From Athlete to Predators President, COO & Alternate Governor: Michelle Kennedy's Inspiring Journey

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle Kennedy, President, COO, and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators, as she shares her remarkable journey from being a student-athlete to leading one of the NHL's most beloved franchises. From her humble beginnings in a small town in Kentucky to navigating the worlds of sports, entertainment, law, and business, Michelle offers valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Discover how technology, community engagement, and a passion for excellence have shaped the future of professional sports, and learn valuable advice for aspiring leaders in any industry. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:08 - Meet Michelle Kennedy: From Athlete to President, COO and Alternate Governor 0:20 - The Journey Begins: Early Years at Vanderbilt 5:06 - Transitioning to the Professional World: Lessons from KPMG 7:39 - The Intersection of Law and Athletics: Finding Her Calling 8:26 - A New Chapter: Joining the Nashville Predators 10:59 - Building a Thriving Enterprise: Navigating Challenges 14:45 - Embracing Change: Michelle's Role as President and Alternate Governor 16:28 - Community Engagement and Philanthropy: The Heart of the Predators 18:51 - The Future of Professional Sports: Technology and Community Bonds 21:23 - Nashville's Hockey Journey: From All-Star Games to the Stanley Cup Finals 23:16 - Words of Wisdom: Advice for Aspiring Leaders Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Vanderbilt Business: ‪@VanderbiltOwen‬ Connect with Michelle Kennedy, Nashville Predators President, COO & Alternate Governor X (F.K.A. Twitter): @MadamPREDSident |   / madampredsident   Follow Nashville Predators Facebook:   / nashvillepredators   LinkedIn:   / nashville-predators   IG:   / predsnhl   X (F.K.A. Twitter): @PredsNHL |   / predsnhl   Follow Vanderbilt Business LinkedIn:   / vanderbiltbusiness   Instagram:   / vanderbiltowen   Facebook:   / vanderbiltowen   X (F.K.A. Twitter): @VanderbiltOwen |   / vanderbiltowen   Follow Vanderbilt Athletics Instagram:   / vucommodores   #womeninsports #VanderbiltBusiness #vanderbilt #businesseducation #anchordown #NashvillePredators #SportsLeadership #ProfessionalJourney #CommunityEngagement #Inspiration #LeadershipInsights #NHL #Hockey #TechnologyInSports #Philanthropy #womeninleadership