Behind Every Great Athlete: Meet The Sports Manager Behind the NWSL’s Top Player

Meet the Sports Manager behind Kansas City Current soccer star Temwa Chawinga, the NWSL’s 2x MVP and Golden Boot Winner. From an unlikely start as a Hollywood makeup artist to representing a roster of top female athletes, KAREN OSBORN shares how she turned her passion for sports into a profession. In this episode of GAMEDAY with Shay, HGTV designer and host SHAY HOLLAND sits down with the renowned sports manager for an inside look at what it really takes to represent athletes at the highest level. From helping guide the careers of elite players to building a community center in Malawi, Karen’s journey is fueled by a passion to harness the power of play to impact lives beyond the game.Pull up a chair for Karen's insights into topics such as: • Adjusting to sudden life changes • Harnessing the athlete's mindset to get past self-doubt• Weighing the costs and rewards of a high stakes career• Viewing sports and design as gateways to global impactWhether you dream of a career in sports management or are simply a fan of sports and design, you'll walk away inspired to unleash the power of play in your own life.Join the waiting list for Karen’s new platform, The SALT Resource | https://the-salt-resource.com Learn more about Karen's community center in Malawi, Kusewera | https://kusewera.orgIN THIS EPISODE0:00: A career inspired by NBA legend Clyde Drexler1:21: From Hollywood hair & makeup artist to sports rep2:22: Meeting pro athletes, like GOAT Michael Jordan3:26: Passion and discipline 5:44: Path to Hollywood, the entertainment and sports industries8:00: Interviewing the greats and Charles Barkley’s blunt take on sports fans11:27: Advice for talent seeking representation and deals12:39: Building a roster of female stars15:55: Designing and building a community center in Malawi23:08: Confronting self-doubt and the athlete’s overcoming mindset24:45: Making space for relationships and love 27:00: Athlete’s skills, tools and mental hacks to carry into all facets of lifeSUBSCRIBE 📌 @GAMEDAYwithShay for more inspiring conversations with women shaping sports and design from the inside ABOUT GAMEDAY WITH SHAY The ultimate fusion of sports and design has arrived! Explore the world of sports, design, entertainment through the eyes of some of the most captivating women in arts and athletics. Get the latest design trends and tips from luxury spaces, athletes’ homes and events like the Super Bowl and NBA All Stars and learn how to elevate your own home with HGTV interior designer and sports lifestyle journalist Shay Holland. Pull up a chair and let's create together.ABOUT SHAY HOLLAND Shay is known for smashing down walls in industries defined by playbooks and blueprints. Now, the HGTV star and sports lifestyle journalist brings the nuts, bolts and beautiful bits together in GAMEDAY with Shay, the show that reframes sports culture through the lens of lifestyle, design and entertainment. Shay has covered major events such as Super Bowl LX, the NBA All Stars and World Series—from the luxury homes to VIP spaces. She breaks down what works and how to get that elevated aesthetic in your own home. Find Shay's design trend forecasts in Forbes, Real Simple, Yahoo, and more.GET IN THE GAME Tune in on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts Instagram + TikTok: @GAMEDAYwithShay FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch at www.gamedaywithshay.com #gamedaywithshay #newpodcast #podcastinterview #habits #motivation #attitude #interiordesign #interiordesigner #hgtvdesigner #femalesportspodcast #sportsmanagement #sportsagent #sportspodcastforwomen #temwachawinga #womenssportstalk