The Playbook: Her Edition

Cat Da Rocha
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Dive into the untold stories of women who are redefining the landscape of sports. "The Playbook: Her Edition" is a groundbreaking podcast that brings listeners intimate, candid conversations with extraordinary women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in the male-dominated sports industry. Each episode features trailblazing women from every corner of the sports world – from elite athletes and visionary executives to passionate coaches and insightful commentators. With determination, resilience, and passion, you can shatter glass ceilings and create your own path to success.

  1. Mar 10

    Lauren Withrow's Playbook

    In this week's episode, I chatted with the host of the Drop and play by play commentator for the PGA Chanel, Lauren Withrow. Lauren graduated from the University of Michigan in 2019 and even with a degree that may not be aligned to sports broadcasting, she was still involved in the industry. She's found her place on-air and not only shares her story, but offers advice to other women wanting to break out into the industry.

    50 min

  2. Feb 10

    Brynn Smith's Playbook

    This week, I sat down with University of Florida master's student and social media coordinator for the Florida Panthers, Brynn Smith. Brynn started her journey at Penn Sate, learning the in's and out's of athletics, and the rest is history. Brynn shares her favorite moments working with the Panthers, and the reality of being a woman in sports.

    50 min

  3. Feb 3

    Lindsey Young's Playbook

    As a Minnesota native, Lindsey Young has always been surrounded by the energetic Minnesota sports community. From being an intern and writer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, to now being a writer and editor for the Vikings, Lindsey has seen it all. She shares her journey with me from the very beginning, the experiences along the way, and the advice she would give to those wanting to break out into the writing/media side of the industry.

    56 min

  4. Jan 27

    Sydney Bauer's Playbook

    On this week's episode, I sat down with Emmy-award winning video producer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sydney Bauer. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Syndey has always been involved in sports, whether that was playing baseball and being a Steelers fan. After attending Duquesne University, Sydney found her passion for storytelling through video, and the rest is history. Listen to hear the rest of her story and the valuable advice she offers to women wanting to break out into a male-dominated sport.

    30 min

  5. Jan 20

    Shannon Szefinski's Playbook

    This week, I sat down with technical director at ESPN, Shannon Szefinski. Shannon began her journey at Sacred Heart getting both her bachelor's and master's. From NBC Sports, to the Kansas City Chiefs, Shannon has found her way to working at the top sports network in the world. Shannon shares her story, along with providing valuable advice to those wanting to follow a similar path.

    31 min

  6. Jan 13

    Cassidy Davis' Playbook

    From Colorado to Seattle, Cassidy Davis has found her passion for sports through avenues of making others feel special. As the corporate partnerships coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, Cassidy connects with brands to make the 12s as exciting and memorable as possible. Cassidy offers her best advice to breaking into the NFL front offices as a recent college grad and shares her story from the University of Colorado to now.

    34 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Nicole Beckelman's Playbook

    This week, I sat down with sideline reporter and social media manager, Nicole Beckelman. Nicole started her journey at San Diego State and now lives in Austin, Texas living our her dreams. She offers great advice to women in the industry and provides real, relatable ideas of the industry and beyond.

    53 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Celia Palermo's Playbook

    From local television, to the PGA tour, Celia Palermo has seen and done it all. Celia talks about her college journey from the University of Georgia and making her way to a small town in Iowa. Celia shares her experience at the PGA tour to now taking on a new brand content creation role and offers valuable advice to young women wanting to explore a similar path.

    49 min
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Dive into the untold stories of women who are redefining the landscape of sports. "The Playbook: Her Edition" is a groundbreaking podcast that brings listeners intimate, candid conversations with extraordinary women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in the male-dominated sports industry. Each episode features trailblazing women from every corner of the sports world – from elite athletes and visionary executives to passionate coaches and insightful commentators. With determination, resilience, and passion, you can shatter glass ceilings and create your own path to success.

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  • Creator
    Cat Da Rocha
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cat Da Rocha
  • Show Website
    The Playbook: Her Edition