Stereotypes, Closeted Coaches & the Rise of Women's Sports

Former Basketball Player & ESPN Journalist Kate Fagan is about to school us all in women's sports! The challenges, the opportunities ahead and the huge boom we're seeing in the WNBA today. Kate also shares her personal journey with navigating her queerness and gender performance in such a heteronormative and male-dominated industry. Even if you're not an avid sports fan, there's something for everyone in this episode! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at  HTTPS://MINTMOBILE.COM/MADE  Learn more about Kate and order her new book, Three Lives of Cate Kay here: http://www.bykatefagan.com/ IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made It Out was just nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us, we have a big surprise for everyone if we win :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging Follow our guest @katefagan3, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices