In Episode 3 of the 2024 RAISE Conference series, Carla Ward, an inspiring football manager and trailblazer in women’s sports, joins host June Sarpong to share her journey. From her challenging upbringing to breaking barriers in football leadership, Carla reveals how resilience, authenticity, and determination shaped her career. She discusses her transformative work at Birmingham City and Aston Villa, the obstacles women face in football, and her vision for empowering the next generation of female leaders.

About Carla Ward

Carla Ward is a football coach and former midfielder who has established herself as one of the most dynamic leaders in women’s football. Known for her transformative managerial style, Carla has managed prominent clubs like Birmingham City and Aston Villa in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL).

About June Sarpong

June Sarpong is a celebrated broadcaster, author, and diversity advocate. With her extensive career in media, she has become a leading voice on diversity, inclusion, and equality.

More about RAISE

RAISE is a series of inspiring high-level business events and meetings to collectively advance women’s sport. We bring together sport business leaders of all genders, inspiring real talk and real change for girls and women’s sport.

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