We are BACK with episode eleven of Outside the 8, this time with the confident and crazy cool Carly Reed. A DC native, Carly loved lacrosse from a young age and worked hard for her role on the UNC Tarheels women's lacrosse team. She was a national champion in 2016, and just this past year earned a WPLL championship with the New England Command. More importantly, she's making a name for herself in both the sports and fashion world with the launch of her athlete exclusive apparel company, On the Line. We talk about this and all things lacrosse related on this episode. Thanks for listening!On this episode we talk about:1. What is means to be an "influencer" in this digital age, as long as you're using your platform for good!2. Carly's journey to UNC and how she stayed focused amidst the academic and social transition into college.3. Winning a NCAA National Championship and what it meant for her and her teammates. 4. Carly is honest about some of the difficulties that come with success, the expectations and pressure and how she learned to come back stronger than ever. 5. We discuss the importance of giving back to the sport, and creating opportunities for youth to embrace the game.6. How did Carly decide to start her own company and more importantly, how does she do it? It's pretty amazing.7. We talk all about On the Line, where it's going and how YOU can join. Check out their website for more details and to sign up.8. Carly shares her experience with the WPLL and what it means to be a professional lacrosse player.Carly's bubbles with joy and a go getter attitude, and she's got some great one liners. She's confident because she has worked hard to build a business, continues to test herself athletically, and stays disciplined. I appreciated her coming to record with me spontaneously, and for being open to sharing so many things about her experiences. I think many can relate to some of the challenges that come with the transitions she discusses...you know, that post grad feeling of "what am I doing with my life!?" Check her out on Instagram @carlmecrazy for a dose of cute fashion and tough workouts.Let me know what you think, you can email [email protected] and RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE (you can do this on Soundcloud or the podcast app on your phone). For more:FEATURING:Host: Cassie BrunelleGuest: Carly Reed, UNC '16, Founder of On the Line Apparel, WPLL New England CommandMUSIC: "Relaxx" by Benny Salz

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