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Brenda Andress
Brenda Andress is a trailblazer in women’s sports, known for her strategic leadership as the founder and President of SheIS and SheIS Sports Network. As the former Commissioner of the CWHL, she shaped it into the premier women’s hockey league. Recognized with the YWCA Women of Distinction award and named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Brenda is an accomplished author and a dedicated mother and grandmother, continually elevating the visibility and impact of women in athletics. Connect with Brenda here…
SheIS Sports Network , Founder/ President Brenda Andress
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SheIS Sports Network is the first global mobile app that aggregates women’s sports content, effectively monetizing the 96% of women’s sports that are not available for public viewing..
SheIS Sports Network stands at the forefront of the women’s sports movement, offering a revolutionary platform dedicated to empowering female athletes worldwide. Through our innovative app, we serve as a centralized hub for women’s sports, fostering engagement, community building, and celebration of achievements. Our mission is clear: to address the glaring issue of visibility in women’s sports. Our platform aggregates and curates content exclusively focused on female athletes, ensuring fans have easy access to the latest news, scores, games and updates from the world of women’s sports.
With an alarming 96% of women’s sports currently lacking public viewing opportunities, our app emerges as a game-changer, poised to transform how fans interact with and support female athletes. By amplifying the voices and achievements of women in sports, we’re not just building an app—we’re sparking a movement towards greater visibility and recognition for female athletes everywhere. Additionally, our platform effectively monetizes this untapped market, providing lucrative opportunities for brands to engage with the 96% of women’s sports content that is currently overlooked.
When was your lightbulb moment?
My light bulb moment occurred when I was sixteen, right before my first hockey game. At the last minute, my father had to take my younger brother to his game, leaving us with only his new standard truck. I turned to my mom and suggested we drive to the arena together. When she asked if I could handle a standard, I confidently declared, “For sure! Let’s be trailblazers!”
With a mix of doubt and excitement, she agreed. We hopped in, and despite my initial inexperience, I quickly got the hang of driving. By the time we arrived, I was grinning, knowing that this spontaneous decision had led me to not only drive but also to play the game I loved.
That day taught me that life is about embracing challenges and believing in oneself. Fast forward 48 years, and I find myself once again in a truck, ready to gear up for a new adventure—launching SheIS Sports Network. I’m driven by the same belief: that we can create meaningful change and inspire others to pursue their passions.
What are your three words of advice?
Belief: You must have unwavering faith in your idea, knowing that failure is part of the journey and that not everyone will agree with you. Stay true to your convictions and keep pushing forward.
Worthy: As women, it can be challenging to embrace our worthiness of success, love, and recognition.
Belonging: Recognize that you deserve a seat at the table—not just because you are a woman, but because you bring powerful ideas and solutions.
Three words of advice...
Belief, Worthy and Belonging.
Brenda Andress is a trailblazer in women’s sports, known for her strategic leadership as the founder and President of SheIS and SheIS Sports Network. As the former Commissioner of the CWHL, she shaped it into the premier women’s hockey league. Recognized with the YWCA Women of Distinction award and named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Brenda is an accomplished author and a dedicated mother and grandmother, continually elevating the visibility and impact of women in athletics. Connect with Brenda here…
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