What happens when the identity you've built your entire life around suddenly shifts?

Meet Brittani C. Burgess, whose journey from D1 collegiate and professional basketball player to cinematographer reveals the complex process of reinventing yourself when your path takes an unexpected turn. In this honest conversation, Brittani opens up about the mental health realities student-athletes rarely discuss and how she found her way to storytelling through the lens of a camera.

What you'll discover in this episode:

• How to navigate identity shifts when your original plan changes course
• Real insights into the mental health challenges student-athletes face (and rarely talk about)
• The surprising connection between sports discipline and creative expression
• How photography became the bridge to filmmaking and a new chapter
• Why vulnerability in storytelling creates healing—for both the creator and audience
• Practical wisdom about finding alignment when life feels off-track

Perfect for anyone experiencing a major life transition, former athletes finding new direction, creatives questioning their path, or anyone curious about the intersection of sports and mental health. Through her work on projects like 'On the Rise' and 'Life After,' Brittani demonstrates how storytelling can transform both personal challenges and broader narratives.

Ready to explore what alignment looks like when you're brave enough to evolve?

An inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and the courage to redefine yourself—one story at a time.

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