#69 Demystifying Sports Journalism with Women's Soccer Journalist Jackie Gutierrez

About Our Guest
Jackie Gutierrez is the founder and owner of Women Kick Balls, an independent media company providing free articles for soccer fans at all levels. Jackie has over nine years of experience covering the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. In 2025, Jackie created Women Kick Balls Coffee Company, brewing fresh coffee which she sells online and operates as a mobile coffee cart to connect with families at youth soccer games. She also provides media and public relations services to soccer organizations, athletes, and content creators and is a contributing writer at Forbes.com.

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Show Notes
00:03: Guest introduction
01:24: Inspiration for Women Kick Balls
07:29: Women Kick Balls's audience
09:43: Managing time as an entrepreneur and journalist
14:16: Biggest lesson learned in business
24:00: Most surprising aspect of Women Kick Balls
26:50: Challenges of being an independent journalst  
31:10: Proudest accomplishment
39:11: Coming to UO as an alum

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