Kay Rawlins: The Woman Who Built Orlando’s Soccer Legacy
Tue Feb 03 2026
Kay Rawlins didn’t just follow a calling, she helped transform a city. In this episode, Allison sits down with Kay Rawlins, co-founder of Orlando City and Orlando Pride and Senior Vice President & Club Ambassador, to unpack what it really takes to build something from the ground up, earn community buy-in, and lead with confidence in rooms that underestimate you.
Kay shares her unconventional path from dropping out at 17, to owning preschools, to launching a professional soccer club that became a Central Florida institution. They talk about building “the plane while flying it,” guerrilla marketing and community advocates, why women must be over-prepared (for now), and how finding your tribe can carry you through the hardest seasons. Plus: Kay’s mentorship philosophy, the power of boundaries, and the simple shift that changes how we check in on people.
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This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women.
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Kay Rawlins didn’t just follow a calling, she helped transform a city. In this episode, Allison sits down with Kay Rawlins, co-founder of Orlando City and Orlando Pride and Senior Vice President & Club Ambassador, to unpack what it really takes to build something from the ground up, earn community buy-in, and lead with confidence in rooms that underestimate you. Kay shares her unconventional path from dropping out at 17, to owning preschools, to launching a professional soccer club that became a Central Florida institution. They talk about building “the plane while flying it,” guerrilla marketing and community advocates, why women must be over-prepared (for now), and how finding your tribe can carry you through the hardest seasons. Plus: Kay’s mentorship philosophy, the power of boundaries, and the simple shift that changes how we check in on people. Connect with Kay Rawlins on LinkedIn 🎙️ Hosted by: Allison Walsh | @allisonwalsh Learn more: www.allisonwalshconsulting.com 👉 Apply to join the She Believed She Could Podcast Network and take the next step in elevating your voice, brand, and impact. 👉 Enroll for free in From Podcast to Platform and learn how to turn your story into a platform that amplifies your impact. 🤩 Access the FREE Impact Brand Accelerator: https://bit.ly/impactbrandaccelerator 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on mindset, confidence, personal branding, business growth and well-being: https://pod.link/1505347834 Hosted by Allison Walsh, founder of She Believed She Could™. This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. At AdventHealth for Women, care goes beyond the physical. Their team provides whole-person care — mind, body, and spirit — empowering women to feel seen, supported, and confident in every season of life. Explore their services and commitment to women’s wellness here: 👉 https://adventhealthforwomen.com/ Connect with Allison Interested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comSignature Course | Build Your Brand On DemandAccess The Impact Brand AcceleratorAccess From Podcast to PlatformBeauty Must-Haves!