Alexis Levi interviews her son Tyler Larson about his seven-year professional basketball career overseas (Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Russia), overcoming two ACL injuries at University of South Dakota to become conference rebounding leader and first-team selection, transitioning to coaching roles with Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors where he worked with Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, then joining University of Utah as assistant coach/director of player personnel under former college coach Craig Smith, winning a Community Service Award for extensive outreach work including partnering with Team Impact to support a young cancer patient, emphasizing basketball as a lifestyle requiring role model responsibility and community engagement.

Alexis Levi discusses sports philanthropy with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy shares his background in sports business and the network's mission to support athletes and sports organizations in community service. They highlight a Super Bowl event addressing food insecurity and the importance of living generously. Roy emphasizes the network's annual conference in Chicago, featuring keynotes from Lee Steinberg and Kevin Martinez, focusing on social entrepreneurship and youth sports engagement. Alexis and Roy discuss the network's local impact and the significance of athletes giving back post-career.

This episode discusses the ribbon-cutting of a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Las Vegas, funded by a $16.4 million grant. The project, led by Edward Thompson, aims to provide job training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and construction trades. Notable attendees included Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Chandra Summers, Chancellor Matt McNair, and US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. The facility is part of a broader revitalization plan to bridge inner-city communities to higher education and career opportunities, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. The program also highlights the growing sports and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, emphasizing the need for educational programs to support career opportunities in these sectors.