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8. Make Your Money Work for You: Coach Ashleen Bracey on NIL & Wealth

8. Make Your Money Work for You: Coach Ashleen Bracey on NIL & Wealth

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UIC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Ashleen Bracey joins Morgan Jones in Chicago for a conversation about what it means to lead, build wealth, and create impact in a rapidly changing sports landscape.

Coach Bracey opens up about navigating NIL and the transfer portal, preparing college athletes to manage money, and why she refuses to let the changing business of college sports change the values at the heart of her program. She also shares her own financial journey—from realizing the opportunities she missed early in her coaching career to building wealth through real estate, investing, and becoming an investor in Chicago’s Level Sporting Club.

They also dive into the realities of recruiting in the NIL era, the importance of financial education for young athletes, women investing in women’s sports, mentorship, and the leadership philosophy behind Bracey’s transformation of UIC Women’s Basketball.

This conversation reminds us that earning money and building wealth are two very different things—and you don’t have to wait until you have a fortune to start thinking like an investor.

Connect with Coach Bracey: https://www.instagram.com/coachbracey/

Ashleen Bracey is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and an investor. Since taking over the Flames in 2022, she has led the program to three consecutive postseason appearances, including back-to-back WNIT berths, while developing multiple All-Missouri Valley Conference honorees. Bracey was named the 2023–24 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association NCAA Division I Co-Coach of the Year, becoming the first UIC coach to earn the honor. Prior to UIC, she built a strong reputation in recruiting and player development at Mizzou, helping the Tigers reach three NCAA Tournaments and secure the highest-ranked recruiting class in program history. Beyond the court, Bracey is an investor passionate about building wealth, expanding opportunities for women, and investing in the continued growth of women’s sports.

Connect with Morgan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/
Athletes to Visionaries Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/athletestovisionaries/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/

Website: https://morganmjones.com/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvision

This podcast was produced and sponsored by Hi Hello Labs: www.hihellolabs.com
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