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Catherine Gray interviews Faatimah A. about her journey in women's basketball and the impact of the Women's Premier Basketball Association.

Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Faatimah A., professional basketball player, Jamaican National Team member, and Founder & CEO of the Women's Premier Basketball Association (WPBA). Since launching the WPBA in 2022, Faatimah has built the nation's leading development league for women's basketball, helping more than 100 athletes continue their professional careers overseas while creating opportunities that extend far beyond the court. Recognized by FIBA and competing internationally through the Women's Basketball League Americas (WBLA), the WPBA is redefining athlete development through mentorship, media, technology, and holistic support for women in sports. In this inspiring conversation, Faatimah shares how her own journey as a professional athlete exposed a critical gap in women's basketball: the lack of a true development league between college and the WNBA. She explains how she bootstrapped the WPBA from the ground up, discusses the importance of creating sustainable career pathways for female athletes, and highlights the league's success in helping players earn overseas contracts and WNBA opportunities. Catherine and Faatimah also explore the…

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