She Walked Into the NBA’s Biggest Mess and Fixed It

March Madness is in full swing and the chaos is only getting started. From bracket battles and Cinderella runs to the Sweet 16 matchups you can’t miss, Julie and Abby break it all down. But this episode goes deeper, highlighting Lauren Betts and the powerful impact of speaking openly about mental health, and how it’s translating directly to performance on the court.

Plus, the crew celebrates a huge moment for Save: the Katie Meyer Story and why this story continues to matter. Then, they’re joined by the legendary Billie Jean King to talk legacy, representation, and why women’s history is far from finished.

And finally, don’t miss their conversation with Cynt Marshall, the leader who stepped into one of the NBA’s most toxic workplaces and completely transformed it. This one’s about basketball, yes, but also about truth, leadership, and what happens when people decide to change the game.

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Katie’s Save Website - katiessave.org
How to contact your local representative to help pass Katie Meyer’s Law: ​​katiessave.org/hr5545
Watch Save: The Katie Meyer Story: Save: The Katie Meyer Story | E60
Suicide prevention hotline: 📞988

National Women’s History Month
IF/THEN Initiative: ifthenshecan.org
IF/THEN Collection: ifthencollection.org
Lyda Hill Philanthropies: lydahillphilanthropies.org
#IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: ifthenexhibit.org
#IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: Game Changers, Press release ifthenshecan.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game-Changers-Release-FINAL.pdf
And on social: @ifthenshecan
National Women’s History Museum: womenshistory.org

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Good Game with Sarah Spain: iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375
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March Madness Schedule: ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2026-03-23/2026-march-madness-womens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates-times

Cynt Marshall’s legacy at the Dallas Mavericks: nba.com/mavs/cynt-marshalls-mavs-legacy

Cynt Marshall’s book, You’ve Been Chosen: amazon.com/Youve-Been-Chosen-Thriving-Unexpected/dp/B09RTSJ7KP/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

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