On this episode, we have Cynthia Mumbo the Founder and CEO of Sports Connect Africa, a sports consultancy that focuses on connecting and empowering sports stakeholders in Africa.

Cynthia has over 10 years of experience working in sales and marketing for several corporate organizations in Kenya. After attending Wits University she served on the Executive Committee of the Kenya Basketball Federation.

She is a mother of one and continues to chase her passion of empowering others through the power of sport. She was recently awarded the top 30 under 40 Leaders in Sport, a prestigious global award for personalities who are shaping sports business around the world. 

Cynthia Mumbo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-mumbo/

Sports Connect Africa: http://www.sportsconnectafrica.com/

Aaron "Showtime" Taylor is a sports announcer featured in Q-Ball, the Netflix documentary about the San Quentin warriors Basketball team. His story of calling games in the prison system has been shared on ABC, ESPN and NPR, and last November he was released from San Quentin after serving 26 years. 

Now Showtime is chasing his dreams as a sports announcer and MC by founding Elevated Entertainment and calling games for THE SHO and Veniceball in Los Angeles.

Aaron "Showtime" Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therebirthofchick/

Elevated Entertainment on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElevatedEntert6/

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Mack Johnson, 22, is from Spartanburg, SC. He sustained a spinal cord injury in November 2016 while attending Wofford College. Shortly after his injury, he was introduced to wheelchair basketball at Auburn University. 

Mack is now a senior on the Auburn Wheelchair Basketball team in pursuit of his second undergraduate degree. Ready to graduate and take on the business world, listen as we discuss play beyond a major injury!

Mack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-johnson-9774ba152/

Mack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggmack90/

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JUSTPLAY presented by THE SHO is a podcast where we explore the benefits of play and how it can positively change society. Join us in inspiring the world to #JUSTPLAY

THE SHO is a free mobile platform for live streaming sports video—register now at www.thesho.biz

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeTHESHO

On this episode we have Alison Williams, a former professional synchronized swimmer for Team USA and 2016 Olympic alternate. She got her Bachelors’ in Sociology at UCLA where she conducted research about depression and emotional abuse in elite sport. 

Now she's pursuing her Master’s Degree, at UCLA, in Transformational Leadership and Coaching based on the example of the legendary John Wooden. 

Ali has future aspirations to develop curriculum and programing to bring people into natural bodies of water as a method to heal from trauma.

Alison Williams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaid.warrior.ali/

JUSTPLAY presented by THE SHO is a podcast where we explore the benefits of play and how it can positively change society. Join us in inspiring the world to #JUSTPLAY

THE SHO is a free mobile platform for live streaming sports video—register now at www.thesho.biz

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeTHESHO

Kyle Fargardo is a New York native from Hell's Kitchen, who is currently a basketball coach with the Riverside Hawks AAU team and a JV Basketball coach at Cristo Rey New York High School in NYC. He is an ISSA-certified personal trainer and is also currently building a non-profit through sports within his community.

On this episode we explore the New York streetball community, staying active during lockdown, and and Kyle’s experience testing THE SHO in the early days.

Connect and learn more:

Kyle Fargardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostinspired/

JUSTPLAY presented by THE SHO is a podcast where we explore the benefits of play and how it can positively change society. Join us in inspiring the world to #JUSTPLAY

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Myriam Glez is a 2x Olympian, former president of USA Synchro, Advisor for THE SHO, mother of 1, and most recently Founder of Athlete Soul—a non-profit that helps athletes transition out of sport. 

On this episode we explore the discovery of niche sports like synchronized swimming, the struggle of athletes transitioning out of sport, and why athletes should understand the purpose of sport in their lives. Myriam also compares her experiences in both U.S. and European sports.

Athletes Soul- https://www.athletessoul.space/

Myriam Glez- https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriam-glez-8682422/

JUSTPLAY presented by THE SHO is a podcast where we explore the benefits of play and how it can positively change society. Join us in inspiring the world to #JUSTPLAY

Website: www.thesho.biz

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Dr. Ford Dyke, The Director of Mindfulness-based Performance and Health Optimization at Auburn University, explores the role of mindfulness  in sports. He is a Beach Handball player, surfer, skateboarder, Team USA athlete, and a child of the 90's. 

Ford Dyke at Auburn University: http://www.education.auburn.edu/school-of-kinesiology/mindfulness/

Ford's Team USA profile: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-team-handball/athletes/Ford-Dyke

JUSTPLAY presented by THE SHO is a podcast where we explore the benefits of play and how it can positively change society.