5. Brooklyn Adams - Behind the Lions on Finding Your Path, Purpose, and Partnership with Amon-Ra St. Brown

Send us Fan Mail"We've known each other since we were 16 years old, and that is my person," says Brooklyn Adams of her relationship with Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. But make no mistake – this isn't just another story about an NFL girlfriend. It's about a woman who carved her own path while supporting her partner's dreams.Brooklyn takes us through their decade-long journey from high school sweethearts to navigating the complexities of long-distance relationships during college. While Amon-Ra was focused on football at USC, Brooklyn was discovering herself and her career path.Now living in Detroit and running the St. Brown Foundation, Brooklyn offers rare insights into NFL life. She dispels stereotypes about players' partners while candidly discussing the challenges of sudden fame following their appearance on Netflix's "Receiver" documentary. From game day rituals to their plans for the foundation's future, Brooklyn balances supporting Amon-Ra with maintaining her identity. "We're 26, we're living life, we're having fun." Her refreshing perspective reminds us that even in the spotlight, relationships thrive when both partners honor their individual journeys.Want to learn more about Brooklyn and Amon-Ra's foundation? Visit StBrownFoundation.org to see how they're improving educational opportunities for children through literacy initiatives. You can find Brooklyn on TikTok and the Saint Brown Foundation on Instagram.00:00Introduction to Brooklyn Adams01:01High School Sweethearts: The Beginning of a Journey05:39Growing Together: Relationship Evolution06:49The Challenge of Long-Distance Love08:34Navigating Personal Growth During Long-Distance13:18Finding Identity Beyond the Relationship16:28Advice for Long-Distance Relationships20:56Transitioning from Long-Distance to Living Together23:15The Culture of the Detroit Lions25:39Wives and Girlfriends: Building a Supportive Community30:49Stepping into the Public Eye36:17Filming for Netflix: A New Experience41:57The Journey of Filming Receiver44:13Media Training and Authenticity45:31Navigating Career and Relationships50:00Giving Back: The St. Brown Foundation54:49Future Aspirations and Personal Growth59:22Defining Relationships on Your Own Terms01:04:17Welcome to the NFL: A New Reality01:08:29Game Day Routines and RitualsSupport the showThanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.comSEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW: [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTokLove you, bye! <3