One of the most remarkable women in the sport of basketball, Sue Bird, needs no formal introduction. She is an American sporting legend and her enthusiasm for sports kick-started at a young age. Besides being a professional basketball player, she has also participated in various sports.
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Know for her bold choices, Sue Bird has founded the brand “Togethxr,”?in collaboration with other iconic athletes, namely, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim.
Sue Bird channeling out her entrepreneurship
Collaborating with some of the world’s leading athletes, “Togethxr” targets GenZ and millennial women. The four aim to increase the visibility of women’s stories and voices in athletics and related fields, including activism, culture, wellness, and beauty.
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Oct 4, 2020; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) laughs during game two of the 2020 WNBA Finals at IMG Academy. Mandatory? Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports
Talking about how difficult it is to build a brand image being a woman, Sue Bird says, “To be dramatic about it, pick a major male athlete?LeBron or Tom Brady?when they walk in the room, people are already saying, ‘Yup!‘”
Sue Bird confesses that there’s a hesitancy in brands for collaboration. She added, ?”For women and female athletes, there’s always this moment of, Ahhhh, would it sell? Ahhh, do people want to see this?”
Anyhow, the four have challenged the traditional notions. Braving the hurdles, Sue Bird and her fellow entrepreneurs have crafted a more open platform.
Sue growing strong with Megan Rapinoe?
After a brief introduction at the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics, Megan and Sue realized there’s something more to their relationship. A year late, the two began dating, and they haven’t looked back since.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 27: Soccer player Megan Rapinoe (L) and Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm pose for photos on the court after attending the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USE: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ehan Miller/Getty Images)
On eve of Bird’s birthday, the duo decided to go on a trip. The occasion demanded a double celebration because Bird had won her fourth WNBA championship the last year. Therefore, the couple and their pals decided to travel to Antigua. This is where they decided to make it a thing between them when Rapinoe proposed to Sue.
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