After a summer that took me from the FIFA World Cup to MLB All-Star Week to WNBA All-Star, it was great to sit down and reflect not only on where my career is today, but on the journey that brought me here. We talked about my transition from professional athlete to sports broadcaster, building a multi-hyphenate career, launching and growing Renee Washington Media & Consulting (RWMC), and why I believe versatility is becoming increasingly important as industries and careers co

After an injury changed the trajectory of her early professional career, Zim took a chance and moved across the world to Australia. What was initially another stop in her soccer career turned into seven years in Melbourne, back-to-back A-League Women championships and experiences that shaped who she is on and off the field. For the latest edition of The Women’s Game, I caught up with the Brooklyn FC forward about taking chances, the teammates who made a lasting impact, her in

She didn’t start playing soccer until she was 13. She competed on a boys’ travel team, became the all-time leading scorer at Division II Minot State, and later balanced graduate school, coaching and a full-time job in the oil industry while continuing to train for an opportunity to play professionally. And eventually, that opportunity came. For the latest edition of The Women’s Game, I had the chance to share the story behind Brooklyn FC forward Sofia Lewis and the belief, wo