In this episode, former NBA executive and Drone Racing League CEO Rachel Jacobson shares an unfiltered look at building emerging sports into mainstream properties. From betting on yourself to finding untapped Gen Z audiences, Rachel unpacks the strategy behind scaling digital-first leagues, empowering women in leadership, and turning purpose into commercial success. It’s a playbook on disruption, innovation, and why comfort is the enemy of progress.

In this episode, we explore one of the fastest-growing movements in U.S. sports: women’s professional volleyball. Omaha Supernovas captain and three-time All-American Brooke Nuneviller joins The Playbook to discuss the sport’s meteoric rise and what it represents for women’s athletics, fandom, and culture. From Nebraska’s record-breaking crowds to the growing professional ecosystem, Brooke shares how volleyball is capturing a new generation of fans and reshaping the future of sports entertainment.

In this episode, Sarah Brooks, CMO of BetterHelp, is interviewed by Talisman advisor Tom Fox to discuss how the brand is redefining what category leadership looks like - by connecting the worlds of mental health, sports, and purpose. We go inside BetterHelp’s strategy for using sports as a platform to normalize therapy, and spark cultural conversation. The discussion reveals how purpose-driven marketing can create emotional impact while driving meaningful business growth.