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112. Tough as a Mother: The Real Game Behind Working Motherhood in Sports with Jenn Hildreth & Aimee Leone

Katie Fenske - Mom of 3 | Potty Training Coach | Former Teacher | Mama Mentor | Boy Mom | Imperfect Mom | Lover of Mom Chats Episode 112

In this episode, I’m joined by two incredible women who’ve shaped the world of sports media while raising families and breaking barriers, Jenn Hildreth, Emmy-winning ESPN broadcaster, and Aimee Leone, VP of Talent Relations at Fox Sports and a longtime NBC alum.

Together, they co-authored Tough as a Mother, a powerful collection of essays from iconic athletes and broadcasters like Alex Morgan, Becky Lynch, Hannah Storm, and more, sharing the often messy, emotional, and inspiring truth about working motherhood.

🔥 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

  • The behind-the-scenes reality of being a mom in high-stakes sports media
  • How they’ve handled mom guilt, road trips, and missed bedtimes
  • How motherhood has actually made them better at their jobs
  • What still needs to change for working moms in male-dominated industries
  • Why telling these stories out loud matters—for us and for the next generation

Whether you're a sports fan or just love a good motherhood story, this episode is packed with honesty, humor, and heart.

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