From the outside, Brandon Saho, former sports reporter and Cincinnati native, seemed to be living his dream. Interviewing world-class athletes and being the life of the party, no one could guess that he had been battling depression and suicidal thoughts since he was a teenager. But following losing the love of his life, losing three family members, and working grueling hours, Saho finally asked for the help he needed for years.

He checked himself into the Lindner Center of Hope where during his time, the idea of The Mental Game was born. The Mental Game is a mental health podcast with athletes, musicians, and entertainers to help break the stigma of asking for help. It features guests like Terry Crews, Kate Flannery, Kevin Gates, Jim O’Heir, and many more.

The Mental Game is just getting its start, and Saho dives into all the ways he’s getting his Sparkle back while battling depression. We talk about going sober, the University of Cincinnati and Xavier rivalry, and how breaking the mental health stigma starts with sharing one story at a time.

Best-selling author, Chelsey Goodan joins Devi on the show, dressed for the occasion — in hot pink and sparkles. Her book, “Underestimated: The Wisdom And Power Of Teenage Girls,” has gained national attention from Hello Sunshine, The TODAY Show and has been endorsed by Oprah’s Book Club, saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.”

As mentorship director of DemocraShe, and her book, Goodan shares that “Teenage girls are a force that we must embrace… not squash, not dismiss, not judge, not change, not minimize,

not control, and not fear.” says Goodan.

On the show, she talks about how listening and loving girls are the keys to everything — from letting their Sparkle shine, having a relationship without judgment, and helping young women create change in the world around them.

This episode is a must-watch for all parents, teachers, coaches, family, and friends who want to embrace their truest selves and help young women do the same.

Join Devi on a special episode of Sparkle, where she sits down with elite high school running coach, Trent Sanderson. As the founder of Team Prep USA, Coach Sanderson takes our audience on a journey through creating his high-altitude training camp in the heart of the Colorado mountains.

Producing dozens of high school All-Americans and two Olympians, Coach Sanderson, and Devi dive deep into the art of cultivating success at the youth level, mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sparkle origin story.

This episode encapsulates what it means to stay relentless in the face of adversity and the invaluable life lessons learned on the track. Tune in as we explore the impact that coaches of sports impart on athletes, resonating even years beyond their athletic careers.

Join Devi as she delves into an important discussion on mental wellness with student-athletes at the University of Southern California. Hosted by Exposition SC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying student-athlete voices, this panel conversation explores the intersection of sports and identity, faith, access to care, and the importance of supporting one another.

Get ready to hear from student leaders Bryce Brock (USC Track & Field) and Claudia Shevitz (USC Lacrosse), alongside professional beach volleyball player Julia Scoles and Dr. Robby Rhodes, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor at USC's Keck School of Medicine.

Together, they shed light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health and discovering one's Sparkle in the world of college athletics.

​“Sparkle” is one’s happiness, passion, and self-worth. It is the fiery light within us all. Devi has always believed that everyone has a Sparkle that fuels who they are, but in moments of life, that Sparkle can be dimmed.

​In honor of International Women’s Month, Devi kicked off the LA Marathon 2024 weekend at MoDa Studios on Abbot Kinney Blvd (Venice, CA) with Run Tech Club. She recorded the very first episode of Sparkle On during a live podcast recording with Emily Timmer (Filmmaker, Director, and Coach at Koreatown Run Club) and Chloe Towns (Co-Founder of Run Club).

For the first episode, Devi reflects on how the sport of running shaped her identity during her teenage years. Many young athletes tie their identity to their sport.

Emily and Chloe are leaders in the LA running community and hold a wealth of wisdom about what it means to have a sport encapsulate their identity for better or for worse. They know the psychological detriment and the health risks, but they also know the light.

Chloe discusses coming into the sport of running after her elite childhood career in Taekwondo, making Team USA, but ultimately choosing to pursue a college degree at UCLA. Emily shares how she competed in cross-country at a small liberal arts school on a full scholarship, but after battling years of injuries, she was diagnosed with a stress fracture and withdrew from school due to psychological distress.

Thank you to all who attended the live event and supported the launch of Sparkle On With Devi Jags. Special thanks to Run Tech Club, MoDa Studios, Skyduster Beer, and Swair for adding extra shimmer to the night!

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