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🎙 Straightway Through with Gina — Helping you speak with clarity, courage, and connection.
Episode Summary:
In this conversation, Darion Rae and I talk about what it’s like to get a peek inside another person’s mind — not by guessing, fixing, or assuming, but by listening deeply and knowing ourselves well enough to understand what we’re hearing.
We explore how building skills through competitive sports shaped the way Darion communicates and wins in life, and how he now uses those skills to help other entrepreneurs. From knowing where each teammate is on the basketball court to sensing what someone needs in a conversation, we talk about how deep listening changes everything.
We also take note of the gap between what people think they want and what they actually need — and how, when we understand both, we’re better equipped to serve, support, and communicate with clarity and care.
This episode is about staying curious, listening better, and building the kind of understanding that leads to stronger relationships — on teams, at work, and in everyday life.
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✨ Connect with Darion ✨
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By Gina Mongiello🎙 Straightway Through with Gina — Helping you speak with clarity, courage, and connection.
Episode Summary:
In this conversation, Darion Rae and I talk about what it’s like to get a peek inside another person’s mind — not by guessing, fixing, or assuming, but by listening deeply and knowing ourselves well enough to understand what we’re hearing.
We explore how building skills through competitive sports shaped the way Darion communicates and wins in life, and how he now uses those skills to help other entrepreneurs. From knowing where each teammate is on the basketball court to sensing what someone needs in a conversation, we talk about how deep listening changes everything.
We also take note of the gap between what people think they want and what they actually need — and how, when we understand both, we’re better equipped to serve, support, and communicate with clarity and care.
This episode is about staying curious, listening better, and building the kind of understanding that leads to stronger relationships — on teams, at work, and in everyday life.
Meet Today's Guest:
✨ Connect with Darion ✨
About Your Host:
✨ Connect with Me ✨
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, and share — it helps others find the show and join the conversation. 💬