Live with Grace

Live with Grace

By Grace N. BeyerSports
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Live with Grace episodes

  • Day in the Life of a College Athlete (ft. Haley Provencal)

    This week on the podcast, I welcomed Haley Provencal back onto the show. Haley is one of my close friends, as well as a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State. On this episode, we discussed a typical day in the life of a college athlete.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:48 Life as a College Athlete

    06:39 Time Management and Conditioning for College Athletes

    09:10 Typical Day in the Life/Lessons and Adjustments

    17:25 Is it worth it?

    18:42 The Role of Structure in Sports and After Sports

    19:43 Conclusion


    I hope y’all enjoy!

    -GB



    22 min
  • Building Your Brand as a Student-Athlete: Understanding NIL (ft. Ernest Wesley)

    This week on the podcast I welcomed Ernest Wesley, an NIL Sports Agent at Trigg Sports and former athletic marketing intern at Mississippi State University.

    To contact Ernest with questions or inquiries, reach out to him through Instagram @theerneswesleyy.

    This episode covers topics relating to sports and the professional world—how to take advantage of NIL, how to brand yourself, how to network, and the importance of all this knowledge:

    • NIL, its impact on college sports/sports overall
    • Importance of developing a strong personal brand for student-athletes
    • Advice on how student-athletes can effectively market themselves and their brand
    • Identifying and approaching brands for sponsorship opportunities
    • Benefits for brands in partnering with student-athletes for NIL deals
    • Ernest's most positive/successful experiences so far involving sports/branding/NIL
    • Tips for finding the time to brand yourself/get involved with NIL deals and partnerships as an athlete
    • Time management tips after going through college/the beginning of your professional career
    • Values that have helped him in his career so far (balance, faith, rituals/routines, organization, planning, networking, etc.)
    • Networking & building connections as an athlete
    • Advice for athletes as they transition to the corporate world
    • Using NIL/branding to bridge the gap from college to a professional setting

      • Timestamps:

      ‣ 00:00 Introduction

      ‣ 06:17 Understanding NIL and Branding for Athletes

      ‣ 14:50 Collaboration Between Athletes and Brands

      ‣ 25:50 Lessons/Advice for Student-Athletes

      ‣ 42:16 Closing


      Thank you all for listening!

      - GB♡

      43 min
    • The Unexpected Journey of a Fifth Year Athlete: Balancing Motherhood and Basketball (ft. Kayla Frey)

      "As a student athlete who has goals and dreams...tackle those dreams. Put those dreams first. Put yourself first." - Kayla Frey

      Today I am on the show with Kayla Frey, a recent graduate of the women's basketball program at Valdosta State, and someone I am blessed to call my teammate & friend.

      This episode covers:

      - Adjustments involved with being a new mother, taking care of a young child, working hard toward big goals

      - Challenges faced/lessons learned from balancing commitments

      - Prioritizing self-care & doing so even among the stresses of a basketball season, a 1-year-old, a serious relationship, pursuing a master's program, and being a college student

      - Importance of having a strong support system (family, friends, teammates, and God)

      -Advice to athletes, mothers, and ambitious people ♡


      Timestamps:

      ‣ 00:00 Introduction

      ‣ 07:32 Closing & Reopening the Chapter

      ‣ 20:14 Juggling/Balancing Everything

      ‣ 29:47 Importance of Making Time for Yourself/Self-Care

      ‣ 32:50 Reflection on Fifth-Year Experience

      ‣ 36:25 Conclusion


      Thanks for listening and I hope y'all enjoy!

      -Grace♡


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      49 min
    • The Epitome of the "American Dream" (ft. Jimmy Olang)

      In this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, I welcomed Jimmy Olang to the show.

      Mr. Olang, originally from a remote village in Kenya, is the owner of the Brothers that just do Gutters franchise in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He moved to the United States in 2001, when he was just 24 years old.

