Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - 

“Everyone kind of brings their own talent and will share it with the kids.” -Batia @ 2:23

“They know the purpose and the reason for why they’re doing what they’re doing, and I think that makes a big difference. -Pam @ 4:57

“It’s not making time for it, it’s just finding the right time because it’s something that’s just a part of my life.” -Batia @ 6:05

“We just like to have fun.  We like to, a big thing for us is accountability.  We like to hold each other accountable.  We like to have fun and we like to be super supportive of each other.” -Batia @ 13:34

“It was challenging and frustrating at times, but it did teach me things as well.” -Batia @ 35:24

“It will present itself as it intended to.” -Batia @ 42:30

“Look at it as growth, not failure.  If you look at every failure as growth instead of stoppage, then you’re better for it.” -Pam @ 48:07

Guest Bio - 

The best way to be resilient is to pour into others.  People often miss the fact that doing for others IS the key to maintaining joy, connection, and a sense of belonging.  Finding ways to give back has always been important to Pam and Batia.

For Batia’s entire life, Pam has modeled a give back attitude.  Although Pam has a full-time career, (she owns a hospitality consulting firm) she has always found time to volunteer in Batia’s classroom, on her sports teams and been on various Boards of philanthropic organizations, including AVP First, that concentrate on kids and sports.

At 10 years old, Batia organized a BEACH WALK for Kids in Sports (an organization Pam was on the Board of) and raised several thousand dollars for the charity.  

Since 2019, Pam and Batia have been part of RiceBowls, (ricebowls.org) an organization that commits to feeding orphans around the world.  They travel to Honduras each summer for a week to serve the orphans at Good Shepherd's Children’s Home.  

Batia plays beach volleyball for the University of Oregon and this past year served on the Executive Committee of the Student Athletic Advisory Council and was a member of O Heroes which organizes the give back elements to the community from UO Athletes.  She also volunteers for AVP First.

Show Notes - 

0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro

0:14 - Introducing Pam & Batia

0:41 - Welcome

1:12 - First Trip to Honduras

2:55 - Teaching Your Children to Give Back

5:37 - Balancing Student-Athlete Life & Giving Back

7:50 - Recruiting Process 

9:08 - Starting College During COVID 

13:20 - Describe Your Team’s Culture

15:02 - Mothering from A Distance in 2020

17:47 - Seeing Personality Characteristics in Batia at an Early Age

20:22 - Roots in Alabama

21:57 - What Have You Learned Comparing Southern Culture to California Culture?

24:43 - BB Commercial

24:52 - Pam Owns a Hospitality Company

27:24 - Batia Reflects on Her Mom Starting Her Own Company

29:09 - Batia and Coaching Experience

31:59 - What Did You Like About Coaching? 

32:45 - Volunteering at AVP First

34:11 - Experience Playing at Oregon

35:50 - What Are Your Favorite Qualities in a Partner?

38:42 - Mental Health and Self Identity

41:16 - What’s Your Major?

42:59 - Batia’s One Piece of Advice

45:24 - Pam’s Piece of Advice to Her Younger Self

48:57 - Where Can People Find You?

50:17 - WIMTS Podcast Closing

Links & Where to Find Pam & Batia - 

Pam IG @prcollection

[email protected]

Batia IG - @batiaclaire 

FB - Batia Rotshtein