I just love coming to Oklahoma City because I have worked here so much in my career with the Women’s College World Series, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Sports. So I’m, I’m happy to be here. This is kind of my second home away from home. I work here *** lot every single year. And I love the people of Oklahoma, and I’m, I’m grateful that they would ask me to come here today.
Hundreds of women, including ESPN’s Holly Rowe, attend business summit focused on female leadership
Hundreds of women gathered at Paycom Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Women in Business Summit, focusing on empowering female leaders across various industries.
Updated: 3:47 PM CST Mar 3, 2026
Hundreds of women from across Oklahoma gathered at Paycom Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Women in Business Summit, aimed at empowering female leaders in the state. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterThe event brought together 700 women from various industries, including sports, education and energy, to inspire them to take leadership roles.ESPN sports journalist Holly Rowe shared her insights with attendees, emphasizing the importance of actively pursuing one’s goals. “Don’t sit back and think, ‘Oh, people will see my great work.’ You have to ask for what you want, and if you didn’t ask for what you want and you didn’t get elevated, then that’s your fault, and that was my fault for a long time,” Rowe said.Jocelyn Monroe, chief marketing officer for the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, encouraged women to embrace their uniqueness and make an impact. “Just dive in. Don’t be afraid to be the only one in the room, even if that’s the case. Go in, bring your best self, the best version of you and can still make change and impact,” Monroe said.>> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Rowe, who has a long history of covering college football and the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma, also highlighted the state’s growing sports market as a valuable opportunity for women. “I think sports is a great way to invite people in, but it’s also good business. I’d love to see women here in the community get involved and make money. Like, this is a good revenue-generating opportunity,” Rowe said.Top Headlines Get the Facts: How many times has Congress declared war? TIMELINE: Storms with hail risk start weeklong threat of severe weather in Oklahoma Sky 5 gives fantastic view of lunar eclipse over Oklahoma for those who missed it Georgia school shooting suspect’s father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter Elgin school bus and semitruck crash injures 14 on Interstate 44
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Hundreds of women from across Oklahoma gathered at Paycom Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Women in Business Summit, aimed at empowering female leaders in the state.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter
The event brought together 700 women from various industries, including sports, education and energy, to inspire them to take leadership roles.
ESPN sports journalist Holly Rowe shared her insights with attendees, emphasizing the importance of actively pursuing one’s goals.
“Don’t sit back and think, ‘Oh, people will see my great work.’ You have to ask for what you want, and if you didn’t ask for what you want and you didn’t get elevated, then that’s your fault, and that was my fault for a long time,” Rowe said.
Jocelyn Monroe, chief marketing officer for the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, encouraged women to embrace their uniqueness and make an impact.
“Just dive in. Don’t be afraid to be the only one in the room, even if that’s the case. Go in, bring your best self, the best version of you and can still make change and impact,” Monroe said.
>> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Rowe, who has a long history of covering college football and the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma, also highlighted the state’s growing sports market as a valuable opportunity for women.
“I think sports is a great way to invite people in, but it’s also good business. I’d love to see women here in the community get involved and make money. Like, this is a good revenue-generating opportunity,” Rowe said.
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