The Her Business of Sport podcast
shines a light on female sport business administrators who are
changing the rules of the industry by carving new pathways for
women in the field. Each episode interviews a women in the sports
industry about their career journey, experiences working in the
field, and advice they give to future generations.
Episode 2 features Eve Roberts,
who is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer for the Surrey FA
and a professional wheelchair basketball player for the East London
Phoenix. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a young age, Eve wasn't
aware of the opportunities to play and work in sport. However,
after getting involved with a local wheelchair basketball team, she
instantly fell in love with all sports and went on to compete for
the Team GB Wheelchair Basketball team. Since then, Eve has devoted
her professional and athletic careers to her passions of creating
more pathways for people of all backgrounds to enjoy sports and
showcasing equal representation within sports for the next
generation to come.
This episode covers:
Eve's career journey
The importance of representation
within the workforce
Eve's experience as a professional
para-sport athlete
Mental health awareness for
professional athletes
What it means to be a positive
leader within sport.
Limited sport opportunities for
young girls and women
Advice for the future
generations
About the Podcast
In association with the International Sports Convention