In this episode of the Hear K Tell Podcast, former Purdue Boilermaker and Western Kentucky Hilltopper, Leslie Johnson, opens up about the emotional and psychological challenges faced by athletes who struggle when their careers come to an unexpected end. Whether it's the pain of unfulfilled ambitions or the harsh reality of aging out of professional sports, Leslie dives deep into the trauma many athletes experience. She shares her own inspiring journey of overcoming personal struggles and how it has shaped her current mission: to help other athletes navigate the emotional aftermath of their sports careers. Tune in for an insightful conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of transformation.

Leslie Johnson: Hushed No More

Temple Women’s Basketball Head Coach Diane Richardson joins the podcast to discuss the profound role that family, impact, and service have played throughout her journey—from her time in the corporate world to her roles as an assistant and now head coach. Coach Richardson reflects on the privilege and responsibility of shaping young womens' lives and shares inspiring stories of success, including the achievements of one of her former players and “basketball daughter,” 2024 WNBA Finals MVP & New York Liberty Champion, Jonquel Jones.

Imagine harnessing your curiosity to shape your journey beyond sports, crafting the life you truly want to live. From student-athlete to Goldman Sachs to now owning his own business, Isaiah Baker shares his journey from Sport to Career. By embracing your passion for exploration and discovery, you can build a future that excites and fulfills you, even after your athletic career. 

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Canada's own Keesa K joins the Hear K Tell podcast to share her story of success. As a former student-athlete and founder of Hoop Queens, her story resonates with entrepreneurs and athletes. Hoop Queens aims to provide athletic & personal development opportunities for women in sport, create representation for the future generation of female athletes and provide mental and emotional support for athletes throughout their journey.

Basketball career coach and NC State Women's Basketball Alum,  Marquetta Dickens joins the podcast to discuss her community as Founder and CEO at FreedomOrg. As a social impact leader, educator and motivational speaker she is shaping the next generation of leaders on the court, in the classroom and throughout the community. 

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Arizona Women's Basketball Alum, Ifey Ibekwe joins the Hear K Tell Podcast to share her story. As an Olympian, 2X Afro Basket Champion, WNBA veteran, FIBA commentator and current NIKE Global NXT expert, her experience is her expertise. Join us for this amazing conversation on how to attract and retain success!

With over 20 years of experience in higher education and athletics, Kyle Adams joins the podcast to discuss what it means to transition from Sport to Career. His experiences as a player, coach, and administrator define his purpose and how he shows up in the athletic space. 

NIL (Name Image Likeness) Educator, Consultant and Author of the #1 book of this generation and next, "Success is My Major", Aisha Foy joins the Hear K Tell podcast to help YOU position yourself and maximize your NIL value. As the former Director of Recruiting for Kentucky Women's Basketball, Aisha understands the athlete, helps develop  their brand one NIL deal at a time. 

Website: MajorNILSuccess.com

Book: Success Is My Major

Josh Ruff and Marcus Hollinger join us from STOKED, a breakout innovation studio at work. In this episode both discuss how they stoke innovation at work giving leaders and teams the courage to innovate with impact. You may ask how, well they do it by boosting your creative practice with counter intuitive tools for idea generation. STOKED says bring it. After this episode you will say you’ve been Stoked!

Website: Stoked

LinkedIn: Josh Huff, Marcus Hollinger

Marquette University Alum and current IMG Academy Womens's Basketball Assistant Coach, Cordell Henry joins the Hear K Tell Podcast to discuss three key points to his success:

1. The art of storytelling your own transitions along your journey
2. Pillars to success on and off the court
3. What transferable skills are organizations and professional teams looking for in a  client

A nine year professional player overseas and a man of GOD, Cordell shares a compelling story about his journey on how he made it from the South Side of Chicago!