Brittany Mahomes on motherhood: How is she building a legacy for her children?
Brittany Mahomes, co-owner of the Kansas City Current, received the Champion for Change Award for her contributions to women's professional sports. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the importance of normalizing women's leadership in business and sports for the benefit of future generations.
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The article highlights the growing influence of female investors and owners in professional sports, signaling a shift in cultural norms regarding gender roles in leadership.
Brittany Mahomes had a clear message for the next generation when she took the stage in Kansas City this May. Speaking at CPKC Stadium, she challenged the idea that women’s leadership should be treated as something unusual or inspirational. For Mahomes, the bigger goal is normalization. She wants her children to grow up seeing women own teams, lead companies and make major decisions without anyone questioning whether they belong there.Brittany Mahomes receives major honor at CPKC StadiumMahomes delivered the message on May 6, 2026, while accepting United WE’s inaugural Champion for Change Award at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization honored her for her work as an entrepreneur, investor and co-owner of the Kansas City Current, as well as her contributions to women’s professional sports.The location itself added meaning to the occasion.
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