Women on the Mic

About Women on the Mic

From Olympic champions and WNBA All-Stars to NBA coaches, investors, and trailblazers in sports, these remarkable women share their journeys, offering valuable insights for young women and individuals. Hosted by Kaavya Narayan, each episode is a source of inspiration, showcasing stories of confidence, resilience, and empowerment. You’ll dive into mental strength, the growing business of women’s sports, and the intersection of activism and sports. This podcast seeks to amplify the women's voices, highlight the power of athletes beyond their arenas, and increase the visibility of women in sport.

Publisher

Kaavya Narayan

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2020

Latest episode

31 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2025

   The Intersection of Sports and Community Service, Identity after Injury, and Leadership in Coaching ft. Cal Women's Soccer Assistant Coach and Former Player Ari Manrique

   In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Ari Manrique, assistant coach and former Cal women’s soccer player, to explore her journey on and off the field. Ari reflects on her early love for the game, the decision to play at Berkeley, and the resilience it took to transition from player to leader after a senior season injury. She shares lessons on identity, setbacks, and community service—including being honored with the Walter A. Haas Community Service Award—and how coaching has become her way of giving back. Ari also talks about building respect as a young coach, her pursuit of sports psychology, and her vision for the future of women’s soccer in the NIL era.

2. 

   13 Jul 2025

   An Investor's Perspective on Women's Sports with Nicki Boyd: Founder and Managing Partner of Sphera Partners

   In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Nicki Boyd, founder and managing partner of Sphera Partners, who shares her unique journey from a lifelong athlete to a seasoned investor now dedicated to the women's sports ecosystem. Nicki explains why investing in women's sports has transitioned from a DEI initiative to a compelling commercial opportunity, fully justified on an ROI basis, driven by a "flywheel" effect increasing fandom, production quality, and all three key revenue streams. They delve into Sphera Partners' "double bottom line" philosophy, their first investment in Upshot, a developmental women's basketball league in the US, and Nicki's long-term vision for both commercial success and societal impact in women's sports, focusing on community access, athlete well-being, and career transition.

3. 

   18 Jan 2025

   The Future of Pro Volleyball in the US and Cementing a Legacy at Stanford with 3x National Champion and Team USA Libero Morgan Hentz

   Morgan Hentz, Stanford Volleyball National Champion and Team USA Libero, discusses leadership, maintaining a winning culture, and the future of professional volleyball in the US in an interview with Kaavya.

Who has been a guest on Women on the Mic

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Morgan Hentz
• Sam Thomas
• Reshanda Gray
• Jasmyne Spencer
• Derrian Gobourne

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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