Our Team
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Jaymee Messler
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Pioneer of athlete-led media and next-generation sports storytelling - Co-Founder of The Players’ Tribune, Executive Producer of Netflix’s Untold, and former CMO of Excel Sports Management.
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Laura Gentile
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Trailblazing executive in sports media, Former Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at ESPN, Founder of espnW, and pioneer in elevating women’s voices in sports and business.
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Michelle Akers
Founding Athlete Partner, Legacy &. Impact
Global icon and trailblazer of women’s soccer; FIFA Co-Player of the Century, Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Cup Champion, and founding member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
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Cheryl Miller
Founding Athlete Partner, Legacy & Impact
Basketball legend and cultural pioneer; Olympic gold medalist, Hall of Famer, and one of the most influential figures in women’s sports.
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Noreen Morioka
Chief Creative Officer, Founding Team
Award-winning Creative Director shaping iconic brands in entertainment and sports; former Global Brand Director at Netflix, Chief Creative Officer at Tatcha, and Head of Design at Wieden+Kennedy for Nike and other global brands.
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Erin Foley
Executive Producer, Founding Team
Erin Foley is a veteran comedy writer, nationally touring stand-up comedian, and passionate champion of women’s sports. She is a writer on Netflix hits That ’90s Show and One Day at a Time, host of the acclaimed Herlights podcast, and lead writer of Origin Story, our flagship audio documentary series celebrating the pioneers of women’s sports.
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Public Address
Strategic Partner
Public Address gives Storied Sports the firepower of a world-class brand agency. From launching to scaling to shaking up the status quo, Public Address brings creative rigor and agility. Together, we’re building bold, culture-shifting work that stands out and drives value.
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Jane McManus
Executive Producer, Founding Team
Jane McManus is an award-winning journalist, storyteller, and advocate amplifying women’s voices in sports and culture. A former ESPN columnist and director at Marist’s Center for Sports Communication, she brings depth and insight to every story she tells. Jane is producing Origin Story, Season 1 for Storied Sports.