# Jess Smith

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The Rise of J. Edgar Hoover

Retired Intelligence detective Gary Jenkins interviews Nathan master about his new book Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal. We learn about a corrupt U.S. Attorney General named Harry Daugherty, the puppe…

Jess Smith: Building a Modern Sports Franchise

In this episode of On Stage, Jess Smith, President of the Golden State Valkyries, joins Jenn Azara, Director of Tech & Women's Sports Content at Sports Business Journal, for a conversation about launching one of the most successful expansion franchises in professional sports.  Recorded at SBJ's Tec…

Inside San Francisco's women's sports boom

Five years ago, the Bay Area didn't have a women's pro sports team. Now, the Golden State Valkyries are the first $1 billion women's sports franchise and the region has been transformed into a capital of opportunity. In a special episode of "Section 415," host Kerry Crowley spoke with Valkyries pre…

Ari Colosio, Jess Smith, and Lauren Southwell on 1 year of The Lancet Primary Care

Ari Colosio, Jess Smith, and Lauren Southwell remember 1 year of The Lancet Primary Care, including some personal highlights, experiences as part of the journal team, and goals for the future.  

Preseason Interview with UMKC Women's head coach Jess Smith

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6 Things the Best Social Teams in Sports Do Differently (with NASCAR's Jess Smith)

In this episode of Radical Content, I sat down with Jess Smith, VP of Brand at NASCAR (formerly of Stewart-Haas Racing, the New York Rangers, and Under Armour), to unpack how she's helped build a personality-driven content machine around NASCAR's drivers, why "planning is a superpower," and how she…

How to build a billion-dollar sports team from scratch, with Golden State Valkyries’ Jess Smith

When Jess Smith became employee number one for the Bay Area’s WNBA expansion team, the future was a blank slate. Now, the Golden State Valkyries brand is boasting a unicorn valuation in just its second season. Smith talks with host Jeff Berman about building the brand from scratch, the rise of wome…

"Life Quakes", Sabbaticals, Identity Crisis, Career Transitions: Building Community at The Interval | Shelley Huff

In this episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast, we welcome Shelley Huff, CEO and Co-Founder of The Interval and former C-suite executive at retail giants like Walmart and Serta Simmons Bedding. Shelley opens up about her personal journey navigating major "life quakes" - leading a company through a com…

Ep. #210 The Business Behind The Golden State Valkyries: The first $1 Billion Women’s Sports Franchise, ft. Jess Smith

In episode 210 of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline sits down with Jess Smith, President of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. The Golden State Valkyries have sold out every home game, built one of the most passionate fan bases in sports, and become the first women…