The Future of Women’s Sports: Amanda Lucci On Breaking Into the Press Room, the Power Of Narrative & Finding Growth In "No"

About this episode

Amanda Lucci discusses her journey in sports media, the importance of women's voices in journalism, and her personal experiences with fertility challenges.

Amanda Lucci is the Director of Special Projects at Women's Health , where she has spent the last decade evolving the brand’s digital presence and spearheading their expansive coverage of women’s sports. From the sidelines of the WNBA to the mixed zones of the Paris Olympic Games, Amanda is on a mission to tell the stories of the women transforming the future of the industry—both on the court and behind the scenes. In this episode, Amanda opens up about her career pivot from entertainment journalism to becoming a powerhouse in sports media. She shares the raw reality of navigating a male-dominated press room and the importance of having women’s voices in those spaces to tell more nuanced, relatable stories. We also dive into her personal journey through a grueling multi-year fertility battle, how it reshaped her perspective on success, and how she balances the high-octane world of sports reporting with her newest role: being a mom. MENTIONED The Huddle Game Changers IN THIS EPISODE The Evolution of Women’s Sports: How Women's Health transitioned from standard fitness tips to deep-dive reporting on elite athletes and industry game-changers. Navigating…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Abbate

Guest: Amanda Lucci

Topics covered

• women's sports
• sports media
• narrative power
• fertility journey
• female journalists
• career pivot

Keywords

• women's sports
• sports journalism
• fertility
• female empowerment
• media representation
• career transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Health

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