The HIT Show

On this episode of the HIT Show from Athlete+, Kevin Carr speaks with Lauren Clayborne, the Director of Community Relations and Player Programs for the Golden State Warriors. Clayborne, a Detroit native, talks about her many transitions through her young life, from her time as a student at Michigan State University to her current role with the Warriors. Throughout the podcast, she shares the importance of maintaining relationships and  the importance of embracing every life experience, regardless of the role you are in. 

Read Lauren’s book here!

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here.

Kevin Carr and Stacey Garcia meet to discuss Garcia’s background, her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete Brand Partnerships at The SpringHill Company, and the numerous roles she previously served as a Talent Producer earlier in her career. Throughout the podcast, she provides insights and advice for students and young workers on how to be successful in the sporting industry. She highlights the importance of finding the right individuals and identifying who can benefit you and your company in the talent producing industry. More information can be found on her LinkedIn page.

Kevin Carr meets with former professional basketball player Lou Amundson to talk about his NBA career, his journey from high school ball to college ball at UNLV and eventually to the pros, and his ongoing transition to the next phase of his life. Amundson played professional basketball for 12 years (2006-2018), 10 of which were as an NBA player. Amundson is now using his transition to learn and grow as an individual outside of the world of sport. He cites the importance of finding interest outside of sports and the importance of always showing courage and commitment. More about Lou Amundson can be found here.

Hazel Clark, a former Florida Gator, joins Kevin Carr for another episode of the HIT Show. Clark, the daughter of famous inner city principal Joe Louis Clark, is a three time Olympian, winning five NCAA titles, seven national titles, and was inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great. Clark talks about her time as a track star and her transition into her new life as a mother and wife. She is currently working as the Director of Global Sales and Business Development for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.

This episode was produced by the Wasdin Speaker Series.

Kevin Carr, founder and CEO of Pro2CEO, is joined by Dwight Howard, former #1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Carr highlights all of Howard’s accolades throughout his career, while Howard provides advice on how to stay in shape, how to be successful in the sport industry, and how important giving back to the community as a professional athlete is.