Good morning! Supreme Court declines to hear cases against abortion clinic buffer zones, podcast company Audiochuck raises $40 million, and the NFL's 9th annual Women's Forum kicks off today. Have a wonderful Wednesday!
- Fair play. When the NFL launched its first Women's Forum in 2017, just one head coach and two club owners participated in the event, which aims to connect women working in college football roles with leaders in professional football. The women selected for the first cohort were excited for the opportunity, though a little unsure of exactly what the Forum had to offer.
Fast forward to today, and owners, coaches, and managers all view the Women's Forum as one of the top recruiting events for finding new talent. In fact, each of the NFL's 32 clubs is set to participate in the 9th annual event, which kicks off today at the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Over 450 women have participated in the Forum over the years, and 250 women have secured jobs in the league, the NFL says. Past participants include Salli Clavelle, the NFL’s first Black female scout, and Isabel Diaz, the Indianapolis Colts' first full-time woman coach.
