In this episode, Ally is joined by Gina Paradiso, a talented sports agent who spent 13 years at ESPN and The ESPYS. Today, Gina manages athletes across the NBA and WNBA, including the hilarious and one-of-one, Sydney Colson.
Listen in as we talk about The Syd + TP Show and what went into creating it. From the marketing, to the vision for the show, and some fun stories from set. We also chat the state of hoops, college basketball, NIL, athlete creators, and more.
Fun Fact: Gina plays themselves in the trailer of The Syd + TP Show.
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Gina spent years as an accomplished casting director/connector with an unparalleled understanding of talent strategy. With more than a decade of booking expertise, Gina had been instrumental in securing A-list celebrity talent for networks and brands including: ESPN, The ESPYS, Showtime, NBA, NFL, etc.
Armed with an extensive and trusted network, Gina continues to develop relationships across sports and entertainment and advises for high net worth clients.
In 2020, Gina hopped the fence and became an agent, managing talent, negotiating player contracts, off-court marketing and brand deals, and content opportunities. Prior to that, Gina spent 13 years at ESPN and The ESPYS.
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