Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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The Women’s Lacrosse League just announced its first full season in 2026 with Maybelline — a breakthrough moment for women’s sports. Erika is joined by PLL VP Rachel DeCecco and WLL players Sydney Black, Ally Mastroianni, Lizzie Colson, and Izzy Scane to talk about balancing jobs with professional play, training routines, and building the future of women’s lacrosse. Plus some more work talk.

Chapters
00:00 – Women’s Lacrosse League partners with Maybelline
00:22 – WLL announces first full season in 2026
03:06 – Office culture & the dirty dishes problem
08:13 – Culture is shaped by what leaders tolerate
10:02 – The Job Market Is Hell (AI hiring & gridlock)
13:07 – Employee dissatisfaction & quiet crashing
15:18 – Rachel DeCecco on building women’s lacrosse
23:32 – WLL players on balancing jobs & training
27:35 – Routines, nutrition & performance mindset
31:55 – Playing alongside the men & gaining respect
35:23 – Strategic phrase: “Going into the gully”
36:40 – Erika on Food52 updates & the future of WORK

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