What Are You Sporting About?

Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2008.  DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.  

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.  Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. 

DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.  DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.  

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at https://www.athletesmakingmoves.com

Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

Brett Lorin is a former professional baseball player. He attended University of Arizona for a short while before being drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB draft. He also spent time in the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks before retiring from baseball in 2015. After his baseball career, Brett owned and operated Jimmy John’s franchise with his cousin. He has a podcast called “Too Tall Sports” where he dives into sports topics, athlete success stories, and business careers with his network in the industry.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Dionne McCollum is the Athletics Director at Delta College. In this position, she has put a strong focus on the individual development of student-athletes and building relationships with the community. Dionne has increased study hall requirements focusing on academic excellence, brought back the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC), and expanded student-athlete leadership meetings by inviting guest speakers. Prior to arriving at Delta, Dionne served as Assistant Athletic Director for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, DC for five years. 

During that time, she oversaw the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, and Flag Football. Dionne has also served as a collegiate woman's basketball coach. Beginning her career as the Assistant Coach at NJCAA Division I Pratt Community College for one year. Moving on to NCAA Division II Kentucky State University as Assistant Coach for 3 years, where she assisted in the team’s back-to-back winning seasons. She served as Associate Head Coach at NAIA Division II Marygrove College for two seasons. Completing her coaching career as Assistant Coach at NCAA Division II Elizabeth City State University for 3 years, where she aided in the team finishing with a 24-4 season in 2012-2013 and was the position coach to 2011-2012/2012-2013 All-Conference Player Stephanie Harper. Additionally, she has taught Athletic Injury and Preventions courses as an adjunct professor at Elizabeth City State University and served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Academy of Oak Park in Oak Park, MI. Dionne played basketball throughout her academic career, beginning on the NJCAA level at Wayne County Community College District. She completed her basketball career in 2005 at Kentucky State University. She holds a BA in Physical Education from Kentucky State University, an MA in Athletic Training from The University of Findlay and is currently working on her PhD in Sports Leadership and Sports Management from University of Concordia Chicago. Dionne is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

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It's Women's History Month (2022) and as a reminder to all of the amazing and strong women out there who give their all to make others comfortable and happy, Sivonnia DeBarros, the Protector of Athletes, joins an esteemed panel of experts and women dominating in their craft to also give you your flowers and remind others to "Check on their Strong Friends." 

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Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer representing athletes, business owners, and high-generating employees in sports, business, and labor & employment. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors; and has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is the author of two bestselling books: What Are You Sporting About? and Athletes Making Moves©.

Patrice Perkins - is a business and intellectual property attorney for creators with an emphasis in arts, new media + entertainment. Patrice graduated from DePaul Univer and in 2010, she founded Creative Genius Law as a strategic partner to help traditionally disempowered creatives use their intellectual property to build impact, generational wealth, and legacy. Her clients include artists, television personalities, best-selling authors, culinary entrepreneurs, apparel companies, game developers, content producers and curators, and creative agencies. Patrice is on the Board of Directors for Kartemquin Films in Chicago. Patrice is also one of few attorneys recognized across the globe by the American Bar Association as a “Legal Rebel” – a leading innovator in the legal industry.

Dr. Shaniqua Jones - is a Restorative Justice Expert and has completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. Currently, Dr. Jones is the Coordinator of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices with Thornton Township High Schools District 205. With a national platform, as the founder of Purple Path, Dr. Jones has been able to continue educating and serving students, parents/guardians, educators, and more through her Restorative Justice 101 courses offered online. To learn more about Dr. Jones, go to www.shaniquajones.com and www.purplepathbyDrJ.com.

Jada Coggins - is a former decorated college basketball player who has a passion for youth. During college, Jada completed an internship with the #1 Hip-Hop radio station in Atlanta, Hot 107.9, and with Georgia State’s Athletic Dept., serving as an in-game social media host. Assisting as the Head Varsity coach at Whitewater during her Junior and senior years in college. After graduating in May of 2019 from Georgia State University, Coggins returned to become the sponsored Ford Keys In-game host for football games during the Panther’s 2019 season.

Sarah Lepe

Dr. Sarah Lepe, also known as Coach Sarah, is a former Division I volleyball player and founder of Rebranded Athlete where she helps athletes transition out of sports. She completed her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. With over a decade of educational leadership experience being a classroom teacher and a school site administrator, Coach Sarah helped build strong school culture and community at her school sites.

Athletics played a tremendous role throughout her life and especially in pursuing her career goals. After the final whistle of her last game, little did Coach Sarah know what a challenge it would be to transition out of athletics and pursue her career. She is passionate about helping athletes understand their potential and drive them towards their purpose as they make the transition out of athletics and become change leaders in the world.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

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In this Episode, Sivonnia DeBarros and her husband Eduardo DeBarros, discuss "nunca esqueces viver" - NEVER FORGET TO LIVE.

Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

Naya Tapper is an Olympian and professional women's rugby player for the USA Women's Sevens team. She is originally from South Carolina but raised in Charlotte, NC. Naya attended college at The University of North Carolina, where she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and fluency in Spanish. She began her rugby career playing for UNC in 2012. She began her professional career for the Eagles January of 2016.

Naya had her debut in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she scored her first try on her first touch of the ball. She then went on to win player of the final for 2017 Sydney 7s. She made the dream team at the 2017 Sydney 7s, 2017 Vegas 7s, the 2018 San Fran World Cup, and 2021 Dubai 7s. She also played on the 2017 Ireland World Cup team for 15s where they placed 4th overall. Naya holds the title of All Time Leading Try Scorer for the Women's Eagles Sevens Team. She was the first ever USA women’s rugby player to score 100 tries, she was the #1 spot in Sports Center top 10, and she participated in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

She currently resides in Chula Vista, California where she trains full time at the Olympic Training Center to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics while also focusing on building her brand and legacy.

Connect with Naya on Instagram, Twitter

About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Dr. Janice Collins is a national and international award-winning Trifecta Force with 35 years of experience as a global journalist, 18 years of teaching experience on the college level, and a college athlete. She is currently the president of World Changers Media International Foundation, a global platform to produce, showcase and support all things media for positive, transformational change and inclusion. Dr. Collins is also the author of 250 Years and Still a Slave book.

She was the first female little league player in the history of the state of Kentucky and was a standout athlete at Wake Forest University as the first-ever All-ACC honoree at Wake and was inducted as an ACC Hall of Fame Legend in 2015. Dr. Collins understands what it is to be a top-flight student-athlete. Her first-hand personal experience as well as her experience as a professor and student-athlete and media expert allows her to speak the language of the student-athlete, academic advisors, NIL Media Management, and coaches.

Connect with Dr. Collins on Instagram, LinkedIn

About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business, and a former track and field Division-I college athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education, and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business, and a former track and field Division-I college athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2008.

DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.

DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful.

Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021.

DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law’s Seventh Circuit’s Review Law Journal, and published the new Children’s Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo’s Legal Adventures.

To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm, or her publications, or legal services, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com, and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

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