Let me say it plainly: I want to be a background stooge on The Pat McAfee Show and be a Talent Advocate/Manager in WWE. But Jennifer Magley, you are a middle-aged, midwestern mom, are you even serious?
Perhaps you only know me for my stage work and women’s business events in Indiana, but in my life pre-Indy, I lived in the full-time gritty world of sports and entertainment. My childhood played out at the toughest playground in the world, IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, and if the Hunger Games were about sports, that would capture my upbringing. If you weren’t aware, I’ve been an NCAA Champion, DI NCAA Head Coach, and professional athlete, and I am currently the Chief Brand Officer at The Basketball League (TBL) and Basketball Super League (BSL).
Hence, I’ve been a high-level competitor since birth and possess an inner life that may frighten the faint of heart. So while you may think my brand is only Women’s Power Lunches and gowns, what comes next may shock you.
Allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is Jennifer Magley, and I am shameless.
In a town known for quiet Midwestern hustle, I’ve always been… louder. Bolder. I don’t wait for doors to open; I build a runway, fly the plane, and land it on WWE’s doorstep if I have to. Case in point: instead of sending a pitch email to the Pat McAfee Show, I recorded a full parody video dressed as him—complete with tank top and electric swagger. I call it “content for one rather than content for all.” And who cares about going viral in the abyss of social media posts?
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Earlier this year, I stood next to WWE’s Byron Saxton, co-emceeing a community event ahead of the Royal Rumble in Indianapolis. I felt something shift when I stepped onstage and announced Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton to a roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse. That wasn’t just a good gig—it was the dream. Walking out before or with athletes as a WWE Talent Manager and stoking the flames of storyline fury feels like the thing I may have been born to do.
And I don’t just do this for fun. As an in-demand speaker and event emcee, I regularly get paid to discuss my expertise on real stages nationwide. So, girls, I’m ready for the bright lights.
I live in Indianapolis, and the actual spotlight is here. The WWE has signed a multi-year deal with the city. Pat McAfee is filming down the street. I’m the girl who can flow with the bruhs. If ever there were a time to shoot your shot, this is mine.
Why not me? I know athletes. I am an athlete. I know cameras. I know how to command a stage, but more importantly, I know how to be in on the joke.
I’m not afraid to say it: I want to ride the line between sports and spectacle. Not as a gimmick, but as a brand. As a moment. As a woman who’s done the serious thing—and now dares to do the unexpected one.
WWE and The Pat McAfee Show may not need me. But I could bring something extra to their world: a background stooge who knows her story, owns her power, and isn’t afraid to say the thing you were thinking.
And that, my friends, is my most serious offer ever.
About Jennifer Magley
Jennifer Magley is the Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League (TBL) and Basketball Super League (BSL). Over the past 15 years, she has delivered 100+ speaking engagements and worked with high performers to help them grow in their careers.
Her insights and expertise have been featured in USA Today, US News & World Report, ESPN, CNN, and she has contributed to Forbes.
She has recently shared the stage with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Bedel Financial and emceed with the WWE. This past August, she was the mainstage emcee for RALLY Innovation, featuring Alex Rodriguez, and Stepping Out in Style, presented by Dress for Success. She has also served as Master of Ceremonies for the United Nations Global Film Festival and hosted The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon for an audience of over 15,000 people—twice.
A known connector in central Indiana, her Women’s Power Lunch events regularly sell out. With an engaging and interactive approach, she enjoys sharing insights on Personal Branding and Networking regularly, and her content on LinkedIn reaches over 1 million impressions yearly.
To connect with Jennifer or to book her for your next event, ping her on LinkedIn.
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