March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women across various industries. One inspiring female founder making waves in sports and business is Maggie Zheng, the founder of [**Court and Crew Pickleball**](https://sweatpals.com/host/Courtandcrew), an activewear brand and pickleball community based in Los Angeles. Through her brand, she is building a space where people connect, play, and thrive together.

### **Breaking Barriers as a Female Founder**

“Being a female founder is interesting,” Maggie shares, reflecting on her journey. Leading **Court and Crew**, she’s on a mission to foster inclusivity in sports while encouraging women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Her passion for sports and community engagement has driven her to create a brand that not only provides stylish, functional activewear but also serves as a hub for like-minded individuals who share a love for pickleball.

### **Two Powerful Goals for Women’s History Month**

For this Women’s History Month, Maggie has set two key goals:

1. **Empower more women to play sports or try a new sport.** Sports are often a space dominated by men, but Maggie is determined to change that by creating a welcoming environment for women to step onto the court with confidence.
2. **Encourage more women to pursue their business ideas.** Many women hesitate to leap into entrepreneurship, but Maggie wants to inspire them to move forward with their ideas, no matter how big or small. Through Court and Crew’s strong social presence, she receives messages from young women who aspire to start their businesses, and she hopes to continue being a source of motivation for them.

### **The Power of Community & Innovation**

As Court and Crew continues to grow, managing events efficiently has become essential. To streamline operations, they recently transitioned to **SweatPals**, a platform that has significantly improved their event management process. With SweatPals, they can now easily handle ticketed events, process payments, conduct QR code check-ins, and onboard volunteers seamlessly. Despite being a startup, SweatPals has provided a high level of responsiveness and support, making it an integral part of Court and Crew’s community-building efforts.

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### **Join the Movement**

Maggie’s story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or someone looking to try a new sport, Court, and Crew is proof that the right environment can make all the difference.

Want to hear Maggie’s full story? [Watch the video here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJsd89S511/) and get inspired to take action in your own journey!

Looking to be part of a thriving sports community or organize your own events seamlessly? [**Download SweatPals**](https://www.notion.so/d80e3c8fde8648449bda63a86658038a?pvs=21) today and start building connections that make a difference.

By celebrating female founders like Maggie, we continue to uplift and empower those who are making an impact in their communities. This Women’s History Month, let’s champion women in sports, business, and beyond!