The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have revealed that Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson will headline the keynote session of the She is Football Women's Summit, part of the inaugural She is Football Weekend, presented by Jabil. The keynote session will feature a live recording of Andrews' and Thompson's podcast, "Calm Down with Erin & Charissa," conversations about their career, and more. Ambetter and PT Solutions also join as supporting sponsors for Friday's event.
The live show will serve as the finale for the She is Football Women's Summit, slated for Friday, March 7, at Raymond James Stadium. Bringing in female leaders from all industries, the full day Summit is designed for all women with four tracks available to choose from: Business of Sports, Launching Your Career, Master Class in Leadership and Reinvention & The Entrepreneurial Journey.
Exclusive, behind-the-scenes areas throughout Raymond James Stadium, such as the player locker room, press box and more will serve as the locations for small group breakout sessions. All attendees will have unique access to female leaders from our community and beyond. To ensure an intimate experience focused on mentorship opportunities and audience-driven dialogue, spaces for the event are limited. Women interested in purchasing tickets for the Summit can do so now by visiting buccaneers.com/sheisfootball.
"Calm Down with Erin and Charissa" features two of the NFL's most prominent female media personalities in Andrews and Thompson. The podcast provides a look into their lives, with the duo engaging in unfiltered conversations about life, gossip, sports and other topics. She is Football Weekend will mark the second time the pair will do a live version of their show and the first outside of their home state of California.
Andrews serves as the lead NFL sideline reporter for FOX Sports, having been with the network since 2012. Originally from the Tampa area, she is also the founder of her own women's apparel line WEAR by Erin Andrews which has grown into one of the most successful women-owned NFL clothing brands since its inception. In addition, she served as a co-host for ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" for 11 seasons after previously competing on the show. Andrews spent eight years as a host for ESPN's "College Gameday" before joining FOX.
Thompson currently hosts "FOX NFL Kickoff," the lead-in to FOX NFL Sunday; Thursday Night Football on Prime Video; and the acclaimed highlight and interview show, "NFL Films Presents" on FS1. In addition to her work surrounding the NFL, Thompson is the founder of her own interior design and lifestyle company, House & Home, a full-service interior design firm offering both virtual and at home experiences nationwide. Thompson previously worked as a correspondent for the long-running entertainment magazine show "EXTRA" and has also had stints at ESPN, Versus and Yahoo! Sports.
She is Football Weekend, presented by Jabil is a two-day celebration including the She is Football Women's Summit on Friday. All are welcome on Saturday, March 8 for the She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll at the AdventHealth Training Center. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to participate, with a one mile and 5K option that will both route through Raymond James Stadium. Saturday will also feature a She is Football Market showcasing women-owned businesses as well as curated tours throughout the AdventHealth Training Center for girls to learn more about the roles available within a professional sports organization. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Florida's top talent will take the field in a two-day She is Football Girls Flag Football Tournament featuring eight of Florida's top high schools.
Funds raised from the weekend will be allocated toward keeping girls in the game. By leveraging the power of mentorship and providing accessibility, the Buccaneers hope to serve as the catalyst for creating the next generation of female leaders.
