager with the Phoenix Suns. Amanda shares how her start in higher education eventually led her to a role with the Phoenix Suns. She and Tayler discuss corporate leadership development - both in and outside of sports organizations. Amanda also shares some of the key differences between college a...

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Beks, whose viral TikTok video led to their dad being named ' Official Dad of the Winter Olympics ’ by The Gist. They discuss the journey that led Beks' dad to Milan, how social media helped amplify Official Dad Richard’s experience, and the importance of advocating for women's sports. Beks also shared how family support shaped their passion for w...

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Jamie Sackman, the VP of Human Resources and Chief People Officer for the St. Louis Blues. Jamie discusses how she got started working in HR, her experiences transforming the HR landscape within the Blues organization, and the evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition in professional sports. She discusses the rewarding aspects of working in sports, as w...

In this episode, Tayler sits down with Laura Gentile, founder of espnW and co-founder of Storied Sports. Laura reflects on her 20-year career at ESPN and the moments that led her to launch espnW, sharing how her own experience as a college athlete shaped her belief that women’s sports deserved greater visibility and more intentional storytelling. Together, they explore the “whitespace” that has lo...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by professional sailor Sara Stone, the first female navigator to win a TP52 World Championship. They discuss Sara's journey into sailing, the intricacies of her role as a navigator, the challenges of training and preparation, and the state of women's participation in sailing. Sara shares her insights on the pressure of competition, the importance of teamwo...

 In this episode, Tayler is joined by Jen Flynn Oldenburg, the head women's volleyball coach at The Ohio State University and current president of the American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA). Jen joined Tayler at The Dub KC, Kansas City's first women's sports bar, during the weekend of the NCAA Volleyball National Championship, hosted in KC at the T Mobile center. The two discussed Jen's j...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Holly Sheilley, Executive Director of Athletics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The two discussed how the evolution of women’s sports in the United States has led to increased visibility and more opportunities for women in sports. Dr. Sheilley shared insights from her experiences working in each of the NCAA’s three divisions and the national...

In this episode, Tayler looks back on some of the best moments from Hang Time episodes in 2025. The episode features clips from each of our 21 episodes with guests like Dr. Ashlesha Lokhande (NCAA), Camber Clemence (writer of TOGETHXR’s Play It Forward book), Tori Niemann Lukens (Clemson), Malik Fair (Parity), Dr. Elizabeth Taylor (Temple), Kristina Minor (Husch Blackwell), Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johns...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Monica Brady and Rachel Glenn, co-owners and founders of The Dub KC. Monica and Rachel discussed what prompted them to open Kansas City’s first women’s sports bar, as well as some of the challenges they faced along the way. They also discussed some of the best feedback they’ve gotten from patrons so far, as well as the type of community they’re hoping to build...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by Dr. Risa Isard, the Director of Research and Insights for Parity. Dr. Isard shared how her passion for women’s sports combined with her background and professional experiences ultimately led her to the role she’s in now with Parity. She and Tayler discuss some of Parity’s latest research on Gen Z and women’s sports marketing. Dr. Isard shares her thoughts on wh...

In this episode, Tayler is joined by the coaches of the Edwardsville High School Girls Flag Football team, which just completed its inaugural season. Coaches Taylor Hay, Jaime Gaal, and Kaylee Neutzling led the team to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Quarterfinals in the program's first year. The three coaches are also members of the six-time National Champion St. Louis Slam...