SheSpeaks: Women of Influence
SheSpeaks: Women of Influence
SheSpeaks, Inc.
Changing the Game: The Power of Investing in Women
30 minutes Posted Oct 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Women Weren’t Missing—The Stage Was
Meet Thayer Lavielle and The Collective
Proving Women Fans Drive Real Business
Inflection Points: Pandemic to Pro Leagues
Pay Gaps, Revenue Models, and Engagement
Why Momentum Is Rising Now
Building A Brand Inside Wasserman
Career Path: Newsroom to Beauty to Sport
Storytelling, Audience, and Action
Myths About Working in Sports
The Collective’s Five-Year Vision
Redefining Influence Through Service
Advice to Younger Selves and Hiring Bias
Closing Gratitude and Reflections
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When Thayer Lavielle joined Wasserman, she recognized an opportunity to drive change from within one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment agencies. What began as a conversation about how to better support women across industries became The Collective—a global initiative dedicated to advancing the power of women through data, strategy, and storytelling. As Managing Director, Thayer has helped transform how brands and organizations view women’s impact as consumers, fans, and leaders....