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 # Podcast Connects Leadership Lessons to Community Impact Through KeyBank–Thorns Partnership

 


 

 Jun 15, 2026 12:00 PM ET

  !["The official retail bank partner of the Portland Thorns"](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Thorns_KeyBank_061226.png) 

A recent episode of [Epicenter of Women’s Sports Podcast](https://www.epicenterofwomenssports.com/podcast) hosted by Olympic medalist and sports executive Karina LeBlanc, [*“Boardroom, Ballroom, or On the Pitch,”*](https://www.epicenterofwomenssports.com/podcast) featuring [KeyBank](http://www.key.com/)’s Oregon and SW Washington Market President, Josh Lyons and Portland Thorns forward, Morgan Weaver blends leadership insights with a deeper look at community impact and opportunity.

In the episode, LeBlanc, Lyons, and Weaver discuss how skills like resilience, communication, and adaptability translate across business, sports, and everyday life. Those same principles are reflected in KeyBank’s work beyond the microphone, particularly through its multiyear partnership with the [Portland Thorns](https://www.thorns.com).

As the team’s Official Retail Bank, KeyBank is helping expand opportunities for girls and young women in the region through programs focused on mentorship, leadership development, and financial empowerment. Lyons notes the partnership reflects a broader commitment to strengthening local communities and investing in future generations.

KeyBank also supports initiatives like the Community Captain program, which highlights local changemakers, and the [Thorns Academy](https://www.thorns.com/academy), aimed at developing young athletes. Additional efforts, including the Lead(HERS) of Tomorrow program, provide mentorship and career exposure for young women.

Together, the podcast and partnership reinforce a shared message: leadership isn’t limited to one arena, it’s about creating opportunities and making an impact wherever you are.

Listen [here](https://www.epicenterofwomenssports.com/podcast).

[Learn more about KeyBank's commitment to helping clients and communities thrive](https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/keybank)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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