She Walked Into the NBA’s Biggest Mess and Fixed It

March Madness is in full swing and the chaos is only getting started. From bracket battles and Cinderella runs to the Sweet 16 matchups you can’t miss, Julie and Abby break it all down. But this episode goes deeper, highlighting Lauren Betts and the powerful impact of speaking openly about mental health, and how it’s translating directly to performance on the court. Plus, the crew celebrates a huge moment for Save: the Katie Meyer Story and why this story continues to matter. Then, they’re joined by the legendary Billie Jean King to talk legacy, representation, and why women’s history is far from finished. And finally, don’t miss their conversation with Cynt Marshall, the leader who stepped into one of the NBA’s most toxic workplaces and completely transformed it. This one’s about basketball, yes, but also about truth, leadership, and what happens when people decide to change the game.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — [email protected]   Keep the Party Going: Katie’s Save Website - https://katiessave.org/ How to contact your local representative to help pass Katie Meyer’s Law: ​​https://katiessave.org/hr5545/ Watch Save: The Katie Meyer Story: Save: The Katie Meyer Story | E60 Suicide prevention hotline: 📞988 National Women’s History Month IF/THEN Initiative: https://www.ifthenshecan.org/ IF/THEN Collection: https://www.ifthencollection.org/ Lyda Hill Philanthropies: https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org/ #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: https://ifthenexhibit.org/ #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: Game Changers, Press release https://www.ifthenshecan.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game-Changers-Release-FINAL.pdf And on social: @ifthenshecan National Women’s History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/ Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show: https://re-website.com/pages/recapshow?srsltid=AfmBOoor3S1KP5mHb26PRTMpzLWKaEnY1X2Gsbs_ZobDqQgVOdnp63Vc and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/  Time Wasting: https://justwomenssports.com/time-wasting/ and social: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax A Touch More: March Madness Schedule: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2026-03-23/2026-march-madness-womens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates-times Cynt Marshall’s legacy at the Dallas Mavericks: https://www.nba.com/mavs/cynt-marshalls-mavs-legacy Cynt Marshall’s book, You’ve Been Chosen: https://www.amazon.com/Youve-Been-Chosen-Thriving-Unexpected/dp/B09RTSJ7KP/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -This episode of Welcome To The Party is brought to you by McDonald’s Big Arch Burger! -To try Hairstory for yourself, go to hairstory.com/welcometotheparty and use code PARTY15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  -If you’re 45 or older and at average risk, ask your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer with the Cologuard test. You can also request a Cologuard prescription today at Cologuard.com