Category: Women
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Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader
In this episode, we chat with Mason Dashiell, a newly retired Ole Miss cheerleader, who has pivoted to focus entirely on her sports journalism career in her final year at Ole Miss. Mason shares her unique journey, from starting out in basketball and softball to becoming a collegiate cheerleader, and now transitioning to a future…
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Ep. 48 Paige McCormick | Swimming
Her Story in her own words. I chat with Paige about the early days of swimming, the amazing achievements of her high school year, and why Louisville was THE place for her. We talk in depth about the overwhelm of her Freshman year, the emotional aspects of her college career and those Olympic Trials. She…
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Ep. 45 On the Sideline with Madison Griggs | Basketball
Born and bred in Memphis, Madison Griggs epitomizes the city’s grit and grind mentality. After a stellar, record-breaking career at the University of Memphis, Madison is taking her talents to the professional stage in Athens, Greece this August. In this episode, we explore her Memphis roots, her decision to stay home for college ball, and…
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Ep. 41 Mother’s Day Edition
In this episode I revisit conversations with guests on the show who are also mothers themselves. SPONSORED BY: Sandy Adams Creative Group: Unlock the secrets to personal branding and career strategy with Sandy Adams, an expert with over 20 years of experience. Go >>HERE<< to get started today at https://sandy-adams.com/ Where you can find us! If you…
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Ep. 36 Siobhan Higgins | Soccer
Real talk with Siobhan Higgins. We talk about growing up in Texas, the origin of her name, her childhood and the passion for soccer. The college career that started in one state and finished back in Houston. Her pro career, the traveling and COVID. Th injuries, the burnout, and her career path forward. The…
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Ep. 35 Kelli Toner Mundt | Rowing
Real talk with Kelli Toner Mundt. We talk about growing up in New Jersey, the lure of sports and the constant struggle to believe in herself. The battle for the 1st national championship and the injury that ended her field hockey career. The hustle, grit and determination that pushed her to Boston and the surreal…
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Ep. 34 Ellen Argo | Basketball
Real talk with Ellen Argo. We talk about growing up in our hometown, the lack of sports opportunities for girls at that time and the Saturday mornings that led her to a life of athletics and purpose. The nagging self doubt that followed her for so many years and how it influenced her career. The…
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Ep. 33 Toni Mason | Dance
Real talk with Ms. Toni Mason. We talk about growing up in Memphis and being a generational graduate of Melrose High School. The moment she knew she wanted to dance and the long, complicated journey to get there. The desire to teach that fueled her journey, the road blocks and detours along the way. The…
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Ep. 32 Celestial Moon | Track
Real talk with Celestial Moon. We talked about growing up in Alabama and how she found her stride. The state records and the physical transition from high school athlete to college. The burden of being a female athlete and the agony of injuries. Her senior year in Covid, the end of her career and the…
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Ep. 23 Alex Simmons | Basketball
Real talk with Alex Simmons: We chat about growing up in Tennessee and a strong family environment, how her 8th grade year decided her future. The transition to college hoops, the standard of winning at UT and the underlying question of what to do next. The toll of her injuries and that lonesome year in…
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