Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone on leadership, club momentum and women’s health
Wed Jan 28 2026
Sponsored Content by VHC Health:
Join Kim Stone, the first official CEO of the Washington Spirit, and Dr. Christopher Walsh, a board certified internist at VHC Health Primary Care – Shirlington, as they discuss women’s health, wellness and performance at the highest levels across business and sports.
Plus, Stone, a recent honoree of the WBJ Women Who Mean Business, shares the main reason she chose to help lead the region’s professional women’s soccer team (hint: it started with Owner Michelle Kang).
Listen to this episode to learn more about:
Stone’s decades of sports leadership, including her years with the NBA’s Miami Heat, and what she learned from often being the only woman in the room What it’s like to lead one of the most exciting teams as women’s sports gain fandomThe club’s comprehensive approach to women’s health care, including technology, sports psychology and nutrition Getting fired up to support the team that made last year’s NWSL finals and continues to set attendance recordsThe role strength training, mobility and recovery play in preventing injuries whether you’re an athlete or an active professionalSimple habits for “thinking like an athlete” when it comes to your own healthThe Washington Spirit will look to build on the club's back-to-back championship appearances when the team kicks off its 2026 campaign at Audi Field on Friday, March 13. Tickets to one of the greatest home environments in sports are available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.
VHC Health is becoming the region’s preferred community health system. With a teaching hospital and multiple primary and specialty care locations, we offer exceptional patient-centered care close to where our patients live and work. Consistently recognized for excellence, VHC Health is dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse community.
Disclaimer
This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and does not create a patient-provider relationship. Seek the advice of your personal healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding the information presented and before undertaking a new health care regimen.
Unless specifically stated in the podcast, the views expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views of VHC Health. Participation in this podcast should not be implied as an endorsement of VHC Health or any particular organization, product or service.
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Sponsored Content by VHC Health: Join Kim Stone, the first official CEO of the Washington Spirit, and Dr. Christopher Walsh, a board certified internist at VHC Health Primary Care – Shirlington, as they discuss women’s health, wellness and performance at the highest levels across business and sports. Plus, Stone, a recent honoree of the WBJ Women Who Mean Business, shares the main reason she chose to help lead the region’s professional women’s soccer team (hint: it started with Owner Michelle Kang). Listen to this episode to learn more about: Stone’s decades of sports leadership, including her years with the NBA’s Miami Heat, and what she learned from often being the only woman in the room What it’s like to lead one of the most exciting teams as women’s sports gain fandomThe club’s comprehensive approach to women’s health care, including technology, sports psychology and nutrition Getting fired up to support the team that made last year’s NWSL finals and continues to set attendance recordsThe role strength training, mobility and recovery play in preventing injuries whether you’re an athlete or an active professionalSimple habits for “thinking like an athlete” when it comes to your own healthThe Washington Spirit will look to build on the club's back-to-back championship appearances when the team kicks off its 2026 campaign at Audi Field on Friday, March 13. Tickets to one of the greatest home environments in sports are available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets. VHC Health is becoming the region’s preferred community health system. With a teaching hospital and multiple primary and specialty care locations, we offer exceptional patient-centered care close to where our patients live and work. Consistently recognized for excellence, VHC Health is dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse community. Disclaimer This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and does not create a patient-provider relationship. Seek the advice of your personal healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding the information presented and before undertaking a new health care regimen. Unless specifically stated in the podcast, the views expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views of VHC Health. Participation in this podcast should not be implied as an endorsement of VHC Health or any particular organization, product or service.