Madelyne Woods

Joined: Oct 18, 2021

Madelyne Woods is a contributor for Empower Onyx, a diverse multi-channel platform celebrating the stories and transformative power of sports for Black women and girls.

Renata Simril Leads to Transform Youth Sports in Southern California

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Skylar Diggins-Smith Invests in the Business of Herself

WNBA

How Mariah Stackhouse Took Control of Her Mental Health

Tamica Smith Jones Is Always Looking for the Next Bold Move

College

'Equal Just Isn’t Enough': How Tiffany Tucker Is Inspiring Women Athletes to Fight for More

College

UNC Wilmington’s deputy athletic director has worked in all realms of college sports, and she’s motivating athletes to fight for what they deserve every step of the way.

Taylor Rooks Is One of the Best in the Business. And She’s Just Getting Started.

Media

Bleacher Report and Turner Sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks has a knack for revelatory interviews with athletes. And at just 29 years old, there’s no predicting how far she can go.

Kiesha Nix Makes History as the First Black Woman Vice President in Lakers Organization

NBA

Vice president of charitable affairs for the Los Angeles Lakers Kiesha Nix details how power and purpose guided her on her journey to becoming the first Black woman to hold a vice president position in the organization.

How Nicole Jeter West Is Making Her Mark in Sports Business

Olympics

The longtime executive details her career journey to her current role as the head of marketing and brand engagement for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Ndidi Massay is Driving Diversity and Transformation at CBS Sports

In her role as vice president of workplace culture and diversity initiatives for CBS Sports, the former college softball catcher is driving change within the workplace—and beyond.

Washington Nationals' Jacque Coleman on Her Journey from the Front Desk to the Front Office

MLB

Washington Nationals' senior vice president of marketing, broadcasting and game presentation Jacqueline Coleman has spent more than three decades tracking an executive career in sports, paving the road for more women to find prominent jobs on the business

Andia Winslow Proves a Jack of All Trades Is Better Than a Master of One

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From the LPGA Tour to track and field, from Olympic bobsled to voice-over acting, Andia Winslow uses her confidence and curiosity to stay fit and inspire others.

Reebok’s Jasmine Bellamy Is Dedicated to Leading the Tough Conversations

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The Reebok head of merchandising, planning, allocation and logistics is also the company's "culture transformer," focused on strengthening its in-house diversity and inclusion efforts.