Leslie Robinson, a former D1 and professional basketball player, shares her upbringing in a sports-oriented family, her journey at Princeton University, and her transitions into the professional basketball and corporate worlds. Leslie shares valuable insights on teamwork, the importance of self-assurance, as well as advice for aspiring athletes and their parents.

Follow Leslie: @les_ismore45

Kellie Cope joins us in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Kellie is the founder of Her First Athletics and Her Huddle and a female athlete health and nutrition educator. We discuss challenges female athletes face regarding body image, nutrition, and mental health. Kellie shares her personal journey with eating disorders and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for young athletes. We emphasize the need for education, awareness, and open communication among coaches, parents, and athletes to promote healthier relationships with food and body image.

Follow Her First Athletics: @herfirstathletics

Damon McLean, a former track and field athlete and current tech professional, shares his journey from rural Jamaica to Princeton University and beyond. We discuss the importance of education, mentorship, and the pressures faced by young athletes. Damon shares insights on managing performance pressure, the significance of identity beyond sports, and the need for fun in athletic pursuits. He also highlights the role of mental tools and self-awareness in achieving success, as well as his current endeavors in creating supportive spaces for people to connect.

You can follow Damon at:

@damonamclean

@joinsoulsessions

@adakathletic

In our first episode of the Power Forward Mindset podcast, we welcome Blake Dietrick Seifert, a former professional basketball player and current MBA student. Blake shares her journey from a competitive upbringing in Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her record-breaking career at Princeton University and her experiences in the WNBA and 3X3 basketball. We dive into the importance of mindset, the role of parents and coaches, and the challenges of transitioning from athletics to other life pursuits. Blake shares valuable insights on building confidence, the significance of teamwork, and the lessons learned throughout her athletic career.