You Run Like A Girl
You Run Like A Girl is a media and lifestyle brand that aims to shine a spotlight on women in sports. Through interviews, weekly sports round-ups, analysis and profiles, we aim to open a dialogue with underrepresented female athletes and professionals in the sports industry. In doing so, we hope to increase representation of diverse voices, and inspire and motivate others to go after their dreams.
You Run Like A Girl
Dana Bookman - Founder & CEO of Canadian Girls Baseball
My guest today is Dana Bookman, the Founder and CEO of Canadian Girls Baseball, a national non-profit development league for girls aged 4-16. A former television producer and journalist, Dana's pivot to CEO all started because she couldn't find a girls team for her young daughter. Rather than let it stop her from playing altogether, Dana decided to create what was missing. One thing led to another and the organization that Dana started in 2016 has now gone national, with chapters across Canada, tournaments featuring international teams, coaching programs and free community initiatives that introduce newcomers and girls from underserved communities to baseball. Throughout it all, Dana has stayed true to her mission of wanting to empower and inspire girls through sport. We talked about what a typical day looks like for her, discuss her career before she made the move to Founder and CEO, and hear about the person that inspires her. Dana is an exemplary leader and a wonderful example of what one can achieve when they put their mind to something.
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