This week on Better Together, we’re joined by pro volleyball player, Nebraska standout, and proud United Ambassador Merritt Beason for one of our most personal and powerful conversations yet.

Merritt opens up about the journey behind the jersey — the real decisions, emotions, and mindset shifts that come with chasing your dreams at the highest level.

She walks us through the deeply personal process of transferring, what guided her decisions, and how she’s learning to let her “why” evolve with each season of life.

You'll hear:

• How Merritt navigated transferring schools and made the right choices for her
• What athletes often stress about in recruiting that doesn’t matter as much as they think
• Her journey with the love of the game
• How she continues to grow and challenge herself in this stage of her career
• Why it’s okay - and even healthy - for your “why” to shift over time
• The lessons and mindsets she’s carried from the coaches who’ve shaped her

You do not want to miss this chat! No matter your role in the game, there’s something here for you. Merritt brings the kind of perspective and heart that will stay with you long after the episode ends - and we're so grateful for the time she spent with us!

We couldn’t fit all the wisdom into one - so here’s Part 1 of our two-part episode with Merritt. Be sure to join us back next week for the rest of the conversation!