From TV Anchor to NIL Leader | Steph Grady’s Powerful Journey

🎙️ New Episode of the RU Strong Podcast!I had an awesome conversation with Steph Grady, former television news anchor, internationally competitive figure skater, founder of The NIL School, and CEO of Influential Athlete, one of the leading NIL education companies focused on helping female athletes build confidence, personal brands, and opportunities beyond sports.Steph shared her incredible journey from elite athletics to a 17-year broadcasting career and ultimately taking a leap of faith into entrepreneurship and the rapidly changing NIL world. I really enjoyed hearing her perspective on confidence, mindset, communication, leadership, and helping young athletes discover their value both on and off the field.In this episode, we discuss:🏒 Transitioning from elite athletics into life after sports📺 Leaving a successful television career to pursue entrepreneurship💡 The evolving NIL landscape and athlete branding🧠 Confidence, mindset, and overcoming self-doubt🎯 The Four Levels of Skill Development👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The important role parents play in NIL opportunities🔥 Why athletes struggle with putting themselves out there💼 Helping athletes discover their value beyond sports🚀 Developing proactive confidence through repetition and action🏆 Building communication, leadership, and personal branding skillsSteph brings incredible energy, authenticity, and leadership to this conversation. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for athletes, parents, coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating growth and transition in life.#RUStrong #Podcast #NIL #StudentAthletes #FemaleAthletes #AthleteDevelopment #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #MentalStrength #Confidence #SportsBusiness #CollegeAthletes #AthleteMindset #JeffDurr #InfluentialAthlete #TheNILSchool #GrowthMindset #SportsLeadership