This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "Breaking Barriers" produced and created by Skye O'Rourke, Ava Limonciello, and Darrin Everage. In the podcast, they interview Brianna Taylor-Leonard. Brianna is the Head Girl's Basketball Coach at East View High School in Georgetown, TX and was a former standout on the University of Texas Women's basketball team. In her senior year, Briana was recognized as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was a four-time selection to the Academic All-Big 12 Teams.

During the conversation Coach Taylor talks about learning from failure, why it's important to take risks, how setbacks can serve as springboards for the future, and she shares stories highlight why great leaders are persistent. She also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and being true to yourself. This is an enjoyable interview and filled with wisdom about inclusive and servant leadership philosophies.

The music for the episode, Give Me Everything, was created by Anthem of Rain.