Jo Ann Pugh, Founder and President of 50-yard Line Mom LLC, joins Monique A. J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden

Jo Ann Pugh, also known as the 50 Yard Line Mom, is a bestselling author, mentor, and advocate for the health and well-being of athletes at all levels. As the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom®, Jo Ann works tirelessly on behalf of families and professional athletes to improve health outcomes through education and reform.Jo Ann has held senior-level and key leadership roles at major corporations, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations. Her medical background and business experience proved invaluable in helping her son Jordan navigate a career in the NFL.Jo Ann serves on several Advisory boards, including the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University and FEM-FL (Families Experiencing Managing Football Lives) at Harvard University, Oversight Board for the Black Men’s Brain Health Super Bowl Conference Series at The George Washington University and Duke University as well as appearing as a panelist and guest speaker at national and regional conferences and media events. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, sports strategist consultant, and adjunct professor of nursing. Her bestselling book, The 50-Yard Line Mom: One Mom’s Journey Through The NFL And Beyond, has been called “a must-have” for parents of aspiring athletes.Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music/Audible, or www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 11. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200plus.expert.