This has come up a few times on The Nordy Pod. It’s no secret that I’m a sports fan, and particularly of basketball. I played a lot growing up, I’m involved in a mentorship program for the men’s basketball team at my alma mater The University of Washington, and for a short time, I was even a part-owner of the Seattle Supersonics and the Seattle Storm. So it should come as no surprise that I jumped at the opportunity to talk with Sue Bird, arguably the greatest athlete to ever play the game. And I’ve got to be honest, I was a little nervous before talking with Sue because she is such a big deal. I mean, her career is just filled with national and world championships. To give you some context, Sue was a 2 time State Champion in high school, she’s a 2 time NCAA Champion, she’s a 4 time WNBA Champion, she’s the WNBA’s all-time leader in seasons played, games played, assists, and All-Star appearances, she’s a 5 time Olympic gold medalist, a 4 time FIBA World Cup gold medalist, and I could go on and on. But aside from her amazing achievements on the court, she’s also an incredible social advocate for equality in women’s sports and women in general. We look back on Sue’s childhood to the source of her competitive spirit and hear about important lessons in leadership learned along the way. I had a really great time talking with Sue, and I know you’re going to love listening to her story.

After my conversation with Sue, we’re going to give you a sneak peak at the next episode as we open wide the Nordstrom Mailbag!

Thanks for tuning in to episode 20.  We hope you enjoy it!

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