Nicole Mendes has lived just about every athlete’s dream. She won national championships at Oklahoma, represented Team Mexico in the Olympics, competed professionally, and has had opportunities as a softball analyst for ESPN. But after a decorated softball career, she faced a new challenge: figuring out who she was once the game was no longer her whole world.

In this episode, Nicole opens up about her transition out of softball, finding purpose beyond the field, and building her business, Chalk Talks, to help other athletes strengthen their mental game. It’s a real and honest look at what happens when the game ends and how you can channel that same drive into whatever comes next.

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