Congolese-Canadian ,former female basketball player and now recording artist, Bidi Queen shares her story of transition from on the court (basketball) to off the court (singer, rapper & songwriter).  She drops nuggets on how to effectively transition from your sport, successful habits of Division I student-athletes and the experiences of being in the music industry as a female artist. Tune in!

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CEO and founder of SavvySkills LLC, Markeshia Grant shares how she effectively transitioned on and off the basketball court from high school to college and college to career. She highlights what successful student-athletes embody to succeed and the importance of consistency and discipline. 

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Four time Atlantic-10 All Academic, All Conference performer and 02' Hall of Fame Inductee, Devin M. Butler shares her journey of transitioning from sport (gymnastics) to career (CEO of Joy Pop- Cultivator & Earring Connoisseur). Her story reveals the importance of GOD in her life, work life balance, and being a mom. Join is us for a relatable story on how all of these things have played a part in her effectively transitioning from sport to entrepreneurship.

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Two time A-10 All Conference Selection, Tj Thompson joins us to discuss his transition from sport (Men's Basketball) to career (Assistant Coach). As the current record holder for three pointers at GW and the former point guard on the 2005  George Washington Mens Basketball Atlantic-10 conference championship team, Tj shares what has been successful during his playing career as well as what it takes to succeed overseas and in the NBA. As the current assistant coach at Rutgers University, Tj continues to impact the next generation of athletes.

Rashauna Hamilton is the Senior Director of Community Relations and Youth Programs for the Miami Dolphins.  As a former student-athlete at George Mason University, on this episode she details her biggest influence, her transition on and off the court as well as the importance of relationship building in her  career. Listen in!

Aki Thomas shares his journey from the NYC basketball courts to the University of Colorado as a student-athlete. The journey includes adversity, success, positive relationships and pivoting when need be. Listen in on how he details leadership and his transition from Sport to Career!

Danielle Perkins discusses her transition from Sport to Career. A former student-athlete at St.Johns University to Complex Personal Training Manager @Equinox to currently holding the WBC Silver World Championship belt in boxing. Sport remains the common denominator and Danielle shares how to manage effectively and change your mindset for success! 

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Windy City Bulls (G-League) Assistant Coach, Devin Sweetney discusses his transition from Sport to Career. The lessons learned as a student-athlete at Saint Francis,PA, 11 year professional athlete overseas, and a  Big "3" Champion. Devin shares in depth what NBA execs look for and what you can do to set yourself apart!

Listen in as actor and media entrepreneur, Toni Belafonte discusses how the sport of basketball shaped the beginning of her journey to becoming   a "working actor" in an industry of amazing talent. With guest appearances on "Law & Order", Fox's 9-1-1, CBS's FBI International and most recently Paramount Plus- StarTrek Picard, she outlines how to "show up" in life no matter your circumstances.

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When you think of the AND 1 Street Ball Movement, think of Headache. One of seven founding members and legendary street baller, Tim Gittens discusses his journey of how basketball became is refuge. He also shares how he got the name, "Headache"and outlines the pitfalls and the successes that have opened doors to play in the professional ranks, coach in the WNBA and claim his mark with the next generation as Associate Producer for Madden/NBA Live!  

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