A Side of Sports No One Explains

What happens when the people meant to support athletes aren't always working from the athlete's perspective?

Professional basketball players and WeVolv founders Jori Davis and Julie Wojta pull back the curtain on the realities of building a career in professional sports. From contract negotiations and career decisions to transparency, ownership, and advocacy, they share the challenges many athletes face long after the game begins.

Drawing from years of playing professionally across Europe, Jori and Julie discuss how their own experiences inspired them to create WeVolv - a platform designed to give athletes greater access to information, stronger support systems, and more control over their careers.

This conversation goes far beyond sports. It's about questioning broken systems, turning frustration into innovation, and building a better path for the next generation.

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone passionate about creating meaningful change, this episode offers a thoughtful look at resilience, purpose, and what it means to advocate for yourself and others.

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https://wevolv.ai/

Jori Davis

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jori-davis-0a16a75a/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joridavis32/

Julie Wojta

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wojta-50a17660/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliewojta/

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In this episode of Authentic Conversations, Deanna Brown sits down with Kyle Harris for a conversation about curiosity, leadership, and embracing the unexpected.

From growing up overseas to leading innovative companies, Kyle shares how staying open to new experiences has shaped both his career and his perspective on life. Together, they explore leadership, entrepreneurship, navigating change, and the value of remaining curious in a world that's constantly evolving.

Kyle also shares insights from his work at BrainLit and the surprising role light plays in our health, focus, recovery, and overall well-being.

This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't always follow a plan - and that some of life's greatest opportunities begin when we're willing to learn, adapt, and stay curious.

About Kyle Harris

Kyle Harris is the CEO of BrainLit, a company focused on creating healthier indoor environments through biocentric lighting. Throughout his career, he has worked across industries including aerospace, energy, technology, and startups, helping organizations navigate growth, innovation, and change.

Deanna Brown welcomes executive coach and former media sales executive Tom Hartman for a thoughtful conversation about authenticity, courage, leadership, and personal reinvention.

After decades leading sales teams at companies including Condé Nast, American Express, Disney, and DoubleClick, Tom made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and rebuild his career around executive coaching and human development.

Together, Deanna and Tom explore:

• What authenticity really means in leadership and life
• The courage required to make meaningful change
• Fear, resistance, and personal growth
• How service shapes leadership
• Daily practices for staying grounded during stress
• The importance of human connection in a divided world

The conversation is reflective, practical, and deeply human - exactly the kind of dialogue Authentic Conversations was created to have.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Tom Hartman is an executive coach who helps leaders navigate growth, pressure, performance, and the human side of leadership. With a background spanning companies like Disney, Condé Nast, Google/DoubleClick, and other high-growth organizations, Tom brings both corporate experience and grounded perspective to the conversation.

CONNECT WITH TOM
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hartman/

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Authentic Conversations with Deanna Brown explores the real stories behind success, healing, leadership, creativity, and personal growth through honest, human conversations.

INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST?
Have a story, perspective, or life experience that could spark meaningful conversation? We’d love to hear from you.

Topics in this episode include leadership, stress management, grounding practices, executive coaching, movement, and personal resilience.