      On the episode, we discussed his remarkable story, his journey to owning and running a franchise, and valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

      He wants to show others that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

      Timestamps:

      ‣ 00:00 Introduction

      ‣ 01:00 Background/Journey/Upbringing/Lessons

      ‣ 27:00 Lessons from Building Franchise

      ‣ 35:45 Importance of Patience and Perspective

      ‣ 42:45 Lessons from Adversity

      ‣ 51:45 Closing


      Thanks for listening and I hope y'all enjoy!

      -Grace♡


      (Also, welcome to season two.. hope y'all liked the new intro)

      54 min
    • Perspective

      Since taking art lessons as a young girl, my art teachers always stressed the importance of looking at my artwork from a few steps back every now and then.

      Taking a step back has always helped me appreciate my progress, and gain clarity/direction.

      I've talked about the importance of creative habits & hobbies in the podcast episode "The Power of Creative Outlets" with Angel Roman.

      A benefit of artistic hobbies that I haven't talked about, however, is their hidden lessons—those that apply to life outside of art.

      The word "perspective" has two definitions on Google:

      1. "the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point"
      2. "a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view."

      This episode ties together both definitions :) I hope y'all enjoy.

      -Grace <3


      21 min
    • Facing it, and Embracing it: The Mental Toll of Athletics (ft. Haley Provencal)

      On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, we are joined by Haley Provencal, a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State, and also my roommate this year & one of my best friends.

      Today on the show, we will be discussing the mental toll of college athletics—the unseen challenges that affect college athletes every day. We will learn about some of the experiences and the challenges Haley has endured, taking lessons from her experiences that we can apply to our own lives to help us better ourselves and get the most out of our experiences.


      The episode covers a range of topics including:

      —Mental battles athletes/people face

      —Leaning on your faith

      —The trap of perfectionism

      —Anxiety

      —How mental battles/pressure can push some people to lose love for their sport

      —Discovering purpose and finding identity outside of sports

      —Hope for future generations


      "It does get better... it does. It takes a minute, but it does." -Haley Provencal


      Thanks for listening, I hope y'all enjoy <3


      35 min
    • Finding Peace in Every Situation

      Between school, work, practice, workouts, friends, relationships, family, and everything in between, life can sometimes be overwhelming.  

      As an athlete, I've experienced many times when I felt like everything was spinning out of my control: practice may not have gone well, school may seem like too much, my body may be aching, and my situation might seem less than ideal.  

      These are the times when finding PEACE is most important. 

      Not when we base our mental and emotional state on the words, actions, and decisions of others, nor our circumstances, but when we ground ourselves from within. It is only when we, as athletes, students, teenagers, adults, and people, find peace, that we discover true freedom. 

      Tune into this  episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, to hear me discuss ways I find peace as a college athlete <3

      22 min
    • Find your Ranger School (ft. Rich Beyer)

      Happy New Year!

      Today's episode is about how enduring through an intense period of training, focus, and discipline can propel you forward in both in life and in sports.  In this episode, I am joined by my dad, a former US Army Airborne Ranger. Although many of us will never experience what it's like to go to US Army Ranger School, the experience parallels experiences athletes usually face at some point during their careers. 

      What are you willing to do for a period of time to move closer to a life goal? What are you willing to endure, overcome, and give up to achieve your goals? Are you willing to try, knowing you might possibly fail? Can you create your own "Ranger School"? 

      I hope y'all enjoy!

      -Grace <3

      45 min
    • Becoming an Expert (ft. Rich Beyer)

      First episode in a while !!

      On today's episode, we discuss "becoming an expert," or becoming a value to your team or organization. This might mean mastering a skill in your sport or career that everyone notices. However, oftentimes, it is something less obvious. 

      On today's episode, I am grateful to be joined by my dad (Rich Beyer). If y'all missed his last feature on the podcast, visit the episode about "Finding your Balcony People" :)

      I hope y'all enjoy <3

      27 min

    About Live with Grace

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    Join me as I share my experiences as a college athlete, exploring key aspects of athletic life, including maintaining mental, spiritual, & physical well-being, overcoming challenges (e.g., injuries), building a personal brand (NIL and beyond), & developing mental resilience. I also feature discussions with fellow athletes and professionals on topics that impact sports and personal growth.