Today’s conversation bridges academics, athletics, and personal growth. Our guest recently completed their doctorate and brings a powerful story rooted right here at Los Rios, where they once competed as a student-athlete in the early 2000s before transferring to Western Illinois to finish their undergraduate degree.

As an athlete, they learned how to compete, endure, and push physical limits—but it wasn’t until a professor challenged them that they discovered how to push themselves intellectually. That moment now defines their teaching philosophy: helping students understand that academic excellence requires the same discipline, intentional practice, and mindset as athletics—not for grades, but for true mastery.

We’ll also touch on the athlete experience today, including the journey of Ray Harris Jr., a sophomore guard formerly with University of the Pacific, whose path through college basketball was shaped by performance, redshirting, health challenges, and resilience.

This is a conversation about growth, identity, and what it really means to level up—on and off the court. Let’s get into it.

Today we’re joined by Latrice Peay, owner of Latrice Peay & Co. Real Estate Group, LLC. Latrice brings over 18 years of leadership experience with the State of California, where she led high-profile projects and built a reputation for strategic thinking, integrity, and service.

In 2021, driven by purpose and passion, Latrice made the bold transition into real estate full-time, channeling her expertise in contract negotiation, customer service, and client advocacy into helping others achieve the American Dream of homeownership. With a client-first approach, she’s known for professionalism, honesty, and delivering a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Today, we’re talking leadership, career transitions, and what it truly means to serve clients at a high level. Let’s get into it.