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Does playing sports lead to success for women? New podcast from 'L Word' star says yes

A new podcast is shining a spotlight on the connection between women playing sports and finding success later in life.

Hosted by former Irish field hockey pro Nikki Symmons and Rachel Shelley of The L Word fame, the 94% plans to explore how participation in sports from an early age helps prepare women for leadership roles across various industries.

The podcast gets its name from a surprising statistic claiming that 94% of women holding C-suite executive roles have a background in sports, with more than half competing at university level.