"The Road to D1: Gisella Sweet’s Journey" offers an insightful look into the journey of Gisella Sweet, a biracial student-athlete who overcame a high school injury to become a D1 soccer player at a private college in rural North Carolina. In this episode, Gisella shares her experience of transitioning from a small private school to college athletics, the challenges of balancing academics and soccer, and the role her identity as a Black and Latina woman plays in her athletic and academic life. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on resilience, determination, and success in collegiate sports