NO PERMISSION NEEDED

What does it look like to create opportunities instead of waiting for them? In this episode of the  No Permission Needed Podcast , Brandee J sits down with  Coach Jose Sanchez , founder of  Her Is Us  and the  Village Flag Football League , to discuss how sports can become a powerful vehicle for leadership, confidence, and community transformation. Coach Jose shares his journey, the mission behind...

What does it take to go from athlete to owner—and build a football team from the ground up? This week on  No Permission Needed , Brandee J sits down with  Chelsea “CJ” , owner and head coach of the  Columbus Chaos , to talk about her incredible journey from All-American athlete to one of the women leading the future of football. CJ opens up about the challenges of launching and growing a women’s f...

They strap on pads, take real hits, and build real community — and they’re doing it without a fraction of the recognition they deserve. This week on No Permission Needed, Brandee sits down with DMV Queens player Rachon Harris and Coach Ash Carothers to get raw and real about what it actually takes to play women’s tackle football. They break down the landscape of the sport — three different leagues...

In this episode of No Permission Needed, Brandee J sits down with Sabrina “Pook” Kessler — 2x WNFC All-Pro player, San Diego Rebellion co-captain, mother of two, and powerhouse both on and off the field. From growing up in Compton/Long Beach and serving in the Army to walking away from nursing school for a successful career in high-voltage construction, Pook shares the real story behind her journe...

This week on  No Permission Needed , Brandee J sits down with Coach Patty Medina — Associate Athletics Director of Student-Athlete Development & Inclusive Excellence at American University — for a powerful conversation on leadership, representation, and building real impact in sports. Born in Mexico and immigrating to the United States at age 9, Patty’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, a...

In this episode of  No Permission Needed , we sit down with  Dee Loves Sports , a media personality who’s actively shaping the conversation across sports culture. From the  WNBA to women’s soccer to football , we dive into how media is evolving, the importance of visibility, and what it really takes to create access in an industry that hasn’t always made space for women. This conversation goes bey...

What does it take for a woman to step onto a tackle football field — and never look back? In this episode, we sit down with the unstoppable Tamara Taylor, aka TT2STRONG , a 6-year WFA veteran, two-time All-American, and championship ring holder who plays for the Cali War . Tamara didn't grow up dreaming of football — she took it on as a personal challenge and turned it into a full-blown identi...

Women’s rugby is one of the most underrated sports in the U.S. but that’s quickly changing. In this episode of No Permission Needed, Bryt Felder-Brown of the San Diego Surfers Rugby team joins the conversation to break down the reality of women’s rugby, from how the game is played to the powerful community behind it. We dive into the history and growth of the sport, the challenges women’s rugby co...

Most women’s tackle football players don’t get the recognition they deserve — but Leilani Caamal is redefining what it means to be a professional athlete. From leaving her hometown and risking everything to move across the country, she shares the inspiring journey of pursuing her dream while strengthening her faith, family, and the fight to elevate women in sports. In this powerful episode, discov...

Welcome to the very first episode of No Permission Needed, hosted by Brandee J. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a declaration. In an industry where women in sports are often overlooked, underestimated, or expected to conform, this show exists to disrupt the narrative. No Permission Needed is a platform dedicated to elevating the voices of women athletes, executives, creators, and leaders who refus...