In this episode, Kristen talks about what it means to stay grounded when the world — and the cheer industry — feels chaotic. From lighting candles and eating chocolate as tiny acts of rebellion against overwhelm, to navigating the nonstop noise of Pinterest-perfect hair and competition season intensity, this is part life reset and part cheer industry deep dive. She covers updates in the industry, including NCAA status for one part of the sport, and recent tension between Rebel and Varsity.

She breaks down:

• Why every cheer event brand operates differently (and why that matters)

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• The Pro Cheer League hitting 1.6 million viewers — and what that signals for the sport

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• The significance of Stunt earning NCAA status

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• The tension between competition and collaboration inside the cheer industry

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https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/16/media-center-ncaa-to-add-four-new-championships.aspx#:~:text=championship:%20Spring%202027.-,What%20they're%20saying:,stunt%2C%20visit%20stuntthesport.org.

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