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🎾 Episode Title: “Serving Purpose with Gira: From College Courts to Community Impact”
Podcast: Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush
Guest: Gira
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Brandon reconnects with a former college friend and star athlete from the University of South Carolina — the incredible Gira. Once a fierce competitor on the tennis courts as a standout collegiate athlete, Gira took her talents to the professional level before transitioning into an inspiring coaching career.
But Gira isn’t just about sports — she’s about life. This conversation dives into her multifaceted journey as both a former student-athlete and now as a coach, offering rare dual-perspective wisdom. She shares insights on what it truly takes to succeed at the college level, how athletes can balance mental wellness and discipline, and how coaches can be intentional mentors beyond the court.
Gira also opens up about her passion for healthy living, nutrition, and giving back. Now deeply involved in volunteer work with underprivileged youth, Gira has made it her mission to uplift others — not just with strategy and skills, but with compassion and purpose.
Listeners will walk away inspired by her grounded energy, actionable life lessons, and holistic view of personal development — whether you’re a student, athlete, coach, or just someone looking to live with more intentionality.
Topics Covered:
Life as a student-athlete at the University of South Carolina
Transitioning to professional tennis
Coaching with empathy and experience
Holistic health, food as fuel, and wellness tips
Giving back through community work
Advice for young athletes (and their parents)
6.3 Million Views Social media platforms
Instagram: @Brandonrushh  (500k FOLLOWING)
Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be
BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14
Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus
BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6
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“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”
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🎾 Episode Title: “Serving Purpose with Gira: From College Courts to Community Impact”
Podcast: Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush
Guest: Gira
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Brandon reconnects with a former college friend and star athlete from the University of South Carolina — the incredible Gira. Once a fierce competitor on the tennis courts as a standout collegiate athlete, Gira took her talents to the professional level before transitioning into an inspiring coaching career.
But Gira isn’t just about sports — she’s about life. This conversation dives into her multifaceted journey as both a former student-athlete and now as a coach, offering rare dual-perspective wisdom. She shares insights on what it truly takes to succeed at the college level, how athletes can balance mental wellness and discipline, and how coaches can be intentional mentors beyond the court.
Gira also opens up about her passion for healthy living, nutrition, and giving back. Now deeply involved in volunteer work with underprivileged youth, Gira has made it her mission to uplift others — not just with strategy and skills, but with compassion and purpose.
Listeners will walk away inspired by her grounded energy, actionable life lessons, and holistic view of personal development — whether you’re a student, athlete, coach, or just someone looking to live with more intentionality.
Topics Covered:
Life as a student-athlete at the University of South Carolina
Transitioning to professional tennis
Coaching with empathy and experience
Holistic health, food as fuel, and wellness tips
Giving back through community work
Advice for young athletes (and their parents)
6.3 Million Views Social media platforms
Instagram: @Brandonrushh  (500k FOLLOWING)
Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be
BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14
Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus
BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6
Support the show
“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”