Her organization Minorities in Sports Business works to change the face of a white, male-dominated industry.
Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series, Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports.
For Shaina Wiel, it all started with a small group chat.
The 26-year-old had several different professional threads buzzing on her phone, but the purpose of each was all the same: how to succeed and thrive in the sports industry.